i have to say that from a manufacturing standpoint,these cars are not expensive for what you get.with the competitive manufacturing market and the chinese working for pretty much free,it makes this possible.the work that goes into these cars is mind boggling and i know it is impossible to supply what you get for a lesser price tag.if we were to all go back to molded plastic tubs,molded bulkheads or tranny housings,crumby bearings,carbon steel turnbuckles and loose tolerances,cars would be much cheaper.i am looking forward to the release of the Mi3.