I don’t know which model suits your needs, but I can tell you what members are driving.

 

If you're in to modding your car you might as well go base. I went for the enthusiast because i knew i'd never really get around to having an LSD installed. I also use my cruise control all the time, maybe it's where i live, lots of 40mph zones and lots of cops. Honestly though, they're both great buys. I was very close to just buying a base, but decided the upgrades would be worth it.

 

Here you go also,

 

Nice Try

 

Yes the Base model with a 6MT, is a whole [50] lb lighter than the Enthusiast model with a 5AT.

LOL!

 

BTW I am working on a 3D intake pie chart.

 

I like the cloth seats. The leather gets too hot in the sun in the summer. Between the humidity and the heat in New Orleans I don't know whats worse. The base suffers without the lsd mine slips all over when I hit 2nd and the rear end bounces alot when pushed hard. I also hit the rev limiter too often on 1-2 shift because of lost traction. Other wise who needs radio controls and cruise control anyway? I don't think I would use the traction control either.....I just was not brought up that way!!!

 

For autocross in the stock class the car with a stock LSD is going to be the way to go.

 

I bought a touring in 03. If I had it to do over, I would have gotten the enthusiast for sure. Best bang for the buck IMO.
And enthusiast -vs- base...........definitely the enthusiast.

 

i was going back and forth on base vs. enth but i have decided to buy a base.
hope my decision on my car has been helpful.

 

Eh test drove the Base today, back wheels got a lil twitchy when accelerating. Im assuming TCS and LSD would help?

 

VLSD makes practically no difference when driving straight and TCS only helps prevent excessive wheel spin.

 

enthusiast definitely.

 

HAHAHA I new this would happen so many mixed opinions. I am big on modifying, dont care about cruise control, or steering controls. So I guess it will come to whatever one I find first with a deal.