Here’s Why The Honda Civic Type R is the Best Car I've Owned!

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @HelloRoad
    @HelloRoad  Год назад +12

    What do you think about the FK8 Civic Type R? Am I an idiot for selling it?

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 Год назад +3

      As long as it is replaced with a Pontiac Vibe GT or a GR Corolla I am fine with your decision. 😁

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад +3

      @@rightlanehog3151 I am seriously considering a salvage title Matrix XRS, that counts right??

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 Год назад +2

      @@HelloRoad No, it has to be a made in California Vibe unless you put the funds towards a 'frame off ' restoration of your Nova.

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад +2

      @@rightlanehog3151 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @p.informatico1320
      @p.informatico1320 Год назад +2

      If you love the car, why sell it? You should get in touch with Aging Wheels guy, and try to do something with that Nova... It's a match made in heaven. Wow... I was going to suggest about the 90s BMW 840i, but the prices are sky high in the US... Not long ago I was able to find those for about 10.000 $ or less in Europe...

  • @MichaelfromtheGraves
    @MichaelfromtheGraves Год назад +28

    I love the look. And a great argument that family cars don't have to be SUVs

  • @fraserdb
    @fraserdb Год назад +7

    That wheel/tyre combo looks awesome 🔥

  • @RetroCarsForever
    @RetroCarsForever Год назад +6

    Sad to see this car go! It was amazingly capable in the twisties. Just want to say that you KNOW that huge tire fad has reached its apex when swapping it out for wheels two inches smaller improves the looks, ride, and maybe even handling as much as you say! (I'm sure the taller sidewalls made the car a lot more forgiving as well).

  • @JuanCarlosChinoLoco
    @JuanCarlosChinoLoco Год назад +2

    sweet! really like this type R. You've had some really nice cars that I really enjoyed watching. Namely, the LC, Tacoma, Integra, and 944 turbo. Keep it up!

  • @jakelannetti3128
    @jakelannetti3128 Год назад +2

    The looks have grown on me too. Great car!

  • @Exhaust_power
    @Exhaust_power Год назад +2

    The FK8 drives pretty well. Definitely a fun car too

  • @TBVnBIX
    @TBVnBIX Год назад +1

    I only bought my type R for the looks. Now after i driven it for almost a year i realise that Honda is more than looks. Its the most reliable car on the market and can take a shitload of beating

    • @Noodlehustle
      @Noodlehustle 7 месяцев назад

      i also want to get one for the looks mostely, i dont race or speed on the highways, but i love the way it looks. i would daily drive it tho, and the fuel consumption worries me the most, hows your experience on the fuel usage?

  • @topofthepalm
    @topofthepalm Год назад +4

    I love the car, at least it's not a crossover. I totally get why you are selling it. I live in the Miami area, commute downtown Monday through Thursday in my 99 civic hatch. No worries of dings, driving here is not enjoyable either....I leave my vw hatch in the garage, rarely drive it

  • @keithjackson4985
    @keithjackson4985 6 месяцев назад

    That's a nice car. We own an ITS. We love that thing. You've had some cool cars, wish you success.

  • @roger3958
    @roger3958 Год назад

    Finally, I've been waiting for this video for a year!!!!

  • @FlowStateNewOrleans
    @FlowStateNewOrleans Год назад

    My 2020 Kia Stinger GT2 was the nicest car I've ever owned. It is the nicest car I will ever own. I bought it new in June of 2020 when there was pandemic panic at some dealerships. I sold it two years later for the same amount I'd paid for it. I've never owned an object I love as much as that Stinger. Maybe in 5-8 years, I'll buy one that's a bit more beaten on. I totally get the feelings here. I was already working from home before the pandemic. I only put 9,000 miles on it in two years. About 5,000 of those were multi-state road trips. I had it ceramic coated right after I bought it. It was so perfect. And then I moved to New Orleans where the roads are terrible and people driving are constantly dodging those terrible roads. I got to where I was afraid to drive it because I didn't want to damage it. And that's when I decided to sell.

  • @patricklinkous
    @patricklinkous Год назад +5

    Nah, you're not an idiot for selling it. You had your fun and it didn't fit your life long term. Not every car is a forever car and it's best to move on. I hope your Nova is a forever car though.

  • @joser30852
    @joser30852 Год назад

    I just got my fk8, and I love it. It's awesome fun to drive but slowly. I'll start adding some upgrades, but nothing crazy.

  • @johnchedsey1306
    @johnchedsey1306 Год назад

    I had similar thoughts when I got rid of my Veloster-N after a year. It was fun to drive, for sure, but so much of my road trip adventures include going onto dirt roads and clearly that's a terrible idea with a car that low to the ground. My answer for that was a Juke Nismo RS, since it's just sporty enough to be fun but still can deal with gravel roads just fine.

  • @Interceptor810
    @Interceptor810 Год назад +2

    I’m glad Honda kept the Civic Type R but they’ve gone down the same route as other manufacturers with ugly crossovers.

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 Год назад

      same route? Come again please. You think the Type R looks like a crossover?

    • @Interceptor810
      @Interceptor810 Год назад +1

      @@jamesmedina2062 what I meant is that you have companies like Mitsubishi that turned Eclipse into a crossover, and now. Its the crossover trend in general...every company is focused way too much on them and their top seller is almost always a crossover made for Karens

  • @ashgrove07
    @ashgrove07 Год назад

    I can attest that besides the look of this R, the engine and transmission are amazing! This K20 engine holds close to 600whp with a stock Trans and clutch. I also wish I’d drive my R out more often, 27k miles for a 2019.

  • @tonysdiecastcustoms
    @tonysdiecastcustoms Год назад +3

    23rd thumbs up Ethan and Beautiful review of your Honda Civic type R and enjoyed watching it and have a awesome week brother 😎💯👍🙏❤️

  • @Jmdp.94
    @Jmdp.94 Год назад +2

    Boy you've kept it real quiet with this one 😂, very nice ride, but let's be real here, broken cars makes for more content to upload, that's facts.

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад

      Haha yeah this one was too reliable!!!

  • @86jhard30
    @86jhard30 7 месяцев назад

    This video made me like the white civic The wheels tires and rink looks perfect

  • @mrv7916
    @mrv7916 2 месяца назад

    I never like Honda cars but my opinion has change. I’m actually looking forward to owning one, one day.

  • @A_guan
    @A_guan Год назад +2

    Fk8 is one of the best fwd cars I've driven. I'm planning on getting the new Integra Type S or maybe getting a BMW M340i as a daily. Thoughts?

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад

      I haven't driven either of those but I'd probably go for the Integra. Everyone I've talked to that has driven the new Civic Type R says it's incredible, I have to imagine the Acura will be fantastic

    • @A_guan
      @A_guan Год назад +1

      @@HelloRoad I sure feel like it will. Part of me just doesn't want to deal with traffic in a manual and I sorta want to try something that's not fwd for once. However bmw resale sucks but from what I've heard the B58 that's also on the supra is pretty reliable

  • @georgegomez7173
    @georgegomez7173 Год назад

    Cool video and glad that you decided to get FK8 as enjoyable driving. FL5 is pretty nice but too expensive. Nice 18” Enkei rims looked awesome on your FK8. I can’t wait to see new 24’ Acura Integra Type S soon. 😁👍

  • @theapplepaul
    @theapplepaul Год назад

    This is the first car I have owned that has earned the right to be a keeper. It is the opposite of a one trick pony.
    Maybe it's me, but I love the looks.
    I know you will miss it.

  • @Ace20001216
    @Ace20001216 Год назад +1

    The fk8 is great ❤

  • @kurticusmaximus
    @kurticusmaximus Год назад +6

    Slow car fast… yeah, it’s the only way to have fun without going to jail. When I rode motorcycles, I stayed with a 250cc only because I couldn’t use the power of a sport bike, and I have no self control.

    • @edsmith9677
      @edsmith9677 8 месяцев назад

      Slow car fast 😮idk bout that

  • @lynnlittle8671
    @lynnlittle8671 9 месяцев назад

    IMO, the two relatively affordable cars that are guaranteed to make you smile every time you drive are the Type R and the Miata.

  • @saucey99
    @saucey99 Год назад

    i leave my 2020 porsche parked because of this addictive car. its crack i dont get it. unbelievably amazing!

  • @justcraziii
    @justcraziii Год назад +1

    Don't get what people hate about it's styling, if you want boring or subdued styling, don't buy a Type R. Saves the rest of us having to get body kits

  • @ms_cartographer
    @ms_cartographer 7 месяцев назад

    This is my dream car. ❤ Plus, I can still put a car seat in the back for my future child.

  • @martycantu6357
    @martycantu6357 Год назад

    Hey Ethan, what are the Enkei TSV wheel size 8.5-9.5 and offset? Thanks

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад

      They are 18x9.5, offset is 40mm!

  • @sleepyhollow783
    @sleepyhollow783 Год назад +1

    BWN on the plate. Sort of close, but thankfully not.
    Sorry the ownership didn't work out. Completely understand being resistant to tying up so many funds.

  • @paulosicne8498
    @paulosicne8498 6 месяцев назад

    I wish I could have that blue color in these. Sadly it's way above what I can afford.

  • @p.informatico1320
    @p.informatico1320 Год назад +1

    The FK8 is too big for me... the FN2 is, otherwise, perfect...

  • @jeffreyerickson6766
    @jeffreyerickson6766 Год назад

    Thank you good Ethan.

  • @lightguardian360
    @lightguardian360 Год назад

    Are the enkie rims you have. 8.5 or 9.5 wide ?

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  9 месяцев назад

      Sorry for the long delay, didn't see your comment. They're 9.5"

  • @importraceramimportraceam1756
    @importraceramimportraceam1756 11 месяцев назад

    What front plate mount is that?

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  11 месяцев назад

      DIY! Cost about $10. I did what this guy suggested: ruclips.net/video/78QWJlgU-os/видео.html

  • @didiermejia780
    @didiermejia780 9 месяцев назад

    One thing that I hated when I had this car was car washing it. I could never get it completely dry.

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  9 месяцев назад

      Yeah I get it! Especially by the spoiler. So many creases

    • @didiermejia780
      @didiermejia780 9 месяцев назад

      @@HelloRoad yep, I'm in the market for a FL5 Type R, should be easier to dry for sure.

  • @TheBeatlesShow
    @TheBeatlesShow Год назад

    In all honesty, I'd kill to own one of these.

  • @saucey99
    @saucey99 Год назад

    I cant explain why this car leaves my 250k cars parked. Im sorry, i dont know what honda did but geezus.

  • @comeconcon569
    @comeconcon569 Год назад

    Some people hate it and those people are not very fond of Honda. I am indeed and all the cars that I've owned have been Honda.

  • @prawnstar9213
    @prawnstar9213 9 месяцев назад

    The best thing is that it’s a manual! Done..

  • @bgoodie4584
    @bgoodie4584 Год назад

    What kinda wheels are those?

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад

      Enkei TS-V!

    • @k4r1k46
      @k4r1k46 9 месяцев назад

      @@HelloRoadI plan to buy a set 'Enkei TS-V' for my Honda. This set looks simply gorgeous on your car. I found stock rims' data: 20x8,5, 5x120 and offset 60mm (ET 60) Could you pls give us further parametres of your wheels? I suppose there is some tolerance for ET. Not sure about the measure, though. :/

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  9 месяцев назад

      @@k4r1k46 The TS-V on this car are 18x9.5, 40mm offset.

    • @lorantszabo9449
      @lorantszabo9449 9 месяцев назад

      @@HelloRoadThank you. Why did you decide 18x9,5 instead of 18x8,5? I think 8,5 width is supposed to be enough. I am more concerned about 38+ or 40mm offset.

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  9 месяцев назад

      @@lorantszabo9449 The other people I know with Type Rs also went with 18x9.5. They fit well, look better (in my opinion), and with my tire combo did not rub

  • @xmistaxcashxcoll
    @xmistaxcashxcoll 9 месяцев назад

    Fr I'll choose the fk8 over the fl5 hybrid lol 😂 ahhh seee

  • @JOEY00071
    @JOEY00071 11 месяцев назад

    Sell your other car or cars and keep it, you're going to miss it.

  • @TheFK8Life
    @TheFK8Life Год назад

    The FL5 has more potential and will be the one to collect
    My 2021 Boost Blue FK8 has 640hp - if youre in SoCal and want to check it out - hit me up
    Keeping my FK8 and probably buying a limited edition FL5 when they release them in the final year of production 😂 maybe sooner if production remains low for the US
    Anyone who calls this "just a civic" is a clueless boob 😂

    • @davothegreat9990
      @davothegreat9990 Год назад

      Just a buy a Supra gr. I have one and beat most civics around a track. Smash them from a dig or roll. Far better car than any front wheel drive. Even the Elantra N dct is quicker than a ctr.

    • @hyphydan
      @hyphydan Год назад

      @@davothegreat9990 GR Supra cost 2x though? Just buy a C8?

    • @davothegreat9990
      @davothegreat9990 Год назад

      @hyphydan upgrade the turbo and transmission and c8 is nothing special.

  • @eljefe3993
    @eljefe3993 8 месяцев назад

    Hey, I got mine in black because of the red outline… I love the contrast between the black gloss and red outline and the red front seats😍😍

  • @prisoneralex2752
    @prisoneralex2752 Год назад +1

    Of all your cars, this is the one to keep! Not driving it much is a positive because it’s a rare car. Horrible decision.

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад +1

      🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

    • @patricklinkous
      @patricklinkous Год назад +2

      " Not driving it much is a positive because it's a rare car"
      🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
      Drive your cars!

  • @angeldiaz9870
    @angeldiaz9870 Год назад

    You need new rotors they look warped smh

  • @davothegreat9990
    @davothegreat9990 Год назад

    Best car?? Than you havent driven many car than..

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  Год назад

      Not best car I’ve driven. Best car I’ve owned

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 Год назад

      it is one of the best cars 2017-2022. To many it is it.

  • @ctrsom
    @ctrsom 8 месяцев назад

    what plate mount is that?

    • @HelloRoad
      @HelloRoad  8 месяцев назад +1

      DIY! Cost about $10. I did what this guy suggested: ruclips.net/video/78QWJlgU-os/видео.html