Symth Performance G3R vs. FFR WRX

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Smyth Performance G3R vs. FFR WRX

Someone had to start the comparison.

I was an avid follower of the Smyth project since its inception. I love mid engined cars and Mark’s use of a donor car and “green” diesel seemed very attractive. Several things killed my enthusiasm, however:

1) The initial body sketches looked cool, but the final product doesn’t look nearly as good (IMHO)
2) The Volkswagen Jetta isn’t a very reliable car to start with
3) Mark said his fans shouldn’t expect the final product to handle like an FFR

Now for the FFR WRX

If the kit costs $10,000 and the final product is supposed to be only $15,000 then you’ll have to find a donor for less than $5,000 (See what I did there? )
A quick search of auto trader shows ONE (wrecked) WRX in the entire USA that goes for less than five grand.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...s=25#288249284
So how is that going to work?

I'm guessing you may end up using some of the interior bits of the WRX in the completion of the FFR WRX. Dash, steering wheel, seats, etc. I've very interested in this project but I'm trying to keep my expectations low as I was burned once before...

So what's everyone thinking about the two mid engined, RWD, removable top, donor car Smith choices?