Civic Type R (FN2) as a 16K pa daily. Am I mad?
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I'm bored of my deisel daily (2003 MGZT Saloon) and find myself using my MK1 MX5 more and more because I love revs and noise and all the things deisel just can't give you. I can't do it all in the MX5 as I get a car allowance from work and the stipulation is it has to have 4 seats. I do about 10K a year out of my own pocket and 6K - 8K business mileage paid at 19p a mile.
Am I mental to even consider a CTR? Before all the "buy an EP3 they're better" crowd emerge, the EP3 is too old and small to stuff clients in when required.
Am I mental to even consider a CTR? Before all the "buy an EP3 they're better" crowd emerge, the EP3 is too old and small to stuff clients in when required.
Edited by HorneyMX5 on Monday 28th October 09:23
No - it'll be fine - we used to regularly do the Netherlands to SW France in one go.
Much as it is maligned around here, the FN2 is a perfectly competent hatch when you want, and a screaming maniac, but only when required. Much much more entertaining than the same age Golf GTi.
In 40,000 miles, it had oil and a pair of tyres.
Much as it is maligned around here, the FN2 is a perfectly competent hatch when you want, and a screaming maniac, but only when required. Much much more entertaining than the same age Golf GTi.
In 40,000 miles, it had oil and a pair of tyres.
I did 80k in under 4 years. Relatively comfortable and can easily fit 3 people in the back. Only real drawback was getting about 250 miles to a tank.
Over my ownership (from new) I averaged 28mg, which I think is reasonable as I always "made progress" where possible. Tyres make a big difference to ride quality, handling and noise. I had good experiences with Dunlop Sportmaxx TTs - lasted about 15k miles and were good value for money.
Only problems I faced were with the Battery and paintwork. It's extremely thin, and my recommendation is to not get it washed at those local hand carwashes as they use pressure washer very close, which peels the lacquer off...
Make sure you get the GT spec, which has Cruise, dual zone climate and fogs (IIRC)
Over my ownership (from new) I averaged 28mg, which I think is reasonable as I always "made progress" where possible. Tyres make a big difference to ride quality, handling and noise. I had good experiences with Dunlop Sportmaxx TTs - lasted about 15k miles and were good value for money.
Only problems I faced were with the Battery and paintwork. It's extremely thin, and my recommendation is to not get it washed at those local hand carwashes as they use pressure washer very close, which peels the lacquer off...
Make sure you get the GT spec, which has Cruise, dual zone climate and fogs (IIRC)
The only reason I'd be put off is if you're bothered about not having derv fuel costs over that 16K.
As a car they're pretty bullet proof, not overly crashy for normal driving and they have really aged well as a car imo.
I presume the major service on these engines also requires the valve clearances as with the vast majority of Honda engines?
But don't get Milano Red. It fades horribly over time in a similar fashion to Renault's Capsicum Red
As a car they're pretty bullet proof, not overly crashy for normal driving and they have really aged well as a car imo.
I presume the major service on these engines also requires the valve clearances as with the vast majority of Honda engines?
But don't get Milano Red. It fades horribly over time in a similar fashion to Renault's Capsicum Red
Welshname said:
The only reason I'd be put off is if you're bothered about not having derv fuel costs over that 16K.
As a car they're pretty bullet proof, not overly crashy for normal driving and they have really aged well as a car imo.
I presume the major service on these engines also requires the valve clearances as with the vast majority of Honda engines?
But don't get Milano Red. It fades horribly over time in a similar fashion to Renault's Capsicum Red
Rough, back of an e-cig packet calculation, says £2 extra a day during a week in the office but the insurance is £150 a year cheaper than the MG. Man maths are WINNING!As a car they're pretty bullet proof, not overly crashy for normal driving and they have really aged well as a car imo.
I presume the major service on these engines also requires the valve clearances as with the vast majority of Honda engines?
But don't get Milano Red. It fades horribly over time in a similar fashion to Renault's Capsicum Red
Interesting about the red as I really fancy a red one.
It's because it's a clear-coat over the colour coat.
The UV penetrates the lacquer and starts to fade the red so no matter how much you polish it you're only making the lacquer shiny so you end up with a shinier pink.
It can be prevented by proper car care using UV protective products but it won't permanently stop the problem arising.
Just something to think about depending on how long you plan to keep the car. If you're keeping it a year and get one that shows no signs of fading (differences between colour in plastics and metal surfaces is where it's easiest to spot first) then you'll be fine.
The UV penetrates the lacquer and starts to fade the red so no matter how much you polish it you're only making the lacquer shiny so you end up with a shinier pink.
It can be prevented by proper car care using UV protective products but it won't permanently stop the problem arising.
Just something to think about depending on how long you plan to keep the car. If you're keeping it a year and get one that shows no signs of fading (differences between colour in plastics and metal surfaces is where it's easiest to spot first) then you'll be fine.
Red iy first choice colour but the black does look nice as well. I just fabcy a bright coloured car as I've had grey, black, dark blue etc a lot of the last few years.
There seems to be a great variety in price but lots around the 7-7.5K mark that look good and have 50Kish miles on. It's a shame I can't really stretch the budget to a CW or post 2010 car with an LSD.
There seems to be a great variety in price but lots around the 7-7.5K mark that look good and have 50Kish miles on. It's a shame I can't really stretch the budget to a CW or post 2010 car with an LSD.
LuS1fer said:
Surely stuffing clients in the back of an FN2 is equally annoying?
I went to look at one yesterday (dodgy dealer, over priced, car a bit over used looking) and sat in the back and it had more head and leg room than my MGZT. The only difference being you have to climb in as it's a 3 door. I take client's in the back once in a blue moon but often take 1 out in the passenger seat for lunch etc. The FN2 is a newer car than than the EP3 and as such looks and feels it. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff