The Type R is horrible on long distances (can you say spinal compression?) but for around town and short (less than an hour) highway driving, she's a reliable car. Downsides? Definitely doesn't soak up any bumps, loud as hell, the gearing is too close to keep the gas mileage down and the clutch engagement is too abrupt.

But if you can live with that, as I myself do, she's more fun than a rollercoaster at a theme park