i thought about buying a hatch as well... and had came across some good deal for 96-00 hatch for 6-7K. but after thinking about it... i still prefer my 00 coupe EX cuz too many hatch around here that is modded.. and those that want to sell jacks up the price.. so, for a track car,... i can still mod my ex to be able to get some good times even though it's heavier... but all in all... my engine is only at 26.5K mileage.. so i'm still far away from a swap.. and the edelbrock kit is too dame expensive... since i'm in cali and need a smog legal turbo.. sigh~