JonBoy

Cars are a wee bit harder to steal now, compared to the old Type R. Just saying...

Mr.E.G.

Yup.

bruthaboost

While this is objectively true, it doesn't diminish the appeal to steal things off the car such as rims, seats, steering wheel, etc. This is assuming such things would still have some value (can be swapped across other models). The car could still be a vandalism magnet.

Also, nothing stops a flatbed.

FearlessFife

Funny you mention this, because there is no doubt in my mind this will be the case. Especially now, in this time, where so many people post to social media with geo-tags and involve their cars. Never before has it been easier to find a car to jack parts from. I can't imagine what it would have been like back in the Integra Type R/GS-R days if there had been easily accessible information in the internet like there is now.

WolfpackS2k

There's zero appeal in my mind for a high powered FWD hatchback. For the money at which the Type R will be listed too many other good options. No chance that I'd pick one over a lightly used (or purchased at invoice) Mustang GT or Camaro SS, superior Nurburgring time or not.

vader1

You must have not seen the back end of the new Prius. This runs a close second perhaps.

CosmosMpower

I don't think theft of these types of 'ricer' cars is as prevalent since there just aren't many driving around anymore. It's rare I see an ugly civic with neons, giant fart can and a big wing on the back anymore. Those F2F days are kind of over thank goodness.

Mr.E.G.

Agreed.

rob-2

How did the RS get to market sooner? CTR is old news now

qBIRD

You're either being sarcastic or thinking of the European Civic Type-R. I think it has only been confirmed for a few months that the "new" CTR..not the one currently on sale in Europe is coming to the U.S.