Don't get me wrong, I think I've met Ken and used to know a number of cdsm guys, most of which have some nice cars and know what they are doing. Unfortunately guys like them are the minority.
Honestly this is not a fair comparison, a large displacement powered car vs. a 4cyl. and for the most part most of the f-bodies were more expensive cars(though not by much if any at times). I personally prefer the dsm's as they are smaller, lighter, and have far better chassis(for the type of stuff I'm into anyway) and suspension. My 3 dsm's have been most reliable for me and most are as long as they aren't pumping double the hp over stock on mostly stock stuff like many are.