James.

1/ Search around this site for discussions on buying vs building, buying a good car is the way to go.

2/ In my opinion there really isn't much BMW wise that can beat the Hondas in ITA. Look at CalClubs web site for track records, ITA is not much slower than ITS! Look at the times Bernardo Martinez turns vs my times.

3/ Welcome to SoPac. That's my region, if there is anything I can do to help, drop me a line. At [email protected]

Good luck.
John Norris
ITS BMW #07