Yes, I would. My '99 SE came box stock outside of some aluminum aftermarket rims and 235/75/15 tires. Outside of a problem with the wipers/turn signals quitting intermittently (fixed, thanks to you guys), and a tach/speedo that quilts intermittently (again, fixed thanks to you guys), I haven't had any problems with it. God, I just jinxed myself. People told me I'd hate the 2.5 four popper 'cause it wouldn't do expressway speeds, but it does. It even gets up to speed quick enough for me. I love the manual shift, too. The thing is just flat out fun to drive. Now, next time it screws up, I'd probably answer different, but we all know if it's got tits or tires, it eventually is going to give you trouble.