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Harder decision than "whats for lunch"

It seems you are interested in a sporty-er car that's still functional.

I've owned many of the vehicles that you've mentioned so far (save for the Mazda 3)

RX-8 - Thought it was cool, later hated it. Terrible to drive in winter/ wet days. Sure you can replace the tires but still. Power was underwhelming.
Civic Si - Though they suffer from the typically Honda issues (bland styling, low end torque/ HP weak) but I really have loved all the Si's that I've owned. Never had an issue with any of them either. As far as theft it would depend on the area I suppose.
WRX - I currently own an older model WRX, I love it so far but have had a couple small problems with it. It feels a lot peppier than the Si's
RSX Type-S - Really liked this car, Fun to drive and with a few small tweaks you can open up a lot more power.

If I were you I'd just buy a GT-R =]

Good luck!
 

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Dominic Belfiori seeks car recommendations from the DealerRefresh community and identifies the Mazda3 5-door as his top choice, explaining his preference for sporty import hatchbacks with good looks over raw power. The discussion reveals strong consensus support for the Mazda3 due to its affordability, resale value, and sporty handling, with alternative suggestions including the Subaru WRX and Volkswagen GTI. Dominic ultimately gravitates toward Asian-market driving characteristics—lightweight vehicles with excellent handling—and indicates a preference for VW over MINI as the thread winds down.

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