Honda Type R FN2 Buyers Guide 

i've literally been begging for this video to come out the past month! thanks for the advice.

I owned one for t years and 1000% recommend the fn2

Roof rust under windscreen seal, leaks in boot, front passenger footwells, laquer peel on plastic on milano reds, pixelated radio display, sub-frame 'click,' silver door handle covers coming loose or falling off, drive shafts snapping due to 'water trap' allowing the shaft to rot, oh and the standard suspension is crashy as hell, this guy must be driving on the only smoothest road in the U.K! Thats all I can think of for now, love the FN2 lol best join owners club or forum ask around before you by one, luckily mine hasnt had all of these but they are quite common issues.

I'm on my second set of michelin pilot sport. Much prefer them, excellent grip in wet and try and plenty of feedback from the road. I've also fitted a 7inch touchscreen into the dash in place of the standard stereo, looks much better

I bought a FN2 with silver colour like yours a week ago... I cant wait to finally get it. It has a catback exhaust already installed. It sounds so amazing! I hope you'll get more attention on youtube mate, your videos seem to be very nice :)

0-60...6.6sec pal 🙄.the fn2 is a brillant car,get one with a fsh and it will go forever.put good tyres on and they grip forever too,great fun.much prefer it to my old ep3

I've bought an FN2 about a month ago. One thing I'd point out is rust right above the windscreen sill, rust on the inside of the doors too. I actually have a wee bit of bubbling there and its something I'll get sorted in the next 12 months. I love the car though, its great fun to own and I came from a 172 clio phase 2.

my First Honda ep2, After ep3 and now Fn2! Honda 😍

Really great video! You speak clearly and you have a lot of relevant facts :)

The original Type-R is the "ek9" not the ep3!!!

Original CTR is EK9, EP3 also came out in 2001!

One more thing. On some early models there may be rust underneath the rubber seals. It's usually on the top corner of the door. Also like you were saying 4th gear synchro is an issue on some early models. Mine had a problem where it had some problem shifting from 3rd to 4th. Especially if the weather was cold it had issues shifting in to 4th. It's like there is no gear but if you shift to neutral and release the clutch and press the clutch again it shifts in to gear just fine. Easy way of telling if the synchro is on its way out is to drive in 4th and listen for slight whine. As always great video man 😊

Thanks! Looking foward to bring one from Portugal!

got one this week for 2k, needs a bit of work but very excited to get stuck in!

I would say the biggest 2 issues are the druveshafts. Noticeable by the car wobbly at high speed and water getting in the hatch. Which is normally getting in at the join at the end of the roof runners.

Great detailed review, I got mine but forgot to check the fold in mirrors closely enough, the n/s one only folded in so much & potentially needs a device unit shut off switch which is £33.42 from honda

Hi mate. Love the videos! Just a quick one on checking oil. I have an fn2. Check oil religiously as I know these k20 engines can drink the oil and some don't as much. When you check the oil is the level meant to be at just below max marker on dip stick when stone cold (left over night) or warm (driven then allowed to rest for 15 mins or so) Cheers

The problem with the Type-R FN2 is the Accord CU2. Which in current market is roughly in the same price range. And for the same money you get a (albeit butchered) K24, double-wishbone suspension and a much more comfortable ride...

It drinks oil because of the vtec, I usually check my oil once every 3 weeks and it can range from top mark to just about the bottom. Its on 150k miles and has no issues whatsoever.

Great video just found your Channel recently. Loving the content am currently drawn between a type r and a mk5 Golf gti. Did end up selling yours?

Great video m8...thanks alot for putting this video out!

I disagree with the " Ideally Bridgestones" put the on my EP3, thought they where awful

Picked my type r up on Saturday fn2 08 plate 97000 miles on clock just shy of £4500 managed 35miles intill near side drive shaft snapped...both was replaced under warranty anything else I should be keeping a eye out for love the car just asking for care tips great vid btw 👍

Good vid mate, well done

If it don’t start first time on button what isit that needs sorting?

Bought one love it nuff said

Hi how many fn2 type r where made in silver colour. I have read there was only 45 made in silver. Is that true.

What's an FN2 weigh?

The EP3 wasn't the original. The EK9 was.

Its not the best type r by a country mile . ive had a ep3 dc2 accord and i have a fn2 now and after a few simple mods its way up there with the ep3 and it would kill the accord . Fantastic car nevertheless and totally underrated

I had a fn2 amazing car I’d recommend anyone getting one is to get a 08 model up they have 6 gears and the 07 has 5 gears if your in a motor way it just needed a 6th gear. mine was modified and it dropped my mpg (18mpg) but it was very reliable I had it for around 3 years the only thing to brake was my front shock but wish I never got rid saving for another

Excuse the stupid question , why this cars never made it to us ? I been looking ever lol ended up getting si coupe 07 128000 miles closes that i ever came to this , just wondering why never made it us this style body

Do you mind me asking what you paid for this car?

The 08-09 models have sychro issues?

Watching this video snd others on youtube english car most have good service history stamped etc in ireland alot do it them selves or mix garages never ever really a cars history here well view and far between

I'm from Spain, would it be a good idea to buy a RHD from Uk if I save 6000 euros respect the prices where I live?

If I was gonna buy one for 2k at 130k miles on the clock. Is that a good price or average?

can someone exolain to me the different models if this car

I currently spend between £50 and £75 per month on fuel driving a Cooper 04 (my first car). It's daily commute and weekend usage, I'd say I use the car 6 out of 7 days per week for fairly small commutes or errands. My city is fairly small and commutes are like 5 or 6 miles total. How much would you guess my fuel spend could increase? I've seen some people saying they spend £200 per month on fuel however gave no context in the form of commute mileage etc. Doing maths in my head I'd guess I might bump up to maximum about £100 per month which is affordable but surely having a 6th gear makes a huge difference if used as often as possible? Can anyone share their experiences with fuel consumption in an FN2?

Front driveshaft fails passengerside common Shut off device folding mirrors Easy fix And aircon relay common fails if omeron mitshiba replacement £16

I am looking into buying this car but will i fit in at 6.3ft?

ok but rather stating the obvious in many cases

The EP3 is an awful looking car, the FN2 is far nicer.

The ep3 isn’t the original type r, that’s the ek9. Get your facts right🙄🙄

This video is just stating the obvious when buying any car

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Pff 9.Tires? Credibility in a a review is everything. Spelling would help with that.

The FN2 goes rusty, it's a poor Honda in general. I have seen ones with masses of rust around the windscreen, bonnet catch and doors seals at less than ten years old! Too many better cars out there.

This clown don't know what he's talking about . He thinks that is the second type r