{"id":3876,"date":"2016-08-23T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.lnetdev.uk\/thevra2026\/?p=3876"},"modified":"2016-08-23T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T16:00:33","slug":"honda-civic-type-r-glasss-used-car-hero-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.lnetdev.uk\/thevra2026\/honda-civic-type-r-glasss-used-car-hero-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda Civic Type R is Glass’s Used Car Hero for August"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good looking, reliable and cheaper to buy than the Golf GTi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The second generation Honda Civic Type R has been named as Glass’s Used Car Hero for August, providing looks, performance and reliability – but cheaper to buy than rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI.<\/p>\n

Each month, Glass’s editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Car Hero in the UK market – the model they believe currently offers outstanding value, quality and ability.<\/p>\n

Rob Donaldson, used car editor, said: “As a new car, the Type R was never quite in the front rank of hot hatches but it makes a really strong used buy.<\/p>\n

“The dramatic looks have aged well, performance is on a par with rivals and Honda build quality means that it should rack up high mileages with few difficulties.<\/p>\n

“It was well-equipped but, if you can find one, the GT model adds a few worthwhile extras like climate and cruise control and folding mirrors.”<\/p>\n

Rob highlights some key points that make the Civic Type R a hero:<\/p>\n

WHY IS THE CIVIC TYPE R A USED CAR HERO?<\/strong> Honda reliability, purposeful styling, an excellent driving experience and a good looking sport Recaro interior.<\/p>\n

WHEN WAS IT ON SALE?<\/strong> 2006-2011.<\/p>\n

WHAT’S GOOD?<\/strong> While it was not the most powerful hot hatch ever, it was similar to the contemporary benchmark Golf GTI at around 200hp and similarly good to drive.<\/p>\n

WHAT’S BAD?<\/strong> The ride can be a little harsh over potholed UK roads.<\/span><\/p>\n

IDEAL BUY?<\/strong> The one to get is the good looking Championship White derivative,\u00a0available from 2009. One can now be picked up with 75,000 miles on the clock for \u00a36,000 – which is around \u00a31,000 less than the Golf GTI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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