New daily driver!

[brado_w]

Like I said in my other thread I did not end up getting a C8 to replace the Bullitt because I did not fit. So instead I decided to upgrade my commuter! Introducing my 2023 Civic Type R This car is amazing! The handling, the power delivery, the interior... just everything about it is fantastic. I was worried it may just completely take over the Bullitt's time share but I have found that the Bullitt still occupies the areas where this car doesnt. The Bullitt is definitely faster, louder, and the looks are so much more subtle. For the first time in my life I believe my garage is complete. I have a hot hatchback that can carve up the canyons and a grand tourer that will pin the speedometer like it was nothing!

Hope you enjoy the pics!

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[Delz]

How tall are you that the c8 would not fit you?

 

[brado_w]

How tall are you that the c8 would not fit you?

I am 6'2" but like 60% torso so my head kept hitting the ceiling

 

[Delz]

I'm 6'3 so this good to know. I'm going to have to try to sit in one. I'm looking to purchase one

 

[ShadesOfBloo]

Like I said in my other thread I did not end up getting a C8 to replace the Bullitt because I did not fit. So instead I decided to upgrade my commuter! Introducing my 2023 Civic Type R This car is amazing! The handling, the power delivery, the interior... just everything about it is fantastic. I was worried it may just completely take over the Bullitt's time share but I have found that the Bullitt still occupies the areas where this car doesnt...

Hope you enjoy the pics!

You've gotta love that a Honda comes in Grabber Blue.
Yeah, I know that's not what Honda calls it. But that's what it is on this forum.

 

[BabyDoc1012]

The civic type R has always been a favorite of mine. Lots of fun to drive! Love the color!

 

[Tucker80]

Welcome to the club. I picked up my 24 at the end of December. The only thing I don't love is the gas mileage. The Type R has a drinking problem...

 

[Nightmonkey]

The exhaust guy at Honda must be a fan of the movie Total Recall...

 

[ShadesOfBloo]

...The only thing I don't love is the gas mileage. The Type R has a drinking problem...

That's pretty ironic for a Honda Civic, isn't it?

I've lived with that irony in a 2008 Evo X. It's rather pudgy for a compact 4-door (3589 lbs) has the friction of multiple gearboxes, and every gear but 1st is short as ****
People who don't know what it is assume it gets about 30mpg, and it's more like 21mpg in regular driving. I can squeeze out 25 on the highway.
Then it's 14mpg or less on a track day.

 

[Tucker80]

That's pretty ironic for a Honda Civic, isn't it?

I've lived with that irony in a 2008 Evo X. It's rather pudgy for a compact 4-door (3589 lbs) has the friction of multiple gearboxes, and every gear but 1st is short as ****
People who don't know what it is assume it gets about 30mpg, and it's more like 21mpg in regular driving. I can squeeze out 25 on the highway.
Then it's 14mpg or less on a track day.

Exactly! If I'm really conservative its hovering around 21-22.5, but the second you get above 3k-4k RPM's which is literally every time I drive it the mpg drops like a rock. I've seen as low as 13 mpg on a tank. lol

 

[K4fxd]

Too bad it is not rear or AWD

 

[SBR70.3]

I am considering this or a Golf R for my next daily driver. The problem with each is inventory. Can't find any in OKC. Any update on the driving experience? Any issues you have with the car? Was there an ADM when you bought it? Dealer in OKC has a $10k ADM. No friggin way I am paying that.

 

[ShadesOfBloo]

I am considering this or a Golf R for my next daily driver. The problem with each is inventory.

If those were my choices, I'd take the Civic.
I mean, it's ridiculous to see a Golf or a Civic with a 45k price tag, but...
The CTR and VW both have direct injection and from what I can tell, Honda isn't having nearly the valve buildup problems of other manufacturers. A direct-injected VW might make it through the warranty period without serious issues, or it might need the cylinder head removed for cleaning at 50,000 miles.

Can't find any in OKC...
...Dealer in OKC has a $10k ADM. No friggin way I am paying that.

Maybe you need to expand your search area. I found my Mustang GT on the internet with a 200-mile search radius. If I had just searched my city, the only dealer with a Mustang would have been Cavalier Ford, whose markups started at $1500 for an EcoBoost, and their only manual GT on the lot was black. If I had used a 50-mile radius and searched the adjacent cities, they would have all had similar prices, and I still might not have found what I wanted.
With a 50-mile search radius, I wouldn't be driving a Mustang now.
I found a GT-PP in a color I like, with a markdown, and I just had to get a ride to Richmond to see it.

I don't know if geography makes that big a difference for a CTR, but it's worth a look.

 

[BenjiSayRuh]

Had the same feeling when i picked up the Focus RS earlier this month.
Felt like my garage was complete - twin turbo mustang - turbo 4 CYL hot hatch - Gsxr 750

congrats on the purchase!

 

[SBR70.3]

If those were my choices, I'd take the Civic.
I mean, it's ridiculous to see a Golf or a Civic with a 45k price tag, but...
The CTR and VW both have direct injection and from what I can tell, Honda isn't having nearly the valve buildup problems of other manufacturers. A direct-injected VW might make it through the warranty period without serious issues, or it might need the cylinder head removed for cleaning at 50,000 miles.


I have had the intake valve cleaning on my GTI. It wasn't too bad of a service. $700 I think but I had the water pump upgraded while the service was done. Doesn't require removal of the cylinder head, just the manifold. Mine was done at 70k miles and the shop said the buildup wasn't too bad.

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