SPOON EK9 CIVIC TYPE R REVIEW: IS IT WORTH $70,000?

In this episode, Capt. Bradford and I review the SPOON EK9 demo car! It's actually available for sale at about $70,000. Would you buy it? I personally think its a one of a kind car that is worth it.
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[@nhiathao1451]

😆I can't speak now, sorry. 🤣 Captain is very impressed 👏

[@braniboy2825]

IMO, most jdm cars are overpriced, now I get that they are iconic, I still feel like the market has been over saturated.

[@OllamhDrab]

A big problem is there's a limited number of cars 'made like they used to' in so many scenes. A lot of older cars I used to rescue and love when no one wanted them are now getting price inflation way out of my reach ...when those that have money look back for what they missed.

[@tomatos9445]

It has as so do many great things. But don't let money stop you from an Escape.

[@braniboy2825]

@@tomatos9445 True that, I cant wait to own something nice one day :)

[@braniboy2825]

@@OllamhDrab IKR, 10 or so years ago, you could've scooped anything for a reasonable price.

[@looneyyang1326]

Call me when you find a super clean ek9.

[@steffenkawa8374]

I love the EK9, but that's to steep. I would pay that amount for an Honda NSX😂.

[@conradbenjamin7739]

Maybe an Acura NSX but you're never gonna get a Honda NSX in good condition for $70,000

[@eleonoruh]

@@conradbenjamin7739 arent honda nsx's generally cheaper tho? (not nsxr)

[@eleonoruh]

@@casefc3s fr, if i was born a few years sooner i mightve been able to buy one ):

[@865Backroads]

An nsx for 70k? Maybe back in 2018 Lol

[@kurona]

3:28 when capt is in total concentration, you know the car is good :)

[@MillennialMidwest]

Bro, I’ve been hoping for a new upload all morning. This was so satisfactory to watch 😁

[@NasTalkz]

I could listen to Cpt Bradford talk about cars all day

[@Ragnarok043]

Albo: is the Spoon EK9 Civic Type R worth 70K? Obessed Garage: *laughs in EM1 Civic Si 140K*

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

I understood that reference lol

[@AntiPheer]

There is so much you can get for $70k. I would say its only worth it if its just another part of a car collection (and had money to just burn lol)

[@OllamhDrab]

I expect it's a fair price for someone whose love is there and the money happens to exist for them. A museum seems like a terrible place for that one.

[@ghostrida3]

But it's still a civic lol..you could have an m4 or m2 or fd rx7 or used r35 or an s3 or... I dont get it. But it's not my money so more power to them.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@ghostrida3 Most people wouldn't get it if I were given a choice between my old beige Duster and an AAR Cuda either. Especially in this day and age, everything isn't about 'better.'

[@ghostrida3]

@@OllamhDrab I understand nostalgia but this isn't even a great car for the era. It's a civic. I have never understood the hype train around these cars. Even the new one. The barracuda was a decent car for it's generation so I get that. But with this there is just so much "better" stuff from the 90's that can be had for 70k or less. Like even in the early 2000's I was like "when I grow up I want a 300zx, an rx7, a skyline etc." Never a civic. I get that these things are highly subjective but a front wheel drive civic for 70k? Come on.

[@BM_BM_BM]

@@ghostrida3 have you owned any of these other cars you talk of? Maybe the ek9 is actually a “better” car than the cars you talk of..

[@NasTalkz]

I love watching Captain drive civics, he's so happy

[@TheSnowShow7007]

Just discovered your channel ! Thank you so much!!

[@rdgs99]

Keep up the great work bro, greetings from Brazil

[@thisiswtfitis]

Love these videos with u guys

[@victorstriga]

Every video on this channel is so high quality. The intro reminds me every time how good your show is compared to many other shows I watched in the past lol... I hope that your channel explodes some day, more people need to know about your car adventures in Japan! :)

[@bones6978]

my jdm ep3 is a blast to drive, I cant imagine how much fun that is.

[@GianniAdduci]

One of my favorite cars and it’s cool you guys got to drive the spoon one. It would be very hard for me to spend $70k on it though. I think captain should start with a new set of coilovers and refresh the suspension. That will make a world of a difference. Now you guys should drive an Integra Type R and compare the two.

[@josephfa5754]

I want to see a review on the fd2r sitting there in the back but anyways thank you albo!!❤

[@pintohatesyou]

Beautiful!!!! I absolutely love driving mine.

[@Riknos]

Captain is in the zone :D lovely car, a lot of money, but these are only going up in value and this is one of a kind, great for an investor or super fan!

[@swayywit2ys]

I got my ek9 a year ago and It’s my daily driver!!! I have a e93 bmw as well but I get way more attention in my type are and it’s great reliable car now with 108000 miles! Ac power steering etc exceed suspension just LOVE this car I want a yellow one aswell!!!!

[@jammalclayton2978]

Caps comment killed me 😆 lol great episode 👏 Albo

[@xTWEAKMYSTERo]

Also, the reality is that both of you can tune your cars to perform just as good as this EK.

[@agentchicken1]

126 likes and 0 dislikes, makes sense for a channel this GREAT!

[@asmrdriver5878]

I love this channel!

[@Patchwork_Panner]

I love it. You and the car seem 20% peppier.🤣 Love it.

[@ghost.driversuk]

Another excellent insight into JDM culture cars, Captain needs one of those blues spoon coats, he just sticks out to much in his red one. 😂😂😂👍🏻

[@darrenbull3622]

Awesome vid!! 👍😃 I’ve mentioned the same on JDM Masters, that it would be awesome for a review on the 2005 facelift JDM EP3 Civic Type R. As a proud owner myself in the uk. Ep3’s in the uk and the rest of Europe are a loved hot hatch. 👍👍😃

[@wlakumi]

Is there a version without backround music?

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Yeah annoying 80s porn music

[@Bozar069]

I regret not buying one when I had a chance.

[@TheTribler]

"Oh I love the way you say that!"

[@nking9268]

VW golf gti came out in 1975 , Honda Civic EK 9 came 20 years later

[@sontec5355]

Albo would u know part no for the steering wheel used on the ek9 ?

[@abdourtm7962]

i had fun just for watching i hope i will get to drive it one day ♥

[@trapt29]

This is a product development car and absolutely worth it to a true collector. Beautiful car

[@jplmgo7763]

Shouldnt be OEM EK9 ceiling and sunvisor a little darker?

[@Leon-tk2zc]

When will you release the midnight docu?

[@basithph8958]

That Civic is definitely worth every penny

[@xTWEAKMYSTERo]

Lol

[@GebreMMII]

Delusion is a hell of a drug

[@basithph8958]

@@GebreMMII lol you should look at the parts this car has

[@theone6805]

@@GebreMMII Honda haters also watch Honda video to talk smack, maybe you tired of seeing your mustang running over people that's why u here

[@GebreMMII]

@@theone6805 if I drove a mustang I prob wouldn’t be on this channel..

[@oscarbarnes8887]

Why can’t manufacturers stop making new cars and just make 90s 00s cars for ever? Would be quite cool. 🤔

[@Skidracer21]

Because Government and their safety standards

[@nicholaspatino2427]

Also part of what makes them special is that they aren’t around anymore

[@rjmasis3871]

Exactly

[@SupThomas]

2 good reasons ^

[@JohanGavieres]

This is why I won’t give up my civic type R motor. 😁

[@happy_camper]

JDM Masters merch, yes please!

[@tommykaira8775]

what suspension setup is this?

[@shanechopko5523]

Can we do JDM masters merch but retro styled and with older materials like the jacket captain has on?

[@Talynen]

I don't know the specifics on the EK9 shocks, but my ED7 on OEM shocks felt like it was shaking itself apart on gravel roads. Way too much high speed compression in the dampers. I upgraded to Koni Yellows (same springs and sway bars) and suddenly gravel roads felt totally smooth. More comfort over big bumps, and the handling improved as well. Perhaps the same is true with the Spoon dampers -- they're just a better-tuned damper, and even with the stiffer setup you get more ability to absorb big bumps (or take curbs on track)?

[@sepg5084]

$70k? Nope. If it was an R34, Supra, or an NSX then yes. Getting a used Corvette in good condition for $25k then adding $45k in powertrain, drivetrain, suspension, and aero mods would also be worth the $70k.

[@iheartgs400]

I love the EK9 for that money though gets you a really nice NSX.

[@cookracr]

Albo have you driven an FK8? I went from an FC3 Si that was tuned to a FK8 and it was still night and day difference. What Capt said about the Type R difference is true. The suspension is special.

[@Lochie-uc1kg]

I love my EK1 but I'd give anything to own an EK9 What an amazing car

[@dannnsss]

Is this car using the KW/Spoon suspension?

[@graves5696]

Amazing !

[@AlmondC]

CAPTAIN WENT HARDD!!!!

[@water737]

I'm dying for the vids on the mid night gtr and no good racing is that a patreon only thing?!

[@stefhiphop]

we like ti see more videos with spoon also with the ek9

[@Cwiki1992]

The car is pure

[@j.aroyce3365]

Jdm masters merch ❤️ Do a CptBradford shirt 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@xpdj6557]

I got to ask you a real serious question so are they really happy with this car or do they want to go back to the old technology because I love the old technology in the Alvita compared to the new shit it’s not the same.?

[@trendgil]

Based off your initial raw reactions.. YES :D

[@obasicooper58]

I really need a EK hatch in my life.

[@hardcoreep]

The SAMMIT School of Automotive history, lol.

[@89emeza]

Is spoon cheaper in Japan? Straight from the source?

[@goosemang114]

Id love to see more night time touge drives.

[@juanriverol7527]

I can’t wait for that car to be legal so I can buy one here in the US

[@AZMarine78]

Sweet!

[@DS47]

And here I am thinking I clicked on a JDM Masters video 🙃

[@cacholulu6749]

You can get a really good car for 70k if we are talking purely from a performance standpoint but as a collector piece i think for the correct collector it might be worth it.

[@tommynobaka]

For $70k, I would probably buy a GSR Integra, RSX-S, Prelude S and chassis tune all of them

[@nick1991ize]

Albo You NEED to get some seat time on the track buddy!

[@kenisahrer]

Spoon? What happened to the wheels?

[@nick1991ize]

how much did Capt. Bradford pay for his oem EK9?

[@fishforlifeno1384]

Waiting for the crx si bro

[@aeiouvowels7305]

My favorite car in white

[@giovanniiurilli6667]

Where are we going... A 70k civic I mean dont get me wrong I love the ek9

[@kevintao95]

the spoon Ek9 Probably also got stripped down and got seam welded so thats were most of the rigidity comes from 😎

[@jeanp200sx8]

Damm now i want to buy a ek9

[@865Backroads]

I need to buy cap’s jacket

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

That's a real beauty 😍

[@gtlegacy8]

Is a 25 year old civic worth more than a new bmw zupra or c8 corvette? 🥴

[@sgtjohn4321]

Considering it’s a old Tyler R yea. cars like this are the reason why the zupra are a thing it’s their lineage

[@artur23MJ]

13:00 you 2 should be at the WRC

[@Nick-nh1ob]

Id buy it because i would make instant profit cause the prices are going up rapidly

[@ChrisCoelho]

SPOOOOOOON

[@JakeKaminskisRacing]

Love the Spook EK9, a lot of the tuning principles they used in there EK9s I used on my 1999 Honda Civic Si race car. If you love how rigid that chassis is, you should definitely take a drive in an RX8 if you haven't yet. Chassis is unbelievably rigid and intuitive compared to the S2000.

[@theone6805]

The price is high, but if you have the money HELLYAS its worth every penny, considering it's the first civic type r ever made in history and turned by Spoon.

[@Wolf-or6ws]

I think the reason why its so expensive is because if you want to get a clean base car nowadays it will cost you at least 25-30k

[@Mtonmok]

cap: I cant speak now sorry says it all!!!

[@conradbenjamin7739]

I thought I heard you correctly in the previous video when you said it was around $70,000. Just hearing Captain talk about it confirms what I'm about to say. When Captain talks about idolising the cars in the 90s such as the EG and EK I think I would be in the generation after that as I'm really interested in the EP. Although I do find the EK9 interesting, I can't buy that car for $70,000. I wouldn't know how to maintain it correctly or give it what it needs. I wouldn't just want to store it in a garage, it'll need to be cherished but for $70,000 I'd be so careful with it. To be honest that's what I love about JDM. Not every JDM car is for every JDM enthusiast or fan, everyone has their own favourites and as a community that's what makes it so special.

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

It's daily racing at the same time. With unlimited parts for it.

[@nachos_70firebird66]

I'd just rather build my 95' ej1 D16z6 Civic. She has eBay Coils, CARB legal air intake, exedy oem clutch/flywheel, my first car. But sweet Spoon ek9🤘

[@killerchopsdempster27]

Dang, posted 3 minutes ago. Cool car, but not worth $70,000...

[@agentchicken1]

One could get a used GT-R for that nowadays 😅

[@fritzbautista5933]

That is happening to our SiR with a limited production run of 3000 built

[@tabryis]

Jdm masters merc would be maaaaad fucking drip

[@christiandevos9280]

I'll always like the integra type r better 😏 can't help it

[@rbshit1]

or you can buy my forged b18c ek civic for 11000 usd

[@gerneticut]

This but a dream....

[@IkarosCanFly]

I want his jacket

[@doghorsefish9320]

I want his jacket too but i really want him to talk less 😹

[@TheLambo123254]

cooool

[@MegaShin999]

Please, take of the music

[@Jefterino]

Uploaded 5 minutes ago 😎

[@endlesstwisties]

Wait. What?? 70k ??? Maybe Spoon version . Street ek9 was much slower than ITR or Prelude. And Prelude is 5$ now

[@power_of_r6033]

I dont understand what the point of mentioning the cost is or asking "is it worth it?" When the topic of this video was about Albo's first experience in an EK9 and what it feels like as well as what the highlights of the Spoon Mods are compared to a standard ek9, u lost me there guys...it makes ppl only focus on the price ( like the comments on here) and generates a misconception that you can only experience what u described if u spend 70k on it which is obviously not the case.

[@doghorsefish9320]

I 2nd this ^

[@EsteGuey42O]

70k... Spoon everything??? well worth it

[@xTWEAKMYSTERo]

Nah

[@EsteGuey42O]

@@xTWEAKMYSTERo if your not in your late 30s early 40s your too young to understand what Spoon meant to the Honda Heads. Especially in the CTR

[@froschnmaximus9108]

Jay ^^

[@kilovwdude6457]

No

[@nestor_bestiabestia2059]

subtitles in Spanish, good thanks