To me it's performance first, looks followed closely second.
My motorcycle is an import made in the usa.
Wife's car is an import with a Ford engine.
Truck is all Chevy, maybe.
Boat was Mercruiser all the way.

The Integra was an import choice for reliability, looks, and the delusions of performance.

I think one of the most important aspect is to do as much of the work yourself as possible