Which one would you get if you were gonna buy one? From the reviews I have seen it sounds like the 2004 will be more "Americanized" and tame, with a lower redline and softer suspension. Makes it a tough choice. With your experience what would you suggest I do?

 

2001GSR,

Might want to do a quick search for past posts on this. There have been quite a few people that have asked this question recently so you will find all the answers you are looking for

 

thanks I will. Sorry for the repost. I am brand new on here.

 

Hey 2001GSR not a problem. Just wanted to let you know to avoid any flamming People are just getting a bit sick of the question hehe

 

Too early to ask the question. Wait til the 2004 is here then decide

 

when will they be in dealerships?

 

I didn't wait, I bought a '03 recently. Here's my limited thinking.

I got the "original" with a lot of the early problems solved. I test drove one and decided the "lack of torque" didn't bother me at all. If it does become somewhat of a classic, I believe the 2.0 will be more valued. The '03 works just fine for my twisty two-lane driving, there is plenty of car left that I'll never use. The '03 is cheaper. I didn't have to wait, I'm driving it now.

Gary

 

2004

 

Wait until you can drive an '04 compared to an '03 and then pick one.

 

You just have to decide which attributes you'd like. The true sports car, or the 'americanized' one as you say. A lot of people like feeling the torque down low in a sports car and that plus the refinments may be enough for you to want to get the 04.