The GTO, as a rebadged 3rd generation Monaro, had '90s jelly-bean styling because it was designed in the '90s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Monaro Also the independent rear suspension is a liability. If I were looking for a 4 seat sports car in the $10K range I'd buy a '05 or newer Mustang GT... although it doesn't fit your "not-in-everyone's-garage" criteria... probably a lot of fun though. It would be the most modern sports car you can buy in that price range.