Saki GT

If my S was gone tomorrow, it would be a real coin toss between tracking down another AP2, or an easier to get Miata, or more of an ego-stroking Boxster S.

Tbh with an S in the garage already, I'd be looking at a C6, Boxster, or Miata to round out what the S doesn't fill completely, as their prices aren't so bonkers yet.

I'd even say a Wrangler, but they are also stupid expensive.

Soul Coughing

Congrats Stephen! That interior looks really nice! Hope to see you around this summer in the verts!

dedonderosa

i love it, its my new 3 season daily. the ride isn't rough at all even with the factory Bilstein's. still breaking her in so ive been taking it easy but all around it has so much good mid range power and torque. after driving my buddies stock ap1 i can say the miatas power down low is much better around town but dont forget its only 2300lbs. but nothing sounds as good as an s2000 when your winding her out. overall its excellent id even say its a modern day s2000.

dedonderosa

thanks buddy i appreciate it. yeah its really nice inside. We need to set up something and hang out its been to long.

Nil-S2k

We/wife has an ND1 and I let her park it in the garage next to my AP1 . Most everything that has been mentioned, I agree with so I don't have a ton to add. I will say my wife refuses to go on any road trips in the AP1...she says it's too harsh. I think factory alignment on the ND is "meh"..the steering just feels strange, especially in long turns. It's like it needs more caster. I don't care much for how soft the ND suspension is but she got the GT and it's fun enough with some Michelin pilot sports.

One thing I will say is that I don't get that "special" feeling when I'm driving the Mazda. It's capable and feels faster than the S but I can enjoy driving the S anywhere for any reason and have a great time. The Mazda does not have that "je ne sais quoi" that the Honda has.

TheDonEffect

Yeah the car is very roly poly even with the Bilsteins, but frankly it did make it a ton of fun in the mountains and super comfortable to ride around in. I hear sway bars really fixes that issue without having to go stiffer is better route. Yeah, I was surprised how much easier it was to drive normally than an AP1 and AP2, feels like there's more power everywhere but really it's just a combination of a smooth power band and lightweight.

Yeah, the sound is the only thing, but an intake actually makes it sound pretty damn good, and people are modifying the sound tube as well and it sounds really good. Back when I had mine options were really limited, but now with an intake and the right exhaust I'd say the S2 no longer has that edge.

dedonderosa

yeah ive seen people do the sound tube delete OR replace the sound tube hose with a 32mm hose and they say it makes it sound so much better