I have heard good things about the Si I agree with the exhaust sound and LSD being the biggest plus. Not to keen on the styling. I had a 00 EBP Si before my RSX Type S I sometimes miss the styling but the new ones are fugly. I am happy with my Type S and since it was used I got a great deal. 03 with 21K miles and only paid 17 before my trade and it is under warrenty until 100K well except for the stuff I mod.
I agree KPro and CAI and is like a whole new car. Let alone some $300 type R cams.