There are so many superb cars out there at the moment. I'm glad Honda bothered. And I'm glad you've spent time with it. Cheers!

Hahaha never seen a reviewer mention the horn before! I have an FK8, and it's the best thing about the car, even above the steering and gearbox! Someone hearing the horn and then seeing the car is a thing of beauty. I was so tempted to jump to this model but couldn't justify the huge jump in price even though I like everything about it (though I happen to be childish enough to love the looks of the FK8). I have a similar history with the Type R to you, great review!

I love it when a car tempts you to redline. Can't wait to get to try one of these

Well done. I’ve never seen your channel before but your very watchable.

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m getting better all the time (apart from the times I’m worse than before)

The FL5 Type R looks great, haven't experienced a type R but definitely want to one day

Actually really enjoyed this review, thanks!

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

Actually?! Thank you ☺️

Fun video Tim, very enjoyable :)

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, appreciate it!

A superb set of wheels shown off by a brilliant presenter. Good stuff.

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

You look like you really enjoyed that Tim! A type R one can drive in daylight 😀

Great video Tim and I love it - just feel fun motoring is dying, due to the incedible costs of owning new cars of any merit generally - always changed my cars every 3 years and financially managed it - there is no way nowadays makes me sad cos I love me motors 😪

@eugenux

Жыл бұрын

100% this. this fl5 maybe is worth it...maybe not. I can't find out since is so out of my price range. I also have a problem with the fact that, while technically similar, this one is 50k(with some options) while the fk8 was less than 39k...and this price difference appeared from the mid-to-late 2021 to autumn 2022. Honestly is too much...too much for me to be able to afford the hike...and, as a fan, that bothers me severely.

Tim, you are AWESOME. How does it compare to the GR Yaris??

Nice review... Im trying to buy 1 here in Jamaica 🇯🇲... just 1 Honda dealer here with crazy markups. Take it or leave it!

some reviewers have called it a fwd Porsche

FL5 will be the last ICE civic type R. That alone for me it’s worth the $45k USD

@EliteGi

Жыл бұрын

No way, the next one is hybrid with a little motor at the rears powered by KERS batteries, a little nod if anything to the future but it's still going to be 90% this!

Honda played the long game, now they have destroyed all competition smh they really are another level of engineering full credit to em well deserved

Great review Tim - I'm not surprised you are 'still shaking' - first 5 mins of the video you are bouncing around all over the place in that driver's seat...

@DontPanicDear

Жыл бұрын

You’re not wrong! My moobs would be all over the place 😮

The old saying it's just a civic is not true lol

I have the final payment on my FK08 at the end of may and im massively in the green in terms of equity, but there's no way i can bring myself to spend 47 grand on this version. I'm sure its amazing to drive, maybe like mine +10 or 15%, but the value just isnt there. There are some REALLY good used buys for that money.

I bet it's not often a car can make your bits tingle - result!

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

Not at my age

Type R is the Swiss Army knife of sport sedans. Reliable, utilitarian, quick, inexpensive, efficient, feelsome. If you want to make a statement….FK8. If you want the clean look…..FL5

@genetung8590

Жыл бұрын

Porsche is great but reliability is still imperfect.

@johnguidetti5839

Жыл бұрын

@@genetung8590 Honda is not the best in reliability either.

Has the golf gti ceased production?

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

I forgot about it because it isn’t great in the Mk8 version… my mistake though

For some reason that I do not understand the vast majority of these brand new here in Au are being sold by dealers as 'used' with 100 to 500 'delivery' km's on them.

@closg9309

Жыл бұрын

So they can mark up the prices and sell them for thousands more

@CathodeRayNipplez

Жыл бұрын

@@closg9309 Wouldn't they simply lift the base price of a 'new' one without adding km's?

@J88HNT

Жыл бұрын

@@CathodeRayNipplez Not allowed to do that.

@CathodeRayNipplez

Жыл бұрын

@@J88HNT Not allowed by Honda head office?

@alsayedfakhri4597

Жыл бұрын

@@CathodeRayNipplez I'm not sure about the Australian laws, but in the UK, they sell at RRP unless a dealer is naughty and sells a used approved one for above rrp. Normally, the dealer owner/manager owns it for a couple weeks and then adds it to their inventory.

GT86 rear wheel drive , more fun , keep license and half the price😉

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

No back seats, small boot, not a hot hatch… but apart from that you’re spot on

@lanekrarup

Жыл бұрын

The type R will end up costing less to own when you sell it due to the higher resale value. If you can get it close to msrp.

Good nonsense. I wonder if the GR Yaris influenced Honda at all with the development of this car? I say that because compared to the previous model, nothing on the exterior is superfluous, it just concentrates on being a great driver's car. I love it! I choked on my low fat soya latte at the price though! In other news, I've sold my GR Yaris as I had 3 'incidents' in one weekend, took it straight to the local honda dealer and handed it over. If anyone comes into contact with my old car, steer clear, it's possessed by the ghost of Tiff Needell!

I have an fk2 and have literally been thinking of installing another horn. I just feel ridiculous when honking at someone. 😂

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

I was always too embarrassed to use it! People would be looking around for a kei car or something while I’m there with my big wing

@carolusdero6663

Жыл бұрын

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff exactly. It's sometimes better to use the blow off valve rather than the horn. 🤣

@EliteGi

Жыл бұрын

Ah man it's my favourite thing about my Type R. Nothing better than seeing someone double take to make sure that's the car who beeped :D

Gr corolla is 🎉

Have you driven a gr yaris? £13k less!

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

I have! I love the Yaris, but it’s as practical as a flip flop, 4wd and a different kettle of badgers

@leeengland1748

Жыл бұрын

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff i use mine with both kids in the back its great. Traction all year round!

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! How old are your kids? Mine are both in big old car seats (one with a base) and not sure I could manage it!

@leeengland1748

Жыл бұрын

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff 5 and 7 and have been trained to get in and out themselves which makes it alot easier 😆

Thrashing about = Bad Torque steer

First in!

Good car, but it's still as weak as piss. It should be 0-100km in well under 5 seconds, but sadly, it is not even close.

@TimRodieDrivesStuff

Жыл бұрын

It’s front-wheel-drive, what did you expect? Not sure anyone who’s driven it would call it weak 😂

Disrespecting the Japanese there buddy. Stop with comparisons with the Germans. Give full credit to the Japanese 🤦🏾‍♂️

No it's not. The rs3 is. Even in comfort mode the suspension is too stiff in the type r

@alsayedfakhri4597

Жыл бұрын

Car Magazine said the opposite in their comparison and concluded the Honda was better... The RS3 is a straight line monster, not particularly engaging to drive.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

@@alsayedfakhri4597 less engaging sure. It's not a manual. would split it in half on track though

@alsayedfakhri4597

Жыл бұрын

@@mharro88 the new RS3 was only like 3 seconds quicker around the 'Ring than the FK8. I reckon it'd be super close.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

@@alsayedfakhri4597 what ring? 3 seconds is massive lol

@alsayedfakhri4597

Жыл бұрын

@@mharro88 Nurburgring - 3 seconds across 7mins 40 isn't massive, and that's the FK8 time, not the latest FL5. You would expect a 400hp auto 4wd car to be better tbh.