Honda Civic Type S EP3 - Any good?
Discussion
A whole back I looked at buying an Accord 2.0 Vtec as my daily smoker.
At the time I looked at a Civic Type S but dismissed it as it looked quite bland and I thought it wouldn't be roomy enough.
Well a lad at work has just thrown a spanner in the works buy buying a CTR and letting me have a sit in it.
I couldn't believe how much room they have inside I was very impressed.
The Type S i've been looking at seem quite pokey (Though nowhere near CTR quick) reliable and practical although boring to look at.
Has anyone owned one of these cars, What are they like i.e performance, handling, running costs etc.
I'm looking at the EP3 version btw.
Cheers.
At the time I looked at a Civic Type S but dismissed it as it looked quite bland and I thought it wouldn't be roomy enough.
Well a lad at work has just thrown a spanner in the works buy buying a CTR and letting me have a sit in it.
I couldn't believe how much room they have inside I was very impressed.
The Type S i've been looking at seem quite pokey (Though nowhere near CTR quick) reliable and practical although boring to look at.
Has anyone owned one of these cars, What are they like i.e performance, handling, running costs etc.
I'm looking at the EP3 version btw.
Cheers.
- i'll probably change my mind again in a week.
Hi,
All I can say is, providing the funds stretch, get the Type R. I have a friend that bought the Type S and regrets getting that over the R on a daily basis!
I have owned my Type R for 4 weeks now and I absolutely love it! By far the funnest car I have driven and practical too! The speed of the thing is amazing providing you know how to work the gearbox effectively and when you hit VTEC, the car shudders and takes off like a rocket!!!
I would honestly say save up the extra and get yourself a Type R. There is nothing more rewarding than pulling up at traffic lights next to a smug BMW driver and leaving them disgruntled as you disappear into the distance!
Oh and the Cosmic Grey ones are the fastest
All I can say is, providing the funds stretch, get the Type R. I have a friend that bought the Type S and regrets getting that over the R on a daily basis!
I have owned my Type R for 4 weeks now and I absolutely love it! By far the funnest car I have driven and practical too! The speed of the thing is amazing providing you know how to work the gearbox effectively and when you hit VTEC, the car shudders and takes off like a rocket!!!
I would honestly say save up the extra and get yourself a Type R. There is nothing more rewarding than pulling up at traffic lights next to a smug BMW driver and leaving them disgruntled as you disappear into the distance!
Oh and the Cosmic Grey ones are the fastest
Mr2Mike said:
The Type S is only available as a 5 door version as well, great for loading kids in but it also makes the car look like a stodgy old MPV compared to the 3 door.
The Type S is any 3 door car that isn't a Type R, it's available as a 1.4, 1.8 and 2.2 diesel. It's not a 5 door.
Well I was fortunate to go for a quick spin in my pals Type R.
Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
CHIEF said:
Well I was fortunate to go for a quick spin in my pals Type R.
Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
Thats why the R stands for Racing ! Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
And yes there were a few adjustments don eon the facelift, over 1000 i think Honda said, no idea if its true, only ever driven the facelift !
Martin_Hx said:
Thats why the R stands for Racing !
And yes there were a few adjustments don eon the facelift, over 1000 i think Honda said, no idea if its true, only ever driven the facelift !
Would be interesting to hear from people who have driven the pre 2004 and the facelifted version and if they can in fact tell a differenceAnd yes there were a few adjustments don eon the facelift, over 1000 i think Honda said, no idea if its true, only ever driven the facelift !
I know the steering comes in for criticism but my pal says the steering is a revalation compared to his old wallowy Mk4 Golf TDi
CHIEF said:
Well I was fortunate to go for a quick spin in my pals Type R.
Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
I think that's optimistic to be honest, the steering is supposed to be better but having driven a 2005 car it felt just as bad as my 53 plate car. In fact I even bought a complete late model rack to go in mine but it offered only marginal improvement. The steering is the only significant issue on an otherwise excellent car IMO, and that can be fixed if you feel motivated enough to convert it to a hydraulic rack from a DC5.Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
CHIEF said:
Well I was fortunate to go for a quick spin in my pals Type R.
Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
It does have a lighter flywheel and reports from people who've driven both, at least reports I've read, say the revs do rise and fall quicker with the clutch pedal depressed, and the steering is a bit better. However, facelift or not, you've still got to work for the power. Some people hate it, but I loved it, and tbh the alternative of a turbo hot hatch which dumps all the power on you low down in the rev range is just nowhere near as exciting, and sadly this is pretty much the only choice you've got these days.Lovely built and roomy car and yes its quick but christ you have to work for it, Right at the top end.
Thing is getting a Type R is one thing but my pal tells me the updated model (2004 onwards) has a lighter flywheel and far better steering.
Not worth it, will cost you more than the car is worth and that's not including other relevant modifications such as brakes, suspension etc. If you're after similar performance try looking for a Corolla T Sport. Same revvy ethos, chassis not as good but cheaper to upgrade than engine mods from Type S to Type R.
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