The Forgotten Honda - 2001 Accord Type R Review (CH1) - Family Sized VTEC

[@Driving_Somewhere]

So unassuming but so capable, affordable and reliable. I love Honda.

[@davidevans4089]

Me too.

[@unkn0wn12]

I see the Accord type r, I press like instantly

[@mixedboi]

Same here, love it so much.

[@campkira]

The Japanese version look better

[@AJ6992]

Got the 2019 2.0t sport in 6spd, but this thing would be a blast!

[@raymondnoodels7775]

I still don't understand people saying Honda's don't handle well. I have always had the opposite experience.

[@stevevater8598]

People who say Honda don't handle hzve never driven one. Probably best handling cars of all

[@AnotherMotorist]

They strangely do very well and even winning on all sorts of race/high performance driving events for cars that don't handle well... hmm...

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

I'm not a Honda owner or a FWD owner but i'm pretty sure that those people who said it are probably, those who don't know how to eliminate an understeer *(Since FWDs are prone to understeer)* Also there's a thing called "Left foot braking". I heard that left foot braking can make FWD Cars exit more faster in the corner

[@stevevater8598]

@@moisesezequielgutierrez I've had 3 type r , accord ,civic ,Integra. Lsd on Integra very aggressive and absoloutly no understeer, handling truly amazing . All had brilliant handling ability.

[@POVShotgun]

Can’t even get an eg to understeer

[@bad-bunnyblogger8171]

Ah at last, something that isn't Porsche related. Always had a soft spot for these type R's

[@bad-bunnyblogger8171]

Good review James. 👌

[@bad-bunnyblogger8171]

You should do a touring car week. Example road going equivalents, Cavalier gsi2000, Vectra gsi, Mondeo st24, Mazda xedos, BMW E36 etc. If you can get a Celica st185gt4 Carlos Sainz edition I'd be grateful. My dad had one when I was a kid. Been my ultimate car since. Also a wild car and I doubt you'd get one. But have you ever heard of the Nissan bluebird zx turbo? Yes it was the hot version of the blandest car in the world, The bluebird. Lol dad had one also. Chipped, with upgraded turbo, intercooler and exhaust with the boost turned up. Was an animal in the mid 90s. Used to eat escort rs turbos running old school chips claiming 200bhp lol Ah nostalgia. Thanks for the video. Made me reminisce on old time memories and now my legs are completely numb and it's time to get off the toilet. Wish me luck!

[@klasseact6663]

Hey...this isn't Petrolicious 🙄😋

[@RapideWombaticus]

Agreed

[@robbanjac5553]

The old Honda type Rs are incredible, the attention to detail and quality with regards to the engineering/driver experience is something I don't think we will see again at this price point. Their engines are effectively hand finished race units but with the fantastic reliability you'd expect from any other Japanese car, it's tantamount to witchcraft when you think about it. Truly miss my DC2. Love to see more like this on the channel please Jay 😁

[@HondaProJason]

always loved these Accord Type R’s, great video loaded with lots of info 👍👍

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[@jamiepearson9704]

Owned mine for 21 years now. A Pirates/Nighthawk Black pre facelift model (no aircon). Has only been on the road in the summer months and has almost reached 50k miles. Love it!

[@IbrahimKhan-jq6xw]

Is it for sale?

[@martynm.449]

'Pirates Black' was a purple flake. 'Nighthawk Black' had a blue flake. I had both on different Civics. 'Pirates Black' will always be my favourite.

[@keirbourne5323]

I've only had my type R for a week (ep3) but the Vtec is genuinely addictive... these engines are amazing!

[@Kruxis]

How did you find it

[@keirbourne5323]

@@Kruxis Very addictive soundtrack/performance, even though it's not that fast. So addictive that sadly I went 60pmh into a wall shortly after I bought it! Would definitely consider another one if they hadn't jumped up in price this year. Rides really nicely too.

[@jonnymac86]

I replayed that intro like 10 times, love this car. Wish we got it in merica.

[@Gofast1234]

Import one

[@couldntthinkofaname1804]

Luke James can’t for a few more years. Stupid import laws

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

If you live in Florida. You can import it. Florida laws are lax. Whole bunch of non 25 year imported cars in florida.

[@shezie9525]

We have H22 preludes....

[@DrewLSsix]

@@HOTPLATEGAMING federal laws over ride local laws. Those cars are all illegal and can be destroyed at any time.

[@jamesstaggs4160]

I've owned two Honda Preludes, one with the H23 and another with the VTEC H22 and I think the H series is an underrated, forgotten engine.

[@endless_touge]

I own Prelude , S2000 and had and drove most N/A Hondas made. As feeling H22 is the best N/A engine made by Honda

[@BP-fx3qc]

The H22A is the best engine honda ever built in my eyes, i had a prelude si-vtec swap in an accord years ago and i loved it. Good memories.

[@slidey1000]

I have an accord wagon in my garage with the h23 under the hood. Sadly it's an auto but the engine is a gem.

[@richardbossman9875]

Namely because it is heavier than other vtec engines and had frm cylinders which sucked for performance beyond factory levels. The K-series is vastly superior to it.

[@NjoyMoney]

@@BP-fx3qc this is factually incorrect, k-series is better in every way

[@gurjeetvirdi8813]

James, your appreciation of cars like this is why you have so many followers. Great work.

[@richardmeftah2569]

I have wanted one of these since I was a kid. I ran a 2001 Accord Type-S for just over four years and absolutely loved every minute of it. Just so much fun to drive, massively practical and I regularly went camping with it. What a machine!

[@Richard_Prime]

Sold mine last year. Best car I've had.

[@VGILee]

Still my all time favourite car, at least on UK roads. 5 seats so the whole family can come too. Not that fast in absolute terms but fast enough if you’re comfortable about not being the fastest car on the road and - very importantly for me - it was exciting, even at legal speeds. I had an NSX and that was brilliant (was my dream car) but I preferred the Accord. It was just “me”. Begged to be thrashed, sounded fabulous, and if I ever did drive it hard enough on country roads to have the LSD kick in, it was so impressive. Every time before I got in the car, I thought about selling it. Every time I got out of the car, the idea of selling it seemed crazy, with me looking back with a huge smile on my face. Only the DC2 Integra was more exciting, but maybe with the Accord just being more unassuming or maybe it just suited the UK roads better, not sure I’d actually say I prefer the Integra. Six gears and a higher redline is the only way I think the car could have been improved. I replaced it with a Porsche 996 911 Carrera 2 and every single time I was out in it, I missed the Accord. I loved the look of the Porsche but wished underneath it could have been the Accord, engine ‘n’ all, despite the power deficit. I’ve got a B7 RS4 Avant now and it’s a great car, brilliant all rounder. Best car I’ve ever owned in so many ways. I just enjoyed the Accord more.

[@voodoochild800]

I've owned one of these for the last 17 years, it's my daily driver, has over 200,000 miles on the clock and still drives great. 👍 nice review.

[@MrPrajitura]

I just noticed one example over here for sale at €6300, and I’m having serious thoughts about going for it. How does the old Accord hold up with rust?

[@snbala]

I had one for 4 years in silver but a pre facelift. I did like mine, it’s a great car to drive regards to handling and the engine is underrated. However rust is a really big issue, they go on the bulkhead which kills these. A rare sight and prices are low, if you can find a good one, buy it but expect parts to be rare and money to be spent on maintenance. Just a little side note on the video, it’s actually 209bhp from factory, 212PS.

[@tomjohnson1460]

Shut up you liar 😂😂😂😂

[@atrem7942]

All Honda's rust. All need an extra rust preventing treatment. Their only real weak spot

[@mrt1392]

I've been so close to getting one of these over last few years so nice to see one on the channel, also nice to see a real affordable car for us Mia peasants.

[@TwistedSoul2002]

“Let’s find out how it works...” Just had a big smile on my face. Those Accords were sick, I remember seeing them in Pirate Black- such a beautiful colour.

[@atrem7942]

Pirate black looks good on any car. I polished many

[@itsrtvbaby]

I remember that color name from Gran Turismo 4

[@mrdayumfine109]

Always fancied one of these until I bought my Legacy GTB (which has since been sold for a championship white edition FN2) The Accord was the number 1 car on my list, but the examples that were for sale all seemed to have problems that weren't disclosed on the adverts, or serious rust that was hidden cleverly in pictures. Good old Birmingham 👍

[@SilverScarletSpider]

The smiles on the driver’s face says it all. Honda builds great standard transmission performance cars that can be great fun for the whole family.

[@TheShinyShow]

I love the Euro R's of many kinds, hope you get one at some point.

[@Simb-l]

This channel needs more subscribers, love what your doing

[@Dockhead]

whilst its a good sentiment, i find the bigger a channel becomes the more they initially drift away from the passion that started it.

[@driffbro3380]

@@Dockhead because the channel starts dieing and to stay relevant you have to try new and different things.

[@mikesanders5433]

I always had a soft spot for these and yet I always had various CTR’s instead. Drove an ATR 3 years ago and damn I wished I had decided to go for one.

[@QCJSiteB]

You're lucky. We never got either here. I never even knew type r accords were even a thing. It's amazing this bit of kit!

[@benjamincottle8500]

A mate had one of these back in the day, felt mighty in 2002 - vtec addiction started early, always loved the revs

[@Seylah246]

Thank you! This was the car I wanted to see a review of the most!

[@asifnoaman8978]

Whoa, just a minute ago i posted this car on my Instagram story and now you upload a video of it? Must be my lucky day!! These are so underrated

[@Gofast1234]

The most underrated type R , love the accord 👌 have one myself

[@lixloon]

Very competent rev-matched downshift. Almost unknown in the world of KZbin car reviewers.

[@bensmithkent22]

The man knows his craft.

[@scwarzewaffe85]

Got one of these , silver as well - had it 5years. And my beloved DC2 as well.

[@pcr8918]

I seem to remember JC reviewing this as “ If I said this was the best car in the world no one would buy it ...because it’s a Honda Accord”.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

He was right

[@BP-fx3qc]

"With an engine to die for"

[@jeryjohn]

Gorgeous and super low key excellent engine too

[@cccorkerton]

Additionally, 2003 to 2007 accords are insanely fun. You don't even need the v6. A nearly perfect car to push hard. Excellent video.

[@thaigh4612]

If you change gear at the right time, you NEVER drop out of Vtec it just takes practice...most people don't seem to want to rev these engines and they expierence this problem. Great video, keep it up. P.s - more cars like this please!

[@Djwatzy]

The gentleman's type R. Hard to believe that I could have had one for £800 not long ago

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

Got 1 for £1800 few years back, 160k miles. And it ripped

[@b-conn6624]

Must be nice. Here in the states I can't get one for any amount of money lol

[@Pionirish]

It's a pipe and slippers sports car

[@Djwatzy]

@@Pionirish too true old boy 🚬

[@snufkinsnufkin2528]

@@anthonybelton-ford3124goddamn and here I am thinking about gettting one with 130k miles for £8k :|||

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

Owned one of these before. Brilliant car. Nothing more needs to said. H22 best crossover vtec,

[@goldendevereaux]

God I love the H series. I wanted to get one of these and put it in my 01 Accord Coupe

[@ollydubhead]

I used to work in a dealership that included Honda, and this vid reminded me that i used to really enjoy these quick Accords...... they had the "feel good" factor..... don't know why, they just did....

[@az5655]

Had mine 9 years . Ile.never sell it. Top car. ❤. Great video.

[@rezaq1]

I’ve had five of these, my last was a pirates black one lady owner 1999 pre facelift. They are EPIC. Absolutely brilliant. Biggest issue is bulkhead rust, look behind the front wheels at the inner wheel well for corrosion, serious corrosion....

[@MattBeardless]

The H22A7...the single best VTEC I've ever experienced, because bugger me it puts a grin on your face.

[@ramaizhassan4862]

Drive a K or B series 🤤🤤

[@MattBeardless]

@@ramaizhassan4862 I previously worked at H-Tune and I now work at Torque GT, my old daily MB4 was a B18C4 swap with a Skunk2 Pro Series Intake Manifold (butterfly delete) and a 2.5" exhaust, and I've driven EP3s/DC5s. Quite honestly? I prefer a H for the crossover and a B overall, K if I had to daily again though. Frankly, they're all brilliant.

[@ramaizhassan4862]

@@MattBeardless Legend ,I have currently Got a MB6 NA ,Its been remapped by Street racers , Gordon's managed to get 195bhp out of it ,With a few bolt ons, Hoepfully after corona ,Can start a Turbo project 🤯

[@MattBeardless]

@@ramaizhassan4862 awesome. 😁 Yeah, Gordon's bloody talented. Feel free to hit me up at Torque Parts if you need anything.

[@nvl2691]

ramaiz Hassan Don’t turbo it ! Build it NA! Jun Type 3 cams, 2.0 Stroker, rev it 9000+ ! Turbo would ruin the experience...

[@gbtivbay]

AWESOME ! I bought 1 new in 2001, ran it for 3 years and 70k miles, it was bulletproof. Great handling & less "common" than the civic. Great car, great review ......nice

[@ChristopherDooks]

I owned two of these, a silver one and a black one. Not the fastest of things around, but a great drive and always put a smile on my face. Fond memories.

[@ADRaring]

Only have enough time to follow one KZbinr (and barely that) and I really appreciate getting UK models on the channel that weren't available in the States. The diversity of reviews is great James (congrats on the 550, btw).

[@marcnobel3938]

I had a Prelude MK IV with just 185 hp and this was already a blast. This Accord here is still more than enough to have fun. - Great review!

[@nikb6528]

Love the Accords very much! It also looks awesome in my opinion!

[@TregTube]

I’ve had 2 red ones of these. Cracking cars, the gaps between gear ratios is the only thing that I could ever really criticize on them. Never had any rust issues on mine. And I live on a rock surrounded by the sea.

[@12jamiegavin12]

Love my ATR! Hated it at first but after a few tweeks and sorting out the infamous rust issues I’ve fell in love with it.

[@future62]

I had an H22 equipped Accord in the US. On the right road, they're amazing. But ~160lb-ft pushing around a ~3000lb car + driver just doesn't have the grunt I'd like. I found myself looking for the right stretch of road for VTEC, and then being disappointed by it lol.

[@PK-nn3sx]

I used to have a '06 Civic Type-S 5 door, although it put out a mere 160bhp from a 2L, nevertheless the most fun car I'd ever had and even with 160K on the clock still managed to top out at 140mph (gps verified) I reckon Honda was a pinnacle of engineering in those days and I do miss that car ever since I sold it.

[@jimmyhallatt]

These remind me of the good old touring car days! Love them!!

[@ceirwan]

Enjoyable review, thanks, good to see these cars getting attention. I've had a Pirate Black pre-facelift as a daily driver for the last 2 years, and it always puts a smile on my face. Fortunately I'm able to do my own work, which has included Cam / Cranks shaft seals, VTEC Solenoid seal, valve clearances, cambelts & balance belts + pulleys & tensioners, the aforementioned rust hole in the bulkhead, brake rebuild, and way more. Its easy to see how people would buy it as a cheap car and then scrap / get rid of it rather than pay for the work to be done. Some comments I would say are that the brakes are really excellent once you get some decent pads on them, twin pot calipers, the suspension really sharpens up once you replace the worn bushes, its not as sharp as an Integra, but on our back roads they probably have better pace as they soak up the pot holes & bumps well. Agree about the power band, to stay in VTEC you have to take it to exactly 8,000 before changing gear.

[@PerformaIT]

A work colleague let me drive his original pre face lift one when I was 20 years old and daily driving a 1.3 Peugeot 309. I was totally amazed by the way it handles corners. Back then I didn’t know what an LSD was but I always think back to that drive to this day and realise what a massive difference to a front wheel drive car an LSD makes. Always got a soft spot for these cars and that engine which seemed to rev forever!

[@seanpitt27]

I had one of these for 12 years.. 1999 model in red, it’s a beautiful car and I do miss it

[@trustinflames1022]

Always had a soft spot for these! Still wouldn’t mind one for a weekend toy.

[@bensmithkent22]

Bet they are a fortune now.

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

I would love one of these. They'll appreciate in value for the rest of time. They're already getting pretty expensive.

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Yoooo this was a legendary vehicle!!! The Euro R for the win!!

[@chappy2121]

A guy up the road from me used to have one of these when I was a kid. Always looked good. Still do

[@moustachio334]

An underrated car that was an absolute gem. It’s a sedan yet it’s lightweight. It’s FWD yet the rear end is compliant with trail braking meaning you can throttle on earlier than RWD car. That’s why DC2 was always punching above its weight class on tracks. Type-R Honda’s were typically tuned with inputs from Senna. I’d love to import a CH1 to the states to restore add in my weekend drivers collection. Ah the golden years of Honda.

[@stevennewby697]

Had one, loved it. Years on and it's still the car I wish I'd never sold

[@stevevater8598]

I had an accord type r , God I miss it . But a truly EXCELLENT car .

[@rattymcclelland]

Yaaaas. H22 FTW. Trying to get some stock Prelude guys for a review with you but no one is biting. Mine will be too modified I think.

[@gaffnaldo1]

Well done on this one. Maybe your best yet.

[@Stoobers]

I've owned an ATR for 13 years now... bloody lovely car :)

[@edward1591]

James, I've just come across this video. 20 years ago I owned a facelift example in a dark aubergine colour - it had been Penny Mallory's car and was immaculate (with air con and a great after-market stereo). I'd wanted one for ages and it didn't disappoint. I've owned over 30 cars now - currently in an XF S - and this remains my favourite. Outstanding, intuitive handling with wishbones all round, really entertaining VTEC engine and 'box, and I loved Honda's obsessive attention to detail with lightweight window glass, Momo wheel and brilliant Recaros. I took it down to Le Mans with some friends and loved the fact it was a petrolhead's choice. Sold it so I could get a new bathroom. What an idiot.

[@rogerwredford]

Ahhhhh… the old “sold it for a new bathroom/kitchen/conservatory” tale of woe. Nemesis of many a fella’s automotive fun

[@mricemantoyou]

Drove a couple of these in 2002 and I worked for the company that made the 'firewall' and most of the chassis pressings for Honda ... Great cars 👍👌

[@jamesstanley7263]

Shame you didn’t add some rust proofing… 🤣

[@mricemantoyou]

@@jamesstanley7263 actually, the UK ones the chassis was made with hot rolled galvanealed steel (the surface is effectively alloyed with zinc) and then the shells were dipped in acid, rinsed and electroplated before painting... The UK civics and accords are still driving about looking like new upto 20 years old, and we use salt on the roads in winter... Honda got their act together from 2000 on corrosion prevention 😊

[@AdsTrapatony]

I have one of those in white. Bought it for the Nürburgring but loved it so much that I ended up restoring it. Championship White is a rare colour on LHD cars.

[@RandallSlick]

Great review. Almost bought one twice. On both occasions, they were very high miles and poor bodywork so walked away. One of my great what-ifs. In UK, only 300 on road and 475 SORNed so I guess it'll remain an unfulfilled dream.

[@jimbojims]

I’m having a blast enjoying my JDM CL7 Euro R right now, K20A goodness with all the other type R stuff, but smooth, comfortable and surprisingly quiet 😀

[@lubolubo-kk1hs]

not only the most under rated type r but the rarest too with only 1800 units in the uk you must learn to appreciate there rarity there will come a day when it will be too late and these type r cars will become the most sought after accord out there. yes the JDM DC2 and DC5 are better cars but they were built in there thousands for a global market the UK built accord type r should never ever be underrated by there more expensive brothers just please lets all just enjoy the stunning British built accord type r and let it take its rightful position as one the rarest type r out there please enjoy .

[@TheRealBigDan]

Prefer the pre face lift version with the different bumpers/grill and more visible twin exhausts, great car!

[@jazzragu]

2001 was a pretty much a couple of decades ago... jeez time flies! I'm finding that as time is going on I'm preferring the what are now considered 'old school' classics.

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Always the black sheep of the family in the early days but now quite sought after and now I think a very good investment. I like it and would be happy to have it sitting in the garage 😀

[@championxxlNL]

I really like the fact that the accord is fast and nible but also practical and comfortable for longer distances, really doubting if I should trade my ep for one

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

I was gona buy one of these a few years back, always liked these , very underrated 👍

[@AdsTrapatony]

I just finished restoring one of those in white. Quite rare here in Europe. Lovely thing.

[@adamsargeson520]

This is not forgotten my friend .. far from it .. it is remembered

[@lenep9985]

Brilliant car i always wanted one of these

[@p.informatico1320]

You should try the Honda prelude, with the same engine and lower prices.

[@FOXHOUND4143]

Forgot about those! Always dreamed of a 2.2 motegi

[@Laner84]

Yeah I love my prelude!

[@Laner84]

And not quite the same engine, slightly different variation, the accord type.r vtec crossover is much later than the prelude, still fantastic cars!

[@nvl2691]

P. Informático They are much more rare where I live, and more expensive too. Accord Type R’s are steals in my country. I really want to grab one for my 1st car. Good idea or nah ?

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

@@FOXHOUND4143 was my dream car aswell. 2.2 motegi manual. Owned it now and sold it

[@Swagatron-qx3hn]

Just gapped one in my Revo Stg1 Mk8 Fiesta ST. Wasn’t aware they existed until that point but thought it looked and sounded pretty cool so here I am 😂

[@Nick-xi8km]

love the new intro and format

[@I.LikeCars]

Would love to import one of these over to the US, always loved how these looked. Unassuming, with a huge tail!

[@Retrorixy]

Great car, great video, have to say I do prefer the previous theme tune though (Let's go!) (Sorry Jayemm)

[@Smoothy_boy]

I’ve never even heard of this car, but I want it

[@QCJSiteB]

Same!

[@Suhail.Khan-24]

I have one as we speak.had it just over a year Done some welding on both sills and firewall but not too much Best car I've had! Hammer it on track, take the family out Enjoy it before its rots.

[@breakneckburns]

I was passenger on a trackday in one of these and I was surprised how well it went compared to the average hot hatch, both in the bends and on the straights.

[@endless_touge]

This was made for Touring Car Class. They need to sell 1000+ street version to compete with the car. As handling is better than any non supercar in its time. Even some more popular Hondas can't compare with this in corners. Also H22 was used in "GP2 class" of that time. This car has racing pedigree but most people don't have a clue about that.

[@jo05dk]

I sometimes forget that Honda used to make cars i had a lot of love for. The current Civic, especially the Type R, makes my stomach turn. These older cars gets my motor running. An EK9, or this, would be lovely :)

[@jamesmedina2062]

JohnnyNr5 I have a new Civic and just the shifter, you don't feel anything(uses cables) while in older Honda or Mazda you feel everything because they used rods with pivots and when I drive my son's 2003 Protege I compare his shifter to sex!

[@paulallwood6033]

When you floored it at 2:30 looks like a Police Van behind you!

[@davec2d260]

Had a mint red W reg for a good few memorable years.. spent what was a fortune on it back then upgrading it at a place called System R in Warrington it’s now call Tdi north I think.. It’s sadly no longer on the road I’ve checked.. The car may be gone but the memories haven’t..

[@RutgerSmets]

Thanks for the video, James!

[@bbsheppo]

I had a black pre face lift one. Great cars apart from a few little issues. 6k is very big money for one of these. They normally redline at 7800

[@snufkinsnufkin2528]

I'm still thinking about getting a 130k miles one for £8300💀

[@Rawdil]

I had '99 for 9 years. Would love to repurchase as a project car.

[@gwilko6452]

I bought one a around 4 years ago to tick off a car i always wanted but couldn't afford in my 20s. Had the best fun ever in it for a year and made profit when i sold it on. Same colour as this one too

[@paulgroves671]

My ATR was a battered rusty skip, loved it though, surprisingly good car. Way more fun than the EP3 I had before it.

[@_Zekken]

I live in NZ, I own a JDM DC2 Integra Type R I have done TONNES of research on everything honda Type R related, I love them so much. Yet, maybe a year and a half ago, someone mentioned to me about an Accord Type R. And I said "no they never made one, just the Euro R". Thinking I was right, I had never seen or even heard about an Accord Type R. But no, I was wrong and he was right. It even said in the Honda Type R wikipedia page, a tiny little anecdote near the bottom of the page "oh yeah they made an Accord Type R for Europe only" And this is the first time Ive actually seen one. Yep it looks nothing like the CL1 Euro Rs im so used to seeing (though tbh I think I still prefer the CL1s styling) but its so cool to see one of these. No one knows about them. Not even me, who thought I knew everything there was to know.

[@freshjive818]

Something about honda type R's they dont have to be the most powerful things in the world yet they just ooze fun, I think it's just a solid mix of useable power, the delivery of power, high revs, lightweight, fine gearboxes and a great chassis which all equals a very involving drive 👌 what a great balance and I love that Honda dont chase big power figures or consider that is solely important.

[@bispal]

I had exactly the same car 3 years ago. Silver, geen interior and facelift. As a drivers car I loved it, took me ages to find a low mileage one without a rusty bulkhead! But it did start rusting while I had it!!! The LSD was the standout feature, deserving equal praise to the vtec, it really pulls you into the apex, fantastic. However I could not live with it on the m-way just to thrashy on a long run, needs a 6th gear. However as a drivers car in saloon form I rate it above my E39 M5, my B7 RS4 and my Imprezza Turbo. I would have another but would need to take the 675LT if I had a long motorway trip. If it has a FSH, lowish miles and no rust its worth near the £6k, they are very rare now and 95% are high miles and rotten. A real shame. Cheers James 👍

[@roadhouseguy]

I like the new Intro, Classy.

[@Fenners82]

i liked this car soo much i owed 3 of them the legendary h22a7.

[@manrajmudhar8398]

I've got a pre in nighthawk black been sat for 3 years needs tlc but can't wait to get out on the road and enjoy

[@falken_gt4]

I have an almost identical one in silver that I bought in 2006, great car. I thought when you were doing your special about your Ferrari (mint!) about the steering wheel

[@Gofast1234]

Im goin to use that one also 😜🤟🏻