A lot say box is weaker but is same box.
First gear is an arse but a hose sorts that.
Not as nice a feel to box or clutch IMO.

As for engines mines on 134k now, had it since 107k and not topped oil up in that time, so says a lot considering they're highly strung, high output, and high revving engines.

For the money a good choice for the track imo.