Don't listen to the SRT-4 naysayers. Half of those that bash 'em drive slower and even gayer Honda Civics. No denying that the performance per $ figure is in favor for SRT-4's.
Problem is most of them that haven't been totaled yet have been beat to shit by dumbass thugnecks. If you can find a good, clean, low mileage, adult driven SRT-4, no doubt it'd be a reliable and fast DD.
For the record the S2000 is also a cool car. Just get what you like.