Hey,

I got an Si-R in the Philippines, just got it recently, its a nice car. I like how the shifter feels better compared to the rsx type-s, the gears are too close for my taste. Don't know if it is the same for the base rsx. The si-r is nimble, and a good city car. Its not bad, having the ability to mod the hell out of it, and the fact your gas mileage is good. It does not have the power my 3000 has, even though I only have an N/A. The civic pretty roomy though. I would go with the si-r. Good luck.