Honda probably produces more left hand traffic CTRs (since Japan drives that way) so easier to allocate units to Aus. Seems like they're pushing NA towards the ITS as a workaround.
When my Type R arrived back in Feb, my sales rep wanted me to take delivery the very next day. She was worried someone else (I'm thinking higher up) at the dealership would hijack the car/sale if they found out. She expressly kept the car under wraps in storage until the afternoon I picked it up.
How big of a performance delta did you feel between the FL5 and M3?
I upgraded from a tuned 9th Gen Si to an FL5 and found ~ 30% improvement in acceleration (noticeable, but not mind blowing). Handling and stability though is on a whole another level.
Heads up, the Spring wave might be trickling in.
Got a call from my dealer in GTA. Car arrived yesterday! I've asked them not to display it in the showroom, going to check it out in person tomorrow. CW in color.
Agree.
I've driven NA and NBs and felt quite cramped. The NC (which I owned) was much roomier. I've sat in the NDs and they are a throwback to the NB space wise.