Well, I've come to the conclusion that, despite the noise etc., I still love the Type R. However, I also found a 1999 GS-R with 57k miles for $12.500...so I think I may just end up getting a GS-R since that price leaves me needing about a $3500 loan instead of a $10000-12000 loan. I'm sure you guys can guess why that'd be attractive

As a backup I found a 2000 with 20k miles on it for 16k and it's barely been used. I guess that's what happens when someone buys it as a second car. The lady's husband just goes in the garage and spruces it up when he's bored. They've put a whopping 3000 miles on it in the year they've owned it. Anyhow, they're selling it because the guy got a boat...which I found amusing.

Thanks for your help guys