Auto loans: green 2017 Honda Civic Type R in Yameri

Thinking of buying the 2017 Honda Civic Type R?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2017 Honda Civic Type R for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2017 Honda Civic Type R, here are the facts that matter.

A buyer's checks

There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 605 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked.

The figures, translated

Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Its combined rating is 9.6 L/100 km, which means roughly 29 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $168 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Inside and out

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. With 736 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

When the Civic makes sense

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Rent it for a week first

If the Civic is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Civic for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

The cost of driving it

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $168 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Year and trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

A note on Yameri

Yameri is about 3,364 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Yameri.

Ready when you are

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.