what can i say?! just trying to look at the big picture. forced induction is cheaper for foreign cars. i can get a subaru RS 2.5 (old body style) with 30k miles on it for about 11 grand. add a turbo for about 2.5 grand and another 1.5 grand for suspension/exhaust mods and you have a car that'll run high 13s and will handle very well. as mentioned in my dream list, i would love to drop a load on cash on my contour and be original, but does it make sense when comparison shopping? only if the parts and/or installation are cometitavely priced.
my 2 cents.