[Mr Pete]

Got to sit in one today. Seats are comfy. Shifter feels good, very close throws. Clutch doesn't feel too light. But damn, the exterior styling is way more aggressive in person. And I wasn't a fan of the red striping along the bottom of the vehicle.

[Bluer2]

Originally Posted by SSDadMobile

Got to sit in one today. Seats are comfy. Shifter feels good, very close throws. Clutch doesn't feel too light. But damn, the exterior styling is way more aggressive in person. And I wasn't a fan of the red striping along the bottom of the vehicle.

what color was the type r? I saw a black one at my local dealership and they wouldn't let me open the door. The red striping on the bottom looks like red tape and can easily be peeled off. it's so ghetto and don't get me started on all that fake carbon fiber all over the car.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by Beartato

But if you fuck off they win, you can't let the dealer win.

I'm glad that story worked out in the end, PR is a powerful thing.

You can still use social media to make em pay. They lose a sale so they really don't win

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by Bluer2

what color was the type r? I saw a black one at my local dealership and they wouldn't let me open the door. The red striping on the bottom looks like red tape and can easily be peeled off. it's so ghetto and don't get me started on all that fake carbon fiber all over the car.

Did you arrive in your M4? They wouldn't let you open the door lol what a bunch of assclowns

[Mr Pete]

Originally Posted by Bluer2

what color was the type r? I saw a black one at my local dealership and they wouldn't let me open the door. The red striping on the bottom looks like red tape and can easily be peeled off. it's so ghetto and don't get me started on all that fake carbon fiber all over the car.

It was black. I liked it, but that red striping...yea lots of fake carbon bits. Yes, I assume it's functional, but still looks cheesy up close.

I was going to replace my STi for this (STi getting a bit too loud for my tastes), but may be leaning towards a pre owned Golf R. But the Golf R was so boring to drive...

[Beartato]

Originally Posted by Never_Enough

You can still use social media to make em pay. They lose a sale so they really don't win

Somebody would still buy it at their desired ridiculous mark up I'd bet.

[Z K]

Ideally, I'd want Honda to make a lightweight RWD coupe. Something along the lines of a S2000 but in a coupe style - not a big fan of convertibles. I'd get in line for that.

The new Civic Type R is too much tech and flash. I'd jump on an original Civic Type R from the 90s! That was the best one in my book.

[Kolyan2k]

Originally Posted by Z K

Ideally, I'd want Honda to make a lightweight RWD coupe. Something along the lines of a S2000 but in a coupe style - not a big fan of convertibles. I'd get in line for that.

The new Civic Type R is too much tech and flash. I'd jump on an original Civic Type R from the 90s! That was the best one in my book.

Yes. I would love new s2000 coupe

[135iTime]

Originally Posted by Beartato

Somebody would still buy it at their desired ridiculous mark up I'd bet.

Friend of mine works at a Honda dealer and said they had a huge list of people wanting theirs. Sounds like there are going to be people 'camping out' waiting for the transport truck to deliver it and then the bidding starts at somewhere around 8k over sticker.

Absolutely insane.

[lens]

Originally Posted by 135iTime

Friend of mine works at a Honda dealer and said they had a huge list of people wanting theirs. Sounds like there are going to be people 'camping out' waiting for the transport truck to deliver it and then the bidding starts at somewhere around 8k over sticker.

Absolutely insane.

They're gonna be so disappointed when they race against a 328i and lose.

[Mr Pete]

Originally Posted by chaungo

They're gonna be so disappointed when they race against a 328i and lose.

On a track, likely not. From a stoplight, likely so. But if that's the determinant to buying the Type R, 'to beat cars from a stoplight', then it's the wrong vehicle to get.

[lens]

Originally Posted by SSDadMobile

On a track, likely not. From a stoplight, likely so. But if that's the determinant to buying the Type R, 'to beat cars from a stoplight', then it's the wrong vehicle to get.

It relates to my previous post, people buy the car because they see "fastest FWD vehicle around the ring" but 85% of them will not touch the track with the car, more likely the drag strip or from a stoplight.

[135iTime]

Personally I couldn't live with the styling of the thing but obviously some people really like it. Enough so that they're willing to pay huge mark ups to be "the first" to have one which is cool until production catches up and they're sitting on the lot.

Soon enough it will likely be the same as the golf r was, bunch of people over paying and quietly realizing this isn't *omfg super awesome happy time*

[lens]

Originally Posted by 135iTime

Personally I couldn't live with the styling of the thing but obviously some people really like it. Enough so that they're willing to pay huge mark ups to be "the first" to have one which is cool until production catches up and they're sitting on the lot.

Soon enough it will likely be the same as the golf r was, bunch of people over paying and quietly realizing this isn't *omfg super awesome happy time*

Well, in europe it isn't widely popular. People have it, but aren't going all gong ho on it. I'm expecting NA to follow the same trend after people start buying it and realizing it isn't what it seems.

[Mr Pete]

Originally Posted by chaungo

It relates to my previous post, people buy the car because they see "fastest FWD vehicle around the ring" but 85% of them will not touch the track with the car, more likely the drag strip or from a stoplight.

Thats true. I would hope these same people still decided to check the 0-60 times from independent automotive publications. But they're probably still too stupid to realize what this car is truly intended for. I do love the cargo space though!

[Mr Pete]

Originally Posted by chaungo

Well, in europe it isn't widely popular.

Really? For some reason, I always assumed it was very popular in Europe. Interesting.

[eluded]

Originally Posted by chaungo

It relates to my previous post, people buy the car because they see "fastest FWD vehicle around the ring" but 85% of them will not touch the track with the car, more likely the drag strip or from a stoplight.

The car runs nearly a 13 flat quarter. that should be ahead of the 328.

[lens]

Originally Posted by eluded

The car runs nearly a 13 flat quarter. that should be ahead of the 328.

Apparently not, people have tested it and it runs 14 seconds

http://fastestlaps.com/models/honda-civic-type-r-fk2

FWD really kills the car from a dig. The wheelspin due to the amount of torque and FWD.

[Beartato]

Originally Posted by 135iTime

Friend of mine works at a Honda dealer and said they had a huge list of people wanting theirs. Sounds like there are going to be people 'camping out' waiting for the transport truck to deliver it and then the bidding starts at somewhere around 8k over sticker.

Absolutely insane.

Yeah fuck that, how desperate are people?

[Bluer2]

Originally Posted by Beartato

Yeah fuck that, how desperate are people?

LOL. Read for entertainment.

http://www.civicx.com/threads/cw-252...eakdown.13001/

[theEZV]

Originally Posted by Bluer2

LOL. Read for entertainment.

http://www.civicx.com/threads/cw-252...eakdown.13001/

That one is a great read. A 24 year old now on the hook for over $50k after it's all said and done. What could possibly go wrong?

[Beartato]

Originally Posted by Bluer2

LOL. Read for entertainment.

http://www.civicx.com/threads/cw-252...eakdown.13001/

Oh my heck that's painful