Why I Sold My Honda Civic Type R (and Kept My STI Type RA)

Decision to Sell the Type R

• 💡 The decision to sell the 2023 Honda Civic Type R was made due to a need to manage garage space and time, as new cars like a Viper were being added.
• 🎯 The Type R was chosen for sale because it wasn't making the owner's heart "pitter-patter" enough and wasn't being enjoyed as much as other vehicles.

The Subaru WRX STI Type RA

• 🚀 The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA is highlighted as a special, limited-edition car, with only 500 units produced in three colors: World Rally Blue, white, and black.
• 🔑 Key features of the STI Type RA include its World Rally Blue paint with gold BBS wheels, carbon fiber roof, adjustable carbon fiber rear wing, and unique engine block part number.

STI Type RA vs. Civic Type R: Driving Experience

• 🧠 The STI Type RA offers a more visceral and tactile driving feel due to its hydraulic steering compared to the Civic Type R's electric steering.
• 🎶 The 2.5L flat-4 turbocharged engine's sound, enhanced by unequal length headers, is a significant factor in keeping the STI Type RA.
• ⚙️ While the Civic Type R has a slicker gearbox and automatic rev-matching, the STI Type RA's pedal box is preferred for heel-toe downshifting, and the shifter action is personally favored.
• 💨 The STI Type RA has more boost lag and runs out of steam closer to redline than the faster Civic Type R, but this old-school characteristic is seen as endearing.

Communication and Enthusiast Appeal

• 💬 The owner now prioritizes how a vehicle communicates with the driver and the uniqueness of that communication, which favors the STI Type RA.
• 👁️ Visibility is better in the STI Type RA due to its taller roofline and larger greenhouse, making it easier to drive despite the large rear wing.
• 🛠️ The STI Type RA's engine bay is praised for its lack of plastic covers, making components easily visible and appealing to car enthusiasts.

Brand Heritage and Future Plans

• 🌟 The rich history of Subaru and its rally heritage are significant factors, with the owner having owned multiple STI models over the years.
• 📈 The owner is excited about adding a couple of new, exciting cars to the Rady's Rides garage, which influenced the decision to sell the Civic Type R.
• 🤔 Viewers are encouraged to share their opinions on whether keeping the STI Type RA over the Civic Type R was the right decision.