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If you give me more power, I drive faster, which is bad. Very bad. There is fun in acceleration. There is fun in wringing out an engine and still being below or only slightly above the speed limit. There is fun in lightness and quick handling. There is convenience in having a back seat. There is fun in being low to the ground.
They're just parts of different experiences. I think driving my 5000lbs Ram truck is fun, too. Not so fun in the twisties but great acceleration, tremendous comfort, and a commanding view of the road.
A problem with going turbo or supercharge on the FRS is that, in the end, you finish the fun of wringing out the engine much more quickly, and that 1st - 3rd experience is really nice. Being able to get a slip angle or control the car's balance with throttle, all at sane speeds, is really fun.
In retrospect, a C5Z would have cost less after depreciation and running costs than the FRS. I'd still go back and get the FRS for the wringing out at sane speeds and back seat. I'd still skip the 911, 3 series, M3, STI, G37, and Evo.
But if I already had a C5Z right now, maybe not. Selling is a pain. The taxes are already paid. I have other cars for moving children.
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