Chuck,
That car of yours sure looks like mine!
I'm with you from a resale point of view.
However, resale only applies when you want to sell.
These cars are fun and if you get fun having a better engine (debatable) then go with the fun.
I prefer being on the bright side as apposed to the dark side, but thats why they are in Victoria and I'm here in sunny QLD (23 today in middle of winter)