This is a great article. Slight error on the HID front, but otherwise he says what most folks think.

http://www.carpages.ca/go/roadtest/2006_ho..._road_test.aspx

 

I don't know, I think that guy doesn't understand what the S is all about.

"North Americans found the bipolar nature of the first 2.0-litre I-4 more irritating than pleasurable".

Where is he getting this from? Then he compares the new engine with that of a 4cyl Accord.

Good find though Chaz.

 

ap1 AP2

 

Uh oh. Here we go

I guess if you like softer suspension, some say was designed for the former miata drivers who may purchase an S and don't like high RPMs, then yeah.... the AP2 rocks!

 

Interesting metric: "Less soiled underwear per kilometer"

 

^ I picked up on that too, BH. Great metric.

Jeff, I dunno, I think many people have similar feelings as this guy; obviously not those of us who have owned and held AP1s. I'm not saying I agree with it, but it's a good read.

I like the "stands your hair on end" comments!

 

As a daily driver, I found the AP2 to have a more useful around-town powerband.

 

Bah, I like my underwear soiled!

 

that was pretty funny rex