In answer to your intial question, first, I think the coupe looks better than the roadster(sorry roadster folks). that awesome back end is lost on the roadster. Second, I wanted a 6spd and the cedar/slate interior which limited me as to exterior color (only, alabaster, black, SSB, and graphite could be had with that interior I think) and it had to be a limited. I am not a fan of white cars, but I think THIS car looks awesome in white. I really love these cars and don't have any complaints other than it being a little snug for my 250lb 6ft frame. the only issues I have had were fogged headlights, bad seat heater. All replaced under warranty. FYI Mine was bought on EBAY for 19,000 with 16 mi.(2005 limited) in August of 2007. currently 8600 mi.
If I had to do it all over again I would sacrifice the 6spd, Alabaster and the cedar/slate interior for the SRT6. By the way, I would not look at a base model simply because of all of the premiums you will sacrafice. If your looking at a limited, the only big ticket option was navigation. My car has it, but I've never used it.
Just my opinion...I could be wrong.