HIGH MILEAGE HOT HATCH HERO, WOULD YOU BUY ONE? - Modified 2007 Honda Civic Type R FN2 Review 

Shout out to all FN2 owners like myself fantastic cars

Had mine since 2010, meant to be a bit of fun for a year or so. I kid you not, maintenance has been a dream, every car I owned before was cheaper to buy, failed every mot. All I've done with this baby is tires, brakes and the battery... it's incredible. I've had it off the road for a year (moved house n covid), took it to the garage expecting the worst... 1 caliper change and the fluids... started up like a dream, cleaned the rust of the brakes and it purrs. It still represents the flagship of the time, no driver assists or auto handbrake etc, but dual climate control, refrigerated glove box, cruise, a nifty screen demist button... oh yeah, and the engine. It's a fairly normal 2 litre until the point that most cars change gears... then it breathes fire and screams until 8000 revs, gear after gear. You, will, smile! Mine cost around 8-9k back then... the missus has a lovely year old golf, 22k.... she constantly tells me she made the wrong choice and wants one. It's just sexy.

It's great that all these second hand reviews of the FN2 are finally showing what a great car it is. It's also contributing to the prices starting to rise. Get in there, they're end up a classic, Mark my words.

"It has an air filter up front" - I fucking hope so.

U forget top gear named this hot hatch of the year in 2007... Its a brilliant under rated car, they are bombproof if looked after and great fun to drive

Sad we never saw these in the states. They're so cool

I've had mine for 8 years, not bored yet. It's been running 250bhp for 5 of those years and it's hasn't had a single issue. Really practical too. Great daily driver track ready car. A bit tame in stock form but there are loads of nicely modded ones out there. Best mod is 4-2-1 manifold, really opens up the mid-range up. Speak to TDi North for engine work/tuning and Grinspeed for everything else.

Thats the seeker spoiler. FN2's a great little car for fun and everyday

Feeling sick just sold my FN2 for 3500 with 86k on clock ,perfect condition . Really miss it 11yrs old not a single fault . But ride is not missed

Nothing wrong with high mileage cars as long as they’ve been looked after. I had a Leon cupra with 175k on it but still pulled and drove very well. Never went wrong.

Just bought one with 88k on it... an astonishing car. Built like a tank.

I have an EP3 with 271k(168k Miles) KM on it, still pulls great. No real issues with it, no smoke always starts and runs great. These engines can take a lot.

Love to see a video on the Corolla T-sport with or without compressor! 🤓

I just sold my 4th one with 200k on the clock and it was still pulling like a train mileage does not matter on these long has they have plenty of history they go and go brilliant cars and very underrated

I had the type s and loved that car got c class Mercedes now and now I'm thinking of going back to honda and having a type r

The joy on his face is priceless! 😂😂

Had one 5 yrs ago, sold it with 156k miles. The only issue it ever had was the power steering ecu packed up. I had 3 EP3's before, this was a nicer car but it did feel slower + the EP3 gear box was a masterpiece.

I had a red one mapped to 230 bhp was mental ,I loved my fn2 sounded like a super bike

Jamie the smile on your face says it all 🤙

They did two types of black. The bronze which is the one you have and the nighthawk black which has all blue glitter in the paintwork, which I have. Love my fn2 tbh. But then mine has had a new ECU and remapped to 240bhp at tdi north with the ecutek map. Mines an 09 plate with 60k on the clock picked it up for 7.5k ready done with map, 18" team dynamics f1s, lowered, cat back, tints all round, flat shift in vtec etc etc

AHHH this sound,I remember when my dad owned one of those. We had the rare sapphire blue color. The memories the sound was very unique imo. He decided to sell it nearly two years ago and switch to the diesel cr-v black edition..... got me a bit sad lol from an FN2 to a god damn Diesel crv lol. At least we getting the new FK8 next year so thats a plus he he nice review.

My normal 1.8 civic has done 236,000 miles only the central locking is an issue 2 door actuators need replacing, engine still runs as good as new

Rear spoiler is called a Seeker Wing

I’ve watched this review 2 weeks after I got an FN2 for my little channel. Been following you for a number of years and don’t know how I missed this one 🤷‍♂️. Watching it made me realise I did the right thing getting one, thanks Jamie 👍

Clarkson slagged it. The stig though loved it and it got hot hatch of the year by top gear. So fk what clarkson said. Stig reckons it's the better car over the old ome

The FN2 is the only type R i haven't driven yet, i'd live to take one out for a blast.

I really love you smile when you reeves the engine 😂😂😂😂i have one of this and it's still amazing.i can't get bored to driving her

99K Miles, slowly creeping up to 100K and only issue was the starter motor which I got fixed under dealer warranty. Had it 3 months now and this is the most fun car I’ve driven in a while, Clarkson’s review of this ruined the car for years. Just check the service history and make sure the valve clearances have been done, I think I’m going to struggle to kill this one.

I bought my typeR today 74k miles all black, black wheels. Great condition just for £3250. F love it

Thank you for this video. I have the 2.2 diesel version of this car and have recently been wanting to up grade to a type R but the high mileage and really low price tag always makes me think there has to be something wrong with it, but after this video you have convinced me to not be afraid to pull the trigger if I can find the right one😀

Thanks for this review I hope people can do more review for the budget buyers. Awesome

Had both an ep3 and fn2 both were great cars my ep3 was more raw but if i had to jump back into owning one it would be the fn2 i loved that car I was lucky to have a nearly new fully loaded gt in alabaster silver at the time....it was great it did everything brilliant long motorway miles and cross country sprints it turned heads more than my ep3 and felt a much better put together classier car i miss it very much great motors.

Mine 07' has 44k on the clock. Also gps, and Ipod connection. Lovely car.

It’s a fabulous car. Very underated. Could have done with another 40/50 hp from stock. But still a good all round car for the cash 👍

Interesting review, used to have an EP3 and FN2 and Clarkson was so wrong, FN2 handled much better, lovely interior. Also just bought my highest mileage car, a 116k C Class and its great (ok.. so today it's in having the parking brake repaired).

It's actually bronze but it does look black most of the time. I picked one up recently in the same colour unmodified 96k had a new clutch fitted and serviced by a local honda specialist. Looks and drives amazing all for less than 4 grand.

Love these car remember them new thought there better equipped then the ep3 and better looking. If you can drive it like you just did at 150k shows how good they are.

As long as it’s been well looked after with service history sometimes better off getting a more high mileage car. As for the fn2 I’d rather an Ek9 myself but great vid man!

Good old Japan... U mean Swindon😂 I have one running 230bhp lightened flywheel, stage 4 completion clutch, quaife lsd, carbon synchros, going widebody with wilwood bbk very soon just need to get the bolts to go into the rivnuts haha... The spoiler add on is the seeker spoiler lip

Watched this review so many times, was what helped me decide on getting one a few months ago, be great to see another one on the channel but but more mods on it like full exhaust and manifold etc

My 07 fn2 is on 145k, I thrash the life out of it and no real issues other than the usual consumable 🤷‍♂️

My 56k 07 black fn2 has plenty of stone chips, the shape and angle of the bonnet and wings you can't avoid them. Just gave it a machine polish and it looks great!

I got a brand new one in 2009, had it 3 years loved it. Been with loads of cars since, and last week sold my m140, just repurchased a 2011 fn2. Really does have a lot of character. Love the fact the 2011 model has the lsd, really helps. Also they have a fridge in the glove box. Awesome 👌

Looks awesome with some tasteful mods like mugen rear splitter . Led front lights . That wing looks ok also .

Mrs fn2 is 207k 🤙

It's a Honda, even neglected they won't let you down. Amazing cars.

I remember seeing one of these in Milano red when they first came out. It was such a giant leap in car design inside and out everything else on the road looked ancient. Had a diesel version in cosmic grey remapped I still regret selling it to this day.

lol "next to no money" "you can pick them up for 3 4 grand"

mine was 4 grand, 89,000 miles. I'd expect to pay less for one on 150k purely because of wear and tear inside however they are built to last. EP3 probably more fun around a track (never driven one) but if you're on a public road and the lack of IRS is a problem you're probably driving too fast :P

i know of an ep3 with 250+ bhp you can maybe drive... give me a shout

I loved mine. The lack of power wasn’t the issue, it was the terrible ride comfort. I had it for 3 years, and then had to sell it, couldn’t handle the suspension on UK roads.

I bought these car in the video 2 weeks ago, the car is is good condition, really fast and fun to drive.

It’s a super quick car and mine has 30k on the clocks for a 2007, but golly it’s awful in the wet. The backend always gives on the corner, and I’ve changed the wheels and tyres etc. Remap with box to 225bhp and straight through exhaust. Btw GT spec is better with AC.

engines are bullet proof, I would be tempted to do a suspension and brake overhaul with that mileage, then many more years of thrashing it round can be enjoyed.

I bought one and dear god what a bucket of problems it is. Put it on a lift if you're gonna, buy one. The rotten engine wiring harness was fun

Picking my FN2 up in a few days. Couldn't see in the comments, but the spoiler add on, on this FN2 is the "Seeker" spoiler. Deffo picking one up myself as the Mugen one is a bit too shopping trolley for me!

will be looking at one of these this year, hopefully lower miles ans in red or silver. For the money, a brilliant car

150k miles is nothing for the k20

If you are going to buy a car that has high mileage then to be honest getting any VTEC or ivtec engined car is a well educated move. Everyone know they last well and let's face it, there is a reason there are a lot of high mileage Hondas still on the roads and running well on their original engines and transmissions.

Cant believe how much car prices have raised from back in the late 90's to 2000's! I remember £5000-7000 would get a Sapphire Cosworth, Evo 4 etc.

U can get one below 100k for like 3000-4000 grand

I just bought one with 148k for 2k 🙂 drive's really well engine is quiet goes through the gears with no crunching a lot of stone chips at the front but for 2k I am not worried

My 2006 Honda civic has 210k miles, original engine and just keeps going. Amazing cars

I thought I was the only crazy person 😜 there's just something about those up and down shifts every boy & girls dream at an affordable price 😉

Just bought one in nighthawk black with 83k on it. Build number R-00064. Lovely car and a joy to drive

I had a remapped 2.2cdti type s gt of the same year, beautiful drive with phenomenal economy...190bhp but pulling out 50+ mpg...it had 185,000 on the clock when I let it go, but it still felt tight and I’m sure it has many years left...

I would. Nothin could go wrong wit 2.0 ivtec. Bulletproof engines

That’s a seeker spoiler. And the colour is bronze - not black. Very honest review mate! Great cars for the price tag

Just bought my 2nd fn2 after watching your video. Got a great deal on one with 59k 😍

High mileage means more reliable to me 👍

I had the Accord Type R from 2003-2012. Amazing car. Looking to buy the FN2 as a second car. Thanks for the torsion beam explanation. Top Gear did put me off.

Theyre so good. The only problem is the car they replaced is the best hot hatch ever made

Dunno why you want an EP3 in this day and age

They are bulletproof! Had mine for 8 years now and not a thing has gone wrong

I absolutely love the Interior in these cars! Just a shame about the bhp

I buy type s 4 months ago, best Car on my Life

My EP3 is on 214k miles, and pulls like a train.

I don't mind the high mileage. However I would like to see a great service history with it. I own a 5dr civic ex and love it. Only has 65k on the clock and I paid 2k for it.

My B5 RS4 that you drove now has over 200k miles. Still going strong bud

Issue with higher mileage cars is they'll be harder to sell on in the future for a decent price. But one should be buying cars to enjoy and not to try to profit on... Anyway the FN2 is probably as good as they come, most things on it can be done yourself if money is tight. I have a regular 1.8 5 door car and I do all my own servicing including changing all 4 corners of the suspension. The FN2 uses exactly the same setup so it'll be just as easy. Obviously check things like clutch and gearbox but they're easily done. They don't seem to rust all that much but check the boot isn't leaking as in get to the lower carpet under the false floor. The leak is easy enough to fix, just annoying in Winter. The reason why I don't like the FN2 personally is it doesn't come in 5 door and it's too hardcore for my aging sensibilities. I value ride comfort over out and out handling. Taking nothing away from the K20 engine however as it's the last of the line of the high revving NA engines, of which we'll never see again. I've had an MB6 with the B18C4 in it so I fully get the appeal of Honda's VTEC.

Picking 1 up on Weds. Been through more hands than a fiver and a full 12m with a decat.... cheap tho. Have i just bought a cash pit? 156k

most reliable car ive ever had, seen me from 74k to 106k with nothing but services, tyres etc. keeps up with a focus st of the same age in a race (neck and neck) and that has over 25hp more. 160ish on the dash top speed ( closer to 148 real) smiles per galon are epic, and quite rare compared to focus's nowadays" of a similar age. Plus... you get that noise

In the U.S it doesn't matter how high the milage is as long as it moves its good.

Great review! I'm getting one Sunday!

My 1995 civic eg coupe has 230k miles on original engine

Can someone please link me to his other video he mentioned? What i mean is the not customized raw type t

Re, the temp button on the passenger door... FN2 has dual zone climate control. Had my NHB FN2 for 9 months and ,apart from the awful MPG, it's an amazing car. I got mine at 24k miles for £8500

Really wish we got these in the US

Worth considering one of these as a track car now although my wife is still a bit annoyed that I sold mine a few years back to get the FK2 CTR.... which has now also gone for a comfy commuter car.

I had an fn2 but the back axle rotted out of it, I have stored it for over three years because the price of a new back axle was insane, but im now in the process of restoring it, it’s gonna be the lowest mileage fn2 in Northern Ireland (40k).

I'm sure that exhaust doesn't getting annoying on a motorway journey longer than 20 minutes...

K20 will run forever if you look after it

You really struggle to unstuck these from the road and I tried. Flat out 150 in the rain hard into the corners you could feel it sliding but never uncontrollably.

I sold mine a few months ago 125k milano red for 2300 they are dirt cheap now good buy tbf

Been looking at the fn2 an i think its time to try 1 out

I just bought one of Theese. Bro Old car was Audi TT mk2 07 2.0t let me say v tec is mental 😂

My 335i is very high milage, Ive driven it till its falling apart at the seams, its at 138k kms, hoping I can hit 150! Wish me luck.

Seeker spoiler and it’s colour is deep bronze pearl

Honda’s last forever if you take care of them :)

There's a red 2009 with 67k on it near me, soooooooooooo tempted.