2006 HONDA CIVIC

A UK supplied example of the analogue antidote to the modern hot hatch. Before turbochargers did all the heavy lifting, before electronic stability control decided how much fun you were allowed to have, and long before synthetic engine noise was pumped through stereo speakers, Honda built the EP3 Civic Type R. If you are looking for soft-touch dashboard plastics, blind-spot monitoring, or effortless low-end cruising, close this advert now. But if you want a machine that demands your complete, undivided attention and rewards you with one of the most visceral driving experiences ever engineered, keep reading. The famous V-TEC engine which was designed to be worked hard to give the ultimate driver satisfaction, at the 5,800 RPM threshold, the high-lift cam profiles engage, and the character transforms instantly. The intake howl hardens into an urgent, metallic mechanical scream that pulls relentlessly all the way to an astonishing 8,200 RPM redline. The absolute peak of 2000's hot hatch for driver involvement. Our example is a 2005 model in Premier edition trim adding the Recaro trendline seats in black & red, red carpet throughout, privacy glass and black rear bench seats. The front seats have been protected by seat covers for a lot of its life leaving them in a great order. Being a facelift model it of course benefits from the revised headlights, revised steering, uprated suspension geometry, lighter flywheel and lower 0-60mph time of the pre facelift model thanks to the lightened flywheel. As part of pre sale preparation we have carried out a significant amount of work ready for the next owner to include the replacement of all brake pads and discs, brake calipers, rear shock absorbers, all 4 coil springs, mid to rear section of the exhaust as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres and a service to include the replacement of the engine oil, oil filter, air filter and pollen filter as well as treatment to the usual rust spot areas.

Features:

Type-R Alcantara (Black/Red), Cosmic Grey, Metallic Paint, Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Air Bag Driver, Air Bag Passenger, Air-Conditioning (Automatic), Alarm, Alloy Wheels (17in), Anti-Lock Brakes, Body Coloured Bumpers, Central Door Locking, Deadlocks, Electric Windows (Front), Head Restraints, Immobiliser, In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD), Mirrors External, Power Socket, Power-Assisted Steering, Side Protection Mouldings, Spare Wheel (Space Saver), Speakers, Upholstery Suede Effect