corsa sam
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Hi All,
I am going to look at a Civic Type R 02 plate this weekend and just wondering if there is anything to look for on these due to it have 90k miles. What are peoples experiences with them also.
Please don't start with all the vtec cr4p either.
Thanks
Sam
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gavin18787
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They are pritty bullet proof just check for a crunchy gear change (most commonly second when cold)
Dodgy steering racks as these are pricy to replace (will pull to the left or right or make strange noises if its dying)
Have a look at the oil too, if its clean and topped up near the max thats a good thing. As they do like a sip of oil every now and again especially if driven hard. Running it low is a good way of putting uneeded wear on the engine/killing it.
Other then that just check for accident damage as its a common car to end up in hedges  so HPI is a must and Good service history is always nice 
Good luck, there are plenty of bargins about at the moment so dont pay over the odds and look at lots of em as there is lots of choice
there is a buyers guide on civictype-r.co.uk/forum too. Helpful and free
[Edited on 20-03-2009 by gavin18787]
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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corsa sam
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
They are pritty bullet proof just check for a crunchy gear change (most commonly second when cold)
Dodgy steering racks as these are pricy to replace (will pull to the left or right or make strange noises if its dying)
Have a look at the oil too, if its clean and topped up near the max thats a good thing. As they do like a sip of oil every now and again especially if driven hard. Running it low is a good way of putting uneeded wear on the engine/killing it.
Other then that just check for accident damage as its a common car to end up in hedges so HPI is a must and Good service history is always nice
Good luck, there are plenty of bargins about at the moment so dont pay over the odds and look at lots of em as there is lots of choice
there is a buyers guide on civictype-r.co.uk/forum too. Helpful and free
[Edited on 20-03-2009 by gavin18787]
That's great, what are they like power wise to say an Astra Turbo GSI
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P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa sam
That's great, what are they like power wise to say an Astra Turbo GSI
Totally different car & power output. Can't compare imo.
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jacko198
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa sam
[Edited on 20-03-2009 by gavin18787]
That's great, what are they like power wise to say an Astra Turbo GSI
As pick4d said the power delivery is totally different. However standard for standard there is nothing in it in terms of speed.
I much prefer the civic to the astra as its more of a "drivers car" the gsi is more of a comfy cruiser with good grunt.
Give us a shout if you have any more questions
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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corsacalvin
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i brought a type r,,it was between that & a astra coupe turbo..drove both of them 7 tbh the type r was in a complete diff world from the astra..bit boring to drive below vtec but your get used to it..& the handling is spot on imo,,with a exhaust n remap should see some good gains
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alan-g-w
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I'd say a standard CTR would spank a mk4 astra GSi.
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Matt L
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I'd say a standard CTR would spank a mk4 astra GSi.
until they reach a hill and then its a whole different story 
always loved ctr's mum has the sport but looks like a type r and really love driving it (admittedly only to the end ofthe street and back just a shame im used to tdi power now lol)
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alan-g-w
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Fair do's, I'm talking quarter miles.
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--DAN--
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Had mine 2 months now and I love it.
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jonnysri
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comfy cruiser with a good grunt haha
lovin that gav. good job im getting one next
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mk4_astra
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just to add to what gavin said check the condition of the alloys and check the paintwork, the laquer was supposed to be quite thin from factory so the paintwork can chip easily and the alloys 'peel' and appear tatty
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liamgallagher1994
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Ask Nic Barnes 
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Nic Barnes
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Ask Nic Barnes
theyre a genuinely good car. nice to drive. good power. handle well. reasonably quick and the world is your oyster for tuning parts thanks to american and jap ebay. as far as hot hatches go, theyre one of the best for your cash without a doubt.
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Brett
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Love that
Never actually driven one, but very nice cars from what I've seen. I'd have one
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c20let
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa sam
That's great, what are they like power wise to say an Astra Turbo GSI
i had both a mk4 gsi and CTR at the same time. i much prefered the CTR, alot better imo, i found the astra pretty boring to drive.
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_astra
just to add to what gavin said check the condition of the alloys and check the paintwork, the laquer was supposed to be quite thin from factory so the paintwork can chip easily and the alloys 'peel' and appear tatty
aye the paints pritty wank, mines chipped to fuck
Not had a problem with the alloys on mine. iirc its the older ones that were the problem and most were replaced on warrenty. But both of these things you will see when you veiw it easy enough
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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corsacalvin
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Originally posted by alan-g-w
Fair do's, I'm talking quarter miles.
not really a 1/4 ,ile car tbh,,,takes too long 2 get going up the strip unless super/turbo charged,,track/circuit car then yea pretty good
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matt_aka_smiler
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Not driven a CTR but i love my astra, as said its got a fair bit of grunt low down and hills dont bother it. If you got one take the OE DV off the rear BCS and run it off the FPR - Full boost in 1st + 2nd gear lots better
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--ToM--
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drove one and wernt impressed valver/let corsa FTW id have a turbod or supercharged one tho
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by matt_aka_smiler
Not driven a CTR but i love my astra, as said its got a fair bit of grunt low down and hills dont bother it. If you got one take the OE DV off the rear BCS and run it off the FPR - Full boost in 1st + 2nd gear lots better
Just so the OP knows hills bothering a CTR is a complete myth before vtec its got just as much bhp and torque as any other 2.0 na engine
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Gareth
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i like them alot, followed one on track handling appeared very good.
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
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Originally posted by matt_aka_smiler
Not driven a CTR but i love my astra, as said its got a fair bit of grunt low down and hills dont bother it. If you got one take the OE DV off the rear BCS and run it off the FPR - Full boost in 1st + 2nd gear lots better
Just so the OP knows hills bothering a CTR is a complete myth before vtec its got just as much bhp and torque as any other 2.0 na engine
that doesnt matter, word on the street is hondas with vtec cant go up hills, FACT.
something to do with the anti vtec monster jumping on your car roof and making it alot heavier,the only cure is to fit a turbo as this sucks the monster into the engine.
oh and just how bad is your chipped paint? is it obvious to mr joe public walking by and is there anything you can do to keep it at bay?
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gavin18787
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its not really obvious to the naked eye. Just notice it when washing it etc. Very prone to swirls too.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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