I fancy myself as a purist, so if you ask me, type R = Japanese made, high revving NA, VTEC. That's why I don't consider the FK2R and FK8 as true type Rs.
THAT BEING SAID, I understand not every country is blessed with legitimate imports of the FD2R, and there is little doubt that the FK8 is a monster of a car.
So if you are after an extremely capable all rounder, FK8 it is. If you are looking for fun, I'd take a second look at a FoST or FoRS.
But note that I own none of those cars (well I've driven the FD2R before, if that counts)...I just happen to browse youtube alot hahaha. Feel free to disagree! flame shield on
I can definitely see where you are coming from. This type r may not be a true to the roots type r but it has the geared towards racing and style that I'm sure they have always wanted. I just like that it handles extremely well and is an all around great car and well-rounded (source from YouTube as well)
Oh yes it is definitely a heck of a car, just sitting inside one made me feel fast.
Anyway, that's just me being pedantic about badges. It's a fast Honda, that much is true and if it ticks all your boxes, I don't see why not.
Of course we could make a case for the FoRS or STIs, but we'd be here all day lol