Accord Type R opinions

[SicklyPilot]

Hey guys,

I'm currently entertaining the idea of buying an accord type r over my original idea of an ek9 as they are much cheaper to buy and more importantly as i am quite young (20) much cheaper to insure. I was hoping that you accord type r owners out there could give me a kind of review about them like how do they handle? whats the fuel economy like? Do they have any problems? etc.

All inputs are welcome guys!!

Thanks

 

[Chris.]

I really like mine mate. They handle really well and there's lots of grip, even in the wet yet they are very comfortable on long drives. Mine gets around 240 ish from a full tank with mixed driving. My main gripe about it is the long gearing, you really have to rev it all the way to the limiter before you change gear otherwise you find yourself dropping out of VTEC.

Common problems are the 5th gear crunch and EGR valve's also go. I'm sure there's more, an ATR guru will clarify shortly I bet.

 

[Harv]

Handles and goes well, bit wobbly on bends and gearing is far too long for me. IMO

 

[rabg1]

pop over to www.accordr.org and look for the buyers guide. its full of info and its very well put together.

 

[SicklyPilot]

Yeah, I've had a read of the buyers guide and so far, going by looks alone, i'm thinking red pre facelift. If i can find find one that has had the 5th gear synchro fixed

 

[Yella Fella]

Which year were these made? I keep thinking of the CL7's. I take it they are the import variants?

 

[Chris.]

1998 - 2003 I think. It's the CH1 chassis.