• P00ptart@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    The civic type R is widely regarded as one of the best cars you can get today.

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      2 hours ago

      I’ll be honest, it’s tempting. And I don’t even like small hatchbacks.

      The three pedals, the power rating that’s not massive, but quite a bit of punch for such a small car…

      But then I remember that my back hurts and I can get a super comfy cruiser from Germany that has a lot more luggage space and is significantly more comfortable, though way less fun to drive… For half the price of the Type R, if I go used. I could also get the Type R for half off, but I have to go older for that, and then we’re talking about a bunch of kilometers on a high-strung 2.0 four pot, versus a similar power rating and kilometers on a 3 liter diesel, which to me sounds like the engine is a lot less stressed.

      It’s funny, the Type R isn’t great value for me because it doesn’t depreciate enough. For the people who buy them new, this is the opposite of course - it’s great value because it doesn’t depreciate too much.

    • mean_bean279@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      You don’t even have to go up to the Type R. Every car review of the Civic Hybrid is basically “we hate this car because it’s so perfect.” It’s the default “I’m looking for a good car.”

      The Pilot is also one of the best in its class amongst family 3 rows.