Even though i have a 2ZZGE. You must admit the hondas engines are better overall, (flame suit on) at least they land in vtec on each shift unlike our gay gear boxes. Well only the 1-2 change needs a slip on the clutch, every other change is fine. But our cars are more comfortable to live with everyday, practicality i guess with 4 doors and all.
There are a hell of alot of honda's these days which are sleepers, running B18C7, boosted and hybrid B20 bottom end with B16 top. All my friends have hondas and you will be suprised what some of them run. My mate has an EG civic with B18C7 mild mods, easily running a 14.6 at WSID street trim and crappy tyres.
I still love my toyota though........