Per my thread the other day about kind of liking the potential of having something more relaxing to drive than my Miata, I went and checked out the Civic Si and VW GTI.

Were I purchasing something as my only car I'd probably go for the Si with its sharper steering, better handling, better pedal layout, and better shifter.

But the GTI is a bit nicer inside, a bit more relaxed, more torquey, and the DSG box is pretty sweet for a commuter to be more interesting than your typical slapshiftable automatic.

Also the new Accord Coupe is huuuuge.