2000 JDM EK9 Civic Type R X Review - Still The BEST Honda After 25 Years?

In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on this 2000 JDM EK9 Honda Civic Type R. Using technology acquired from the success in F1 Racing and combining the advancements from the NSX-R and the DC2 Integra Type R, this EK9 is a product of the perfect Type-R formula. Sold exclusively to Japan, it is built with a completely bespoke engine made for the vehicle and many other unique features, the EK9 Civic Type R is a car in a league of its own.
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[@ClayWong]

Fun Fact: The first “Pre-Facelift” EK9 Honda Civic Type R was released way back in 1997!🇯🇵 Who else loves the EK9?🔥

[@cedricek9]

My Blood Type ir R#EK+9

[@iApple02]

Me after watching Clay Wong reviews: This guy just sold me a car with his marketing degree

[@ront5689]

One of my dream cars 🔥

[@BillyBob-fb8jy]

Yesssir

[@Killian93]

My toooooooo❤❤

[@hamoud8608]

Everything about this car man it’s amazing, the sound the look the interior the way it sits just oh my god man hands down my favourite car of all time

[@olivernguyen9473]

You Grown fast mate! keep working on these hi qual and you will be good on track!

[@brainbox1992]

Great video and great car 👌

[@andyashton3579]

Miss my EK9 so much! What a car!!!

[@stopspin]

New Zealand is the JDM buyer of Japan for the past 3 decades. You should try nz way more Japanese imports and rare models everywhere all over the country. They have had a trading relationship with Japan for quite a while. They have all the various R models of honda there including competing opposition branded models of that time.

[@Redzoob]

Clay could sell a sports car to a grandma, this guy just gees you up

[@Vtecyo81]

Luv ur vlogs bro!!! @ClayWong Civic EK9R & DC2R are the best NA 4 cylinders period!!!

[@igvtec]

That's a gem there. 😎👍

[@MirekJanusz-cs4cs]

Super intro :) I love this model

[@skarobeats4383]

Awesome vid

[@zero9EK9]

I have an ek9 which I'm currently building back up. B18cR in it makes it even better and really compliments the ek9 chassis. Great review. Your enthusiasm is a feeling you have every time getting in the car.

[@dlc85007]

Why not just wack a turbo on it instead of a engine swap, or supercharge it?

[@zero9EK9]

@@dlc85007 the b18c is already in it. I'm not for K as I don't like how it sits in an ek (yes I'm an idiot as i know the power figures) plus it's a fun little weekend car for me

[@dlc85007]

@@zero9EK9 I had a clean EK4, sold it for $2,500, regretted it, I feel an EK9 would make up for it, but the prices now are pretty nutts, I wonder if I could find a cheap importer or try import one myself and save

[@zero9EK9]

@@dlc85007 Ek9 prices will only get more ridiculous for clean titles... Better be quick mate haha

[@karwanbarzangi6811]

How did you get the EK9 been thinking about getting one I'm finally there in my life to where i can get one what would be the best way if you don't mind me asking

[@minimumtrade]

The front end on these are double wishbones right? The EP3 then went to inferior macpherson strut setup.

[@randolph5401]

I have a gli and yet knowing how awesome an Ek9 is, makes me love my gli even more.

[@miladmahboobi021]

I have a ek4 in australia . Very lucky to own a this rare car . They already expensive and will be more expensive more . Love it . And drives very good .

[@dlc85007]

They're trying to sell these in Australia a real EK9 for $35,000 to $40,000... jokes on you mate! I would rather a 86 as sad as that sounds it's at least RWD and from what I've seen on youtube they keep up with this car if not beat it

[@Alloyd876]

Had one of these a few years ago. Really nice. Now have an Integra

[@cyruslames5360]

For someone that this is their dream car. This is very achievable in a short period of time.

[@benboz]

Legend

[@mikenike4776]

The car is beautiful and I think it's fantastic that the ek9s are finally getting recognition. There iconic cars up there with the itr's.

[@user-kb4kc3di9l]

エンジンありきのホンダ車でこの90年代後半以降のボディ耐久性はあまり評価されないが、25年経ってもエンジン性能を受け止めるボディや足回りは実は凄い。いや担当したスタッフが化け物なのかも。 同時期のインテグラや初代ステップワゴンやCR-VやHR-Vなども。 B型エンジンも良いけどシングルカムで130馬力出すD型エンジンやL型エンジンもまたホンダエンジンらしい楽しさ。

[@user-cc9sf4sd8d]

Love this car❤️

[@harley1710]

We need an EP3 Civic review

[@glassykirby]

He was about to say lil boy😂2:06

[@morris9651]

Looks so nice

[@jamesrichards5601]

I love these cars.

[@virus__loading9280]

I have one of these with a b20 swap and it's soo amazing

[@tommoon2700]

Got a 99 w ls vtec love it ❤️ 🤙

[@sumraccoonidk8067]

My dream car

[@MerlinLaan2002]

I have a ek3 (1.5 vtec-e Engine D15Z6) and i f...... love it🥰

[@victormanuelmorales320]

Ek9 the best civic type r ever made.

[@respirotyper929]

EK9 is the most overrated Type R ever, the DC2 is way better.

[@vinnynoxy]

@@respirotyper929different cars man

[@gr8whiterb26]

Beautiful roads around Warrandyte and kangaroo grounds!

[@hondamanvtec2894]

One of the most fun to drive atleast

[@A.R.S-25]

My favorite car 🇯🇵

[@hdnotlost7314]

Pretty nice camera angles and car.As far as N/A 4 cylinders go,how about hunting down a Ford Cosworth rig up to do an episode on,or a turbo one.

[@thinkcrypto8643]

Please do a review of honda jazz 2010 or older

[@oz88og40]

Best civic type R ever built and the new version doesn't hold a candle to the EK9 LEGENDARY STATUS.

[@EnemyTec]

Line them up then 💀 let’s base our opinions in reality

[@johnthor4999]

Still one if the best looking.

[@butt82mnm14]

My dream cars. From johor malaysia

[@alfem1-t824]

I still want this car so bad.

[@MrGrentch]

I drove a couple of these back in the day. Great car, _fantastic_ chassis, but found the engine(although a marvel of engineering) too schizoid. Either dead or insane, but hard to keep it on the boil. The best one I drove had a B18c transplant and it transformed it IMHO. Oh and that chassis was actually seam welded in a few areas, unlike the Integra R which wasn't, though it seems every review/article claims they were.

[@CollateralFatality]

Wasn’t the DC2R seam welded?

[@MrGrentch]

@@CollateralFatality It wasn't CF. It did get extra reinforcement in parts of the chassis, thicker steel and extra spot welds slright. The seam welding seems to be one of those things that got repeated until it became fact. Another one is the hand polishing of ports. Only the earliest B series engines for the R got that treatment until they got in machines to do it and they did a better and faster job. Because they were slow to make and were a separate production line both the EK9 and DC2 R's were loss makers for Honda so naturally they tried to reduce that over time.

[@looneyyang1326]

Mine was a k24 swap with LSD. come drive mine.

[@MrGrentch]

@@looneyyang1326 That would make a difference alright. 👍🏻😄

[@bobbybandz9194]

miss my B16B!

[@JDMdamn]

I have the Honda ek4 the sir version of that but the same body and chassis the different engine

[@gurindergill2106]

👌👌

[@rinzslug6716]

I am fascinated by this model and i am wondering if it can be suitable as a first car. I dont really like the the recent models n it doesnt suit my eyes but when i saw this just suited my taste.

[@rinzslug6716]

but im in the us 😢

[@zeebass2690]

Well done.. I got a very special car for you to do in NZ if your keen for a trip over.

[@lordoftherims436]

What is it?

[@zeebass2690]

@@lordoftherims436 you may have to just wait and see...a clue... 840 kgs.. 500hp N/A and not a v8

[@chizzelmynizzill]

@@zeebass2690 rx7 surely

[@zeebass2690]

@@chizzelmynizzill nope 🤣

[@lordoftherims436]

@@zeebass2690 hmm i feel like its a hill climb car ive seen.

[@EMS_Garage]

EK9 still the best golden era Honda even if it’s not that fast. How does it compare to my old eg?

[@bigzsakuragi6963]

REAM CAR TO REALITY IN 5-10 YEARS!

[@GoldoFA5]

Plz let me have it 😂😂😂 all I want is literally a ek like it doesn’t have to be the hatchback or type r just want an EK

[@eirhnaioschristoforou4026]

I have ek9 ❤️2000 original

[@napalmman8292]

This bad boy cost a fortune now!

[@ront5689]

I owned a ek3 and eg8 would be awesome to have a Hatch, an Ek4 tho can't afford no Ek9 🤣🤣🤣

[@DelvinHindle]

Try review an Eg6 Sir next time

[@sorayasis]

Im not a car guy but i really like this car a lot. Can i possibly get an automatic version or is it disgraceful. Its not like im racing, just an everyday car.

[@jjsorenavki7005]

Ek9 , Dc2R , But come on Clay.. NSX-R 02-05 #1 NSX-R GT if you got a Mil or 2.. haha

[@PTR47]

for me ITR DC2 is the best Honda 🤗

[@deeppocketz5487]

Nooiiiice

[@sumraccoonidk8067]

Most cars are temporary, ek9 is forever

[@Kdjoao]

Yep i am one of them replica honda type r

[@gameworld7810]

ek9 good for daily drive..

[@alitoroganan2442]

would've been best if it came with a k motor, love the edits man

[@marcusandginareacts5197]

I own an fn2 type r. I'd be willing to lend it to you for a vid if you like. Fully stock (im located in melbourne)

[@Singdollar]

You should try the FD2R. It will run rings around the FN2R

[@marcusandginareacts5197]

@@Singdollar 3x the price too, but yes it is quicker . For its price id invest in something else

[@IshmamInan-bg9hs]

fn2 looks better though@@marcusandginareacts5197

[@user-kb4kc3di9l]

EK　CIVIC別名ミラクルシビック奇跡のシビック。 当時、テストしてた俺、参上ｗ

[@anthonytran2098]

Review a EP3R

[@mehhx3819]

But w8 tell them the price .... I'd rather a base model n kswap it Ek9 type r 35k ++ Ek9 Rep with a Kswap 35k nice upgraded parts... Nice car doe...

[@hamoud8608]

Yeah that’s what I wanna do to my clapped out ek1

[@matthewmcdonald9107]

2:29 “Most well presented examples in the world” How would you know that without seeing every other production car lol stop ✋ 😂

[@juanmachado7536]

Como que 25 años compa me parese que te equivocaste y quisiste poner 22 años es del año 2000

[@marquaviouschester6947]

Am I the only one who calls it the Y2KEK9?

[@danepaulsen367]

I own 1 on GT Sport😭

[@bonamin]

I own one of these babies, and no. This isn't the best Honda. :) The BEST Honda, is the S2000, or the Integra DC2. I can't decide which, although I'm leaning towards the S2000.

[@ndhkroatien999]

not sure if best. my lawn mower would give it a go

[@volkanayyldz889]

Which lawnmower Honda?

[@choradam8888]

MYR 350k

[@jdjsjcjdn]

so whos found one cheap recently..

[@matperez1168]

180hp too slow today

[@user-cs7rb9pj9j]

For 1.6 cc engine? Its fukin fast even for today standard

[@crazygamingyt7245]

Cheap ramen noodles, Princess Robot Bubblegum - if you want to express your teenage love for Japanese culture in a car purchase, look no further. Sure, the hideous straight lines and cafeteria tray bumper might cause your date to turn and run, but under that vibe-destroying exterior you'll find a vehicle ready to prove its worth, even if you and your equally deluded mates are the only ones to see it. The Honda Civic Type R EK9 - it's a fapper's delight.

[@wasitbagtittyfckdriving.3840]

Oh man u more and more look like JK from WA.

[@raullorenzdalope5098]

So much abused and poping vtec bro 😬

[@kayj3388]

girls would prefer a bmw for sure

[@survivalhh2995]

screw that get what YOU want not what you think girls like because the girls that are the keepers are the ones that like what you like.

[@sandernista6499]

I ain't driving to impress girls.

[@respirotyper929]

The FD2 Type R is the best ever🇯🇵🔥 DC2,FN2, DC5, EP3, they are all better than the EK9.

[@IshmamInan-bg9hs]

way too overpriced