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yeah, if there really is this type-r, someone pls post a pic! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

 
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JDM Civic type-R------------->CLICK HERE

 
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i really like it...... time to start saving!

 
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I don't see what all the fuss is about. It's nearly an Si with a Type S engine/tranny in it and a body kit that's probably in a heavier chassis than the Si. A stock JDM DC5R closes in at nearly 3,000 lbs, which is over 200lbs heavier than a Type S and is about 200lbs more than an Si! What's gonna be so special about the Civic Type R other than a few cosmetic enhancements to increase sales? And it WILL sell because it is a HYPE R with a Hype S engine in it. For 19k-20k... it would sell off the lot, wouldn't it?

 
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Personally for myself, pricing is going to be key. If the MSRP is going to be between $19-20k I'll definitely look into one. However, if the prices moves much above the $20k level then there are other options that I would certainly consider more attractive than the CTR. Personally, I like the look of the hatch, even though alot of people don't, but not enough to spend say $24k on one.

 
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Yes if the price is around 19-20k Many people will be consider it (17" rim, type-s engine, better suspension and type r body kit)

 
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well, you have to consider dealer markup and the fact that it will be VERY limited availability if it comes here.........I don't see the point anyway, since the 7th gen will be in its last year of production

-but I'd still buy it

 
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If the price goes above $20,000, I'd just go grab a VW GTI 1.8T and chip it.

A chipped 1.8T VeeDub has almost 2x the torque of the Type R at a little less that half the revs. NICE!

 
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we all do

 
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i serioursly doubt they will bring it here... if they ever did bring the CTR to the USA, i doubt they would keep the Si!
i mean, would honda really wanna take the risk of having 2 ugly hatches out there?(well, not ugly to me, i love the look of the new hatch, i'm just speakin for the majority)... personally, i dont think honda will ever bring the CTR to the U.S.... and i wouldnt beleive this rumor becuz ppl have been talkin about bringin the CTR to the U.S. since the first year they started makin the B16b's.

 
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Initially, I was like "cool a real type R in the states!" But thinking about it, and reading sonicivic's post, I don't think its a big deal.

Its just an Si with a type S engine/tranny, 17" rims and some suspension tuning (which will be less tuned than a JDM since Japanese ppl like their cars stiffer). Why not just get an RSX type S?

The allure of the Type R for me was the 220 HP engine and the LSD. It has neither. It sounds like its going to be a type S in an Si's body.

Motor Trend was right in that the present Si's a piece of junk. But I'd prefer that they bring the Integra Type R (RSX type R) to the states. Those things look sooo nice when you see it in person. One was always parked near the university I was studying at in Kyoto, and man its eye-catching.

-Aki

 
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Unless they jacked down the price of an RSX-S, a 220HP RSX-R that would start at $25-$26k is NOT worth it unless you're just one of those people who just has to have a Type R. But Acura knows price-wise, the Type S in comparison stands as one of the worse priced cars in it's class all because it's an Acura. I don't think the JDM DC5R is any faster than the last model DC2Rs (00-01) or the WRX which hit low 14s stock, but don't quote me on that. We won't get the R... hopefully this'll be the last time I'll say this. But like Joe said, Honda really dropped the ball and it all starts with the pricing of the Type S.

A Civic Type R chassis is actually quite different than an Si chassis. A Type R chassis has special staplings on it to keep the body rigid. (Same with the GS-R and Type R... which is one reason why no matter what, it'll always be a GS-R.)