• This Civic Type R has 28,000 miles and a long list of upgrades.
  • A new turbo, fuel system, and camshafts add 41 hp over stock.
  • The hatch also features active suspension and Spoon brake pads.

Modifying a car isn’t usually a smart move if you’re hoping to boost its resale value. More often than not, it does the opposite, decreasing its value in the second-hand market, since most buyers prefer a stock setup over someone else’s pet project.

However, that wasn’t the case with this 2023 Honda Civic Type R, which recently traded hand for about $10,000 more than the going rate of a stock 2025 model and nearly $11,000 above its original MSRP.

Read: This Civic Type R Tune Doubles The Price And Triples The Madness

The current Civic Type R is considered by many as the best all-round hot hatch on sale, and one could argue that it doesn’t need any upgrades. The original owner of this one obviously thought differently, investing heavily in engine, chassis, and styling modifications through what was clearly an extensive and costly build.

More Than Just a Power Bump

A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP

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First is the engine. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder has new 4 Piston Racing camshafts, a front-mount intercooler, a carbon fiber air intake, a Hondata fuel system, and a new turbocharger.

A dyno sheet shows it’s running 26 PSI of boost and produces 341 horsepower and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque, up from the stock 300 hp and 310 lb-ft. That’s more than enough to give the car a noticeably sharper edge.

Beyond the engine upgrades, the car includes new Spoon Sports brake pads and active electronic suspension, no doubt transforming the car on the track.

Plenty of exterior changes have also been made, including a carbon fiber hood, a new carbon rear wing, and rear side window covers. It looks more aggressive than a standard Type R but without being excessive.

A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP
A Four-Year Old Civic Type R With 28K Miles Just Sold For Nearly $10K Over MSRP

The owner also tweaked the cabin, adding new suede across the center console and an aftermarket shifter assembly. The car has been used on the track extensively and has 28,000 miles under its belt, and yet, it traded hands for $54,500 on Bring a Trailer earlier this month.

While there’s no doubt the original owner spent well over $10,000 on the modifications, it’s still a little surprising there were quite a few bidders willing to pay well over a 2025 model’s $45,895 MSRP. What do you think, was this four-year old Civic Type R worth every penny, or would you be concerned that the upgrades will impact reliability?

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