[skyline408]

I bought a new 2024 CTR! The discount I got on the G80 was almost the same as the markup on the CTR, so I call it even! Both cars compliment each other well, the shifter and steering feel on the CTR is sublime, but the G80 obviously has a lot more grunt.

For pretty much half the cost of my G80, the CTR is one hell of a nice driving experience.

[Burrcold]

Great two car garage! Congrats.

[BRJ1243]

I've always loved the CTR, great choice! I'll bet a lot of us got their starts in a hopped up Honda

[DFW_M]

those exhaust tips...only Japanese crap...
Never understood how someone signed off on that one...

[skyline408]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Great two car garage! Congrats.

I've got a few more cars, but these are the only 2 manual ones!

[BRJ1243]

Originally Posted by DFW_M

those exhaust tips...only Japanese crap...
Never understood how someone signed off on that one...

Can't argue with you there. The triple is a miss.

[blinkme323]

Never thought I’d say this, but I actually prefer the Gundam craziness of the FK8 to this Gen. it’s just an overstyled Accord now. Performs great for FWD though, no doubt about it.

[rockstar b]

I had an FK8 when I was 39 or so and I felt SO OLD driving around in that thing lol

[skyline408]

Originally Posted by rockstar b

I had an FK8 when I was 39 or so and I felt SO OLD driving around in that thing lol

I liked the FK8, but yeah the styling is a little too out there for me. I really like the FL5 styling though. It's very understated and for me being just a side car, is just about the perfect blend of fun and practicality.

[specced]

I like the FL5 much more than the FK8, doesn't look over the top, but the wider fenders and quarters differentiate it from a regular civic. This was also on my short list of cars, who knows maybe I'll own one someday

[Ckone2030]

Mine was similar. I have the M3 Comp and the Integra Type S. Love both cars.

[ash_schwin]

Congrats on the CTR! Were you set on that or did you also consider the ITS? Both cars look fantastic in your garage by the way!

[Mr Friese]

Love the idea of the CTR / ITS, but finally got some seat time in one and I was somewhat underwhelmed. Not sure what I was expecting from a FWD car, but the journalists had me thinking these things would be like an e46, lol.

From a styling standpoint though, MILES better than the previous gen. That said, would go with the GRC or Golf R in a heartbeat in this segment.

[DS_BMW]

Let's see some side by side pictures! How do the hips compare? Dimensions are very similar. How much over sticker did you pay? Some dealers are still asking 10K over around me. It's not like they are that hard to find now.

[KingMota1]

Interesting you guys have both G80 and FL5 or ITS. I am actually trying to choose between the two for my next car (currently have Cayman GTS and Mini Cooper JCW). I am leaning heavily towards G80 because I prefer RWD, but I also know in my use case I won't get to fully wind out the car that often and ITS has superior audio system. If I get the G80 I plan on doing the Bimmer-tech amp speaker upgrade and lowering springs so all in my G80 will probably be at least 90k. However, one of my two current cars is a tuned Mini Cooper JCW manual and being FWD I know it is not much fun to drive fast around the curves. How is the FL5/ITS going fast around curves? Why did each of you get the FL5/ITS and not drive the G80 full time?

[skyline408]

Originally Posted by KingMota1

Interesting you guys have both G80 and FL5 or ITS. I am actually trying to choose between the two for my next car (currently have Cayman GTS and Mini Cooper JCW). I am leaning heavily towards G80 because I prefer RWD, but I also know in my use case I won't get to fully wind out the car that often and ITS has superior audio system. If I get the G80 I plan on doing the Bimmer-tech amp speaker upgrade and lowering springs so all in my G80 will probably be at least 90k. However, one of my two current cars is a tuned Mini Cooper JCW manual and being FWD I know it is not much fun to drive fast around the curves. How is the FL5/ITS going fast around curves? Why did each of you get the FL5/ITS and not drive the G80 full time?

Both cars are different enough for me to want both. The Type R weighs 3100 lbs which by modern standards is not heavy and you can definitely feel how nimble it is. The steering feel on the R is really_really good and overall the car is just a great drivers car. I drove a 718 S back to back with my R and I prefer the steering feel on the honda. All my fun driving is in the backroads and canyons and the R is sooo good in that area. It's like a scalpal. Of course the honda motor has very little power compared to the G80, so you need to carry corner speed and not over brake. on the M3 you have so much power on tap, but also never really used when daily driving.

I've considered selling the G80 for a Giulia QV, but at some point it feels like a downgrade, even though the driving dynamics is better on the QV.

[DS_BMW]

I picked up a 24 CW Type R today. 71% residual!

Traded My 23 Prius in. I could not do it any more. I tried to be fuel efficient for 6 months. Wow the R feels amazing so far. It looks so wicked good in person also. It's G80 wide. My first manual since my F80. It's fun! Still have the Quadrifoglio for now.

[Trevorr]

CTR hands down one of the best drivers cars out there, along with the ITS.

[BIGW0RM]

I just wish Honda would AWD it.

[skyline408]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

I picked up a 24 CW Type R today. 71% residual!

Traded My 23 Prius in. I could not do it any more. I tried to be fuel efficient for 6 months. Wow the R feels amazing so far. It looks so wicked good in person also. It's G80 wide. My first manual since my F80. It's fun! Still have the Quadrifoglio for now.

Congrats on the new car! I wanted to keep my car stock, but Honda sells an accessory forged wheel that cuts 5lbs of rotating mass per corner! It made a super sharp and nimble car even more nimble. I highly recommend it.

[BryanCO]

Originally Posted by KingMota1

Interesting you guys have both G80 and FL5 or ITS. I am actually trying to choose between the two for my next car (currently have Cayman GTS and Mini Cooper JCW). I am leaning heavily towards G80 because I prefer RWD, but I also know in my use case I won't get to fully wind out the car that often and ITS has superior audio system. If I get the G80 I plan on doing the Bimmer-tech amp speaker upgrade and lowering springs so all in my G80 will probably be at least 90k. However, one of my two current cars is a tuned Mini Cooper JCW manual and being FWD I know it is not much fun to drive fast around the curves. How is the FL5/ITS going fast around curves? Why did each of you get the FL5/ITS and not drive the G80 full time?

Seems silly to have a g80 and a CTR. Different cars and different classes but fill the same uses. Both are great.

I bought a new FK8 and had it for a bit over two years.

You can’t go wrong with either (the new CTR certainly looks better but the FK8 is the one to have long term) but I would generally want something very different to complement either choice.

[skyline408]

personally, I think people should buy what they like and not worry about what they think is 'silly' lol boomer