Civic Type R Aniversary edition

thepharcyde · 15 Dec 2006 at 13:16

Whats the difference in the Aniversary apart from red seats? I have been offered one with 6k on the clock on a 05 plate, in black for £14,000

Going to look at it tomorrow from a Honda dealers

therubble · 15 Dec 2006 at 13:20

sloth · 15 Dec 2006 at 13:59

You can't get an AE on an 05 plate as far as I know. :confused:

Sp00n · 15 Dec 2006 at 14:00

.2 seconds slower to 60 and a shorter wheelbase than the standard one.

paradigm · 15 Dec 2006 at 14:01

sloth said:
You can't get an AE on an 05 plate as far as I know.

Correct, the AE was only available pre-facelift.

sloth · 15 Dec 2006 at 14:03

It's more than likely a Premier.

Virdi · 15 Dec 2006 at 14:59

I think they had different interior.. i.e. the seats and carpets (or mats) were Red...

MadFruit · 15 Dec 2006 at 15:05

If it's an 05 it'll either be a bog standard, or a Premier. If it's a Premier, it'll have tinted rear windows, recaro seats, MOMO steering wheel, Type R insignia on the breaks. That all I can remember off the top of my head. It's all purely cosmetic though - no difference in engine or power.

James_N · 15 Dec 2006 at 16:20

£14k is hardly deal of the century. And the interior is crap. expect it to fall to bits within 12 months.

loltim · 15 Dec 2006 at 16:51

Sp00n said:
.2 seconds slower to 60 and a shorter wheelbase than the standard one.

Nah, thats the difference between pre-facelift and facelift.

It's not unusual for it to be overpriced from Honda, make sure they chuck in loads of extras, or forget it and go private and pocket the difference (probably £1k+)

Amazing cars, though

FireBIade · 15 Dec 2006 at 16:53

It will be a Premier (Final Edition of the EP3 CTR)

They're good cars, the Aniversary edition was a limited run of modified CTR's think it was 100 Red,Black & Silver making them slightly more exclusive, by modfied I mean special Red Recaro seats, momo steering wheel, tints & some other bits. But if you want the best CTR get a Premier as they also come with tweaks (Momo wheel, tinted windows, lighter Flywheel from DC5??, additional noise deadening, lower but slightly softer ride) Think there was 1500 tweaks in total. Oh and they come in a new colour Cosmic which is pretty nice although people prefer NHBlack.

It's a love it or hate it car I'm afraid, personally I love it as the driving style suits me..

Fire..

loltim · 15 Dec 2006 at 16:56

therubble said:
A/C

Bare in mind this is an optional extra on a normal CTR.
I hear the aircon itself is utter garbage, will help resale value though.

James_N · 15 Dec 2006 at 17:00

It was actually very good on mine. Probably the best bit of the car.

thepharcyde · 15 Dec 2006 at 17:00

So much for the dealer knowing what he is selling. In his defence the one I enquired about was sold and he just advised he had this one just come in. Will take a look tomorrow.

therubble · 15 Dec 2006 at 19:31

Well I got a 55 plate CTR with the momo wheel, recaro's etc, didn't realise all the different versions and cut a story short it's ace.

Goody_GTI · 15 Dec 2006 at 19:45

My dad had one the other night, (long story short he delivers cars), and he let me have a go in it and i absolutely loved it, i really want one now

thepharcyde · 16 Dec 2006 at 14:00

disappointed. Not sure if it was me but the steering wheel does not seem connected to the wheels, the lack of feel of horrible. Lovely looking car, pretty quick within the 2k power band but not a car for me unfortunately.

Virdi · 18 Dec 2006 at 08:15

Don't know if anyone here would agree... But when I drove a CTR, I found the road noise was terrible....

James_N · 18 Dec 2006 at 09:05

Virdi said:
Don't know if anyone here would agree... But when I drove a CTR, I found the road noise was terrible....

It isnt good but thats the tyres for you

glenimp617 · 18 Dec 2006 at 15:30

Premiere 05+

Recaro Seats
Red Carpet
Momo steering wheel
Type-R logo'd calipers (black)
Dipped rear tinted windows

AC and Fogs are NOT standard like the 30th AE edition

I have one and it's awesome, I've owned too many hot hatches over the years and I'm sticking with this one (altho mine isnt standard)