I liked my '92 way better then any of my buddy's 5G hatchbacks. :dunno:
Body condition and trim level makes a big difference in price. My old '92 GS was in absolutely perfect condition with all options and only booked for about $3500. I others in worse condition going for $1500 all the time.
On that note, an OBD-1 B18A1 swap is not worth $2500. Not even close.