To be honest, when I was considering what to buy, I thought about the GS-R hatch myself. But I thought it look too "boy racer" for my taste. The Prelude feels more elegant inside, especially at night with the headlamps on...... the orange glow of the dash is very sharp. Add to that the cloth on the seats is more lush, the ride is smoother and quiter, and the fact that this car shifts through the gears like velvet and cream. That's what really sold this car to me. I have not gotten tired of driving it after 4 years, and I guarantee you will get tired of driving a GS-R after a while. Harder ride and the way the engine screams in VTEC can give you a headache after a few months.