I have one too. It's a pretty car and great value for money. In Australia we get the Thailand made ones which are excempt from import duty. It is so good on petrol too, very economical.
Its refined, zippy, roomy has a great dash, four doors a boot, cruse control. My hubby says all honda engines need to be revved to be enjoyed and he wants a type R civic
The Type R (see picture above)was designed and built by Honda UK which may explain why you don't get them in the US. They have just come to Aus and there is a long waiting list. I doubt if they will come to the US as like the UK we have right hand drive. My husband was told they can't make enough for Europe so to be prepared for a long wait.
It has amazing styling and my hubby test drove one and said it handles beutifully and has a great engine
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