I've owned a tC, test drove the XRS, 3, and Sentra SE-R SpecV. this is really a subjective view if anything. I would hold out for the Civic 06' Si. This baby has an LSD, 197 SAE HP, badass drive train, and the interior is rocking. btw, I now drive an 05' RSX-S and I'm lovin' it. I say go test drive the cars at least one more time and think hard to yourself what you want or need in a car.