I rode in @
peteralfonso FR-S today and I felt the ride was smoother than mine, which is only on RCE yellows. I love the way my car feels and it has the right amount of drop for me, but it was not what the OP wanted. The Megan's might have problems down the line when it comes to being rebuilt, but for the budget minded (and budget is different to every person) they at least have to be discussed.
Yes every person would probably love to have a set of R1's, Ohlins, or KW V3's, but it just isn't in everyone's budget or needs. If budget matters then you have to consider them. This forum is all about knowledge and sharing that, some people will have good luck with a certain brand and others simply will not.