2023 Honda Civic Type R After 12,000 Miles - FL5 Ownership Update (POV Binaural Audio)

[@gambit_toys6554]

Type R you can drive it the ground, rebuild the engine and replace everything later, still holds its value 20 years later.

[@SPLITTINIMAGE]

Hey man, Honda service advisor here. I know this is going to sound stupid as hell haha, but some coworkers and I have somewhat found a fix for the crazy Apple CarPlay communication issue. I have a hatch sport touring 6spd myself so we have the same system and it worked for mine too.. so, if you have an apple phone, that’s usually where the issues lie, bc it’s an android unit in the car. If you have a friend or family member that has an android phone, have them connect their phone to android auto in your vehicle, then disconnect it and connect yours. Somehow this causes the communication issue to stop. I’ve seen it work multiple times now, makes zero sense, but it works. Worked for my personal car too. Had a 24 accord come in this week with the exact same issue, and it solved it. Let me know if this works for you!

[@TedwardDrives]

I’ll try!

[@sueddo2634]

Honda service coming in clutch

[@SPLITTINIMAGE]

@@TedwardDrivesHappy I can hopefully help, been a fan of your channel for some years now haha, and I very much so get how annoying it is when the infotainment decides to have a mind of its own. I’ll also say, make sure you’ve got an actual apple cord, that can also cause strange communication issues if it’s a random one from a gas station or something. If neither of those help, I’d take it to the dealer you purchased from, and tell them you’ve tried both of those things already to stop them from saying “well we’ll look at it but do these things first.” There have been a few cases where we had to replace the whole radio unit, under warranty of course. It’s unfortunately a very strange system, in that it works great most of the time, but on the event that it decides that it wants to go nuts, it’s always a situation.

[@vea8110]

⁠@@SPLITTINIMAGEhey, so I have a 23 civic sport and it does not have wireless apple CarPlay and android auto, and I sometimes experience the same issues with the CarPlay, whether that’s the phone not connecting without me having to unplug it and plug it back in, sometimes multiple times, to the car just not displaying a map untill I physically open the app on my phone. Would there be a similar fix you have for this, or is it just an issue that wired connections have?

[@JimmyZhang-f4s]

I’m fl5 onwer. I see car play blurry after I own this car for 8 months . In the beginning nothing wrong. Two month ago I see blurry when I do waze. And then I go to Home Screen and screen back to normal and blurry again.

[@danielstewart6710]

It was your ownership update video for your Si that convinced me to go and pick one up myself this year. It was the first vehicle I've ever purchased and I can't begin to tell you just how satisfied I am. From a '03 Ranger w/ an MT to this, feels akin to stepping into an S-class lol. Great video as always, looks like the Type-R is the next endeavor!

[@bethanybin]

you might be the first youtuber i’ve heard talk about the small gas tank because its one of those daily driving annoyances i have with the car. i drive my fk8 around 15k miles per year and its crazy how often im at the gas station. i know its a civic and compact cars have smaller gas tanks but this car is barely compact… it matters less when the regular and si can get 40+mpg. and i don’t think it’s for the purpose of an illusion because the accord has a bigger tank

[@coIey]

I love the look of the 11th gen, less riced and looks more of a "sleeper" (which I prefer) , nice video I agree with most of the stuff you said. I have a 2018 Si as my only car, already have 114k miles on it ( I also live in boston area and commute), however its so fun and although I can't afford another more expensive car yet, I feel safe knowing what im driving is similar to a normal civic, the reliability is what attracted me, my last civic had 260k before it had a misfire! I like driving my car, often after work I take the long way and rip backroads, I feel like I shouldn't be scared to do that. Sure they (probably) don't make them as good as they used to, but for now its great. Something else I like to tell myself, it would be great to get really good at driving this car with low power , And years down the road (when I can afford) something more powerful with a manual. Btw no heated seats is a shame, even mine has that 🙁

[@jaioncebollero1168]

The 10th gen was hideous in all trims imo. 11th gen is very sleek

[@ericdavisii3912]

Remove spoiler for sleeper effect

[@TheTopher]

15:44 CarPlay psychedelic mode🤪

[@tassodemo2316]

Watching these videos when I’m getting my g2 in three months has to be the most hyped thing ever.

[@Mike-y3r6q]

I am starting to believe I bought the best all-around Honda Civic ever made. 2016, 10th Gen Civic LX, 2.0L with a 6 speed manual. I have owned it over a year, put 35,000 miles on it, and have basically zero complaints. It doesn't use a drop of oil in 7,000 miles and gets over 40mph highway. It averages 37-38mpg on the dash and it's still a blast to drive with 158HP! I also have the same issue with the phone from time to time but it works so often that it has never actually bothered me.

[@looneyyang1326]

I feel that way towards my 5 speed 2011 Yaris. Paid 7000 cash for it. It only had 24000 miles. So fun driving a slow car fast. Actually handles very well and does 38 mpg.

[@Affalterbach1967]

14:32 Needs a 10-gallon Cannonballing fuel cel option that retains some usable cargo space.

[@OwenWeitzler]

Its soo trippy seeing roads that I know in your videos haha

[@ryanv2641]

Great review. I’m in the same situation with my M2 which i put away for Canadian winter. Honda Ridgeline is the strong contender for winter duty/ truck use.

[@Nick-dw8nd]

Good choice in music! The Backseat Lovers are incredible. Shame about the Apple Carplay bug

[@ShaiyanHossain]

great video! love all the niceties the 11th gen civic/integra brings!

[@jamsxr]

Great update. I don’t experience any CarPlay issues but the small fuel tank is frustrating. Usually at this point I’m looking at what I can replace it with, but there’s nothing out that ticks all the boxes - amazing handling, manual, family friendly. You get the manual M3 in the US but it’s not available in the U.K.

[@ers1027]

Squirrelward drives.

[@brinleydubois9872]

Bro daily drive a 24 si if you can get a good price, good fuel economy as you already know, and i love how mine handles in the snow with good tires. Heated seats and a heated steering wheel is amazing (if you can get the Canadian model that is)

[@liltay8962]

putting rusty commuter highway miles on a civic type r isn’t a great feeling i agree buy the winter daily and put enjoyable back road miles on the type r!

[@kakuja2977]

I will always love the Type R, this is coming from a Elantra N Owner. I wanted one but the markups were just insane for what it is and it defeated the major factor of why people buy this car *affordability*. 80k CAD for a Civic (in my area) is just a clown move and my EN does 85% of what the Type R does. Maybe sometime down the line when the car market and hype dies down, one day I'll trade it in.

[@KevNotFit]

me watching this following every point you make as if i'm planning on buying it 💀💀

[@AngryBassist66623]

Im glad you made an update video to the type R. Ive commented before i currently have, A chevvy ss auto and a hyundai accent. But before that i had a 2016 mustang ecoboost manual that was an electrical lemon. And the motor blew at 33k. One time on the highway a ground cable became unhooked and all the dash lihts came on the sync headunit turned off and the headlights dimmed and the electric steering failed. 😅

[@TforTouge]

It’s not “just a civic”. It’s a 50-60k civic which is silly. I’d be upset if the dealer scratched my plastic, and I’d demand to get that fixed or replaced.

[@washout04]

Btw. Have you seen the Easter egg under the plastic cover at the bottom of the centre armrest storage bin? Super cool image of the original civic.

[@TedwardDrives]

Yup I’ve shown it off in other videos :)

[@Fordguy1997]

Yes, get the GX!

[@Miikkastierusoff]

Get a wireless adapter for the CarPlay. The CarPlay in my FK8 would do the exact same thing nearly everytime I drove it but once I added a wireless adapter, it has only messed up once in the last 6 months.

[@alexliu3029]

I love those fl5 type r but I’m not old enough to drive and I don’t think I can afford one😢

[@trevorcherry9399]

i love the honda si and type rs! inwanna get one so bad unfortunately its out of my price range atm 😢

[@pugflyer]

For the cold/ hot gearknob, might I suggest driving gloves.

[@LoogiBalloogi]

I'm curious, does anybody know what happened to the M3? Does he still have it or is it gone now?

[@kozaks5727]

Ive got a 07 lexus is250, i can get 29 mpg on highway with cruise control, but the way I drive i get about 20...

[@nizzan91]

"It's just a civic" is a completely bad attitude, since this is probably the last proper Civic Type-R to be made.

[@waibunho6932]

Thanks for sharing

[@BlueCivid]

My 98 civic has a 11 gallon tank😂 I only get like 28mpg

[@angelabov3n]

It's not just a civic, it's a almost $50k car. I feel like any car the price range getting a scratch like presented here at 5:27, you are buying a car worth 50k, so it should be treated like one. Unless everyone's standard is just that much in the gutter.

[@spyro3412]

Are you looking for a good car that's all wheel drive in for the winter yet still fun to drive get a Subaru WRX specifically the 2005 Subaru WRX it's a boxer four-cylinder engine sounds good depending on if it's had a transmission upgrade or not it's mated to a 5-speed manual transmission it is a car with good performance and it is specifically designed to be a rally car so with the Right Tires it would be probably be best if not one of the best cars for the winter and the snow

[@carolinacars739]

12:15 I felt like my Toyota 86 was pretty bad for shifting in the cold till about 15,00-20,000 miles. Maybe it needed break in?

[@Jcarini15]

12k mile update? It's a Honda not a Lamborghini...

[@suje809]

Wheresyour type R

[@moonrider99]

yes but it's FWD, I prefer awd for daily duties. My focus rs.

[@MrBacchus18]

A Volvo c30 is his favorite car?

[@dogshmog]

Don’t get a GX. Fuel economy is 13-14mpg combined. They’re horrible, and the 24 gallon tank hits the light around 200 miles.

[@shalevhaham]

20:00 unless it’s an emergency, EVERYONE should commit to a mistake like that

[@dsher503]

Amen. I've taken my fair share of detours to avoid cutting people off.

[@shalevhaham]

@@dsher503 Me too. But you wouldn't believe what I've seen people do to not take the wrong turn: I remember that one time I was on the highway and I saw a Tesla passing everyone from the left. Up until now, nothing wrong (other that the Tesla going like 180kph on a 90kph road with speed cameras), anyway, the driver's realized the should've taken an exit they missed, so they didn't signal, and just cut EVERYONE off, I saw the car jumping on the barrier (it was very low but dangerous as f***). If I'm not mistaked actually Tedward has a video where a Tesla does a similar thing. It was kinda like that.

[@AnotherMotorist]

@@shalevhaham A while ago saw a crv cut 4 lanes and hopped the exit dip into an emergency dip and gave itself +5 positive camber. For endangerment and and increased emotional status within the nearby proximity seems well deserved lol.

[@expertise8953]

he’s from boston. those are boston drivers. what do you expect?

[@leynermendoza1456]

In Florida thats normal but illegal.

[@Zygrene]

29 mpg?! I'm averaging 19 in my Integra Type S. Do more track days!

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

He must be very gentle on it because Car and Driver struggled to hit 29mpg on the highway. Hot hatches aren’t super efficient and they don’t encourage it lol. You’re getting the same MPG as my V8 LS460

[@GavinLeGrand]

I'm on my 4th re-fill, sitting at 15mpg....(not insane driver, mostly just shifting at 3-4k rpm mark), i believer my FL5 is faulty

[@ARentz07]

I definitely feel you on the scratched trim. Yeah it's just a car, but if it is a car you love, it can sting to have something like that happen, even if it's not your fault. I had my IS 500 in the shop for a minor dent repair on the rear fender, and they scuffed the heck out of my driver's side interior rear door panel as well, not to mention the inside of the C-pillar. It looks bad. But luckily, I won't have to look at that while driving. :D It still sucks to know it is there, but oh well. I didn't buy it to make it a museum piece.

[@desertraider8628]

Same thing happened to me with my brand new car. Got its serviced and my door panels came back scuffed up on the driver side of all places too

[@rrennnerr]

25,000 on mine since Christmas. They are adding up too quickly.

[@zuzutm3391]

That's how you know you like your car. I wish you the best with it man!

[@CapFlipGaming]

Dang! Probably only 3 more years before you need to sell it.

[@BigBoyz33]

@@CapFlipGamingthese cars can last up to 300k+ miles, why do people need to sell them when they hit 100k?

[@TT92348]

@@BigBoyz33 Does anyone have a 300k mile FK8? The old NA cars I wouldn’t doubt but I’m skeptical of long term longevity with the turbo.

[@Addison0526]

@@TT92348why? It’s a Honda. My Passat 2.0t has 260,000 miles and doing fine lol

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

It's not "just a Civic", it's a Type R. A beautiful and special car.

[@saltybulldog3241]

with less power than many cars for the same price. It's boring as hell.

[@GuilhermeTeixeira]

@@saltybulldog3241 And it costs 137x the average salary in my country, Brazil.

[@30hours51]

@@saltybulldog3241found the hp warrior, got buy a Tesla bro

[@mikez5740]

Looks great! Don't worry about the minor scratches etc. I was going to grab a type r but I settled with the 23 wrx limited. Needed the heated seats and 4 wheel. Surprised they didn't give the type r powered seats for the driver atleast. Either way it's beautiful love it

[@mds2465]

yeah that's because it adds more weight, and that's also why this car has a slick top as opposed to the Si which is equipped with a sunroof!

[@joespittle1]

I went from a GTI to a 3 series and the additional 4 gallons of fuel capacity was huge, going from around 9 useable gallons (200-300 miles of range) to 14 useable gallons was a game changer. I don't think I could buy another car with a tiny fuel tank

[@Jmarzx]

Ahhh great point thats tru!!

[@patrick03333]

Yeah more gas is better Forsure

[@trashbandit2449]

9 gallons?? I went from 18 to 15 and I'm annoyed with 15 being too small

[@joespittle1]

@@trashbandit2449 The tank capacity is 12 gallons, but once the fuel gauage hits 0 miles to empty, you have one gallon left, thus a useable capacity of 11 gallons. I never go entirely to the bottom of each tank, I fill up with about an eighth left, so 9 gallons of useable capacity. It also depends hugely on the type of car and what ind of driving you do

[@trashbandit2449]

@@joespittle1 fair way to explain that, I was wondering what you meant by usable gallons. I have to fill up once or twice a week in my crv, getting the same mileage as my accord which was once a week. Hoping my gto will only be once a week as well but we'll have to see, it has an 18 gallon tank

[@n-power-automotive]

Love the honest review! Truthfully one of the main reasons I got rid of my Accord Sport 2.0T was because of the glitchy infotainment system. I would get the black screen all the time and CarPlay would disconnect daily. The engine was the absolute best part of that car, which is even more entertaining in the CTR. I now have an Elantra N and although it too has some quirks, it’s been a fantastic daily and has less issues than the Accord did. The CTR is such an amazing car though - maybe some day I’ll get the opportunity to drive one.

[@theday2learn]

Pretty spot on review. I am 7k miles into my 23 Type R (purchased in June). I will say the road noise gets very annoying on longer road trips, apart from that, its a Honda like you said. Its worry-free at least for me, def not a car thats supposed to be a garage queen

[@seandebottis3276]

The GX is solid, you know that Topher had a good experience with his and you get some nice luxury with normally rock solid Toyota engineering. We had a 2011 that we named Betty White cause we figured it would Never die. Well Betty passed and then the trans starting slipping and solenoids went out. Traded it and moved on. Pros to the GX: silky V8 with good power and tq, nice interior, finally they fixed the crap infotainment. Cons: gas mileage, short wheel base can sometimes hurt the ride. I like to experience different vehicles so I probably wouldn’t buy another. But for winter it would have been great to have, btw, I grew up in central NY and lived the snow, our experiences with the GX was TX

[@itslinken]

Great video as always Tedward! You're the reason I bought my 11th gen Civic a few months back, (got the CVT as the only manual variant available here in my country is the Type R itself) and now you're making me want to trade it in for the FL5! Hoping for more Therapy Drive videos 💯

[@chrissimmons9969]

My FL5 Type R ownership is very parallel to yours right down to the color and miles driven. (I’m at 11 k). I have not had any issues with my seats or infotainment screen. I totally agree that the ride quality in comfort mode is very livable. It is a great daily driver and so much fun to drive.

[@Mr-wd6jh]

Idk what binaural audio is but it made me click on my first couple of tedward videos and I haven’t looked back! I love hearing this man yap about cars I can’t afford😭 keep it up Ted

[@ElliWoelfin]

It's 3D audio recorded with two mics :)

[@Mr-wd6jh]

@@ElliWoelfin ohhhhh thank you!

[@backroadseeker08]

I would take a long and hard look at a GX470 as well as the 460. A bit older, but better engine with the 2UZ (imo), removable rear seats for lower load floor, and nicer build quality. Can't go wrong with either though! The 460 has standard KDSS for better road manners, and better infotainment. Finally got to drive an FL5 CTR last night, thanks to CarMax, who was asking $53k. Absolutely loved it. Maybe next year I'll go on what is sure to be a frustrating hunt...

[@FishingThePNW]

25 mpg in a truck.. Not people driving V8 Tundras and Rams getting 15 if lucky lol.

[@dawsonjohannes613]

Yo!! Buffalonian here. I’ve dailied a 1st and 2nd gen 86 here for the last few years through some real gnarly snow, couldn’t do it without snow tires. Genuinely some of the most fun driving in my GR86 happens during the winter, though. Happy to hear you’ll be coming by my wonderful city, hit up Bar Bill for incredible wings, and hope you enjoy your time here.

[@DuskSkullin]

I love my 11th gen Si. A few lil quirks when I added some mods to it but it’s overall a fun and comfortable driving experience. 33mpg helps a lot too 🙌 glad you’re enjoying your type r!

[@TedwardDrives]

What kind if mods did you do?

[@davelospinoso9022]

Just drove a type S today. Can trade my SI and pay 28k out the door for the type S. Not sure it's worth it.

[@DuskSkullin]

@@TedwardDrives barely noticed this reply lol. Just cosmetics. Living in California its not worth doing anything internally or exhaust wise -.- I say quirks cause when I installed a front lip to my car, the whole system started restarting like my ABS system etc lol. But yeah other than cosmetic its a stock si.

[@DuskSkullin]

@@davelospinoso9022 could be worth it but again you're going to be sacrificing your MPG if its a daily.

[@jjl44]

Great update, very informative! Just wondering in terms of ride quality, if you feel that comfort mode in the Type R is roughly equivalent to the Civic SI's ride..?

[@Anko88888]

ios 17 fucked with all carplay, it's also not working on my 2023 M2

[@tehls]

Do more therapy drive videos like the Stop Waiting one with the honda type r

[@miketennis14]

Fantastic video. First, I'm from Boston originally and living in NJ now. Really enjoyed your drive along the roads I used to travel so much in the many new cars I bought and went broke. over Lol. I totally agree with your thinking about driving a Lexus during the winter in the harsh driving conditions. Having a sports car and then having something like a Lexus to drive in bad conditions or just completely relax in is the ultimate. Thanks for this great drive through the Boston area.

[@AronBell1]

As much as I love the variety of cars on the channel, my favourite videos are always of your own cars! They just feel homely!

[@momoknows]

Or you could say screw it all I love my Type r Im moving to a warmer climate

[@1855Media]

I have a separate daily, but if you do the math, it will probably cost you less to keep putting miles on the Civic. Take whatever you would spend carrying the winter car and put it in a simple mutual fund. You will be way ahead of the incremental costs, depreciation, etc. you incur by using the CTR all year. Now, if you want an SUV simply because you want it, then go for it. Just recognize it will probably cost, not save, you money.

[@noirrain6005]

Only fools drive a car on the snow that is 10cm from the floor. Thats why you need a SUV

[@keepingonsunnyside]

Nice, informative review. My 2023 CTR is domiciled here in rural New Mexico above 6,600 feet elevation. Has 1,700 miles on it and 18” all seasons for the winter, including a spare tire. For road trips to metro area (200 miles) and driving in very remote areas I drive my 2022 GX460 which I recommend highly for its reliability and performance. The CTR and the Gx460 are the best combo for my situation, the CTR a joy for local drives to county seat and the Lexus for when the going gets tough. I too, prefer to not subject the Type R to wintry conditions especially when I have the best alternative tool available. Thanks again for fun video.

[@axledog7297]

Some 3D or Tuxmat floor mats would be much more fitting for this thing than Weathertechs. They're just as protective (if not more so) while feeling and looking so much more premium.

[@scrutch666]

Now 7k miles in and i think its the best daily for a car enthusiast. Plus if i really want i can get 34 mpg out of it. Looks also nice next to my s2k

[@timhahn7358]

I was at the chicago auto show last year and saw the new civic type r, and the FIRST thing I said to my buddies that were there was "holy crap this thing looks so wide". Especially compared to my 2018 Golf R. absolutely love how honda has kept improving the type r, and very glad that all of the fake vents are gone now

[@Jpowers_wrx]

I really wanted a Type R. Ended up with a 22 wrx limited instead because type r prices were nuts when I was in the market. After I got the wrx tuned it’s been a blast though and scratches the urge. For now.

[@Car00071]

Great video man! I have an integra type s and have the same issues as you with CarPlay. Sometimes turning the wifi on and off which resets the connection fixes it. Other times I have had to reset the infotainment by holding a few buttons on the head unit. I can’t stop driving it too, I got it September and have 7500 miles already.

[@Stevie4171]

My 10th gen hatch has issues with CarPlay as well Honda just loves CarPlay connectivity issues 😭

[@AlwaresHUN]

Sounds strange, I bought an aftermarket carplay headunit for my 9 gen civic from china and its does the same thing.

[@BuntaTypeR]

"i bought something so cool, i cant afford to enjoy it." that speaks a lot to me.

[@dezzi03]

my father has owned a 2020 Lexus GX for 3-4 years now. he had been through jeeps, subarus, and the likes, never being satisfied through with the all around product at the end of his lease period. He loved the GX so much he bought it at the end of his lease. He does a lot of driving to and from montreal and connecticut. especially in the winter for ski season and the summer for off-roading. aside from the gas mileage he loves it. especially if you’re going to go for a 2023 model with the updated infotainment it is a really nice rig. the new green color they offered is also super neat looking. best of luck searching tedward! hopefully my comment provided a bit of insight :)

[@asdowo111]

5:25 I dont think its "just a CIVIC". Type R's are double the price of some true daily drivers and more costs more than entry level sports cars. Wished they took extra care of the seat when they took it out.

[@jeffstecklare7141]

I've got an FL5 Type R and my wife owns a GX 460, you've got great taste, my guy!

[@JBOsurf]

Thanks for the video. I own an FL5 and a 981GT4. If you think the rev match is as good on the Honda, you need to drive a Porsche again. There's no contest. The Porsche rev match responds much more rapidly and with no rev hang.

[@TedwardDrives]

I drive a wide variety Porsches regularly. I revisit constantly.

[@AirOra]

i swear civics are too fast 💀 (1st btw)

[@-aid4084]

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[@yamsui4520]

Hows the Red carpet holding up? And would you somehow change it to black for long term usage?

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

If I had to guess, the trend toward smaller fuel tanks is so you're not lugging around more fuel, hurting fuel economy. In the case of the Civic, they probably just made the tradeoff since they will make so few Type-Rs in the grand scene of all the the other economical trims.

[@MrDrKenjamin]

Really loving my FL5 coming from an 8th gen Si and WRX when I was in WNY. The Waze app freak outs really becomes frustrating especially on unfamiliar roads, otherwise has been a great daily in LA

[@amexpendragon9329]

That’s what I’m debating. Selling the fa5 for a fl5

[@8040i]

I think you absolutely should get that GX460, it’d help with the peace of mind for sure, and I think you deserve a new experience, plus it can be new content for the channel with the overlanding

[@jojojeep1]

Do you know friend you mentioned motor oil and using 5/30, I have a CRV that uses 0/20 I lived in New York all my life. I just moved down to South Carolina where it’s always 10° warmer. We have very mild winters usually averages high 40s low 50s in the winter months, I don’t like 0-20 either in the long run. Would it hurt my engine to run 5/30 all year around or do you think I should run 0/20 in the winter and then 5/30 in the spring and summer, what would you do? I’m up for suggestions. I don’t like running 0/20 when it’s 95° out day after day.

[@brianolsen396]

There is no "Its just a ..." once you get over $45k

[@bobby__custer]

I bought a BRZ in spring. 12k miles later I still love it and I’ve averaged 31.2mpg. It’s perfect for what I need. I’d love a Type R though.

[@robertgardner4508]

My guy Dana Maloney has GREAT TASTE in cars by the way! 🤝 Also why not just get a aftermarket shift-knob that you'd like better? If you go with an SUV also, get what you want of course, but highly recommending something like an outback. A nice mid-size crossover, not something ridiculous, stupid and huge like a Tahoe, or escalade.

[@johnsmith9471]

The carplay audio problems started in my integra a-spec after an apple update a few months ago. It's not just limited to the car either, sometimes the phone only plays on my watch until I reconect bluetooth. I think those problems are more on the apple side of things than the honda side.

[@pidro46]

2020 Civic Si from Atlanta GA, Vehicle is great, frustrations from the infotainment center is exactly the same for me. Android and Iphone it doesn't matter what phone, Its the radio. Take it back to the dealer and get it replaced for free if under warranty. But the problem will probably still persist. Or purchase a after market. Pburg. I get up to 52 mpg's and that is with Enjin SRI, HKS BOV, Enjin catback exhaust and Hondata. Great review

[@chrisej5987]

My order of vehicle acquisition was 2012 C63 (19mpg), 2005 Dodge Viper (16mpg), and then 2012 Honda Fit for winter duty (38mpg). I know that feeling well! 😂

[@KevBoy3D]

They’re finally available to order again in Europe, but 60.000€ is a lot of money for a hot Civic 🚗

[@StormAutoAdventures]

The Civic Type R is a great looking and performing car, but maybe because I'm 44 years old now, but I prefer the looks of the Acura Integra Type S mainly because it doesn't have that huge wing on it. I much prefer the lip spoiler on the Integra Type S. The other thing I wish both cars had was AWD. AWD in these cars would really make a huge difference.

[@Evolution10X]

I too am 44 and the wing was a dealbreaker for me. It makes the car look cheaper. This is why I got the si. Plus the extra 25-30K with markup didn’t justify the 100 HP increase. I’ll take the better mpg and more mature styling Dealers in NJ marking up the R by 10-15K.

[@aztrose1023]

My 2018 Explorer's sync 3 infotainment system has similar issues with Carplay disconnects, and I have to agree it is really frustrating when you just want your phone to connect. I'm sad Honda couldn't get this worked out. Pretty much any infotainment system I've used that supports Carplay has become exclusively a Carplay screen lol.

[@NBPT428]

Sounds like the Type R is behaving like a Honda which is a good thing. Still driving my 2013 TSX Wagon. Yes, two very different cars but it does everything well and It just keeps going, so I just keep driving it. Great video and update👍

[@bcvijasiu]

@Tedward, from your experience in owning the CTR and reviewing IS500 which one would you rather have and why? I have an IS500 and love its engine and it looks amazing inside and out, but I am missing the manual and have been considering the CTR. Any thoughts from your perspective? I would appreciate it.

[@Enszourous]

I love the car, great video. This might sound harsh. The laggy/inconsistent infotainment in unacceptable. Working "most" of the time is unacceptable. For ~$50k, the screen in my car needs to be on par (if not better) that my smart phone, especially when the two connect to each other. Laggy infotainment may not be a dealbreaker for you, but it is for some of us!

[@gage1325]

appreciate this review, i've been trying for 2 years to stay under $40k for my daily, but i've been really considering just stretching my budget for one of these. All time manual kind of scares me..

[@pickle4422]

I have the same compulsion! My car is “just a civic” BUT IT MY CAR!! I always try and keep my cars as close to the condition they were in when I got them, and it always pisses both me and the people I’m with off when I get probably a bit too irked if they get crumbs or dirt or scratches all over my car. I have a ‘24 Civic Si, and my friend already scratched the front passenger door getting into it 💀

[@Parthk6124]

thanks for showing the reality, absolutely love this car

[@rollintroll]

@TedwardDrives disable the Honda navigations in the menus. It eats all your RAM and makes carplay crap. Once disabled, Carplay works like a dream.

[@juancruz2337]

5:29 its always crazy to me when i hear americans or europeans say "oh its just a civic" because in my country these are seen as super nice, high end cars. Same with a Corolla or a Vw Golf

[@noirrain6005]

It’s not just a civic. It’s like saying to a GTR R32-34 it’s just a Nissan, when 30 years later it’s worth 350-500k which is the between this Honda will be worth in 2050-60

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the civic is one of the cheapest (relatively) speaking Hondas on sale in the US. they're everywhere. in other countries its very expensive and thus seen as a high end car

[@noirrain6005]

@@ShaiyanHossain That’s a Type R, not a common civic lmao

[@ShaiyanHossain]

i mean a type R costs like like 2-3x what it does in some of these countries vs what they go for in the US, even with our dumb adms lol @@noirrain6005

[@johnconnor6706]

Did you ever consider the Acura Integra Type S vs this? It seems to me like it's a more livable Type R...more comfortable seats, heated, etc...albeit a bit more expensive. Seems like the Type R is for those who go to tracks. And that rear wing...not sure I'm down with it. However, the Type S seems to be track-able, but more of a daily commuter. Both are excellent and fun to drive I"m sure. And maybe the price difference is too obnoxious. That said, you had an M3, right? I'm leaning towards the Acura, but we'll see. I only have a '22 Civic Sport now, but I love it. I can't imagine a Type R or Type S. So much fun and value for the $...and the reliability of Honda. I've had an Accord and CR-V in the past. I just love Honda's interior, fit, finish, reliability and "livability".

[@alexiep2422]

Found your channel thru this video. I am going to be in the Market for an FL5. Issue is the Markup's. Im also from Massachusetts! Any dealers your recommend that do not mark these cars up at?

[@coryanderson5210]

Currently daily driving a 2020 STI and am looking for a change up. After watching this I might go test drive an FL5 before I make any decisions… I drive a lot now and can’t seem to get any better than 24mpg on highway… and I drive conservatively.