Aren't we talking 5k or more for the GTI?
If that's not an issue id go GTI. Otherwise I'd get the civic and order hfp suspension for it from the states.
With the suspension in the civic it will out do (it should anyway) the GTI in corners etc.
Not sure if you're aware - but - I believe the GTI is now Mexican built where the civic is Canadian built.
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