The reason I am even considering the GS-R is because that's the engine I'm going to swap into the Civic, then boost. I figure I could just de-badge the GS-R and add some type R suspension components and be done that much quicker. The only thing is it's not much of a sleeper then. At least not as much as a Civic LX. I also wouldn't learn as much about engine swaps and such like I wanted to.
The Audi I like because of the luxury and AWD. I would probably lease it and not touch it as far as mods go. It would strictly be a daily to and from work (about 24 miles round trip) and some other tooling around town.

I guess I'm leaning more towards the Audi and Civic plans. Can anyone give me a reason to think otherwise?