yes it will not appreciate in value but it will not decrease rapidly in value like most other automobiles do. There for owning a Type-R is a wiser choice than owning a GS-R (for obvious reasons).

Choice 1- $22k for 01 Gs-R
Value of Gs-R in 5 years $9k
Loss of $13k

Choice 2- $25k for 01 Type-R
Value of Type-R in 5 years $19k
Loss of $6k

Wise business decision.

Choice 3- 99 Civic Si (new) $17k
Major mods- (including another engine) $18k
total invested= $35k
Value in 5 years= $12k
Loss of $23k

See where I am going?

Charles