We want it all: speed and civility. The Civic Type R delivers both.
Today’s value buy? Look at the previous model, the 2017-’22 FK8-chassis Type R, as they now trade in the mid-$20s.
“It has a ton of space,” notes Eddy Segal, who campaigns one of the fastest FK8s in Gridlife. “When I started with an FK8 Civic Type R, …
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While I'm not the biggest fan of the FK8's styling (the FL5 is a big improvement, IMO), current prices for the FK8 make it pretty tempting.
After all, I almost always get excited seeing a Type R in traffic, regardless of generation.
All I know is that one of our local racers has a modified FK8 and it is SERIOUS FAST. Note the TrackNight grid position, in front of a hard-driven C8 Corvette.
In reply to pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) :
Looks mean.
Too bad it doesn't have an auto clutch option for those of use with gimpy legs...
The FK8 is an awesome daily driver, and kid hauler too. I can fit my wife, both kiddos, double stroller, pack and plays, weekend bags, and all of the other 2 under 2 kiddo things needed to go on a weekend trip with mine. It's just as at home on the highway as a family car as it is at an Autocross. 
I don't know where you find a type R used for the $24-28K , here in Ohio, lower price
95,000+ miles 30K to better examples 38k.
ShiftLess said:
Too bad it doesn't have an auto clutch option for those of use with gimpy legs...
I've always wondered if Honda was missing out on a few sales by not offering an auto in the Civic Type R and Integra Type S. (Especially when many of its competitors like the GR Corolla and Elantra N offer automatics.)
That being said, it certainly makes the Type R and Type S that much more special.
andrewjackson5565 said:
The FK8 is an awesome daily driver, and kid hauler too. I can fit my wife, both kiddos, double stroller, pack and plays, weekend bags, and all of the other 2 under 2 kiddo things needed to go on a weekend trip with mine. It's just as at home on the highway as a family car as it is at an Autocross.
You’re not helping some of us not consider a Type R.
rickstrat55 said:
I don't know where you find a type R used for the $24-28K , here in Ohio, lower price
95,000+ miles 30K to better examples 38k.
Fly and drive? I've "flown and drove" 2x. Twice I've driven the car I was trading in out of state for a different car. One time I had a car shipped in from Florida.
You see a few here in the DC area, but anything under mid thirties seems likely to have a rebuilt title.
Decent ones seem to be in the mid to high thirties.
What I thought of the first time I saw an FK8 in Championship White, and that's a good thing. Push a button and it transforms into a 12 ft tall robotic warrior.
Yeah, on cars.com any Type R in the low $25-$27 has an accident tagged on the 95,000 mile car.
docwyte
UltimaDork
6/11/25 9:36 a.m.
Rebuild the transmission every 2 seasons? Damn...
Kinda surprised they make these in colors other than Championship White. (I kid, I kid–but mine would have to be that color.)
I kinda like the grey, but yes, Championship White would probably be my first choice.
Do we have any experience how these things are holding up in winter? It's really becoming clearer that the ND wasn't the answer I needed and I really liked the FK8 that I test drove. I just would have to find one that doesn't have a fart cannon underneath it that gives me a headache during the test drive.
I assume these hold up well to higher mileages because Honda?
In reply to BoxheadTim :
The gray does look good, too. I just admit that I’m a sucker for Championship White.
David S. Wallens said:
In reply to BoxheadTim :
The gray does look good, too. I just admit that I’m a sucker for Championship White.
That's rather hard to argue with.
In reply to BoxheadTim :
Quick, picture a Type R.
It’s Championship White, right?
In reply to David S. Wallens :
... with red seats.
KBB might say the market is $24-28k, but a quick (1000 mile radius) search says a non-branded title car with under 100k miles is at least $28k. Nicer cars are in the $30-32k range, or more.
Edit: After reading more comments, it looks like others are seeing what I see.
I really enjoy my FL5 Type R just for tooling around town with the kids. It’s such a fun and engaging car to drive — not too fast, not too slow, just the right balance. Just a simple, focused, and enjoyable car.
Andy Neuman said:
I really enjoy my FL5 Type R just for tooling around town with the kids. It’s such a fun and engaging car to drive — not too fast, not too slow, just the right balance. Just a simple, focused, and enjoyable car.
Your livery is impeccable. That is all.
