I have an '03 type-s, and I have to say, I love it! I was never an import fan, until I had to get a new job and it was 75 miles from my house. Nothing can compare with a car that can get 25-26 mpg, and still run 0-60 in 6.3 seconds. It is soooo much fun to drive on the freeway, through moderate traffic. I drive through Philly metro traffic every day (the Blue Route, for those of you that know it) and honestly, I never have problems with the manual transmission. I used to hate to get stuck in traffic with my Saturn, b/c the clutch in it was a pain to push in and out, and my leg would get tired. No such problem with the Type-s. Also, it is one of the most comfortable cars I have ever driven, and I am 6'2" and 200 lbs. I am 29 btw, and it definitely makes me smile to drive it after a long day of work.