I didn't use to either.

But for autocrossing they cannot be beat. Mine is just in average condition and I am still a fairly inexperienced 60 year old 200# driver but at local events won three or four times my class and twice set fastest stock class time for the event.

With a set of konis I bought used, Kosei wheels I bought new for 105 ea and a set of hoosiers.

They are very fast and very tough.

Mine has 114k miles on it and has seen a lot of autocrossing. I paid 4K for it. It runs very well but I am going to go through the motor this winter to get a bit more power. The tranny is acting up the last week. I am told that for 150 I can buy a good used one.

Quick, fun and cheap to race and drive.

It was stated that the first and last series are the roomiest but I believe it is more correct to say the second and third gen are the roomiest.

Mine is the Nb second gen car. I like its styling the best.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.