Is buying a used Honda Civic Type R a GOOD or BAD idea? 

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Baby before you buy just make sure to drive the Honda CTR and be aggressive with the clutch to make sure it doesn’t grind. Run the AC and check the back side of the valve cover for oil leaks. If they don’t let you drive it then walk away. The CTR is a blast to drive as long you understand that it is a front wheel drive

Fatboyray1 I’m not completely set on a Type R but I’ll keep that in mind😁👍

I was thinking the same thing. Even if the Type R holds its value very well, this is simply robbery. I'm wondering how much did they give the previous owner? I'm betting $25-30K

dragoongalaxy20 No max they gave him 18 k And did a super detailed clean He looks like a shark Rather buy a new one or visit other dealer

@@dragoongalaxy20 I took mine to Honda dealer a few weeks ago. It was 2017 with 8400 miles and the dealer quoted me 33,500.

Yeah get something like a brand new golf r like I did in 2016 with DCC nav and upgraded stereo with sub for 38k brand spanking new. Sure it's not as hardcore or track focused.... However it's just as fast, interior is stunning, driving modes are awesome and mag ride (dcc) is individually adjustable, while being so practical and comfortable and well made... Pure German.... And if you want to get a little more hardcore the mk7 platform was the best of the best for mods... Grab $1,500 get yourself a downpipe and a stage two APR tune and tour walking mustang GTs, SS, STIs, focus RS, even f80 m3s. With my DSG I was doin 3.5 to 60 with a couple bolt-ons and a tune. And yes the type R and the golf are are completely different cars and the type R is way more fun. That's the truth. Even while my golf R had supercar acceleration, it was not close to as engaging as a stock Civic Type R. But most of us aren't going to the track everyday... So the Golf R makes way more sense with DSG for DD as well as spirited driving. The type R is spirited all the time and for 35k for a brand new one ... I'll go and get one. But not 3 years old with 40,000 MI. No way

Same sentiment, they were 28-32 k used with low miles for a while. Then COVID happened and now they are MSRP with 30k miles. They can keep that beaten civic.

Topher review is fire no cap but my boy right here fire too

Thanks man! I am so glad that I can share it with you!

whats markup, logo?

markup as percentage?

Klemen Kovačič like over msrp

@@user-on1jw6xv9f true. Like here in Slovenia, T-R is 45.500€ at dealership or a official supplier~ I think for 2020 model. Overpriced. You dont get nothing in interior worth such price tag. If we look at Peugeot 508, what this car offers inside is insane. But i kinda found all cars that are below 30-40-50K have screen touch that lags af (delays) and lack features. Tho 508 Peugeot has you covered here, but then again there are no mods for it and it is only like 190HP.. Tho what i like is that car comes with updates or upgrades every year and improvements. _Honda does that to driving experience, but doesnt do that in interior section, which the basis is the same since 2017 model. And we dont have any choices to pick different things inside. I just like more features from a car and better design inside with lag free screen bcuz if you dont and cant di that today you are literal piece of shit. Tech is so cheap for that today it's mind blowing and i dunno where they are getting those garbage screens from pff... putting older models of screen in newer ones pisses me off AF

Klemen Kovačič that’s how they get people if you’re not careful they’ll mark it up.

It looks aggressive, is reliable and nicely engineered what’s not to like….u are correct

Did you get one?

What the hell do you do on weekends? 17k miles one a one year old car and you drive it only on the weekends? Damn...

Bill DeSha 🤣🤣

Thanks brother! I appreciate you having my back!

the new CTR has a suede steering wheel which is inexcusable. there's no way that will hold up over time with dirt & oil from your (or your mechanics) hands. there's a reason cars have used plastic or leather steering wheels all these years. here's a fun test. go buy a mr clean magic eraser and go over your steering wheel and then tell me how on earth you're going to effectively clean a suede wheel the same way. i go over all the touch points after i pick my car up from service and the shifter, wheel, seat belt, door handles are always gross because their hands are filthy.

Jonathan Lindhome Yeah that’s the only drawback of the new one but you can just get a black leather cover and it will prolong the life of the wheel. Alcantara is great for track driving but Honda should have kept a leather wheel for the facelifted version.

Those new Alcantara steering wheels looks great, but man.. maintenance will be bad! Will get dirty quick!

@@aaromon43 how is it inexcusable? I’d like to add that cars have used suede and Alcantara steering wheels all these years too, just in higher end sports cars and race cars. I’d think to build a track car these days and NOT give it an Alcantara steering wheel would be inexcusable. How dare Honda give their customers a taste of the good life at an affordable price? Inexcusable! Also a suede shoe cleaning kit works just fine.

@@aaromon43 if you worry about having a pristine track car rather than having a track car, then maybe, just maybe, you shouldn’t buy a track car. Get a Mercedes Benz… oh wait, those have alcantara and are more expensive. Get a Mustang GT.

He did a comparison side by side with a type R and SI too

Thanks David! I am so glad I can bring some laughs your way!

@@RaitisRides if you could just help me decide between a mustang or kia stinger👌🤔😉🤣😂

@@davidbarnett8543 KIA stinger... Jb4 delete muffs and resonator, along with a CAI and your good.... Under 1k and ur killing v8 of the line,.

How is the high speed stability in sweeping turn on 18s

I’m in Florida and agree. There’s multiple listing for 2021/2020 models for msrp. Wait another 1-2 years for the 11th gen to be released and there still will be literally new 10th gen type r for below msrp I believe.

Doubt that wit the shortage new ones being marked up $15,000

Nope, $7500 minimum mark up in California. 10k-15k is average

Such a timeless hatch 👍🏻

Agree, they are getting so hard to find clean.

Wow that’s incredible and this is a year later. Was the car a salvage title? How did you manage this? I’ve been doing research for weeks to buy one.

@@lucianodelosrios6732 not a savaged title. Car was is no accidents. Well I got it in the middle of 2020 and that's when the Pendemic was hitting strong and car dealerships were selling vehicles for a lower price to try and make a sale. I'm glad I did because the prices for used ones now are ridiculously high.

Most stealerships are awful

Heard NJ is the worst place to buy a car

Come to Ohio, we're polluted by Honda

I went to NJ to look for a Type R. They had ONE. I asked to look at it and they didn't even want me sitting in it. I couldn't even test drive it. Let me put down 42 grand and not even test drive a car. I immediately walked away. The same dealership is selling the LE for 90 grand. Yes, 90 grand. This is why I bought a 2019 Type R with 4k miles from Carvana. I'm didn't want to deal with salesman and this BS. I paid $37.8k. No BS.

Thanks for your great support! I am working on tracking one down so hopefully soon. I've been wanting to drive one.

Raiti's Rides awesome! You’re my go to for car info, and with me getting a new car next year. I am torn between the gt350 (which I know you love) and the 2014 gt500. So I really hope you can track one down because that video I would love to hear what you think is worth it!

34k is absolutely crazy 😜

Stealership strikes again!

@@NebulaLuna your not kidding! I tried 5 different Honda stealerships and managed to get one down to about 44k. I Gotta say if I truly knew how incredible there value would hold and the way the honda pulls! i probably would have put my principles aside and payed the extra money. Unfortunately at that time there was no changing my stance on paying over MSRP 😕

$62k here in Hawaii for a 2020 CTR. Talking bout ridiculous.

Ended up getting a 2018 Si Coupe new, dream is to swap out the L15 for that K20

Hate that dealer mark up. I am learning towards the Veloster N

Vtech engines are also better!

The black hood looks like it has a indent?

Very cool!

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The only way to truly tell is to drive one and see.

no way bro

losing awd for fwd

No. I like the Honda more but the Subie has awd which you might miss. Also it doesn’t make financial sense since the trade in value of the STI will probably be a lot less than the cost of a Type R.

Way better reliability

Cringe

Yea mustang is good choice but very different car. To me it looks nicer but not as much interior. Also it's different feeling driving mustang then tR

Thanks Dylan for letting me share it with you!

Not if you have 3 kids 😂 which is the boat Im in unless you leave the wife at home 😆

@@cristianmorales3783 damn, well you my friend are in a pickle. I have 2 kids and ended up getting a type R and I love it. Sorry my friend, you will likely need a different primary vehicle for the fam.

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Sorry Kellie I have to check!

You better believe it Mario!