Are you referring to the 2010 Civic Si? The steering seemed fine for me. I'm pretty sure it's electric too. Seats were quite nice and roomy too, with kickup sides.
I think i'm just most worried that it's going to be transitioned to 9th Gen later in the year... and that the design will change before i've had time to enjoy it. But then again, it's hard to know when that'll happen too. It's also a real downer that there's no sunroof or satnav. Which is weird considering it is clearly visible in this Top Gear video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1nCp...eature=related