Type R is basically an SI with a few upgrades as far as I can tell. Either way, Civics are great cars. get one
Fast little fuckers. Great handling ( a bit too responsive in the steering but you get used to it) and great gas mileage.
Even my DX can kick up some dirt. 115 HP and the fucker gives ya whiplass if ya slam that throttle. The SI 165 HP would be that much more fun