Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I find that fairly frequently, the stripped down, practical models go to those who CAN afford it, and simply don't see the benefit of wasting money on factory add-ons. If I so choose, I can throw on sport package rims for $900, sell my base rims for $600, and swap to an LSD for another $400. The brakes can be bought new for like $1300, less used. Even the base brakes are worth something to someone with a 240, etc.

Also, I'd just offer up the thought that a non-sports package car probably get's driven less hard on average...