I'm not saying they're 14,000 cool guys. Most of them are total asses, actually. Like I said, SHITTY forum. But, they're there - domestic sport compact enthusiasts that want the SRT-4 because it's an SRT-4, not because it's like a knockoff WRX.
I'm driving the original wannabe ride now. I don't care. Like you said, I know my Honda is getting TLC. My Nissan, too, even though it's not in my hands anymore - a good friend bought it and is daily driving it now. Who cares about the hype? Drive what you like, and give credit where it's due.
There are two sides to seeing through the hype. Not every overhyped car is really shit. Not every car that's underground kewl is really all that good.
By the way...
<-- honda-tech member for 518 days

I only read the road race/autocross forum. A bunch of other former/current Zilvia members there, too.