i reinforced my opinion recently--took my 50AE all over palm desert, indian wells, 29 palms yesterday--even did a little dirt road--yuck--in her--don't like doing that kind of driving in a good sports car. rather do that in a truk. my 86 turbo is going there thursday--and ha sbeen to sacto and back easily--threw a wheel weight, but that's no biggie--and the slickie has done the sacto trip right now. stock is good. durable. fun. even can be reliable, even with high miles.