The thread in the Mazda forum isn't so bad, as long as you ignore the idiots...

If you like the idea of a factory hotrod, and don't really want to push the envelope in terms of power, this might be the car for you. The car has about the best driver interface I've ever driven, something I think Mazda is GREAT at... and something you cannot put a number to in a magazine. :shrug:

Also, skidpad and slalom numbers don't do this car justice. Drive one and you'll see.

FWIW, I've driven a number of ITRs and they allow good, they still feel vague to me.