The bullit edition stang with some really small modifications makes for a great handling very fast car. A guy was racing one in the local stock class of SCCA and did very well.
I too don't like that it doesn't have loads of torque, but I think that the linear power that it has is very decieving. It's by no means a slow car, and many cars that people say are great and torquey are not much fast...not enough to matter at least since when a corner comes up I will pass them anyways. I absolutely fell in love with it when I test drove it...but who wouldn't being 20 and driving an Alero coupe....
I don't think the R3 is any different other than appearance though man, me...I am waiting for a couple years for the new RX to come out as the rumors have it that they will offer a coupe version again! If they are smart they will have a factory turbo option too, until then I am biding my time!
Thanks all for the comments though and for taking the time to look! I knew you guys would, you're all pic whores!