I don't think I'd call it a ricer's dream... (Especially if I drove a DSM smile.gif ) It's a nice looking (But I don't much care for that wing) car with a nice interior, great factory stereo, some balls, and a fairly affordable price tag. Show me a new RSX/SRT-4/Civic that costs less, goes faster, looks better, drives nicer, and is as nicely equipped and I'll be impressed. IMHO, I think this is a good American answer to the Japanese cars that have become so popular.