Ehh IMO you are overstating how much hate there is for this car. I'd say it just lacks universal praise. Most of people's issues with the car are valid.
In the end, it is just a tarted up Civic. This is its strength and its weakness.
The interior has nicer materials than the civic, but...
King's nice, but is rarely the cheapest option. Especially with the dollar being so strong against the yen right now.
Depending on what you are ordering, I would recommend cross shopping with blackhawk japan and rhdjapan.
For example, that shift knob is $125 shipped (plus tax) from King...
Are you guys expecting negative reviews? Generally speaking, all of these reviewers got flown in, wined and dined, and put up in a nice hotel to come and review said car. Do you think they would write anything particularly negative? That is a great way to not get invited next time while...
Integra being on the side is just so people don't instantly think Civic when seeing the side profile.
Also, the new Teggy being small? It is a mid-size car and is, most likely, going to be over 3k lbs.
Overall, meh.