not really less performnace just made it more for the daily driver it isnt as raw as it use to be

 

I suggest you get a 02'+ if it is your daily driver. Also look for one with lower mileage and perhaps one owner, with documented maintenance. The prices are dropping on S2s, but many have been walloped to hell and back. If they are launched incorrectly there will be issues. Generally a well maintained S2 will not break down but many have been abused without proper maintenance. You pay for what you get.

You also need good tires with this car. Have a few G's saved up for proper tires because balding S-02s or S-03s = crash.

Don't worry about performance; the car is a handful and gets a lot harder when the roads are wet.

Search this forum, a lot of questions have been asked.