pros and cons

could anyone possibly tell me the pros and cons of an evo lancer? would it be a good idea to buy or not. oh and just out of curiousity, if a friend were to ask to learn how to drive a stick, would this vehicle make any difference for the learning experience or not?

pros: good performance, good handling

cons: loud, gaudy appearance that attracts police, potentially unreliable, high insurance, financially troubled manufacturer

so in other words in not a good idea to buy one?