You actually enjoy driving stripped down basic transportation? Even the Evo and STI, as stripped down as they claim to be, have stuff like Sat radio and 1-touch windows and power seats and headlight washers and HID lighting and airbags all over. Hell the new Nissan GT-R is gonna have 4-wheel steering. How nessesary is that, really? I don't care how fast my car goes or how good it handles, if I have to sweat my ass off to enjoy it, I don't want it. Bells and whistles are here to stay because unfortunately the mass market of car buyers doesn't give a damn about racing performance. It's just not profitable to build a car w/ minimal features so a few people can afford it and still make it a good enough platform to be able to build up to perform well. Want low cost? Buy a KIA or low end Toyota. Want power above all else? Buy Nissan, Mitsu, Subi, or Porsche. Want power, handling, and also be able to get the luxury for the evening out for the Aniversary/Hot date? Buy VW, Audi, Mercedes, BMW.