it true what Elchfaenger said, most people dont care about the engine, , its how comfy inside is. Anyway, true Enthusiast would only care about important shit, for me the heart of the car is the most important piece, my first street turned race car is currently my 2nd favorite, after all I have to thank my father for the LS1 crate engine he got me. And yes it is a American car, yes I have many gripes about it, of course all that is fixable with some aftermarket, custom items.