2023 Honda Civic Type R - Brutally Honest 1-Year Ownership Review

[@rrennnerr]

Love my FL5. I picked one up December of 2022 and put 26,500 miles on it within the year. Someone ran a light, totaled it, and I replaced it with another FL5.

[@GelDoesDrive]

I pray that doesn’t happen with mine. Purchased mine in December of 2023 and my grandmother helped me. She recently passed away and if I lost it to someone not paying attention I’m never gonna be the same😭

[@gng296]

@@GelDoesDrive rip granny! she a real one for that, enjoy bro!

[@8titanium8]

Love my FL5. Owned it for 6 months. Was literally saying yesterday to my daughter I love everything about this car except for the Apple CarPlat. Have just gone out to the garage and disabled the maps. Fingers crossed Topher you may have changed things big time for me.

[@GelDoesDrive]

@@8titanium8 I just did that same map thing and it immediately became so much smoother and less laggy

[@reginald8703]

26k miles within a year is crazy. I have a ‘21 G80 M3 and it only has 15.2 k miles on the ODO

[@colbywarner2457]

Congrats on baby number 2 Topher!!

[@awnis001]

Topher be laying straight pipes n shit non-stop man...good for him!

[@driftkinganeezy]

LOL @@awnis001

[@1anre]

​@@awnis001you're cray-cray. Hahaha This is the comment

[@adk7962]

I can’t believe it’s been a year! Thanks for always taking us on the drive. And congrats on boy number 2!

[@boots_n_coots]

Im a guy who’s owned a variety of cars over the years but my FL5 is my first Honda. Brutally honest 1-month review - I am lovin’ it! Since I live in a warmer climate, some of the Topher’s complaints don’t apply for me. But I’m looking forward to playing follow-the-leader as he mods and refines his car. Thanks Mr. T!

[@1anre]

Wish there's a winter-ready equivalent of the FL5, that's not a WRX VB

[@PrimeHorizon794]

Naw right I live in az and my only complaint is the rubber between the hood n the windshield is coming loose

[@HeroDrt420]

Only thing I hate about the Type R is that I can’t afford it lol.

[@touayaaj84]

Keep grinding brother, you will get there. I thought i would never be able to afford a Supra. I got one and paid it off in 2 years.

[@defaultlogos2976]

​@touayaaj84 What year did you get?

[@nukeninmgt1504]

​@@touayaaj84 Hey thanks for being positive, dude. We need more of that these days :)

[@touayaaj84]

@@defaultlogos2976 2021. I bought it brand new in 2021

[@lucasrem]

The old Type R is good too !

[@bracemasterplus]

Kinda bummed I hadn’t found your channel sooner. What a great, straightforward honest review

[@Chilly613]

Thanks for that tip about the infotainment system. I disabled the navigation and its running so much better on my '23 Sport Touring.

[@TheTopher]

*Purchased December 2022

[@expertise8953]

lol

[@porfiriato84]

We all get it. Sometimes telling time is hard lol. Happens to me a lot

[@rolandcarter6500]

So they did purchased in December!

[@noob.168]

@@porfiriato84 Covid made the timeline in the past 5 years even weirder.

[@porfiriato84]

@@noob.168 oh definitely. I say the same thing too. Everything just seems murkier bc of those crazy times we went through.

[@Sendies]

HUGE miss by Honda, not making enough of these for everyone who wants one. It's the perfect car for enthusiasts starting families, who need practicality in their track toy. But dealers have made sure that it's priced for people with Porsche money, and so out of reach for the type of person it was built for. I have nothing but F U's to give to Honda for allowing it to come to this.

[@MrLameNut]

You took the words right out of my mouth! Yes! The dealership has screwed us all over. The markups are foul. 🤬

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Another miss by honda -- offer up a rally inspired version of this car. AWD, same engine and tranny. There is a pretty sizeable market share for a car like that.

[@flipczech]

Nice Type R! $50,000 is a lot of money and I know costs have gone up but wow! Would love to drive one. Back in the day I paid 10,500 for my 1990 CRX Si and it was made in Japan! It’s still awesome and makes me feel a certain way when driving it. Is Type R made in Japan too? For that price, I would hope so.

[@claytonhart7653]

Honestly i didn't have any issue finding mine most dealers have one just depends on when honda does production

[@pablonator3000able]

​@claytonhart7653 it's easy finding one, hard to find one under 50k though.

[@gourmetpaul]

It's been a joy watching your channel evolve over the better part of the last decade. Congrats on numero dos!!

[@Dai1lest]

i recently got my FL5 in november and got a flat a few days ago...its currently at the dealership getting the tire changed and it's first maintenance done on it. I havent been this happy daily driving the FL5 since i had to get rid of my FK8 because of work issues and i honestly love the FL5 and love driving it ... its insane how much i actually enjoy just driving even for daily stuff, and i do agree with some of the annoying things, but if you find a way past it...its just amazing.

[@UnstoppableMileage]

I just bought one last week and I love it. CW 2024 Type R off the showroom floor

[@dcyxc2004]

Are you the guy who also has a GR corrolla who drives a lot?

[@fredyg91]

Did you pay sticker?

[@lancethomas5701]

@@fredyg91he 100% got ripped off just so he could own it lol

[@UnstoppableMileage]

@@dcyxc2004 yes that's me

[@UnstoppableMileage]

@@fredyg91 yes

[@chrissimmons9969]

Love mine. I had it for less than a year and have 18k miles on the clock. Absolutely no reliability issues including the infotainment system. It has never locked up. I have the ITS damper module mod as well,but I don’t find the difference as dramatic as others although I’m still glad I did it. I’ve made two suspension mods being Cusco rear sway bar and strut bar. I am also going to keep the ECU stock. The FL5 is just a joy to own and drive.

[@TheTopher]

Awesome to hear! How’s the Cusco rear sway bar?

[@chrissimmons9969]

@@TheTopher I really haven’t had a chance to to hit the twistys in any real way but it’s seems to make a noticeable difference in its flat cornering when launching into an entrance ramp. The Cusco sway bar is very beefy and seems extremely solidly built. They advertise a 138 to 143% added stiffness to the OEM stock bar.

[@1anre]

Is there any rev Hanh going from gear 1 to 2 on tge FL5 while on stock tune?

[@c.f.1133]

Regarding "asset adjustment", I'd say nope. I've found 3 in my state within 250 miles and all 3 still have a $8k-$10k markup, with dealers refusing to negotiate. Bummer.

[@THroneXII]

Thats just sad. I believe its the same shit in ny. Every dealer is shit in ny.

[@Latour6182]

@@THroneXIINew England has some for MSRP (Championship White) and some others with 2-3k over. I just bought one in New Hampshire last weekend for MSRP.

[@98mahin]

Same in canada. Dealers say allocations are sold for 2024-2025 but will have 2 in the lot with 20k markups. Honda’s losing customers because of scammy dealers.

[@1anre]

2026-2027 is the last time they'd ever make ICE TypeRs. The markups when those final models are veing rolled our of factory will even be insaner. Better snap yours up now

[@1anre]

​@@98mahinCanada is the worst. Particularly in Ontario. The dealerships brag that they won't get you a FL5 till 2026 and they want a 5K deposit down. Aren't they all lunatic ?

[@xzeflipb818]

You're not kidding about the rough roads. I'm leaning so hard to pick up an FL5 at local dealership. Thanks for the update.

[@axledog7297]

Loving my FL5. I would recommend Acuity linkage bushings and Hybrid detent springs - that'll put your shifter right where you want it.

[@Buddyclub33]

Lol. Shouldn't have to be doing all that on a 2023 Honda.

[@axledog7297]

@@Buddyclub33 "All that?" I'm guessing you've never modified a car or understand OEM cost and design constraints? "LOL"

[@Buddyclub33]

​​@@axledog7297 Hmmm... My former car was a 2008 CSRT-4. Modded from stock 285hp to 400hp. Full bolt ons and a tune. Best 1/4 mile run was 13.362 @ 112.8mph. I have no idea though... 😂😂 Ironically, now own a fully stock 2006 Civic Si FG2 Coupe. Cheers,

[@1anre]

What's the total cost for those?

[@1anre]

​@@Buddyclub33why the decision to stick with stock now?

[@logankimp5563]

So……you just won my subscription bc I hv a 2024 st civic and I’ve been having the same issues you’ve been having. This video has helped me ALOT

[@A-Ylover0FtheLordJesus]

Believe in Jesus and you will be saved he died for our sins he’s coming soon

[@logankimp5563]

@@A-Ylover0FtheLordJesus that is very cryptic, random and scary. I believe tho but that was outta pocket Ngl.

[@A-Ylover0FtheLordJesus]

@@logankimp5563 God send his children to spread the gospel to the lost to save them , Jesus is really coming , rapture is real , have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ

[@Rohgamu]

How's the driving experience? I probably can't afford one but I'm curious

[@dasmg]

I'll be keeping my FK8 for a long time. owning a Type-R has been such a treat.

[@EducatedDummy]

That tip about the Navigation is clutch! Thanks!

[@Gioz92_fL5]

Purchased mine 2023 in may here we are June 2024 and 22,300 miles never a dull moment I love it

[@superbros1690]

I agree, Honda Civics have some really magic into that, and you see that even in the base editions, they drive much more differently compared to many cars, as you progress from the base, sport, si, type r, you see that magic amplified. One day Il probably get a type r to really express the honda tribute.

[@lucasrem]

Same as Golf GTi etc, cheap, lil faster as mums version.

[@johncozine822]

Finally, a solution to the melting Waze screen! Thank you!

[@digitalazia]

Sold my S2K as I needed more practical car , got the Fl5 done 8K … very practical and very fun to drive … I don’t have three carplay issue as it’s very smooth with me … The one we get in our country has factory spare tyre and also alcentara steering wheel …

[@Deetroiter]

Don’t worry about the rattles in the dash. That’s every car here. A built in Michigan feature. 😊

[@lucasrem]

He i winter Alaska levels...

[@goatsplitter]

Thanks for the update. Unrelated, I'd love to see you do more in the future with ol Tedward. Love videos where Topher meets Tedward.

[@fl5reezy]

I love my FL5 too, best car I ever own so far. Picked it up May 2023 and put 18k miles within the past 10 months.

[@Dusty204]

Been with this car since day one! Been such a cool journey to watch you drive 🎉

[@skabliggum7313]

I'm buying a Type R very soon. Really appreciate your video!

[@mharro88]

Love the honest review! Congratulations on the new baby coming a long. Im in the same boat actually which leads me towards why i went with the Elantra N or i30 sedan N as we call it here in Australia. No doubt honda have brought back some of their 90s magic but after test driving both and having owned a fk8 I actually bought a I30N sedan over this for 20k AUD less and couldnt be happier. Its so much more comfortable and just as capable on track. If you're a Honda fan i get it but for everyone else objectively the N is a better deal, especially here in Australia where we get more if a luxury N trim than the states. The moment you start turning off stock features (like something as significant as suspension) from a car thats already overpriced to begin with to make it more livable, that's when you should've probably looked elsewhere.

[@Illuminatisevil]

😂 Type R is way better

[@lloydmitchell9712]

Awesome video! I actually have a 19 Si that I absolutely love too. At first, I swore I wdnt mess with it, but I cdnt resist. Ended up with a cobra intake, a turbo inlet pipe, cutback exhaust, and a dyne tune. So sweet! Really pissed off my fav mechanic. He says, buy a faster car !

[@Mgsa14]

Went to local dealer to get my car serviced other day and I saw 4 type rs sitting in the show room they didn’t even have the prices on any of them…didn’t even bother to ask how much they were marked up haha figured if they had more then 2 that gave me a good idea they couldn’t move any of them

[@josephmelo3031]

I live in a small town in northern CA and there’s one here at my local Honda that’s been sitting for about a month… Makes me wonder what markup they have on it 😂

[@98ws6m6cvert]

Dealers around me are marking up 15k. People just need to put their foot down and tell them know. Hurts them to keep sitting on those cars. Only reason they have the markups is so people don’t ask for more discounts.

[@novoice9286]

dealers funny as hell thinking this glorified civic is worth more than msrp😂

[@QueTheChaotic]

Your enthusiasm for the CTR really made me appreciate my Type S. There's only 1 car I consider an upgrade and it's a CT5 V Blackwing. You're right about driving in the winter. These aren't that fun in snow

[@ph4z0n18]

People saying the fl5 doesn’t have heated seats to save curb weight is pure copium. The reason it doesn’t have heated seats is because the integra type s exists and Honda wants a thing to separate the two cars 😂

[@anakinskywalker9752]

Got DE5 a couple of weeks ago, as s2k and previous fk8 owner, I’m happy with my car

[@dmarker21]

You might be able to add a heated steering wheel. I have the dealer installed one on my Type S and it's great. It might fit on the Type R, worth looking into. Also, I hope you keep your son intact.

[@goatsplitter]

I love rewatching your type R videos since ordering mine. Going from newest to oldest is kind of funny knowing that you did tune this and yadda yadda and then going back to see where you said the opposite. We've all been there man lol "im not gonna mod it" then ope lol.

[@iN-Mtz]

Glad to hear that the markups for these cars have lessened in some places. Unfortunately, they are still very much an issue where I'm from, with the Type R going for over $60k and the Integra Type S nearing $80K. If they ever come back down to earth I would love to get my hands on one.

[@1anre]

You're from Mauritius?

[@estacaotech]

Thats an awesome car, sometimes I wish cars were accessible here in Brazil, the Type R barely came here by independent imports and the old ones are also hard to find and the price asked is above a common house price.. I'm barely able to keep my old 2000 civic that I bought with 200k km but its going strong. Honda makes great cars.

[@peter9930]

I just bought a 2019 civic type r a couple weeks ago after years of watching videos of it. It lives up to the hype! These are special cars.

[@benderaviation]

Love my FL5. Picked one up two weeks ago. It's everything my 2005 RSX-S wished it was back in the day. It's a riot to drive and I haven't even taken it above 5000 rpm yet. I can't imagine tuning it for more power, totally not needed. The way it handles is insane as well, the second the differential kicks in powering through a corner it's like the car locks on to train tracks.

[@angelicemperor2686]

As a fellow RSX owner. I would love to upgrade to either the CTR or ITS. A k20 turbo is the way to go. Unfortunately for me, both are out of my price range. So I would have to settle for the SI or Integra Aspec and lose the k20 spirit. Lol. I am struggling with deciding to get one of them and sell my RSX.

[@Jay_812]

I owned an FK8 and now the DE5 Type S. I love the platform but I do miss the Type R seats!

[@Jparkss]

Don’t even own a gas car anymore but I always liked the type r a lot and your videos always make it better to see the honest reviews about owning the vehicle.

[@19hundoc47]

Owned 2 FK8s. Absolute best car you can buy for 30-35k. I’m a huge fan. But honestly with all the other cars I’ve owned in the 50-60k range which is what some people are buying FL5s for, it isn’t worth it. C7 Corvette Z06, Supra, GT350, all cars I’ve owned around 50-60 and are miles better than a CTR.

[@Danpool13]

Super jealous of FL5 owners, but I have it's baby brother, the '22 Si, and in my favorite color, Orange! I've been thinking of grabbing a Hondata tune just to wake it up a little more. BUT the gas mileage in my Si is fantastic. I regularly get 40mpg on the highway in the summer. The highest I got was 45mpg on a Cleveland to Columbus drive, and that was doing 80 most of the way with a couple bursts of 90 here and there. Absolutely love this gen civic, they look fantastic.

[@goinwitdaflow]

Great video! If I’m not mistaken many of the 10th and 11th gen Honda Civics infotainment uses a stripped down version of Google’s Android system as the base software and then overlay it with Honda specific vehicle software. The hardware used on the infotainment comes with insufficient RAM in comparison to what the system actually needs to function at full capacity. That probably attributes to the problem as well. Glad you were able to find a solution!

[@spartanjack175]

>many of the 10th and 11th gen Honda Civics infotainment uses a stripped down version of Google’s Android system as the base software and then overlay it with Honda specific vehicle software They definitely do, the app management screen he went to is 100% android. Kinda cool they still let you access some of the underlying os for stuff like this.

[@1anre]

Who approved such a technologically deficient decision ?

[@goinwitdaflow]

@@1anre it’s all about money. doesn’t matter who approved it as long as the profit margins make sense. Most consumers overlook this particular fault because you can plug in your phone and do wired apple carplay and android auto, so to some it’s not a dealbreaker. Honda has never prioritized tech, up until this new generation. There seems to be a shift, if you take a look at the new Accord hybrid, the new infotainment system is worlds ahead of their previous iterations because they are using Google’s android automotive, that include over the air updates. I imagine that’s the direction Honda will be headed with their in car tech.

[@dophelsinette]

@@1anrei wouldnt call an android infotainment system ‘technologically deficient’ by any means. As outlined in the video, its clear theres some performance issues in this implementation, but android is an incredible platform for integrated systems. kiosks, cash registers, infotainment, student laptops, tvs, and even some high end home appliances use it. android is entirely open source as well, so a capable software team can really make it work for the car, rather than just with it. additionally, its convenient because system updates can be performed remotely, rather than needing to take the car to a dealership to receive updated firmware. im sure that with slighly more system memory, the infotainment in this car would be very smooth and easy system to use.

[@1anre]

@dophelsinette you read where I said the stripped down varirnat used in the civic right?

[@TheMasterChiefArchives]

Got my 25 Championship White Type R last month, absolutely loving it!

[@SuperBrownDawg]

PETITION TO NAME THE BABY BOY TOPHER!!! 🎉

[@SuperBrownDawg]

OR CHRIS

[@reallymentalpig1173]

Topher sounds horrible

[@garrettcasper338]

Topher Jr/ TJ

[@SuperBrownDawg]

@@garrettcasper338 oh my god. literally going to be the coolest kid in school

[@The_Noticer.]

Tophy McTophface

[@AznGlenny07]

Love your ride! Big fan of FL5 and FK8.

[@struggle.R]

Great reviews as always man, you're videos helped me make the decision on my fe1

[@1anre]

Si's are the unspoken gems of this car gen thatre budget friendly

[@PrimeHorizon794]

I've got an fc2 and I love it, the sound system has gotta be one of the best I've heard in all the cars I've driven, it even beats the custom jbl system I did in my old chevy. I'm really enjoying the vtec I've been thinking about doing a cold air intake and a turbo but I'm not sure cause I've only had the car a month now. I've also been thinking maybe I'll find like a type r 6 speed at a scrapyard cause the cvt it quite annoying. Civic gang

[@ShaiyanHossain]

why not just get the 1.5t model then slap a tune

[@opmike343]

ND Miatas have heated seats and they weigh 2300lbs. No excuses.

[@TeeDee-j9u]

They don't have bucket seats.

[@TurboPenguinGarage]

That car is like half the size 😂

[@Jacob99174]

GD, that honesty was BRUTAL!

[@syazwanabdull4835]

Love this car

[@RomanKozlov007]

Great video! Congratulations with finally owning your dream car! And congratulations with a baby boy!

[@woahwya]

on god we love the topher, proud of you, love all the vids congrats on the baby boy man

[@han1508]

The carplay troubleshoot guide… thanks man. I was definitely bummed out with the weird issues I was having.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Chris , Congratulations on the expanding family. 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Are you already looking for a Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid on sensible 18" rims? 😉Getting back to the Type R, I wish it was shaped like a traditional hatchback rather than a lift back. For a car of this size, a squarer roof line would help accommodate taller adults.

[@elec7ricwaffle163]

I’ve exclusively owned German cars, but this has easily become one of my most wanted Japanese cars

[@null1909]

Been waiting for this, awesome timing 😊

[@dream431ca]

Regarding your carplay issue, Honda provided an OTA update last December for my 2022 civic which completely resolved all of the carplay issues. No more freezing, screen issues, lagging, everything is solved. Check for updates. It may come to the Type R later.

[@joerobinson4844]

This video appeared like magic for me as I'm contemplating to trade my manual Supra for one of these. After watching this video, I think I will be keeping the Supra. People speak of the Type R as if its the most perfect vehicle ever created, but this video added a realistic view into ownership. Appreciate the videos as always Topher

[@leftright2]

ive been thinking the same, i really dont know if i should let go of the supra for one of these

[@joerobinson4844]

@@leftright2 I'd say unless you need more than 2 seats, dont do it. But, I also think the manual will hold value pretty steadily, not sure if your'e running auto or not.

[@juelz4516]

It’s not a premium interior that’s for sure. I don’t think it’s worth the doe just for this reason. I’d rather have a German car with a quality interior 🤷‍♂️

[@Tdfries]

Really great review. You did a good job mentioning likes and dislikes without being biased. Your criticisms made alot of sense and you were able to make the points without being overly critical.

[@rcktmn]

dude, just download more RAM

[@marcosborrell422]

😂

[@slyck101]

The number of times Ive had to login to app manager to restart android auto... Glad to see the navy disable works. Wish there was a way to change lights so interior could be ambient lit without exterior lights on and to change the melody played when the driver door closes. Disagree about firmness of factory dampers, just my taste. Nice video, I keep telling those who ask why Im at the supermarket, that the f in fl5 is for "family car" 😂

[@zacharymathias-m4t]

The all seasons will get you where you want to go. San Diego to Montana in January with no issues. Held up like a champ through the Teton pass mountain roads with 12% grades.

[@chancegocrazy]

No tint ?

[@TheTopher]

Nah, not for me

[@whosssstaco]

Thanks for the review I was planning on buying one of these in 15 years.

[@fusrodahing1993]

I love my 23 Elantra N ❤

[@evilcookiekiller]

It's the better car, handbrake and all.

[@fusrodahing1993]

@@evilcookiekiller I don't want to trigger anyone, but I just love this car the most in this segment. I think the exhaust was the hook, but the performance kept me entertained. The DCT is just insane

[@TheTopher]

Elantra N is the jam

[@adzer0_0]

As someone who's looking to buy one of these, this was helpful, thanks for your honest thoughts!

[@kylechellino2579]

What? I thought you said you had it for a year! You mean 2022?

[@axledog7297]

There's no such thing as a 2022 Type R. He purchased the car in December 2022...

[@watchreport]

@@axledog7297yes in the video he incorrectly states he bought it in December 2023 and that’s what the commenter was pointing out.

[@omakis965]

I bought a 1.5 manual 2024. I now want this !!!

[@busywl69]

WIsh you could get one without the iPad stuck on the dash. Hate modern car interior design.

[@DuskSkullin]

As someone that’s owned an 2023 civic si for a year and a month… I still enjoy driving it every day. 12k miles on here!

[@Blackdawn80]

I think for what it is the CTR is overpriced. A CTS4V Blackwing can be had for $64k and new CTR's with markups are very close to that number.

[@axledog7297]

Plenty of folks have purchased at MSRP, myself included. That puts a nearly $20k gap between the FL5 and CT4VBW.

[@MaddNomad1015]

I guess the argument for that is reliability and fuel efficiency. Lol

[@genetung8590]

MSRP is widely available now. Just order from low activity states and have it shipped to your door.

[@langraman8756]

certainly over priced you can even see the harsh ride through this video

[@ShaiyanHossain]

type r has always been a stiff car idk what you're expecting. also Michigan roads are basically a rally stage@@langraman8756

[@goldentrucker7921]

Love mine. Drove it on a 300 mile road trip to South jersey an back. Got about 34mpg. I'm on 18" Enkei with continental dws 06 plus. I need to do the type S mods next

[@wompwompwomp4579]

Never had anything Honda till I bought a 2016 civic lx 5 months ago and I love it, I’m wanting to get another civic and I’m thinking about getting the type r this time

[@andrewramlakhan2264]

Love your videos. I also did the front resonator delete, type s ads module, and falken azenis on my type r. My only gripes with this car are the interior rattles and squeaks

[@davek8706]

Better interior than I expected

[@danman1032]

Type r is my dream car

[@DAWGs_EK9]

Been watching for a while! Have appreciated hearing your thoughts on the FL5 and FK8. A buddy of mine just picked up a Boost Blue FL5 and I got to ride with him the other day on a majestic curvy road…thing is an absolute beast! Of course blows my EK9 out of the water but both are such awesome cars! If you’re ever in western NC let me know! ✌🏻

[@Mischief_ZD8]

Thanks for the tip on disabling nav. System is much smoother now.

[@wilsonreynoso6708]

Thanks for the review ! I picked up FL5 last night Sonic Gray Pearl. I really wanted a Championship White to match my Honda S2000(Red Interior), 370Z Nismo(White) and my 240Z(white) would have been perfect. But no regrets on the Sonic gray pearl because all the dealers were selling their Championship white with a dealer mark up between $5000-$20000! I have purchased the red seats from the 2023 Integra Type-S(Bought from a wrecked one) 6 months ago before buying my FL5, which I plan to retrofit for my Type-R. Worth Subscribing to TheTopher channel!

[@MajorAddiction]

Congrats on the baby

[@retrograde11]

Good insights. Congrats on baby boy!🎉

[@cianoconnor2933]

Something about the design of this car really appeases me i love how it looks

[@Tdfries]

This review is helping me decide if I want to go this direction coming from Audi/VW products. So far I’m feeling good about making the switch based on what you said.

[@EliteGi]

Love my FK8 that I've had for 5 years now. I did go to view a new FL5 but after looking around, both interior and exterior I could see a LOT of the same/similar parts, from the door hinges, the rear bench seats, the roofline, the door seals & shapes, the handles, pretty much everything was identical other than the actual styling and the obvious dash/info update which was very nice actually. But hard to justify spending a whole bunch of money for what would be an almost identical product. Haven't come across a car in the price bracket that I thought would be worth swapping the FK8 out for since it's so fun to drive and it's so practical too. Best purchase I've ever made, and if I sold it now it would work out that I've only paid £1k per year in depreciation!!

[@Alex_Zvada]

Nice I have a ‘22 Si and it’s been great. I’ve never had infotainment issues but that makes sense because the Si doesn’t have navigation

[@belovedLion80]

Ya dig

[@yayitsjepoy]

congrats! :) don't worry, we will wait when your ready

[@quanvu6005]

you made my day bro!

[@justinthematrix]

I have a 2023 CRV hybrid to haul my som in. Wish it was a civic type R lol. Living vicariously through you.

[@brianr14190]

Thank you for your reviews. I really enjoy them. I traded in a Si this week for new SGP Type-R for MSRP. Si is great and did everything I needed for the street, but decided to not pass up the opportunity to own the Type-R. It just feels “special”.

[@brianr14190]

I might do the ITS damper module swamp that I learned from you. Suspension is a little stiff for an old (55) guy like me. 😊

[@TheTopher]

Congrats!! I’d highly recommend the ITS damper module 👍

[@Notorious1000RR]

Always wanted a CTR back then it was a CTR ek hatch with b16b.but now the fl5 I want one

[@p0werl0ve]

white & black on the outside with red interior looks great

[@aidangoodwin2673]

Yo love your content i love seeing how its like to be in such amazing cars and love to see a fellow MICHIGANDER doing it too.

[@vlj1133]

Besides the additional cost, reduced storage capacity and rear-seat headroom, less amazing front seats, and no shiftlights, the other downside of the Type S vs the Type R is that Acura tuned it for a recommended 93 octane, which isn't available in California, or in many other states. The Type R was tuned for readily available 91. This is the primary reason behind the Type S's slight power advantage vs the Type R. Running the Type S on the Type R's 91 octane reduces the Acura's fuel mileage and power, never mind running it on 87 Regular, which the Type R can accept, albeit at a similar reduction in fuel mileage and power. This 93 octane requirement for the Type S really puts a damper on the idea of buying that car over the Type R for many of us in the western states.

[@Thoravious]

Nice, been waiting for a new FL5 vid. :)

[@Monkeyboy2457]

In my 2007 Type R, it makes the same 6 beeps if the engine is started before you buckle up the seatbelt. If the door is still open there is an additional 4 higher pitched beeps. Now I make sure to put on the seatbelt and shut the door before putting in the key (the old model had a key that turned on the electrics as well as a starter button). Click click vrooom. Much better without beeping.

[@LutzTeichmann]

14:30 i have a honda accord tourer 7 and the "premium sound system" already sounded very nice

[@jdmrider]

This was one of the cars i was considering for a fun family hauler well the fk8 at the time. I looked into fk8, ISF, and ‘16 SS. ISF only had 4 seats so that was out, type r had 6MT and seats 5 but overall just maybe a bit too small for the car seat we were using and the stroller we had. The SS checked pretty much checked all the boxes 6mt, ls3, 4 doors, seats 5, and huge trunk. I wouldve loved to check out a m340i or GSF but none in my area in my price range. Type r definitely looks like a fun car around corners, and would love to drive one someday. Congrats on the addition to your family.

[@GoldenShiverr]

The engine sounds just wonderful 👌