I lust for a Civic Type-R

[mikeavelli]

Some of you likely are shocked to read those words but ever since I saw it, read about it and have driven it, I really REALLY like this car. For me it would be a really cool, fun Daily and something to take to car events. It also is reasonable at 35k and damn near comes with a OEM bodykit (the styling is super over the top) so it just needs wheels and a drop

It is shocking how large it is inside, the Civic is now huge. It also have a useable hatch and drop down seats.

Is anyone else a fan of the current one or not? I can't really explain it all, I just really like this car.

 

[Ian Schmidt]

I have no seat time in one, but I agree the Type R is pretty wicked. It's got unapologetically Japanese styling that works (unlike other recent Honda efforts), and Honda certainly knows hot hatches.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

Not the biggest fan of the "look" but every owner and reviewer loves the way it drives (except Dougie D)...anyway, I think it still is a challenge to find one at MSRP. If anything, 18 or 19 inch wheels would be better performance wise (seen a lot of owners downsize from the 20s)

 

[TheNerdyPotato]

I dislike the way basically all modern Hondas look, especially the Civics. However, it sounds like a blast to drive. Maybe it needs a "sleeper" body kit?

 

[mmcartalk]

Too hard-edged and stiff-riding for my tastes. I like something soft, cushy, and relaxing....and my wide torso and rump simply can't take those hard, narrow, sharply-bolstered sport-seats.

 

[Levi]

Sorry, but I think this Civic is very ugly and bad. Old Civics on the other hand were the best compact hatches ever made.

 

[mmcartalk]

Old Civics on the other hand were the best compact hatches ever made.

Some would argue that that award goes to the third-generation Acura Integra, although the Integra, of course, was done on a Civic platform.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

"If it ain't a Type R, it ain't a tight car"

 

[mikeavelli]

Sorry, but I think this Civic is very ugly and bad. Old Civics on the other hand were the best compact hatches ever made.

Oh its not pretty lol.

 

[Ian Schmidt]

It's not pretty, but it has a real Japanimation look to it, like it's gonna transform into a robot or a jet fighter at any minute. As an 80s kid, I love that stuff. Mileage may vary