Auto writer says Type R is better than some $400,000 cars

[gtman]

Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche... watch out!

https://www.thedrive.com/news/27599...-than-these-8-more-expensive-performance-cars

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[kevv_FK8]

mehhhh, idk about all that lol.

 

[typeaarrr]

I'll trade my Type-R for any car in that list in a heatbeat.

 

[boosted180sx]

Yeah. Rather have any of those on the list over a CTR except maybe the demon.

 

[jred721]

Im sorry, but this might be the stupidest list i've ever seen. Their logic is a Type R is better than a Z06 because its more "usable". So going by that, I guess a Honda Odyssey is better because its more "usable", right? Lol what a joke, its almost like they were looking for the dumbest reasons to give the Type R a one up. Dont get me wrong, I have mad respect for the car but this list is just a joke.

 

[.grimace]

Im sorry, but this might be the stupidest list i've ever seen. Their logic is a Type R is better than a Z06 because its more "usable". So going by that, I guess a Honda Odyssey is better because its more "usable", right? Lol what a joke, its almost like they were looking for the dumbest reasons to give the Type R a one up. Dont get me wrong, I have mad respect for the car but this list is just a joke.

This x10000.

 

[toddrhodes]

Im sorry, but this might be the stupidest list i've ever seen. Their logic is a Type R is better than a Z06 because its more "usable". So going by that, I guess a Honda Odyssey is better because its more "usable", right? Lol what a joke, its almost like they were looking for the dumbest reasons to give the Type R a one up. Dont get me wrong, I have mad respect for the car but this list is just a joke.

It is a bit of a joke but no, they're not simply comparing practicality. They're subjectively comparing driving feel, practicality, and so forth against the cars in the list. It's not that the CTR is "better than" car X, just that this particular person apparently enjoyed driving the CTR as much or more than these very expensive machines.

Read the Ford GT comparison to see what I mean. He says it's an amazing car but it's a forgettable driving experience. No one would claim the R to be faster than anything on the list but then, that's not the point (neither is storage capacity.)

It was a fun read, but it really doesn't actually mean much.

 

[gtman]

Im sorry, but this might be the stupidest list i've ever seen. Their logic is a Type R is better than a Z06 because its more "usable". So going by that, I guess a Honda Odyssey is better because its more "usable", right? Lol what a joke, its almost like they were looking for the dumbest reasons to give the Type R a one up. Dont get me wrong, I have mad respect for the car but this list is just a joke.

And yet the author is a pretty well known automotive editor. I think what he was trying to imply was that the Type R for what you pay offers the highest dollar to functionality/fun ratio. But yeah like the poster above says, the article is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Look, no one in their right mind is taking a Type R over a Lamborghini. But it is amazing that the Type R is as good as it is for the price.

 

[hitch]

Complete click bait. Putting the Type R over a 911 because of the price tag is a completely useless argument.

Pretty sure most people wouldn't even look at a Type R if they were going to spend over $100k on a car

 

[jred721]

It is a bit of a joke but no, they're not simply comparing practicality. They're subjectively comparing driving feel, practicality, and so forth against the cars in the list. It's not that the CTR is "better than" car X, just that this particular person apparently enjoyed driving the CTR as much or more than these very expensive machines.

Read the Ford GT comparison to see what I mean. He says it's an amazing car but it's a forgettable driving experience. No one would claim the R to be faster than anything on the list but then, that's not the point (neither is storage capacity.)

It was a fun read, but it really doesn't actually mean much.

And yet the author is a pretty well known automotive editor. I think what he was trying to imply was that the Type R for what you pay offers the highest dollar to functionality/fun ratio. But yeah like the poster above says, the article is somewhat tongue in cheek.

Look, no one in their right mind is taking a Type R over a Lamborghini. But it is amazing that the Type R is as good as it is for the price.

I guess you gotta take the article with a really large pinch of salt. I get that the Type R can be just as fun as cars much more expensive, but the article literally communicated that in the worst way possible and made all of the wrong points to support his stance. It got to a point where it sounded like someone making excuses for why the R is a better buy than these supercars rather than just appreciating the Type R for what it is and what it was intended for. There were too many points on that post that were either factually wrong or just plain idiotic.

 

[Driveitlikeuboughtit]

The writer of that article was trying to make a point about the complete Type R package - world class driving feel plus practical plus inexpensive, both to buy and to run. Sorry some of you are having trouble with the concept of a "sweet spot." I feel like some of you are misunderstanding what "better" can mean - he made no claims that the Type R is faster or more luxurious.

And the only way I would take a Lambo over a Type R is if maintenance, insurance and wear items were covered. And a 2nd car with actual trunk space. Otherwise, forget it - I use and love my Type R daily.

 

[wildbilly32]

The writer of that article was trying to make a point about the complete Type R package - world class driving feel plus practical plus inexpensive, both to buy and to run. Sorry some of you are having trouble with the concept of a "sweet spot." I feel like some of you are misunderstanding what "better" can mean - he made no claims that the Type R is faster or more luxurious.

And the only way I would take a Lambo over a Type R is if maintenance, insurance and wear items were covered. And a 2nd car with actual trunk space. Otherwise, forget it - I use and love my Type R daily.

Thanks, now I don't have to say that. Only other reason to have the Lambo would be if I had Jay Leno money, of course, then I would have both!

 

[boosted180sx]

i love my car but some people make it sound like this car is the best thing ever.

T I feel like some of you are misunderstanding what "better" can mean - he made no claims that the Type R is faster or more luxurious.

or that everyone has a different meaning of what "better" means

 

[Morning Mahogany]

I see the authors point...If a fwd grocery getter can do so much with so little then those shameful high-end automakers really need to step up their game in the performance category.

 

[Morning Mahogany]

i love my car but some people make it sound like this car is the best thing ever.

Not the best thing ever...it’s just legendary that’s all.

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