Civic Type-R coming to US
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Civic Type-R coming to US
i dunno if u guys have read this yet...... but here it is..... check out page 3 of this thread.... its the article about the CTR coming to US in motortrend
I SURE HOPE THIS IS TRUE!!!..... cuz i'm gonna start saving now!
Civic Type-R coming to US
I SURE HOPE THIS IS TRUE!!!..... cuz i'm gonna start saving now!
Civic Type-R coming to US
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Just like the "2005 CRX" that was posted here a while back...that car was a "91 CRX with a crazy bodykit. It's NOT the 2005 CRX which I later found out looks nothing like that car I saw in the pic. and to think that I was actually going to save up for that car.
Domestic Type-R Civic in North America I think not! I'll only believe it when I'm actually driving the car.
Just like the "2005 CRX" that was posted here a while back...that car was a "91 CRX with a crazy bodykit. It's NOT the 2005 CRX which I later found out looks nothing like that car I saw in the pic. and to think that I was actually going to save up for that car.
Domestic Type-R Civic in North America I think not! I'll only believe it when I'm actually driving the car.
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[hr]Originally posted by: iamfob
the CTR (EP3) is a good car in corner but straight road the JDM Integra R is faster (DC5)
both good car nonetheless[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: iamfob
the CTR (EP3) is a good car in corner but straight road the JDM Integra R is faster (DC5)
both good car nonetheless[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 I personally believe CTR will be imported to North America.
I remember back in the days, people have said ITR was going to be Japan-only. They recently said the same about WRX, and Evo. But they are here.
But most importantly, I think Honda *NEEDS* the CTR. Honda has built its dynasty through two solid concepts--sporty cars, that are rock solid reliable. Recently, that sporty spotlight has shifted towards Nissan, Mazda, Subaru and Mitsubishi.
It's true arch rivals copy each other, and this is true for Honda, as they have become more and more bland like Toyotas (and vice versa, Toyota has been coming out with sportier cars).
The current SiR, was a HUGE flop. There is absolutely no street respect, and none whatsoever from the media. It represents horrible value and the sales are at an all time low (they are all still sitting in the lots). Competition, on the other hand, has stepped up to the plate. Just to name a few: recent importation of Impreza WRX and Lancer EvoVIII, Mazdaspeed Protege, Sentra SE-R SpecV, Matrix XRS, Focus SVT and Neon SRT-4.
Nobody is talking about SiR. Only how ugly they think it looks. In fact, ethusists are no longer shopping for Civics for their next cars.
That's why Honda NEEDS, and I think, will have the CTR over here. It's the savior.
I remember back in the days, people have said ITR was going to be Japan-only. They recently said the same about WRX, and Evo. But they are here.
But most importantly, I think Honda *NEEDS* the CTR. Honda has built its dynasty through two solid concepts--sporty cars, that are rock solid reliable. Recently, that sporty spotlight has shifted towards Nissan, Mazda, Subaru and Mitsubishi.
It's true arch rivals copy each other, and this is true for Honda, as they have become more and more bland like Toyotas (and vice versa, Toyota has been coming out with sportier cars).
The current SiR, was a HUGE flop. There is absolutely no street respect, and none whatsoever from the media. It represents horrible value and the sales are at an all time low (they are all still sitting in the lots). Competition, on the other hand, has stepped up to the plate. Just to name a few: recent importation of Impreza WRX and Lancer EvoVIII, Mazdaspeed Protege, Sentra SE-R SpecV, Matrix XRS, Focus SVT and Neon SRT-4.
Nobody is talking about SiR. Only how ugly they think it looks. In fact, ethusists are no longer shopping for Civics for their next cars.
That's why Honda NEEDS, and I think, will have the CTR over here. It's the savior.
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Rep Power: 0 ctr will not be imported, although we talk and talk, but not many ppl gonna spend 34k+ on a civic, and for sure they gonna lose even more money on the SiR if CTR come cuz no one will buy SiR at all, and they arent bring ITR in either cuz rsx S is such a good seller
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Rep Power: 0 hm, unlike SiR, CTR's audience are those who seek performance and attracted to the type R badge.. CTR spanks WRX, not many cars can match it dollar for dollar, but I dont see Honda potentially sacrificing RSX type S's sales just to steer the civic HB from becoming a total automotive failure in america.... for once honda was beaten in its own game, not by just one or two manufacturers, but basically everyone else playing in that particular [18-25] market... CTR will certainly enhance the image and allure of Honda, and really, in today's game, image is everything... so most likely Honda will BRING CTR, but in very limited numbers as to protect cousin RSX's market share...
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[hr]Originally posted by: BlueTroll
good choice
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[hr]Originally posted by: BlueTroll
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[hr]Originally posted by: HIGHLYreflective
Forget the Type-R.
If I'm going to import it's going to be a Skyline R-34.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: HIGHLYreflective
Forget the Type-R.
If I'm going to import it's going to be a Skyline R-34.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: iamfob
why not STi or Evo 8 for the money u spent on a CTR if it really makes it to north america's shores?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: iamfob
why not STi or Evo 8 for the money u spent on a CTR if it really makes it to north america's shores?[hr]
and the fact that the STi isn't even the REAL STi coming from japan..... the one we get in the 2.5L turbo......... the REAL one in japan is a 2.0L turbo........ once again....... chinced.[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-nono.gif[/IMG]
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