ok i have a friend that is looking at getting an s, he has seen mine and has fallen in love with them. he can't seem to make up his mind if he wants to get an 08 at a used price or if he wants to get an ap1.

he is looking for low miles either way. he can't make up his mind if he wants to find a low mile ap1 or get a used 08.

money is not a probem, and he was just wondering which he would have fun with and which would have less problems, knowing that one could be up to eight years old.

i figured that this was by far the best place to get advice. i have only driven my ap2 so i don't know the wonders of the 9k rev limiter, so if anyone has owned both, wha would you suggest

 

Get an 08 if money is not an issue.

 

BS.... get an ap1 and spend the 15k you saved on rebuild\upgrades.

BTW lazy... that avatar is awesome!

 

i say go with an older ap2, and use that money to upgrade. ap1 is my love, but theres too much thats been beaten.

btw, i only love the ap1 cuz i got one i was originally looking for a ap2.

 

New with 9k! hahahhaha

Just get new ... I have 9K, and I personally think it's a bit overrated

 

I have been hanging around this forum too long.
9000 rpm vs. 8200 rpm?
ap1vs. ap2?
which is the better engine?

You might just as well ask Shia vs. Sunni?
Will this dispute never end? Will there ever be a peaceful resolution? Oh, the humanity!

 

New.

 

I have had both. They are both awesome engines. I miss the 9k rpm, but I like the bit of torque.

 

ap2 has better wheels and tires better revised tranny and rearend better taillights better interior and its faster. just my 2 cents

 

I would go with a new one. Factory warrany is a nice reassurance to have sometimes.

-Ian