There is a guy who lives in my area who drives one most every day--at leasr during the summer. Really good shape.
I have an affinity for these vehicles as well even though Ive never been around one. My mother's first purchased vehicle was a liftback Celica. She sold it when she had me. Ironically, she encouraged me to by the BRZ so I too could have my sports car. Much like her, my first real modifications where wheels--needless to say, she gets it, haha.