Hola,
With regard to handling & fuel consumption:
- The ES3 RS is really good, but of course this can be argued.
- The fuel consumption, running to Colombo-Negombo/Negombo-Colombo with AC on & High Revs is 11.83Km per Litre (in my RS).
*** This is through first-hand experience I'm stating facts abt a RS; and having driven a CGT (both 210 & 212) AND a VZ-R... handling-wise, Honda's right up-there!
My 2cents on this is: ...if it's PERFORMANCE your pal's looking for; hands down go with the CGT(with a more superlative price pls ) cos a bone-stock SOHC RS cant keep up with the CGT, unless of course it's given a special treatment ...having had said that, I'd say go with the ES3 RS, for reasoanble performance, better fuel efficiency, good looks (can be argued) and a waaaaaaaaaaaay better re-sale value!
Pls let us know what your mate finally decided on!!!