http://www.caranddriver.com/previews...ic-type-r.html

Finally, a short review of the JDM Civic Type R by an American car magazine.

This person in the C&D forum has a very nice summary
http://forums.caranddriver.com/auto/...cending&page=3

"Yes Honda should bring the JDM Civic Type R to the US. By '09 at the latest!. Priced at 26k, the car would sell like hotcakes. I think it compares very favorably to the last Integra Type R we had here--just look at the resale used examples command to see how highly the car is thought of here. Why does the US not get Type R? I believe we are the largest market in the world for BMW M products. Why would we not like a baby M3? I drive an 10 year old M3 myself, and would snap up a Civic Type R tomorrow if I could. We don't want cars that look fast--we want cars that are fast, that corner in a neutral fashion with minimal body roll, have serious fade-free track ready brakes that feel like you are stepping on a brick when you brake, seriously bolstered seats, pedals set for perfect heel-toe, and a fast steering rack with loads of feel. By all accounts the Type R delivers in all these areas (in a way the Civic Si, sadly, simply does not). So bring it. We'll buy it. And Honda can make more.

Myself, I would have a Type R over an S2000, even though I'm 44 with a good income and could afford a third car. I don't want a third car. I want a daily driver that's track ready (like my M3) and can haul my family of 4 in a pinch. Look at how well the Evo sells. Here's a car that handles similarly, brakes as well, and is similarly track ready for nearly 10K less. Yes, it would sell."

What do you guys think?

 

Just because they could bring a "Type R" over here doesn't mean we'd automatically get the fire-breathing JDM version. Top Gear and Fifth Gear did a segment on the UK Type R vs the JDM Type R, and the JDM was much more hardcore.

If that were to happen, whats the difference between a Type R and an Si? Basically just the name...

 

We'll see. I highly doubt it will make it over here. I've always thought the JDM CTR looks the best out of the UK, US, and JDM offerings of Civic.

 

Just more parts for thieves to steal.

 

if you like the jdm ctr, then you'll love the mugen civic rr. only 300 units made, but they are badass:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...1&Profile=1024

 

I've always toyed with the idea of getting something like a Civic Si or Evo and then swapping out parts to make them look like their lesser brethren. I've personally passed up on a deal on an exhaust that I really wanted to avoid irritating people who live along my favorite roads. The last thing I want is for anyone is notice me ...

Also, I find it amusing that the JDM Type-R has hydraulic power steering instead of the electric unit in the USDM Si. You just get the feeling that Honda knows something that they're not sharing.
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=717086

 

i'll admit the Mugen Civic pretty cool but for 30 grand. Please. for a Mugen Civic RR probably 35 and no "talking the dealer down"

 

I will never, ever buy a Civic Type-R. Never. Ever.

 

I normally hate Civics, but that is one sweet ride. I'd rock it.

 

pretty cool car but waaaayyy too much for a civic, i don't care how race prepped it is

 

English>Water-S shocking!

It lists the price for the RR as $40k in the link you quoted

 

Not unheard of. I understand there are few STIs that have had their appearances modded to resemble the base Impreza....though the FMIC sort of gives it away.

Back on topic, I might be convinced to buy a CTR for $25k TOPS!! Anything more is a little too much for a performance car with econo car underpinnings. (I feel similarly with the Evo and Sti as well.)

That said, there was a market for the ITR which stickered @$26k back in 1997 so, I imagine a CTR will have a fair share of buyers willing to pay the $5k premium over standard Si (and a $4k discount under the Mugen's $30k )

 

Honda REALLY needs to step up their game. I'm a big honda nut, loved the b-series motors (still have one in the garage). but with everyone stepping up honda really hasn't done much.


They need a 260 hp lightweight hatchback

 

Looks like there are a lot of different opinions. I thought 26k USD isn't that bad, that's less than a TSX I believe? In Canada, we have the CSX Type S (which is basically a JDM Civic with the American Civic Si engine, in other words, it's a Civic Si sedan with the JDM Civic body...). It's about $33-$34k CAD, which is just $2-3k less than a TSX here.

I'd definitely buy it (if I have the $$) for USD$26k. For that price, I get a limited production car that's actually very fun to drive and is very fast for its hp rating. I guess you really need to see it in action before you can understand what this car is all about.