In my honest opinion, its a great car. Handles great, plenty of power, and very comfy interior. The tech package seems to be 50/50 though.....some love it, some hate it. Personally, I love it. Aftermarket probably doesn't compare to the Scion, but isn't all that bad. Just be sure to troll the forums once you become an owner. Knowledge is power when it comes to this platform, because the DISI motor is very "unique". But in my opinion, the best thing about owning an MS3 is the fact that you won't see them everywhere on the road like you would a scion, mustang, SRT, EVO, WRX, etc.