Honda Civic Type R 2.0 i-VTEC Manual, 6-speed, 2002, Loviisa

VTEC COMES ALIVE AT 8,000 RPM – HONDA CIVIC TYPE R EP3 THAT HASN'T SEEN A WINTER

For sale: a lovely, well kept 2002 Honda Civic Type R.

This is not an ordinary Civic — it’s the one that made many of us start listening to engines a little more closely. Lightweight body, K20A2, 200 hp, 6-speed manual and the famous i-VTEC that doesn’t apologise when the revs climb.

The car has been well maintained, tidy inside and has not been driven in winter during my or the previous owner’s period of ownership. Kept in a heated space. In other words, not a winter car doused in salt — a good example for an enthusiast.

The right parts have been fitted where they matter:

Stamped exhaust manifold
Supersprint exhaust system
K&N or AEM air filter
New front anti-roll bar

The result is a car that feels, sounds and drives as a Type R should. This is not for someone seeking a quiet, soft ride for supermarket trips. This is for someone who still gets a little thrill from the red R badge.

The engine revs happily, the gearbox is mechanical and precise, and the whole car is a reminder of a time when driving pleasure was made with revs rather than a touchscreen menu.

Good EP3 Type Rs are no longer common. Many have been worn out, poorly modified or exposed to too many winters. This example has been kept warm and treated as a proper enthusiast’s car.

An authentic, old-school Honda Civic Type R for the next owner — with the right engine, the right box and the right attitude.

Technical details:

Make and model: Honda Civic Type R
Body code: EP3
Year: 2002
Registration number: FFM-440
Date of first registration: 07.03.2002
VIN: SHHEP33501U002777
Engine: 2.0 i-VTEC K20A2
Engine code: K20A2
Displacement: 1998 cm³ / 2.0 l
Power: 147 kW / 200 hp
Cylinders: 4
Valves: 16
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: front-wheel drive
Fuel: petrol
Production model years: 2001–2005

The item has not been technically tested by us, so bidders are recommended to test the car before bidding as this is a used item.

Please ask about transport anywhere in Finland.

Sold as seen, without any guarantees.

1st photo: background altered with AI.