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the word is no NSX Type-R for the next few years, but here's your Civic:
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/honda-2017-civic-type-r-152956266.html
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/honda-2017-civic-type-r-152956266.html
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here comes the manual-only Civic Type R
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I think it's great, definitely getting a white one.
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looks like a little ripper. i'm surprised you're not getting 3! :biggrin:
While I do not care for some of the styling, I know this car is going to be buckets of fun. RS owners beware...
Can't wait to see one in person!
This is when Honda is at its finest. Pure performance, lightness, ferocity of purpose and the proper use of world class technology.
Awesome machine! Well done Honda!
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if torque steer will be an issue. Interested in driving one.
Accords and (more importantly) TLs with 3.5 L J series engines produce almost those hp numbers and don't seem to have much, if any torque steer. My 02 TL-s with its 260 ish has none.
I for one cannot stand front wheel drive cars. If only this car was rwd. I'd probably sell my nsx to buy one.
Have you ever driven an Integra Type R?
it's about time. Regarding torque steer there was an article that covered that specifically. The honda engineers did some ninja like engineer-foo to decrease it. I'm sure there will be some but not as bad as you're thinking. I've been looking for a good daily driver... but think the civic may be a bit small for me and the family. Probably CTSV when i scrape up the cash to purchase.
Good question.
People who know how to drive a performance FWD know how much safer and therefore faster one can go in a fwd car especially when the engineering might of Honda is behind them. There is a reason the Type R has become a legend in Europe and soon in the US.
Nope. But I have owned several high powered fwd Honda's. I just prefer a rwd car over a fwd car.
Gotcha. For what it's worth, the 2017 Civic Type R uses the same engine that was in the previous generation Civic Type R and the reviews on those aren't too shabby.
Local dealer sold 1 at 5k over MSRP and has another available.
I might consider trading in the NSX for one depending on how it performs. The exterior does look a little too flashy for me right now.
Did they receive them yet or just selling the allocation?
I would think they sold the allocation. A dealer here in Central NJ is starting to take deposits.
I guess they are trying to compete with the looks of the STI? Quite aggressive.
It's a beast and they are trying to capitalize on the hot hatch segment with mostly FWD turbo cars. I've got 2 years on my Mazdaspeed3 and must say it is quite fun and the FWD makes it predictable. As a younger customer will (I'm assuming younger because of the styling and price) probably have to use this as their DD they will want something that is an all-in-one machine, has space, is fast, looks good, and won't dump them on the curb in winter driving.
I would love to see the stats on speeding tickets correlating to car make/model when this car comes out. I am sure it will be high up there.
It's a beast and they are trying to capitalize on the hot hatch segment with mostly FWD turbo cars. I've got 2 years on my Mazdaspeed3 and must say it is quite fun and the FWD makes it predictable. As a younger customer will (I'm assuming younger because of the styling and price) probably have to use this as their DD they will want something that is an all-in-one machine, has space, is fast, looks good, and won't dump them on the curb in winter driving.
I would love to see the stats on speeding tickets correlating to car make/model when this car comes out. I am sure it will be high up there.
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I have one since a year now and still love it. Best buy for me in the last 15 years or so.
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What do you want to know exactly? A review of the car for itself, a comparison to the (old) NSX (the Civic wins I've to admit) or...? 
Overall it's definitly BIG bang for the buck. No major critics so far at all. It's a hell of a car in the hot hatch category, best current Honda at the moment including old Integra Type R, S2000 and all former Civics.
Overall it's definitly BIG bang for the buck. No major critics so far at all. It's a hell of a car in the hot hatch category, best current Honda at the moment including old Integra Type R, S2000 and all former Civics.
