Honda Civic, 2002, Loviisa

Civic Type R 2.0 i‑VTEC Manual, 6‑speed

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

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

This is not an ordinary Civic, but the Civic that made many of us start listening to engines a bit more closely. Light body, K20A2, 200 hp, 6‑speed manual and the famous i‑VTEC that shows no mercy as revs climb.

The car has been well cared for, tidy inside and has not been driven in winter during my ownership or the previous owner's. Stored in a heated space. So this is not a winter‑ridden, salt‑soaked car but a hobbyist's example.

The right parts have been fitted where they matter:

Sheet‑metal exhaust manifold
Supersprint exhaust system
K&N or AEM filter
New front anti‑roll bar

The result is a car that feels, sounds and performs as a Type R should. This is not a car for someone looking for a quiet, soft run to the shops. This is for someone who still gets a little shiver from the red R badge.

The engine revs happily, the gearbox is mechanical and precise, and the whole car is a reminder of when driving pleasure was made with revs, not a touchscreen menu.

Good EP3 Type Rs are no longer being made. Many have been run into the ground, badly built or seen too many winters. This is an example kept warm and treated as a proper enthusiast car.

For the next owner: an authentic, old‑school Honda Civic Type R – 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: FFM‑440
First registration: 7 March 2002
VIN: SHHEP33501U002777
Engine: 2.0 i‑VTEC K20A2
Engine code: K20A2
Displacement: 1,998 cm³ / 2.0 l
Power: 147 kW / 200 hp
Cylinders: 4
Valves: 16
Transmission: 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 advised to inspect and test the car before bidding as this is a used item.

Ask about transport anywhere in Finland.

Sold as seen without any guarantees.

Note: The engine fault light sometimes comes on but has extinguished while driving. Probably a sensor.

Vehicle must be collected within 7 days of the auction end unless otherwise agreed - Huutokaupat.com.