James, the price I might
James, the price I might agree with you, I have a 2015 SI, you know the 9th generation. I love the hell out of it. You say it's just a Civic....... So, if it's just a Civic, why in the heck does everyone that see's my red badges want to see what is under the hood? All I need to do is sit at a stop light and low and be hold a challenger is sitting on either side. He beats me on the bottom end, but guess what....I think you know the story. The saddest thing, is that Honda offered the SI in a four door. They don't even look cool, so you have a car that is longer and heavier, that makes since. The only reason the Type R will cost that much is because Honda is appealing to collectors. Some will ask why? An intelligent person will say unless you pay this price, your not a Honda person. Also, this will be the first in America, Honda and England know this. The demand will be high. I've tried to preorder one, not happening.