BlueRooster-- I agree with Hal-- the best car for YOU is the best car. I too researched like crazy before buying. Factors affecting my decision were my mechanical skills (LIMITED!), time to completion, accuracy, quality and COST (yes, it always makes the short list, eh?). It is very intimidating, but if you are honest with yourself, you will be very pleased with your purchase. If you buy a used car, be VERY CAREFUL as the quality of the build affects not only value but performance and SAFETY! Jim Coleman's video, "Bitten By The Snake" was very helpful also. Best of luck-- please post a picture of the look on your face when you see the car in your garage for the first time and think.. IT'S MINE!!!
Hal-- I know what you mean-- I've seen a bunch of them and although they are VERY close, there are some subtle differences. The wheel wells are "lighter" inside, are they aluminum lined? Also, the angle of the doors at the top front is a bit wider (when viewed from above), not as round-- perhaps to give a little more clearance between the body and the driver's hand on the steering wheel.
--J.D.