First gen pros:

- A first gen will probably have the advantage of being cheaper to insure.
- Replacement parts are probably easier to find, especially junkyard parts.
- Shrock/Calmini/etc charge less for some first gen mods than they do for the second gens
- Plenty of used ones floating around
- In my opinion, XOC knowledge base seems to be slightly first-gen oriented.

First gen cons:

- Coughing up the extra $0.20/gallon for premium in the S/C.
- Performance (duh)
- Stock tires sucky