Hi guys,
So i actually bought an FN2 Type R recently with 19k miles on the clock. I had a plan to either Supercharge or Turbo the car as a weekend. They look pretty amazing boosted.
However, i started thinking about costs and re-sale values. I estimated i would spend approx £15000 on the FN2 including Turbo, LSD, Upgraded Brakes and Suspension etc. The issue i had is i would probably lose this money if i decide to get rid of the car.
Therefore, i have decided to consider buying a new FK8. I know these cars are retaining value extremely well, therefore, i will retain my money reasonably well.
Obviously i have watched numerous video reviews on the FK8 and to be honest i haven't seen a bad review yet other than the looks of the car.
I want a drivers car which is why i chose the Honda in the first place as all other hot hatches seem to have got a little boring. Very capable but boring. The only other hatch i looked and was the new Hyundai i30N which look very interesting. However, i have read a few reviews with owners reporting build quality issues.
I am looking for some honest feedback from FK8 owners and even better from people who have previously owned an FN2 which was boosted that have gone to the FK8 to give me some real world comparisons. I would imagine the FK8 handles the power very well compared to the tuned FN2 in terms of chassis, handling, braking etc.
Any feedback would be fantastic.
So i actually bought an FN2 Type R recently with 19k miles on the clock. I had a plan to either Supercharge or Turbo the car as a weekend. They look pretty amazing boosted.
However, i started thinking about costs and re-sale values. I estimated i would spend approx £15000 on the FN2 including Turbo, LSD, Upgraded Brakes and Suspension etc. The issue i had is i would probably lose this money if i decide to get rid of the car.
Therefore, i have decided to consider buying a new FK8. I know these cars are retaining value extremely well, therefore, i will retain my money reasonably well.
Obviously i have watched numerous video reviews on the FK8 and to be honest i haven't seen a bad review yet other than the looks of the car.
I want a drivers car which is why i chose the Honda in the first place as all other hot hatches seem to have got a little boring. Very capable but boring. The only other hatch i looked and was the new Hyundai i30N which look very interesting. However, i have read a few reviews with owners reporting build quality issues.
I am looking for some honest feedback from FK8 owners and even better from people who have previously owned an FN2 which was boosted that have gone to the FK8 to give me some real world comparisons. I would imagine the FK8 handles the power very well compared to the tuned FN2 in terms of chassis, handling, braking etc.
Any feedback would be fantastic.