- This EK9 Civic Type R includes a lightweight flywheel and Ohlins coilovers.
- The JDM hot hatch also features aftermarket front and rear lower control arms.
- It’s possible to buy a low-mileage FK8 Civic Type R for the same money.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Honda was in the middle of creating some of the finest performance cars ever seen from a Japanese brand. Those years gave us a golden era of JDM vehicles, and now, those Honda models are raking in prices that would have seemed laughable back then. This week, a 1997 Civic Type R traded hands for $29,888, despite being an import with a host of aftermarket modifications.
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To give you a sense of how wild this is, you could get your hands on a used FK8-generation Civic Type R in the U.S. for around $30,000. This particular EK9 is a right-hand-drive model, originally sold in Japan before being privately imported to the States. So, yes, it’s got a little extra spice, but still, 30 grand and you have to sit on the wrong side of the car?
A Classic Honda Look, With Plenty of Performance
The hot hatch is painted in Championship White, which is arguably the most desirable of all colors offered for Type R models. It also has one of Honda’s most famed naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engines, known as the B16B. Despite displacing just 1.6 liters, the engine delivers 185 hp and 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) of torque while revving through to 8,400 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels thanks to a five-speed manual transmission.
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The Cars & Bids listing notes this EK9 Type R has loads of rather tasty modifications. For example, it has a new Spoon Sports ECU, a K&N air filter, new engine and transmission mounts, a lightweight flywheel, a new clutch, and Ohlins coilovers. It also has aftermarket front and rear control arms, new camber arms, and strut tower braces at the front and rear.
Inside, you’ll find the usual Type R touch: bright red Recaro racing seats, complete with matching red carpeting to make you feel like you’re in the most aggressive race car Honda’s ever made. The cabin also features a new Momo steering wheel. Even with nearly 187,100 km (about 116,258 miles) on the clock, the interior looks well-maintained, proof that the car’s been taken care of, or at least carefully thrashed.
There’s no doubt the EK9 is a thrilling car to drive, and we’d love to have one. But the question remains: Does it really deserve to go for nearly the same price as an FK8? Let us know where you stand in the comments.
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