I have the automatic hardtop converter 2009. Driving that thing is a whole nothing experience and it’s takes you from this world,everytime I press my gas even a lil my baby purrs for me. I named her after a cat cause she all black, she’s fast and fiesty. These things were ahead of their time
You can do some basic weight reduction like wheels, light weight battery, 2 piece rotors, remove spare tire and tools . It's heavier than others, but the build quality is so good, a really solid feeling car