Honda Civic Type-R Showroom Launch

grayfox666 · Post by **grayfox666** » 17 Mar 2010, 1:26 pm

I have abit of free time, gonna drop by to check it.
Need to order some cheque books.

docaam · Post by **docaam** » 17 Mar 2010, 2:03 pm

so what do guys think....is it expensive at 115k? will be checking it today

kingkenny · Post by **kingkenny** » 17 Mar 2010, 3:14 pm

Sam wrote:

5 door and 1.8L ????

Ozimandius · Post by **Ozimandius** » 17 Mar 2010, 3:23 pm

Yes. Overpriced for what it offers in terms of performance and handling. You're paying more for exclusivity IMHO.

toleg · Post by **toleg** » 17 Mar 2010, 4:01 pm

@ kenny 5 door 1.8 ltr will be the replacement of the current civic flagship IMHO
same engine specs of the current one FD

or additional line-up

the type-r 2/3 door will have the newest k20 k-series engine

i didnt get a chance to drop by last night but ive already saw it before, still pricey for

grayfox666 · Post by **grayfox666** » 17 Mar 2010, 4:57 pm

Its worth what it is priced at. Just went to HONDA, and its %#%$ awesome.110k.
Whoever says its too pricy for this and that, first own it then say.

kingkenny · Post by **kingkenny** » 17 Mar 2010, 5:30 pm

more detail for the car will help !! is it like the FD2 jdm spec has a stainess steel body shell and chassis ?and a fastory lsd ?

WKZ · Post by **WKZ** » 17 Mar 2010, 6:09 pm

grayfox666 wrote:Its worth what it is priced at. Just went to HONDA, and its %#%$ awesome.110k.
Whoever says its too pricy for this and that, first own it then say.

+1000
I just stop and stare whenever I see one parked.I'm just another Honda fanboi but I wasn't born this way,I became one after owning one

docaam · Post by **docaam** » 17 Mar 2010, 7:06 pm

Ozimandius wrote:Yes. Overpriced for what it offers in terms of performance and handling. You're paying more for exclusivity IMHO.

explain please...what are you comparing this with

TNT · Post by **TNT** » 17 Mar 2010, 7:37 pm

The price seems fine if you compare it to the GTi and the hot Seats, Renaults.
Not my cup of tea though.

Ozimandius · Post by **Ozimandius** » 17 Mar 2010, 8:04 pm

Well, we've already established it's pricier than the EP3 Type R when it was released, and it's slower, and doesn't handle that well.

toleg · Post by **toleg** » 17 Mar 2010, 8:09 pm

^^^

it depends who's driving though

dj drift · Post by **dj drift** » 17 Mar 2010, 8:18 pm

^Good one.
I feel its reasonably priced.

docaam · Post by **docaam** » 17 Mar 2010, 8:31 pm

Ozimandius wrote:Well, we've already established it's pricier than the EP3 Type R when it was released, and it's slower, and doesn't handle that well.

that was released around 10 years ago isint LOL how can price be same for 10 years....who else is there in your WE

Topgear (I know but I like them) awarded this one as HOT hatch of the year 2007 and according to them it handles better...don't worry im not buying it but just appreciating it...and trust me i was sick of reading all the local mags since it was launched and crying to get this here as even it came but its atleast by 4 years and its end of cycle for it so will be changed again in max year or two

Aamir · Post by **Aamir** » 17 Mar 2010, 10:13 pm

Ozimandius wrote:Well, we've already established it's pricier than the EP3 Type R when it was released, and it's slower, and doesn't handle that well.

Pricier?
FYI- The TYPE RR was sold at a price of 40000£( approx 280000 dhs). All SOLD. its not always the price you look at when you buy a performance car.

Slower compared to what?
EVO? Yes
GTR? Yes
Supra? Yes
etc etc? Yes.
But this is priced sensibly and it will be an exclusive car. Every car sold in UAE will have a unique serial number. Honda fanbase will always continue to grow.

Doesnt handle THAT well? how do you say that?

Price = 109999 Dhs and I think its a good price for the car.
Did you drive it yet? I invite you to come over and see the car yourself. Maybe we can arrange a test-drive for you.

Regards,
Aamir Abdul Ghaffar

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