100% agree with your Mark Twain'ing
Spot on in comparison to an Exige. To add, this vehicle doesn't have much of an aftermarket, relatively speaking. You're bound by mainly suspension and cosmetic upgrades, while having to live with drivetrain anomalies. Sure, there are supercharger kits, but very costly. Now, bring the price down to low 20s, and things start looking better for a second toy car. These don't seem to stay with owners who use them as dailies.