Welcome mate... dont be afraid. I came from an 11 second V8, and many V8s before.... now I drive a little 'hair dresser' car......
Need to take them for a drive before you dismiss them completely.... they are a wholeeeee lot of fun.

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STi Ver 6 | 2.1L Stroker | 418whp | 11.5 @ 199kph |

Not fast enough dammit!