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Still Pondering Purchase: ap1 vs ap2

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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Hello Folks,

My friend says Honda took the "raw" out of the s2000 in the ap2. I haven't been able to test drive either of them yet.

What do you guys recommend? Ap1 or Ap2?

Thanks again.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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if you havent driven either, first thing is a test drive
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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Welcome Mr Jase. You've opened the infamous S2ki can of worms with that question.

There's a lot of debate on this forum about the answer, so Chow-bot is correct. Test Drive both and tell us what you think. You may only find subtle differences if any at all.

However, I think the 2003 AP1 is perfection.

Good Luck.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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My understanding is...

for track use.. the AP1 is better

for street/daily use... the AP2 is better

the word "better" is very subjective...

AP2 is more drivable on the streets because of the higher torque output at lower RPMS....
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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Chow-bot,May 14 2010, 01:44 PM
if you havent driven either, first thing is a test drive

It's your choice.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by berlinablackie,May 14 2010, 09:58 AM
Welcome Mr Jase. You've opened the infamous S2ki can of worms with that question.

There's a lot of debate on this forum about the answer, so Chow-bot is correct. Test Drive both and tell us what you think. You may only find subtle differences if any at all.

However, I think the 2003 AP1 is perfection.

Good Luck.
Ah, ok. Didn't know it's such a hot-button topic. I will definitely test drive both and then reply back with my impressions.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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I chose the AP2 for 1 main reason: LAGUNA BLUE

I also like it because of the greater torque, glass rear window, and all the other stuff. I did test drive an AP1 a year before I bouoght my AP2 and I liked it - just wasnt ready to buy.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Take them both on a drive and then decide. I've owned both, I prefer ap2.
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