Yeah, the problem you can run into is the gears are shorter thus you'll find the top of 2nd gear far too often and have to use 3rd. If your shifting too much your wasting time, though I know your not buying it for solely autocross.
I liked the one I drove, it was peppy and handled quite well but the chassis is far from what the S2000 has and it doesn't have anywhere the power. Still a good little car I'm sure you will like.