sales were intentionally limited, with only 5,958 vehicles being produced between 1997 and 2001; 1,805 were produced for the domestic japanese market and the remaining 4,153 sold in the united states. japanese sales were limited by the fact that the exterior width dimensions were not in compliance with japanese government dimension regulations, and the engine displacement obligated japanese drivers for higher levels of annual road tax. the vehicle had a base price of $28,900.