For the record, I had my 1999 bmw 328i, bone stock, family sedan to 147mph on I-71 between cbus and akron, back in like 2005...
so, you can pick up a show room stock 1999 BMW 328i 4dr sedan for under $5k these days, and have a car that i imagine handles just as good, has a remarkable interior and amenaties for the passengers, stylish, popular appearance and name, room for more people and stuff... and roast a subacion in just about any type of performance activity as well.
in closing... neat.