Honda Civic FD2 Type R
Discussion
Looking for a new car and these popped up on my radar.
However...the price came as something of a surprise....cheapest seems to be 12,000 all the way up to 17,000 pounds.
Are these really worth the premium being asked for them ? Considering you can get UK type R in similar condition for half the price ?
However...the price came as something of a surprise....cheapest seems to be 12,000 all the way up to 17,000 pounds.
Are these really worth the premium being asked for them ? Considering you can get UK type R in similar condition for half the price ?
ExPat2B said:
Looking for a new car and these popped up on my radar.
However...the price came as something of a surprise....cheapest seems to be 12,000 all the way up to 17,000 pounds.
Are these really worth the premium being asked for them ? Considering you can get UK type R in similar condition for half the price ?
Well, if you look after one its almost certain you wont lose anything like as much money as you would on a UK one.However...the price came as something of a surprise....cheapest seems to be 12,000 all the way up to 17,000 pounds.
Are these really worth the premium being asked for them ? Considering you can get UK type R in similar condition for half the price ?
I know they're JDM, but what makes them so special? Rarity?
[edit] Just read this Autocar review and it's quite obvious now. Sounds like it's definitely worth the premium.
[edit] Just read this Autocar review and it's quite obvious now. Sounds like it's definitely worth the premium.
Edited by Krikkit on Thursday 5th March 10:27
When they started bringing them over in 2009 they were about 19k. The recession hit and then they stopped importing them so the ones that were here have held their value very nicely.
Another option is the CL7 Euro R Accord: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/cl7.html
Even rarer, cheaper and I'm told really requires the calipers from a UK ATR.
Another option is the CL7 Euro R Accord: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/cl7.html
Even rarer, cheaper and I'm told really requires the calipers from a UK ATR.
Krikkit said:
I know they're JDM, but what makes them so special? Rarity?
[edit] Just read this Autocar review and it's quite obvious now. Sounds like it's definitely worth the premium.
Oooooo...that's my car! I bought it just after that article. [edit] Just read this Autocar review and it's quite obvious now. Sounds like it's definitely worth the premium.
Edited by Krikkit on Thursday 5th March 10:27
I can't get away with only 2 doors sadly.
It just seems like very strong money when 13k will put you in a 2005 Porsche Boxter 3.2 with 40,000 miles.
OK its not apples to apples, and the same 13k will also put you in an Audi A1 TSFI 1.2, and I don't doubt they are wonderful to drive, but I was surprised they are holding their value quite so well.
It just seems like very strong money when 13k will put you in a 2005 Porsche Boxter 3.2 with 40,000 miles.
OK its not apples to apples, and the same 13k will also put you in an Audi A1 TSFI 1.2, and I don't doubt they are wonderful to drive, but I was surprised they are holding their value quite so well.
ExPat2B said:
I can't get away with only 2 doors sadly.
It just seems like very strong money when 13k will put you in a 2005 Porsche Boxter 3.2 with 40,000 miles.
OK its not apples to apples, and the same 13k will also put you in an Audi A1 TSFI 1.2, and I don't doubt they are wonderful to drive, but I was surprised they are holding their value quite so well.
Rarity. It just seems like very strong money when 13k will put you in a 2005 Porsche Boxter 3.2 with 40,000 miles.
OK its not apples to apples, and the same 13k will also put you in an Audi A1 TSFI 1.2, and I don't doubt they are wonderful to drive, but I was surprised they are holding their value quite so well.
dai1983 said:
When they started bringing them over in 2009 they were about 19k. The recession hit and then they stopped importing them so the ones that were here have held their value very nicely.
Another option is the CL7 Euro R Accord: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/cl7.html
Even rarer, cheaper and I'm told really requires the calipers from a UK ATR.
This is a great call...£7500....very very interesting. Another option is the CL7 Euro R Accord: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/cl7.html
Even rarer, cheaper and I'm told really requires the calipers from a UK ATR.
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dai1983 said:
When they started bringing them over in 2009 they were about 19k. The recession hit and then they stopped importing them so the ones that were here have held their value very nicely.
Another option is the CL7 Euro R Accord: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/cl7.html
Even rarer, cheaper and I'm told really requires the calipers from a UK ATR.
I think you've just chose my next car for me Another option is the CL7 Euro R Accord: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/cl7.html
Even rarer, cheaper and I'm told really requires the calipers from a UK ATR.
ExPat2B said:
Are these really worth the premium being asked for them ?
Yes and no. They're worth it in so much as it'll hold it's value, and, if you value this sort of thing, it is a rare sight on the roads. However, it's almost certainly not twice as good as an fn2. Not by a long shot. Power is higher but a £400 flash pro will see to that. Then there's the LSD but really unless you're hammering it on track I doubt that'll be anything to lose sleep over if my old dc2 was anything to go by (not to mention various comparisons between CW FN2s v standard I've read).I also prefer the look of the fn2 but this is always going to be a matter of opinion.
Great cars but I'm not sure I personally would pay the premium over a dc5 or lightly fettled fn2 but that's just me.
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