I completely agree with this sentiment. We might be at a turning point where buying an AP1 might be even better than an AP2 from the perspective of maintenance--many of those wear items I listed previously are at a point where if they had not been replaced, the car would not have been drivable.

Definitely buy the one that you enjoy more. It is not practical to swap in the F20C (nor does it result in a product close to an AP1) on an AP2. If you really enjoy the edge that the AP1 has, go for it. I do not think you can find that experience on any other car today; outside of early BMW Supras (think they did something with the rear suspension geometry to also induce tons of rear bump steer).

In the same idea, if you enjoy the planted, reduced rotation under braking (which results in less snap oversteer) characteristics, buy the AP2.

All these wear items that are of concern should be factored into the price when you purchase the vehicle regardless of model year or age.

Just be sure to read up on this: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/wheels-t...erous-1216330/ if you purchase an AP1 and decide to keep the OEM wheels and run 245/45R16 REAR 185/60R16 FRONT (or 205/55R16).