Why You Should Buy The Most Underrated Honda Civic Type R FN2

[@Andrei-cc6uk]

The most awaited video for all fn2 past, current and future owners

[@thatpersiandude7386]

Always good to see the the love Fn2 deserve !!! They tick so many boxes ✅ Affordable, super reliable, practical , looks modern and really fun to drive.

[@Donrettep]

I own mine for about 5 months now, I'm using it as a daily and absolutely love it. Very underrated car, Can't recommend enough. 🔥

[@kat_fn2_typer534]

Exactly the same as me had mine 7months and its my daily i absolutely love it.

[@cameronbrown3380]

Yeah they are very different to other cars, you either love them or hate them. For example in the morning they will rev so high for the warm up phase that when you shift you don't even have to apply revs. Also the throttle is a little off and on so you can jump a bit in lower gears but i love it.

[@dylanmx5668]

Is it expensive to insurance

[@cameronbrown3380]

@@dylanmx5668 No, i have 4 years no claims and am 29, i pay 450 a year.

[@MrPiikkipallo]

How's it as a daily? Road noise when just cruising on the highway? I've driven an ep2 and thought that the car was just too noisy. I wonder if the fn2 has better sound insulation with the extra weight and how's the suspension, is it too stiff like other people are saying? I used to own a ek4 with stiff coilovers and a loud exhaust, a very fun weekend car but as my only car that I drive daily all year round? It was just too much, I want a sporty car, that's modern, has a/c, is a practical and usable daily and also can handle spirited driving and maybe even the occasional track day. I feel like the fn2 could be a solid contender and the prices for them are still reasonable, unlike ek9/ep3 prices which are through the roof.

[@oscarkabowski8413]

I test drove one of these back when I was in the market for a fun little Honda. Really enjoyed the drive and the creature comforts it had. I ended up getting a DC5 instead because of the “raw” feel that they have. If I didn’t have my CU2 to daily drive though I would have gone with the FN2 over the DC5.

[@Fn2urbo]

Nice review Clay 👏🏼 still have mine for 13 years, boosted with 400bhp to wheels, never fails to put a smile on my face, I can never get tired of her ❤

[@mrackelito1]

hows the reliability at 400 wheel?

[@Fn2urbo]

@@mrackelito1 9 years boosted and only broke a Clutchmasters FX400 plate, everything else still holding strong 💪🏼

[@mrackelito1]

@@Fn2urbo wow impressive, i might be looking at one next summer, the design is really starting to grow on me

[@oscardean6351]

This is the best looking Honda Civic made to date in my opinion this one is particularly awesome VTEC baby🤤

[@Itallstartswithadream1]

I agree 👌

[@gavinlouden2976]

Fn2 is such a under rated car a few mods and your set to go with a brilliant engine and a timeless design still looks modern today in 2022 had mine coming on 3 years now and have 0 plans to get rid of it future classic 💯

[@BT0701]

I loved mine. Was great ! I would say I upgraded to a r34 but there's alot this car has to offer at the price that my 34 and other cars don't!

[@NeverGiveUpYo]

Honest and real comment.

[@respirotyper929]

Great review!!! I got my Championship White Edition for 3 years now, and the car is amazing 😍. It’s my dream car and I can’t see myself without it. At this point the perception of the car has changed and people do realize the enormous potential and versatility of the FN2. The car is beautiful and got an unique style, great chassis and flawless engine. Love it ❤️

[@arunly9061]

The same here bro,mine is deep bronze pearl,have it more than 3 years and and I love it,everyday puts a smile on the face 🙂 it's super reliable,never had a car who would survive 3 years without a problems

[@respirotyper929]

@@arunly9061 🔥👌 🇯🇵

[@richardd8352]

At the time it was way ahead of itself in terms of asthetics and design. I remember when the car was released I couldn't get my head around the strange look. Now some 15 years later it sits comfortably among modern cars and is getting the appreciation it deserved, timeless design. Who cares if it only had 1bhp more than it's predecessor - it's still basically the same great engine- which I might add isn't hard to extract more power from if u desire. The interior and all round general design Honda provided was a great package above and beyond its predecessor. The guy hits the nail on the head - a more refined version.

[@JarradONeil-xk4te]

probably the best quick modified car review YT show out bro very well done

[@marcusandginareacts5197]

I've had mine for a year, love these little pocket rockets

[@snakeeyesjdm9416]

Fn2 love world wide.... Please check out my content... FN2 civics are thrashing the boosted cars.. We can etune your Fn2.. If u need a reliable fast tune.. ✌️

[@autointern7371]

Great video man. This gen of Type R always gets bad reviews everywhere I read. But this one changed my mind!

[@desirabledrives44]

I can't say I've seen any for $10k recently but you really need to spend closer to $20k to get a super clean low k example. I do like the styling of this model to be honest. The FN2 and EP3 are the best value Type R Civics. Anything prior or after is double the money.

[@akeelabbas28]

There is one in Victoria for sale now for 9k. They do typically start around the 14k mark but you can find cheaper ones

[@davidw1152]

I bought one brand new back in 2011 I think it was the last red one in Nsw. I still have it sitting in the garage most of the time. It currently has 34k.

[@edwilliams6139]

I had a lightly modified fn2r for about 6 months loved the noise it made and the way it felt planted in corners but could also feel how much weight it carried, so I moved it on and got an ep3r as I wanted something more fun, raw and a bit more old school, nonetheless the fn2 is a great little hot hatch and very affordable can pick one up in the uk for around £3k-£6k mugen or champ whites demand a bit more

[@Automitive-Shades]

mugen for 6k + TVA = 15k

[@Lewis2710]

Absolutely love mine. So underrated and there’s just something about them that feels special whenever you drive one

[@freespirit1433]

I honestly love this cars even over older vtecs even standard civic 1.4 the inside and the layout is well beyond its years its more comfortable than any of the other vtecs for me it's my fav

[@MichaelGilbank1]

FN2 finally getting some love

[@feefeee]

I've had mine for over 5 years, love it so much. If you get the 2010/2011 model (or any championship edition), you get the limited slip differential which is essential imho.

[@tommynobaka]

It took some time for me to come around, but I like the way they look. It's futuristic in that it's simple, but still at the cutting edge. It dresses the sharp lights with the overall egg shape nicely

[@wimctrfk2]

Finally, a good review about the FN2. Was debating about the EP3 & FN2 before i got my FK2R and i think i regret going for the EP3R instead of the FN2R. Atleast these boys don't rust while you stand next to it.

[@K20TypeR]

If you've never driven an FN2 trust me it drives nothing like the EP3. The EP3 is lighter, feels sharper and faster and also more involving even at slower speeds.

[@shazzy85_66]

Great video. I’ve had mine for over 12 years and still love it!

[@endless_touge]

This week I saw a video from JDM Master and he said this car is made on Honda Jazz/Fit chassis. According to Best Motoring FN2 does 1:13 on Tsukuba. About 3 seconds slower than a Prelude. Prelude is underrated . Fn2 is not so overrated like most Civics but still very expensive just because is Type R. Anyway I have to admit this modified car in the video is impressive

[@wildchilde69]

The FN2 is not 3 seconds slower than the Prelude on Tsukuba. As its a relatively short track that time difference would be ludicrous, the listed time is 1'12.22 for FN2 and 1'11.25 for the Prelude Type S, which has 20 more hp and is around the same weight. These times were done years apart as well, to get a true measure you'd have to compare them on the same day with equally skilled drivers. Not sure what you mean by Civics being overrated relative to the Prelude, but the FN2 is almost criminally underrated even within the Honda community. I don't know where you are from, but the FN2 as well as the DC2R were both cheaper than the Prelude in Australia.

[@2jzupra92]

Whatever combination of exhaust, headers, intake etc that this car has sounds amazing!!!

[@sheshd]

Joking right? That drone sounds like ass.

[@skarobeats4383]

First car was an fn2, instantly regretted selling it.

[@alantran3862]

Very professionally done and thank you 🙏

[@ziadehye8116]

YTB, my man came through with the fn2 💪👌👌

[@k20ringracer2]

Nice Video my man! its the sound of my people!

[@Sneakyyy0]

The camera work is so well done, love your videos mate top job 👏

[@johnshima01]

The FN2 is possibly my favourite civic, they look amazing to me

[@streetwaxtv]

God I wish we had this car in the US

[@jonathanlynn843]

Fr wish we could have them here

[@cedric1138]

The American car market is so weird. Here in the UK you can pick up a decent one of these for £3/4k - bang for buck nothing touches them.

[@judeelcheikh7698]

THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

[@speedisf]

It's a beast that's why

[@sklifestyle7]

Intro was top

[@mtg_369]

I wanna get one in a couple years, as I nor have my license neither enough money yet, but my friend's parents own a regular FN2 1.8 VTEC and that thing is already super fun to be driven in, and probably even more fun to drive. I really appreciate you for making this video, and I'm sure other FN2 lovers also do! Keep up the great work! Edit: I even know someone from Canada who wants to import an FN2 there, I'm kinda lucky to be able to get one easily since I'm from Germany and we have a bunch of them here for around 10-15k, but that case really shows me how people all around the world love the FN2

[@MarcinNieznaj]

Regular fn2 type r have allways 2.0 and 148 KW(k20z4). Engine 1.8 its fn1, i think, and have code r18a2 , and only 103KW power. Its not type r.

[@jaysonadams7946]

I don't think it's fair reflection if you've swapped out the bottom end from K20 to K24. The stock Fn2 is abit slow but once you do some minor breathing mods, headers and exhaust, the car performs alot better. Nevertheless, pretty decent review.

[@Yenyen666]

FN2 T R is the most affordable and reliable base kit for any modder like driver really. That's why it's popular

[@davidandjel]

I have to say that the 140hp version is insanely fun too, this car gets its fun from the chassis, steering and revving that feels like kicking a lion. It's my first car and I have never been in love with something this much. I want to give it a stage 4 tuning and a new exhaust system in some years, even tho german tuning laws are a pain in the arsch, instead of grabbing something new. Hyped for it already.

[@ktnabulsi6102]

Nice review, great build.

[@Sukhumvit246]

Recently the more I see these i'm thinking about buying one, you can pick them up pretty cheap now

[@spiritualjay3141]

When I first picked up my civic the clutch took a while to get used to, constant jumping while changing gear.. had a full clutch change and was still the same so just put it down to the car. Love the car but the clutch can get annoying at times 😄 hope I'm not the only one who had this problem ✌

[@izzy031096]

Shift faster

[@annamutiana8470]

Wow that insane speed. So fast bro 0:09

[@Dnyeal]

Amazing picture quality, I struggled to be able to hear you through a lot of the video though. Great review overall

[@BrotherhoodBreath]

Owned mine for more than a year now. Saving some money for a turbo

[@donalconway]

This car ages like a fine wine. When it came out I hated it but the styling was definitely futuristic

[@caseydouglas412]

Maybe underwhelming at the time but it has aged well ,the design is still tasteful. Even the stock looks great

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

The only people I've heard complaining about this car have never owned one. Is there an owner who doesn't like it? I've had mine pretty much stock for 5+ years and love it more and more.

[@sitwy]

the review from top gear just ruin all the first impression for people who want to buy this FN2.... I think FN2 is very good from outlook and handling .... I dun think most driver will take it to track to find the different of the rear suspension.... I love this review... and i love FN2

[@thatpersiandude7386]

jeremy clarkson is known for being Biased for his reviews !!! He was saying how ep3 is so great while fn2 is not then it turns out fn2 was faster than their ep3 in the top gear track !!! Not to mention Fn2 won the hot hatch of the year in their magazine which was rated by stig.

[@respirotyper929]

FK2 Type R, Megane RS Trophy R and a lot of other hot hatchs got the same rear suspension set up. With the LSD this works really well on the FN2. The biggest advantage of the independent rear suspension is that makes the car more comfortable.

[@megasailoor]

The Stig reviewed it and said it was an absolute gem, so I bought one. Fucking awesome car. Still have and probably won't ever sell it. It's too fun to dick about in. Jeremy is potato. Have the Champion White unicorn.

[@SasaDraskovic]

Fn2 need 2 things. Lsd and rear sway, from factory.

[@andrew260z]

nice review - this one got me subscribed.

[@TheWretchedWorld]

My dad bought one of these back a few years ago 2011 championship white with the factory lsd. Paid 10k for it because it wasnt in the best shape cosmetically despite the low ks. Bargain of the century I reckon. I think if you look at the car in a vaccum its great, it just doesnt stand up to the titans like the dc2 or ek9 honda came up with in the 90s.

[@eman7066]

LETS GOOOOO FN2 LOVE

[@angelparreno2483]

I had 6 accidents on my 2009 fn2 well my insurance fix it after all that messy accidents I still like my fn2.The steering wheel is so precise bang on😊😊😊😊.

[@izzy031096]

How the hell have you had 6 accidents in a fwd car??

[@angelparreno2483]

@@izzy031096 impatients drivers all of that not my fault.Lucky enough not a major 1.

[@chrisdooley6468]

My favorite CTR is the FD2 but I appreciate this for the unique European model it is. I’m thinking 8lbs of boost might bring the engine up to that brilliant chassis but that’s just imo

[@ChurTrain]

Even 4-5psi would

[@ElijahTichborne]

I just baught one 2 weeks ago 😄

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

Even if this car isn’t JDM (built in the UK) it’s styling really gives me JDM vibes to it

[@davidcollin7466]

i bought a black modded civic type r body kit wise very similar to the one your driving but the kit isnt carbon fiber just black with a miltek full stainless steal exhaust mugen rear wing and a ecutec 4 stage map and the car is bloody awesome one of the best cars ive ever owned so much fun to drive ! there so underrated its criminal !! 🤔🤔

[@IMODN2]

Arundel rd! I’m surprised this road is not covered in more tyre marks.

[@mytype4271]

did 6 months ago best decision of my life,can't beat a vtec kick.

[@alex.chiticaru]

Sick Fn! 🏎️🔥

[@TravelGxng]

Miss my Mugen M200 FN2

[@brandonf80m3]

Damn that thing sounds good asf

[@NemoTheBeastGamer]

These came out when I got my license and I wanted one then then I forgot about it. Now I might get one 😅

[@tigoid]

Have an 86 now but still miss my fn2. It was nice to have a boot and that shifter and vtec

[@xconankunx4530]

You've downgraded sadly.

[@tigoid]

@@xconankunx4530 I don't think I did, the 86 is better handling, better looks and has more potential.

[@seanvolskmgov9168]

@@xconankunx4530 Only thing that would be a downgrade is the motor. Fa20 aint good as k20 but with some boost im sure it will become alive.

[@localtougeidiot1654]

was about to sell my brz for one. is it worth it?

[@tigoid]

@@seanvolskmgov9168 yeah agree, although it has more torque, it has way less personality and doesn't feel like it likes revving out to redline

[@tsma24]

the rear reminds me of the Honda CRX, love both FK2 and FN2, but they release cvt / automatic versions for modern model

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

What a beauty!!!!❤

[@K20TypeR]

This looks like a well built and great example of an FN2, but the stock FN2s leave a lot to be desired. They feel slow, heavy and not a very involving drive. The EP3 on the other hand is quite the opposite. I suppose you have to decide what you want. A racecar for the road? Then get an EP3. If you're willing to sacrifice some performance, handling and driver involvement but do want some creature comforts then the FN2.

[@SasaDraskovic]

Modified fn2 250hp with weight reduction 80-100kg would be fine.

[@L2F5123]

After owning the fn2 type r, all other cars seem so boring now!! Always something special about getting the into the driving seat. Interior is like a space ship, I put a double din head unit in and its like a new car! Yes it's a firm ride but so many new cars are now so doesn't seem so bad. Vtec is insane and there isn't enough tunnels and bridges !! It's not mega fast but feels fast and that's the best bit. Don't need to be going super quick to get a big grin

[@CJMac103017]

Nice review of the lesser known Type R

[@doobersigaming9312]

They say these are the worst Type Rs but in my opinion it’s still so much better than most its competitors…. 👍

[@WDFQofficial]

Mine only shows km/L for fuel economy how do you get it to show L/100Km?

[@davidw1152]

I bought a red one in 2011 it has 34k on it. It's an enjoyable car to drive.

[@ianp6994]

Thank you for some of a conversions! Much appreciated! loved your videos like always

[@nicholasevans1336]

I've had 2 FN2s. Currently had the same one for 6yrs. Everybody else us losing out not me

[@SafetyNugget]

Love these.. from the US so I don't think I've ever seen one in person, so fucking beautiful. I'm a sucker for a hatchback, especially small, fast ones.. imagine these AWD 😩😩. Please Honda PlEEEASE

[@topperharley7273]

Super Sound!

[@olivierplayer1633]

where did you got this front lip ? its beautiful

[@HS-hi2gc]

That car sounds amazing.

[@arrowblackzero4467]

I actually love these type R’s !!

[@PDCruzer]

Being American, I was upset we didn’t get an Si version at the least.

[@blade8768]

What i like anout the FN2 it that it is the under dog, super underrated, most people follow the hate without experience, love surprising EP3 owners and bullying them up the road 😂😂

[@kennethbain2041]

Nice video nice FN2 how much are the Mugen style 2 rear spoilers in Ozz??

[@CharbelFak]

i bought this car for my first car and don’t regret a single thing

[@jordanthomson7682]

with that big smile 🙂 i can tell you love it 💖

[@bryantpck8]

2 more doors but yet lighter with a big boot space. The FD2R is just as practical as a family car. Like to know how much the owner spent on his FN2R to get to this state/condition?

[@devilzwishbone]

Ive owned one of these cars and I absolutely agree with Jeremy Clarkson in his top gear review of the FN2 vs the EP3 model, it received 1 HP more and the body of the car is immensely heavier, you could visibly see it lost a lot of good qualities and the purpose of the new revised model is to improve on it with the new technology Take a Sony Playstation Going from CD to DVD to Blu Ray and digital download, from standard controller, to vibrating pads, to touch sensitive, speaker and microphone to eptatic touch The point made is you improve with new technology, you dont regress, and honda fluffed up the CIVIC right there Similarly to the Citroen Saxo, lovely car, became outdated in shape, the Mark 1 was squared the Mark II was more curved and appealing, but then Citroen dropped its saxo range and brought out the Citroen C2, and it was like "NO!" unappealing, lost its boy racer look, it just became a car your aunt or granny would drive

[@devilzwishbone]

the review im talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpaqcqCZgb56h5o

[@BogDog9]

200 hp from a k24 / k20 frankenstein w/ boltons seems very low

[@romariosmith422]

I wanted this one in the US more than the FK8.

[@Minoutaurul]

do you actually feel that vtec kick or is just a sound switch?

[@danielhasahondaandtriumph]

Should import more of the fn2 to Australia from the uk

[@alvinyakatori83]

Amazing car.

[@skanlines]

Everyone complaining about this model, doesn’t own a base model Honda civic coupe. I would trade up with no hesitation.

[@bananawithbone]

The car sounds great😍Please adjust the seat before you get in so you won’t get hit😂protect your back and the RS-G🤣

[@danielhasahondaandtriumph]

Fn2 is more popular now then is was 10 years ago low mileage ones are becoming hard to find and stopped being made in the uk in 2010

[@JW-gn9lz]

Hi bro what’s the brand of alloys wheels 17” or 18” ? Appreciated it lovely fn2

[@SUMAVERDES_TRADING]

For me is one of the best cars in the world.

[@iTRiCKZ]

such a nice car!!!!

[@iRorik]

I don't know if it is the worst Civic but what I do know is that it is the most beautiful of all. After Civic 8th everyone has gotten worse

[@dzejpi33]

For me Ep3 better performance, but this look kinda badass and more fresh than ep3 :).

[@alexchris9985]

Best Type R ever

[@theemjay]

Just bought a Civic mk8. Been looking at some epic videos... then I find this. Sounds like a Ballon flopping around a broken tail pipe, rattling some loose thin plastic trim! 🤣

[@fn2kid704]

Hi there mate love the channel! Quick question the 152kw, is that rated at the wheels or at the crank?

[@yeezy7905]

To the wheels since it’s tuned

[@fn2kid704]

@@yeezy7905 not sure of you following my fn2 is also tuned and made 165.7kw at the crank (also tuned). Different dynos give different readings either @the wheels or at the Crank/Engine hense my question 🤔 😉

[@yeezy7905]

@@fn2kid704 true but 148kw is stock at the crank so with these mods surely it would be to the wheels

[@fn2kid704]

@@yeezy7905 exactly that's why i asked for confirmation, with the k24 bottom should be around there

[@mrsniffles7089]

Yayayayyayayay I got a red 08 fn2 fun stuff it looks amazing completely stock but I got plans