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Has anyone had/got one? I drove one last year and really liked it. Drove really well, great handling, puts down well with the LSD. While trying to decide what car to get next, was thinking the usual Golf R, M235i, etc with the new FK8 out now it reminded me of it. What are they like to run as a daily? Fuel costs I can't see being more than my current car and insurance is about the same too. Would also be great for one or two track days a year too. I know the looks are divisive but I've grown to like it more and more.
I have one. Got it new in March and have done about 5k miles.
It's a daily for me and surprisingly easy to live with.
It's certainly quick and on the move feels quicker than the figures suggest. I've had a 911 and currently have a Cayman as a second car and it would certainly hold it's own with the Porkers in real world driving.
At a steady 75mph, it returns around 40mpg and on a mixed commute that drops to around 32mpg.
The boot is very big for the size of car and has already served adequately with 4 adults and cases for a recent airport run.
I realise it's a Marmite car, but personally I like hot hatches that are a bit loud and brash and to be honest I'm not really into the stealthy German offerings that deliver on performance but look too standard.
It does also get a lot of interest as there are so few on the roads. We took it to Spa last month and witnessed fans taking photo's and generally stopping to have a closer look when it was parked up at the circuit etc.
At the moment there is nothing bad to report apart from the 50 litre fuel tank being a bit on the small side, particularly when the trip computer tells you there are no miles left in the range and yet there is always actually over a gallon left when I fill it up.
It's also a strictly 4 seater with no middle seat belt for a fifth passenger.
It's a daily for me and surprisingly easy to live with.
It's certainly quick and on the move feels quicker than the figures suggest. I've had a 911 and currently have a Cayman as a second car and it would certainly hold it's own with the Porkers in real world driving.
At a steady 75mph, it returns around 40mpg and on a mixed commute that drops to around 32mpg.
The boot is very big for the size of car and has already served adequately with 4 adults and cases for a recent airport run.
I realise it's a Marmite car, but personally I like hot hatches that are a bit loud and brash and to be honest I'm not really into the stealthy German offerings that deliver on performance but look too standard.
It does also get a lot of interest as there are so few on the roads. We took it to Spa last month and witnessed fans taking photo's and generally stopping to have a closer look when it was parked up at the circuit etc.
At the moment there is nothing bad to report apart from the 50 litre fuel tank being a bit on the small side, particularly when the trip computer tells you there are no miles left in the range and yet there is always actually over a gallon left when I fill it up.
It's also a strictly 4 seater with no middle seat belt for a fifth passenger.
vernz said:
I have one. Got it new in March and have done about 5k miles.
It's a daily for me and surprisingly easy to live with.
It's certainly quick and on the move feels quicker than the figures suggest. I've had a 911 and currently have a Cayman as a second car and it would certainly hold it's own with the Porkers in real world driving.
At a steady 75mph, it returns around 40mpg and on a mixed commute that drops to around 32mpg.
The boot is very big for the size of car and has already served adequately with 4 adults and cases for a recent airport run.
I realise it's a Marmite car, but personally I like hot hatches that are a bit loud and brash and to be honest I'm not really into the stealthy German offerings that deliver on performance but look too standard.
It does also get a lot of interest as there are so few on the roads. We took it to Spa last month and witnessed fans taking photo's and generally stopping to have a closer look when it was parked up at the circuit etc.
At the moment there is nothing bad to report apart from the 50 litre fuel tank being a bit on the small side, particularly when the trip computer tells you there are no miles left in the range and yet there is always actually over a gallon left when I fill it up.
It's also a strictly 4 seater with no middle seat belt for a fifth passenger.
Thanks for this. It's how I was thinking it would be. I'm normally the stealthy type, owning a Stage 2 Octavia vRS but recently I had to change the exhaust to a Milltek which is louder and just that transforms how it feels, almost changing it's personality. Having a more shouty car next does appeal. Driven a Golf R and it feels flat compared to even mine. When I drove the Type-R it felt engine wise a good step on and that's without way better handling and that diff. Lots say the +R Mode isn't suite for UK roads but I found it fine tbh. Also like how more power can easily be achieved if needed and being Honda I can see there being plenty of tuning options in the years to comeIt's a daily for me and surprisingly easy to live with.
It's certainly quick and on the move feels quicker than the figures suggest. I've had a 911 and currently have a Cayman as a second car and it would certainly hold it's own with the Porkers in real world driving.
At a steady 75mph, it returns around 40mpg and on a mixed commute that drops to around 32mpg.
The boot is very big for the size of car and has already served adequately with 4 adults and cases for a recent airport run.
I realise it's a Marmite car, but personally I like hot hatches that are a bit loud and brash and to be honest I'm not really into the stealthy German offerings that deliver on performance but look too standard.
It does also get a lot of interest as there are so few on the roads. We took it to Spa last month and witnessed fans taking photo's and generally stopping to have a closer look when it was parked up at the circuit etc.
At the moment there is nothing bad to report apart from the 50 litre fuel tank being a bit on the small side, particularly when the trip computer tells you there are no miles left in the range and yet there is always actually over a gallon left when I fill it up.
It's also a strictly 4 seater with no middle seat belt for a fifth passenger.
vernz said:
Not sure about the R mode though......you must have younger bones than me!!
That's nice. My car runs Bilstein and Eibach shocks and springs so is pretty stiff at low speeds but gets better the faster you go. R mode felt more progressive again and felt acceptable at 30mph on normal roads, although I never went over some of the bad roads we get town centres here. Didn't try it over a speed bumpThe FK2 Type R is superb. I also had a Skoda Octavia vRS before, and the jump is significant. I bought it mainly based on looks and how it feels special, even when pootling around town.
It's not the most comfortable, some people have reported gearbox issues (although what hot hatch doesn't have some problem with a proportion of the owners), the looks are divisive and it is a handful in the wet. Absolutely adore mine - picked up new in November last year and have covered 5,000 miles. Only 2,500 sold in the UK, so could be kind to residuals....
I'd highly recommend one - feels like a proper hot hatch, whereas the Focus RS, Golf R and Audi RS3 felt like ordinary cars with powerful engines. But then, it's probably not quite as easy to live with as a daily!
It's not the most comfortable, some people have reported gearbox issues (although what hot hatch doesn't have some problem with a proportion of the owners), the looks are divisive and it is a handful in the wet. Absolutely adore mine - picked up new in November last year and have covered 5,000 miles. Only 2,500 sold in the UK, so could be kind to residuals....
I'd highly recommend one - feels like a proper hot hatch, whereas the Focus RS, Golf R and Audi RS3 felt like ordinary cars with powerful engines. But then, it's probably not quite as easy to live with as a daily!
Crikey, mine must have been a lemon. I had nothing but trouble with it. Every panel squeaked or creaked. Not one electronic gizmo worked as you’d expect. Not one single traffic jam showed in a year of ownership. Then there’s the zero traction in damp or wet conditions, which is 9 months of the year. Having owned several Hondas including EP3, DC2 and DC5 I’d rate this as the worst ever. Plus it looks ridiculous, unless you are 19. Each to their own of course. I certainly wouldn’t recommend it. Get a Golf R or A45. At least you can use the power in those all year round and won’t feel an idiot driving it. They also depreciate fast. I lost £10k in 10 months.
Justin-xiyf2 said:
Crikey, mine must have been a lemon. I had nothing but trouble with it. Every panel squeaked or creaked. Not one electronic gizmo worked as you’d expect. Not one single traffic jam showed in a year of ownership. Then there’s the zero traction in damp or wet conditions, which is 9 months of the year. Having owned several Hondas including EP3, DC2 and DC5 I’d rate this as the worst ever. Plus it looks ridiculous, unless you are 19. Each to their own of course. I certainly wouldn’t recommend it. Get a Golf R or A45. At least you can use the power in those all year round and won’t feel an idiot driving it. They also depreciate fast. I lost £10k in 10 months.
Touch wood....mine has been great. I got it new in March and have done over 7k miles with no issues whatsoever. It feels nice and solid and generally well put together and importantly It's rattle free so far and for a car with such firm suspension, that's pretty good in my book.
As for traction....well you obviously can't just stand on the loud pedal in wet conditions and expect no issues. I've previously had a VXR and a Megane 250 and in all honesty it's only a bit worse that the Megane in terms of wet traction and considering it has an extra 60bhp, then for me it's to be expected.
Personally I like the mad looks and again, personally I think it's what a hatch hatch should be. That said I do except it's a marmite car and not for everyone and if your the sort of person that prefers the more stealthy German alternatives, then I get that as well.
We bought a 5 service package for £555.00 for ours and we fully intend to keep it and pile on the miles as our everyday car over the next 4 years or so!!
I had one for 18 months, they are great cars. Loads of character, quick, superb handing, and surprisingly massive inside. I actually really liked the looks, had a lot of people come up and talk to me about it. I would be very tempted by the new one with the better rear suspension all the reviews sound like they've made it even better.
I own a Blue one, i've had the car for nearly 3 years now. Coming from a DC5 Integra Type R it's was a big difference in terms of power.
The mpg as others have said is surprisingly good considering the performance. Great on a long run i've got 45mpg and over 400 miles out of a tank.
I've changed out the tyres from the original Continental Sport Contact 6 to Michellin Pilot Sport 4S, which are excellent in the wet and fantastic in the dry.
The Michellin's also added a little more ride comfort as well which i was surprised about.
I've also just purchased a Remus Responder which allows you to adjust the throttle pedal mapping, so this really improves the throttle response and means you don't need to be in R mode to get sharper throttle.
The mpg as others have said is surprisingly good considering the performance. Great on a long run i've got 45mpg and over 400 miles out of a tank.
I've changed out the tyres from the original Continental Sport Contact 6 to Michellin Pilot Sport 4S, which are excellent in the wet and fantastic in the dry.
The Michellin's also added a little more ride comfort as well which i was surprised about.
I've also just purchased a Remus Responder which allows you to adjust the throttle pedal mapping, so this really improves the throttle response and means you don't need to be in R mode to get sharper throttle.
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