[Bris] 206 GTI to a Type R

**ausscare** · 27-08-2011 11:02 AM

So, I test drove the Type R today. Really nice, solid car. Felt good to drive, although I didn't push it as it was raining and traffic was heavy. Then got to a back road and gave it a nudge, pulls reasonably well. Didn't throw me back in my seat, but then I have had a few too many rides in Evo's and WRX's lately.

I think it'd be a great daily, pulled fine from 40km in 5th!!!!!! Don't know why people say there is no low down torque. The dealer was in the passenger seat, but 95% of my driving will be me alone, so it can only be even quicker..

Will have another look next week when the weather has cleared up.

**Mikecivic78** · 27-08-2011 12:10 PM

Hi mate,

Just check out the car, I don't think there's anything special that you need to check out on the car. You could take it to a Honda specialist mechanic for pre-purchase inspection. Check that the owner has reciepts for work done with odometer readings. 30,000 is very low for a 4.5 year old car, if it's dodgy it could of had a cluster swap. Thats the only thing I can think of. If the Ks are genuine, the car should be in top nick, unless it has been used as a track car.

**Fredoops** · 27-08-2011 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by ausscare

So, I test drove the Type R today. Really nice, solid car. Felt good to drive, although I didn't push it as it was raining and traffic was heavy. Then got to a back road and gave it a nudge, pulls reasonably well. Didn't throw me back in my seat, but then I have had a few too many rides in Evo's and WRX's lately.

I think it'd be a great daily, pulled fine from 40km in 5th!!!!!! Don't know why people say there is no low down torque. The dealer was in the passenger seat, but 95% of my driving will be me alone, so it can only be even quicker..

Will have another look next week when the weather has cleared up.

There isn't a lot of love for the FN2R round here cause compared to the EP... It's just not as exciting, not as fast, not lightweight, and not cheap considering the performance.

It should be fine for a daily, but why not a Skoda vRS?

**ausscare** · 27-08-2011 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Fredoops

It should be fine for a daily, but why not a Skoda vRS?

I'm still on my P's. I've been working full time for a year and still live at home, I want to wait until I get on my opens, however, the Pug needs work done asap, and even if I could drive a turbo car, I sit in traffic most of my driving, so a 2l 4cl fwd is the way to go I think..

**CRXDEL501** · 27-08-2011 05:24 PM

I'd b buying a 5k civic for a daily

The fn2 shouldn't have the tyPe r badge

**dc2r-0636** · 27-08-2011 08:02 PM

my cousin use to have a red fn2r, great car i loved it.
imo looks better then a beefy jazz looking ep3r :P

**Mr.PT** · 28-08-2011 10:15 AM

haters gonna hate

get over it guys.... some people have different taste not everyone can be the same....

**Mr.PT** · 28-08-2011 10:18 AM

and for op try this site http://forum.fn2r.com.au/

everyone on there is much more friendly and your not gonna get flamed for what you like... and again its a fn2r dedicated site...

**CRXDEL501** · 28-08-2011 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.PT

and for op try this site http://forum.fn2r.com.au/

everyone on there is much more friendly and your not gonna get flamed for what you like... and again its a fn2r dedicated site...

some just dont believe the fn2r has lived up to the type r standards... no one is flaming the buyer. as previously said... personal preference.

**S6U07** · 29-08-2011 01:15 PM

hey i just picked up a fn2 too, upgraded it from a 206 gti 180

**u mad?** · 29-08-2011 05:35 PM

imo fn2r looks better than an ep3r, have never taken one for a spin though (fn2r), can't imagine they'd be that fun. Maybe a good compromise of daily/sporty/styling.