New civic type r price

[Ibizaman]

Hi everybody,just wanted to get your thoughts on the price of the new fl5.
And the fact there is going to be a 2k price increase to £ 48995 + paint in April .

[911Spanker]

Bargain. Get one.

[Ibizaman]

I have arriving March.

[Grumps.]

Bit late for everyone’s thoughts then.

[Ibizaman]

I know, I was referring more to the April price rise, as people where already saying it was to expensive.
This says to me, that there a going to be very very limited numbers coming to the uk.
Even less than first thought

[JAMSXR]

Mine arrives in March. Can’t wait.

I’ve seen nothing official RE the price rise. Pretty stty to be honest, if you’re 3rd on allocation list this is a bit of a slap in the face. Wonder if it’s all EU cars or just the U.K.

[Ibizaman]

I got the second one from the dealer,I am getting racing blue,due 8th March

What colour are you getting?

Re price increase, that is 100% true.

Enjoy yours it is a brilliant car

[nobby8628]

I would make assumption that it’s EU wide…
Looks like HUK MD was pretty sure when they said numbers in the UK would be very low for this car.

Certainly is not ideal but price hikes are everywhere

JAMSXR said:

Mine arrives in March. Can’t wait.

I’ve seen nothing official RE the price rise. Pretty stty to be honest, if you’re 3rd on allocation list this is a bit of a slap in the face. Wonder if it’s all EU cars or just the U.K.

[JAMSXR]

Ibizaman said:

I got the second one from the dealer,I am getting racing blue,due 8th March

What colour are you getting?

Re price increase, that is 100% true.

Enjoy yours it is a brilliant car

Championship white. I was happy with either the white or blue.

Can’t wait to get some seat time.

[Terminator X]

From the various reviews it seems to be an amazing car, certainly worth the premium vs the old car. If anyone can get one of course, supply Vs demand

TX.

[jackg]

I get my blue one on 8th March too. Must be a boat arriving,
Jx

[jackg]

Ps any want a Black FK8 with 1750 miles?
Jx

[st33ly]

jackg said:

Ps any want a Black FK8 with 1750 miles?
Jx

What you looking to sell it for?

[SmithCorona]

Well worth watching the SavageGeese video on the fl5 he got.

[blz06]

The only way to sell cars nowadays, sell less of them and keep hiking the price

[Ibizaman]

jackg said:

I get my blue one on 8th March too. Must be a boat arriving,
Jx

I work at a Honda dealership, they deliver them all on the same day if possible.

Enjoy your new car I know I will

[Harryhole308]

Well mine in Championship White arrives in March so I’m very happy!
I’ve only seen this price increase mentioned here. This will further stir up the discussion re this car being too expensive!!!
I have been worried about the price and was expecting around £40k.
There are many great cars available for around £47/49k, however many will be well used, out of warranty or new but with relatively steep depreciation.
If the FL5 retains its value well then hopefully there may be very little cost at all.

[Ibizaman]

Harryhole308 said:

Well mine in Championship White arrives in March so I’m very happy!
I’ve only seen this price increase mentioned here. This will further stir up the discussion re this car being too expensive!!!
I have been worried about the price and was expecting around £40k.
There are many great cars available for around £47/49k, however many will be well used, out of warranty or new but with relatively steep depreciation.
If the FL5 retains its value well then hopefully there may be very little cost at all.

Hi Harry, glad you got one, my choices were blue or white, I got blue.

I had been looking at second hand Caymans 981 s and gts,. good gts are around the same money or more on a 15 plate. Then on top it is going to cost a fortune to own and run.( I had a 911 something always needed doing and it was always expensive)

Get the 5 yrs service plan £695 if you did not add it when you ordered your car. Even if you sell your car you will get more money for it.

Do not worry about the price you paid for the Type r, it will be worth more the day you pick it up. And if you keep hold of it until production stops, 2 to 3 yrs and keep the mileage reasonable , it will still be worth what you paid for it.

Production number for the Uk are going to be very low for this car,

The price increase comes onto effect on April 8th, so if people have not got a March car it is going up 2k more.

Still not a horrible deal when you consider they are selling on autotrader for 54 to 57k. 57k is a bit rich , but I know a blue one sold for 55k and one of the white ones has gone now ,that was advertised for 56k. and yours will be a 23 plate not the older 72 plate lol.

Just Today a Honda dealer has advertised one for £54995 on autotrader.

So do not worry about anything but enjoying your new car. You have made the right choice.

[Harryhole308]

Ibizaman said:

Hi Harry, glad you got one, my choices were blue or white, I got blue.

I had been looking at second hand Caymans 981 s and gts,. good gts are around the same money or more on a 15 plate. Then on top it is going to cost a fortune to own and run.( I had a 911 something always needed doing and it was always expensive)

Get the 5 yrs service plan £695 if you did not add it when you ordered your car. Even if you sell your car you will get more money for it.

Do not worry about the price you paid for the Type r, it will be worth more the day you pick it up. And if you keep hold of it until production stops, 2 to 3 yrs and keep the mileage reasonable , it will still be worth what you paid for it.

Production number for the Uk are going to be very low for this car,

The price increase comes onto effect on April 8th, so if people have not got a March car it is going up 2k more.

Still not a horrible deal when you consider they are selling on autotrader for 54 to 57k. 57k is a bit rich , but I know a blue one sold for 55k and one of the white ones has gone now ,that was advertised for 56k. and yours will be a 23 plate not the older 72 plate lol.

Just Today a Honda dealer has advertised one for £54995 on autotrader.

So do not worry about anything but enjoying your new car. You have made the right choice.

Thanks for the reassurance!
I also was looking at used 981 GTS but the boxster so I could enjoy open air motoring and the sound of an in line 6 with the sports exhaust option!
I was put off by maintenance and warranty costs.
I’m happy with my choice of the Honda R.
Now I’m just trying to decide whether to follow the trend of ppf on front end plus ceramic coating.
I might sound stupid but I don’t like the thought of stuff being stuck to my new paintwork and coatings that permanently bond!
Also ppf can be hard to get off when they’ve been on a while.
Sorry gone off on a car detailing tangent!

[Ibizaman]

Harryhole308 said:

Thanks for the reassurance!
I also was looking at used 981 GTS but the boxster so I could enjoy open air motoring and the sound of an in line 6 with the sports exhaust option!
I was put off by maintenance and warranty costs.
I’m happy with my choice of the Honda R.
Now I’m just trying to decide whether to follow the trend of ppf on front end plus ceramic coating.
I might sound stupid but I don’t like the thought of stuff being stuck to my new paintwork and coatings that permanently bond!
Also ppf can be hard to get off when they’ve been on a while.
Sorry gone off on a car detailing tangent!

I think it is slightly dependant on how many miles you intend to do wether ppf is worth it or not. i t is expensive. and I have seen some awful jobs done..

I have another car to use daily , so I am not going to do it,

I am going to ceramic coat it as I work at a dealership ( so free).

In fact I am going to valet it myself, as there is no point in ceramic coating over paint swirles,. then ceramic coat it myself..

I hope this helps