Honda Civic Type R EK9 for sale but priced like the FL5, can you afford it?


If you were given enough money to buy a Honda Civic Type R FL5, would you choose that model?
Or are you actually more inclined to acquire a classic Type R model – like this Civic Type R EK9?
The bidding website Bring A Trailer has listed a Honda Civic Type R hatchback of the EK9 generation that was imported into the United States last year.
It features the iconic Championship White color and has only a mileage of around 53,000 km!
Unlike most owners, this Civic Type R EK9 retains its original specifications as it came out of the factory in 1998.
The original 15-inch rims are still present, though they are now wrapped in Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 tires.
The cabin space also still retains the Recaro sport seats upholstered in red fabric and microfiber, along with red carpeting and a Momo steering wheel.
When new, the original inline-four B16B 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine could produce a power output of up to 182 hp and 160 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
As of the time this article was written, the bidding price for this EK9 has already reached US$42,000 (RM189,000), nearly matching the selling price of the FL5 Type R in the United States, which starts at US$46,690 (RM210,152)
Do you like the original VTEC roar or the power delivery from the much more modern and powerful VTEC turbo?
It’s up to your personal preference.

Someone who loves driving manual cars but prefers riding an automatic scooter. Maybe it's an age thing.