[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by G4mb17

Yeah, have ordered my BRZ and will trade my AP1, my list was more visual:

Things I like better about my S2000:
exhaust tips: the BRZ has a small pipe in a large tip to look big. S2000 just has larger pipes.
Gear shift knob (S2000 has a nice optional titanium one) S2000 has no options
Cup holders, S2000 has none, BRZ seemed to have 2 Ap2 has 2
tranmission tunnel. S2000 was higher and fabric covered, BRZ has lower and plastic - this made the cabin feel nice and cosy
Power, about the same up to BRZs red line, but S2000 develops more from 7500-9000 red line - which I didn't use oftern as the car had to be warm. False, the S2000 has more power above 5500 rpm
A/C vents on BRZ - they look cheap
climate/stereo controls point to the driver in the S2000 and could be operated without looking.

Things I not big on the BRZ
spoiler, would rather none or a big one.
stock wheels - will replace
Prefer the Toyota nose
Prefer the Toyota86 badges because the 86 has good history.

Things like like about the BRZ
Colour (Blue Pearl)
wheels 45s rather than 50/55s on S2000 Get an AP2
more storage for weekends away
has a roof! Better rear vision (not plastic) - hopefully better noise AP2 has glass rear window
analog RPM gauge
stereo/nav, will hopefully be able to hear it on the motorway now
better mpg

Things I like about both
seats
gear shift
steering wheel

I've yet to drive the BRZ, but I always felt a little on edge in the S, I'm not the best driver in the forum, and it always felt like it was waiting for me to make a mistake so it could put me in a hedge backwards. 2006 and newer S2000s have stability control

It really sounds like you just need an AP2 S2000.