this should be the most exciting car to buy in 2006/2007 for the price of about S$100k.....the honda civic type r jdm (japan domestic model)......
there is also a 3-door civic type r coupe...which is manufactured by honda uk in its swindon plant......however, at least to me, it is a poor cousin of the jdm version......
the coupe is selling at about S$105k at the authorised agent.....and parallel importers are selling the jdm car at about S$98k........for less money, you get more power (225 ps), brembo brake calipers at the front end, versatility of a 4 door saloon, sportier-looking alloy wheels.....and most importantly the jdm car looks much better........well take a look at the 3 door coupe and you will understand........pls look at the awkward rear and you will understand in double quick time....
the cockpit and interior finish are very much similar for the 2 cars though.......it comes with a short shifter, a type r gear knob (the size is just right.......feels just like home).....aluminium sports pedal in the correct size for those heel-toe shifters...:)
i find the steering wheel abit weird looking and not really befitting the type r image........they should put in a momo and sparco-type steering wheel........
the red recaro seats are functional and matches the overall trim ....red seats in a championship white car ......isnt that yummy.........unfortunately if u choose the other 2 colour options (blue and dark grey), then no red seats for you haha......on the other hand, the blue looks solid and i reckon since most users would order car in white, owning a blue type r may be a wise choice......especially if you do not want your car to such a common beast
so far i have seen one type r on the road...and yes, it's a white one.........i believe more will be registered very soon.....when that happens, owners should look towards personalising their cars .....with the mugen kit.....and i tell u.....that's extremely YUMMY.....!!
this latest iteration of the type r looks most domesticated....but i tell you, it is a beast waiting to be unleased...!!!!!!........if i have the money ....i would buy this............or .....my the other favourite car, the mazda rx-8 type s (rear wheel drive, 250 ps!!)...but alas, the rx-8 costs an additional S$10k and above.....
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