I was faced with the same desicion after my brother totalled my 00 SI. I chose to get the Type R because frankly I didnt care about comfort but I did find for me it was very comfortable. I drive my ITR about 80 miles everyday and have not yet once complained about comfort. Of course it all depends on if you want to deal with high insurance, lots of attention and theives. If you can live with all that and dont need alot of luxury then I say get the Type R. You wont regret it.