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Honda Civic Type-R - Why Cannot We Have it in the U.S.?

12 messages,  Last post on Nov 29, 2006 at 12:11 AM

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#10 of 12 Re: Honda Civic Type-R - Why Cannot We Have it in the U.S.? [bf109ace] by eldaino

Nov 16, 2006 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: bf109ace (Oct 05, 2006 12:44 pm)
They have. It's called type s. But it doesn't really cut it when compared to mercedes amg, lexus gs and the m series. I think honda/acura prides itself on the naturally aspirated engine and to put a turbo in a not-too-expensive vehicle would distinguish them less in the game.

#11 of 12 Re: Honda Civic Type-R - Why Cannot We Have it in the U.S.? [bf109ace] by eldaino

Nov 16, 2006 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: bf109ace (Oct 04, 2006 7:54 am)
I just realized that the type r in the paris show that you referred to (and the one that i'm talking about) is completely different than hondas new type r. Although they do feature the new type r on the uk website, the one that you can read complete specs on is the older type r that resides in the chassis of OUR old civic si hatchback. I realized this because you said it has classic gauges. That type r does, but the brand new one has the same bi-level dash set up.

#12 of 12 Re: Honda Civic Type-R - Why Cannot We Have it in the U.S.? [bf109ace] by bfish1

Nov 29, 2006 (12:11 am)

Replying to: bf109ace (Oct 04, 2006 7:54 am)
I would by the Civic if it were a hatch back. C'mon Honda...put that forward looking machine on our Civic chasis. You better do some fresh research into what the new market here is.

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