1.5 turbo Civic test drive

WESHOOT2 · Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:45 pm

The newest Elantra is a nice car.

SamirD · Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:25 pm

WESHOOT2 wrote:Without question, the Type R is the most serious driver-oriented FWD available.
It is virtually a race car, but includes daily livability.

How much do these go for now? Considering they're an 'old' car by today's standards. It would make a fun daily driver for sure.

golftango · Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:46 pm

SamirD wrote:
WESHOOT2 wrote:Without question, the Type R is the most serious driver-oriented FWD available.
It is virtually a race car, but includes daily livability.
How much do these go for now? Considering they're an 'old' car by today's standards. It would make a fun daily driver for sure.

Right now, expect dealers to be adding 5-10K to the MSRP due to the market demand. So anywhere between $40-50K

golftango · Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:48 pm

WESHOOT2 wrote:The newest Elantra is a nice car.

The Elantra Sport 6MT is a blast to drive. That was a contender to the Accord when I shopped. Lot's more tech and sunroof.

SamirD · Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:36 pm

golftango wrote:
SamirD wrote:
WESHOOT2 wrote:Without question, the Type R is the most serious driver-oriented FWD available.
It is virtually a race car, but includes daily livability.
How much do these go for now? Considering they're an 'old' car by today's standards. It would make a fun daily driver for sure.
Right now, expect dealers to be adding 5-10K to the MSRP due to the market demand. So anywhere between $40-50K

I was thinking of the old Integra Type R.

I wonder how these two type-r's would stack up against each other? That would be an interesting comparison for sure.

golftango · Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:43 pm

SamirD wrote:
golftango wrote:
SamirD wrote:How much do these go for now? Considering they're an 'old' car by today's standards. It would make a fun daily driver for sure.
Right now, expect dealers to be adding 5-10K to the MSRP due to the market demand. So anywhere between $40-50K
I was thinking of the old Integra Type R.

I wonder how these two type-r's would stack up against each other? That would be an interesting comparison for sure.

The Civic would destroy it.

97 Integra Type R

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 17.9 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 32.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 8.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 8.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.2 sec @ 93 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 143 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 164 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.88 g

EPA city/highway driving: 25/31 mpg
C/D observed: 22 mpg

2017 Civic Type R

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 21.7 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 9.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 6.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.5 sec @ 108 mph
Top speed (drag limited, C/D est): 170 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 142 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.02 g

EPA combined/city/highway: 25/22/28 mpg
C/D observed: 23 mpg
C/D observed 75-mph highway driving: 29 mpg
C/D observed highway range: 350 mi

SamirD · Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:01 pm

WOW! Now I wonder how the Civic Type R would stand up against a classic NSX?

golftango · Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:09 pm

SamirD wrote:WOW! Now I wonder how the Civic Type R would stand up against a classic NSX?

2017 Civic Type R

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 21.7 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 9.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 6.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.5 sec @ 108 mph
Top speed (drag limited, C/D est): 170 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 142 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.02 g

EPA combined/city/highway: 25/22/28 mpg
C/D observed: 23 mpg
C/D observed 75-mph highway driving: 29 mpg
C/D observed highway range: 350 mi

2003 S2000

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.0 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.1 sec @97mph
Top speed (drag limited): 149 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 166 ft

EPA city driving: 20 mpg
C/D-observed: 23 mpg

2005 NSX-T

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.5 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed: 165 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 163 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.93 g

EPA city/highway: 16/22 mpg

Yep.

SamirD · Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:47 pm

Just shows how far cars have come...simply amazing.

But I bet the new Civic Type R won't turn heads like an NSX will though.

WESHOOT2 · Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:28 pm

With its black 20" wheels and red calipers, and all the radical areo bits sticking out all over it (all are functional), the Type R, particularly in red, really really catches eyes.

Our dealership is only charging 2K over its $34,775 MSRP.
Currently sold out, with a waiting list.....