Aren't sports cars good?

MisterTee · 24th March 2008, 19:51

After a day of driving my sisters 307 around, I got back into my Civic today and the difference was amazing, its not the mechanics of the car (which are superb) but somethng much more subtle, its how you can feel the car interacting with the road. It's difficult to describe, it makes driving a much more involving experience, rather than getting from a-b. I also went past 5,000 miles today!

If I was a poet, I could right a poem about it. But I'm not. So won't.

FWH · 24th March 2008, 19:52

Yes! See also: Civic interior

csmcqueen · 24th March 2008, 21:31

I must admit, I really enjoy driving mine and although I call it a wee car its not that wee, I folded the seats down yesterday for the first time ....

My Type S would make one sexy hearse ... its massive in there !!!

Marc_Type_S · 24th March 2008, 21:40

lol a civic is hardly a sports car.... s2000 yes , civic no

glad you enjoyed getting back into your car tho, can't wait to pick up my type s on friday - going to miss my MR2 tho, probably the best car i will have ever owned

sallytraffic · 24th March 2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Marc_Type_S

going to miss my MR2 tho, probably the best car i will have ever owned

Until Friday

Marc_Type_S · 25th March 2008, 06:29

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Originally Posted by sallytraffic

Until Friday

we'll wait and see...

cb550 · 25th March 2008, 06:50

The Type S is a brilliant 'B' road drivers' car.A sports car typically would be a 2 seater.A sports hatchback?No doubt about that in my mind

angie4m · 25th March 2008, 07:58

Depends on how you view a sports car ialways something with a folding roof and two seats. My Grandad calls my Type R a sports car as well as my Dad's M3 and they are totally different but he sees them as looking sporty!

angie4m · 25th March 2008, 07:59

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Originally Posted by Marc_Type_S

lgoing to miss my MR2 tho, probably the best car i will have ever owned

If its one of the old ones, they looked good but when they go wrong they go wrong look lovely though....if its one of the new style ones....thats isn't a real MR2!

TTDegs · 25th March 2008, 08:00

For me, the Civic:

Sports car - no

Sporty car - yes

Marc_Type_S · 26th March 2008, 06:29

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Originally Posted by angie4m

If its one of the old ones, they looked good but when they go wrong they go wrong look lovely though....if its one of the new style ones....thats isn't a real MR2!

Its a Mk2 MR2 in Carribean Blue - sits nicely between the rust bucket MK1 and the frog eyed MK3. Saying that i wouldn't slag any of the other MR2s when they are tuned. I know guys who have dropped supercharged V6's into both Mk1s and Mk2's and turbo'd the Mk3 and they really shift. Talking sub 5sec 0-60 and scary top speed!

i've had the Mr2 three years and it only broke down once - the gear shift cable came off! rac man fixed that in 5mins.

can't wait until Friday until i can pick up my new toy tho

HappyMan · 26th March 2008, 06:52

The civic isn't an obvious sports car in traditional terms but I don't think you can call it a sedate family hatch either. All my friends ask me "how is my sports car?" I think the car is perceived as being sporty and therefore, for some, classed as a 'sports car'. I am not complaining though!

Personally I love the feel of the drive of the civic, I love the hold it has to the road and how it seemingly hugs corners without any hassle. It's the only car I have had including some of the 'luxury brands' that have made me smile when I drive - people must think I am a looney!

MisterTee · 26th March 2008, 18:07

For me, anything that 0-60's in 10 seconds is rapid, and can be classed as a sports car!

If it isn't...why don't you go and buy a 1.3 fiesta?

angie4m · 26th March 2008, 21:27

Unfortunatley there are quite a few cars that go 0-60 in less than 10 seconds including the 2.0l 3 door 307!

Robbieee · 26th March 2008, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterTee

For me, anything that 0-60's in 10 seconds is rapid, and can be classed as a sports car!

If it isn't...why don't you go and buy a 1.3 fiesta?

10seconds??? dude your standards are way low!! a true sports car should have 0-60 time in the 6s region and lower.

NEEMSTAR · 26th March 2008, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Robbieee

10seconds??? dude your standards are way low!! a true sports car should have 0-60 time in the 6s region and lower.

agreed

Vidal Buffoon · 26th March 2008, 22:05

My MX5 is a sportscar, my Civic isn't even close.

If you want to really feel the road you need something like a Elise, VX220 or Caterham. My MX5 is a good compromise between a hardcore sportscar and a car you can drive everyday.

MisterTee · 26th March 2008, 22:08

Yes, I agree 6secs is a true sports car, but can you use that on the UK roads? If I had a car like that I would keep it for the track.

10 secs is fine for me travelling around, with a bit extra should I need to dart for spaces.

Ahem, anyway. Aren't (reasonably quick) cars brilliant!

Korkut Varol · 26th March 2008, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

For me, the Civic:

Sports car - no

Sporty car - yes

Good phrasing, TT!

Dimplyred · 26th March 2008, 22:20

Spot on I think, TT!!!!

24th March 2008, 19:51	#1 (permalink)
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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,954 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes! See also: Civic interior

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csmcqueen Civic's got Big Booty ! Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th January 2008 Location: Corby, Northants, UK Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I must admit, I really enjoy driving mine and although I call it a wee car its not that wee, I folded the seats down yesterday for the first time .... My Type S would make one sexy hearse ... its massive in there !!!

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Marc_Type_S Valve Cap Join Date: 29th February 2008 Location: falkirk Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	lol a civic is hardly a sports car.... s2000 yes , civic no glad you enjoyed getting back into your car tho, can't wait to pick up my type s on friday - going to miss my MR2 tho, probably the best car i will have ever owned

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cb550 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 26th May 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Thanks: 13 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Type S is a brilliant 'B' road drivers' car.A sports car typically would be a 2 seater.A sports hatchback?No doubt about that in my mind

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angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Depends on how you view a sports car ialways something with a folding roof and two seats. My Grandad calls my Type R a sports car as well as my Dad's M3 and they are totally different but he sees them as looking sporty!

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	For me, the Civic: Sports car - no Sporty car - yes

26th March 2008, 06:52	#12 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 2,880 Thanks: 25 Thanked 71 Times in 65 Posts iTrader: (0)	The civic isn't an obvious sports car in traditional terms but I don't think you can call it a sedate family hatch either. All my friends ask me "how is my sports car?" I think the car is perceived as being sporty and therefore, for some, classed as a 'sports car'. I am not complaining though! Personally I love the feel of the drive of the civic, I love the hold it has to the road and how it seemingly hugs corners without any hassle. It's the only car I have had including some of the 'luxury brands' that have made me smile when I drive - people must think I am a looney!

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MisterTee Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	For me, anything that 0-60's in 10 seconds is rapid, and can be classed as a sports car! If it isn't...why don't you go and buy a 1.3 fiesta?

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angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Unfortunatley there are quite a few cars that go 0-60 in less than 10 seconds including the 2.0l 3 door 307!

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Vidal Buffoon Valve Cap Join Date: 1st January 2008 Location: Durham, UK Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My MX5 is a sportscar, my Civic isn't even close. If you want to really feel the road you need something like a Elise, VX220 or Caterham. My MX5 is a good compromise between a hardcore sportscar and a car you can drive everyday.

26th March 2008, 22:08	#18 (permalink)
MisterTee Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	Yes, I agree 6secs is a true sports car, but can you use that on the UK roads? If I had a car like that I would keep it for the track. 10 secs is fine for me travelling around, with a bit extra should I need to dart for spaces. Ahem, anyway. Aren't (reasonably quick) cars brilliant!

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,612 Thanks: 19 Thanked 128 Times in 127 Posts iTrader: (0)	Spot on I think, TT!!!!