I'll jump back in on this since I've had the R32 for a while now. First, I considered the Accord Coupe, but I couldn't stand to look at the thing. Too bulbous looking to me. I also considered Acuras (no dealer nearby), and the Civic SI, but I read where it won't be made next year. The WRX STi or the Evo would probably eat the R's lunch on pure acceleration, but I didn't buy it for that. This car is a "GT" car...you know, like a comfortable yet fast (relatively speaking) machine that's made for trips, backroads, whatever. I drove it to Birmingham for the AMA Superbike races a few weeks ago, 525 miles one way, and we weren't even tired when we got there and drove 75-80 mph all the way, and got a little over 25 mpg. My Prelude wasn't trouble-free, either. Shock knock in the winter, sunroof rattles, engine hesitation. So although I have no regrets with the VW, I hope when it's time is up that Honda has something sporty in their lineup again.


Yeah, because honda makes nothing sporty now huh???