AP2: 2005 vs 2006+
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AP2: 2005 vs 2006+
Hi everyone,
As some of you may know, I am in the market for an S! Anyway I'm on the boat between a 2005 or a 2006. Now, here are the differences I know about the two models: 2006 has a drive by wire and Traction Control. Now, to my questions..
DBW:
If anyone out there knows..how much of a difference does the drive by wire make? Does it reduce the responsiveness of the throttle? Does it help with anything? Is it there because of the traction control?
TCS:
Does the Traction Control help a ton? It's a button that can be activated and deactivated; correct? How horrible is the S in unforgiving weather, especially for inexperienced RWD drivers? How many of you actually drive with the TCS on?
Misc:
Are there any other differences between the 2005 and 2006 models? I heard that the 2006 model's suspension had minor alters from the 2005 models. I'm sure I have more questions, but they just aren't coming to me now, so I'll update as time goes on and I remember them. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks guys!
Oh, PS, I'm looking for either Berlina Black or GPW..about 75/25 for black. If I have to take a GPW, an S is still an S .
As some of you may know, I am in the market for an S! Anyway I'm on the boat between a 2005 or a 2006. Now, here are the differences I know about the two models: 2006 has a drive by wire and Traction Control. Now, to my questions..
DBW:
If anyone out there knows..how much of a difference does the drive by wire make? Does it reduce the responsiveness of the throttle? Does it help with anything? Is it there because of the traction control?
TCS:
Does the Traction Control help a ton? It's a button that can be activated and deactivated; correct? How horrible is the S in unforgiving weather, especially for inexperienced RWD drivers? How many of you actually drive with the TCS on?
Misc:
Are there any other differences between the 2005 and 2006 models? I heard that the 2006 model's suspension had minor alters from the 2005 models. I'm sure I have more questions, but they just aren't coming to me now, so I'll update as time goes on and I remember them. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks guys!
Oh, PS, I'm looking for either Berlina Black or GPW..about 75/25 for black. If I have to take a GPW, an S is still an S .
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So, fyrestrike, would you recommend a 2006 over a 2005 model?and have you personally felt the difference beten the cable throttle and DBW throttle in an AP2?
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Originally Posted by ALaS,Mar 29 2007, 04:23 PM
So, fyrestrike, would you recommend a 2006 over a 2005 model?and have you personally felt the difference beten the cable throttle and DBW throttle in an AP2?
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Thank you sir. I guess price and mileage will determine it for me then.
Oh and I'm just concerned about wrapping my new S around a pole on a wet morning.
Oh and I'm just concerned about wrapping my new S around a pole on a wet morning.