Civic Si or Type R? Help Me Decide

[himank22]

Hey everyone! I’m new to the forums.
Straight to the point—I need some help deciding between a Civic Si and a Type R. The only thing that really matters to me is track performance since I’ll be tracking the car regularly. Is the roughly $20k price difference worth it? If you’ve driven or owned either, I’d love to hear your thoughts and whether you’d spend the extra money on the Type R.

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[0x1d7]

Don't be That Guy

 

[pwp25si]

Type r no question.

 

[Clark_Kent]

The question as posed is a layup. You don't need group think to answer this one. If the only thing that really matters is track performance, the Civic Si shouldn't even be in your consideration set. The better question is: (insert a comparator - Golf R, GRC, EN, ITS) or Type R? Help Me Decide.

 

[OldPirate]

Young man...get a Type R....

 

[Chilly613]

Type R, why is that even a question lol

 

[zumbooruk]

Type R - the most fun you can have with your pants on.

 

[22Si]

Have had both. R all day long.

 

[22Si]

Type R - the most fun you can have with your pants on.

Wait till you drive it without your pants

 

[AZCWTypeR]

Not sure how prices are now, but 3 years ago dealers wanted a $7k premium on both the Si's and Type R's. The Si's weren't worthy of the extra premium, so I went with the R and never regretted my decision.

I looked at both cars back to back and the fit and finish on the R was way better.

Also the R's K20 looks way more stout than the Si's L15, which is derived from a Honda Fit engine. "I Do Cars" has torn down both engines on his YouTube channel, so you can judge for yourself.

 

[jtlctr]

Wait till you drive it without your pants

lol. You beat me to it!

 

[MoodySara]

My wife and I have had three Si and two Type R.
You said your main interest was driving on track. Given that, go for the Type R.

 

[ModJPB]

Sorry, but I'm going to go on a rant so maybe just ignore this post...

The Si and TypeR are two VERY DIFFERENT cars. When people ask this question it sounds like ignorant flexing $ "Should I buy a base Toyota Corolla or a Porsche 911?!?" Drama!

The Si is a fun daily street car but not trackable unless upgraded (brakes specifically). The TypeR is a great track car but to drive it as a commuter daily will probably be painful. Not only will it be $20k more, you have to factor in changing tires and brake pads often especially tracking and the depreciation of abusing the car. This is not a question about money, it's what type of lifestyle are you in. If you have a second car for commuting and money is not an issue, then a TypeR is a no brainer. If this is your only car and you're on a budget like 90% of the world, then save for your future a house or family and get the Si.


I don't get banned.

 

[AZCWTypeR]

I think the CTR is a fine daily driver, but I've also swapped in the ITS damper module. You need to be limber to get in and out of CTR seats though.

 

[Clark_Kent]

And it's not $20K, it's more like $15K...but, carryon.

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