Yep I get the same sort of reaction. Even my bf (who has a crx vtec) is impressed. Mine is a 1.3 n/a - no modifications whatsoever. I myself was nicely surprised at the speed of it when I took it for a test drive, and I frequently get the open-mouthed shocked look from other drivers when I leave them in a proverbial cloud of dust. Love it. I will always try to own a Starlet now, even if I have other cars too.