Civic Turbo is surely a better machine compared to the 1.8 but there is a cost associated with it, its higher price. I have had it for 3 years and I continue to enjoy it. Excellent fuel average on long drives. Very quick but fuel average dips if you gun it a lot. Mind you, its not a car to be handed over to chauffeurs/drivers or young learners. Its ideal as a personal vehicle. Best of luck!