Well my V8 surely doesn't hesitate
and didn't even when it was stock.
The interior could be better for sure but really isn't that bad and besides...I bought it for the looks which I like...the power to weight...the handling...and the stopping power and it was well worth the money in all of those areas back in 2002. With modifications I have improved it and it's still a blast to drive. The sound of the exhaust in itself is intoxicating imho.
The car has never been back to the dealership either. Most GM service departments do suck. I've heard horror story after horror story about dealing with them.