Well like all of the others have siad. The R handles so awsome. Sure it might not be as fast as the Supra or some of the others out there but from a stock stand point the R will be kickin @$$ on the others. Also I am one around here in A-Town that everyone knows as "the guy with the black "R". Have not had any problems w/ theift (knock on wood) yet, but dollar for dollar you WILL NOT find a better performing car from the factory at it's price, but that is my opinion. It's also hard to bet Acura reliability. I Love it.