Start with the RSX-s. You would have to spend the difference just to get the civic up to the RSX-s HP. The RSX-s is a more refined car than the civic, better suspension, handling. The first thing that you need to change on the RSX-s is the tires, the stock Michelins suck. Go for the RSX-s, you won't mind looking back at the Civic.
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