S vs. non-S what does your decision mean?
So, I don't want to start flamewar but I think I figured out a few of issues that make the decision between S and non-S so hard for guys here.
Two people buy the non-S.
1. Ordinary person who just wants a great sporty car. Doesn't want to wait. Has never been to and will never go to a track. Male or female, mainly is NOT a car person, barely can name parts of the engine. The non-S is fine for them because EVEN THEIR friends can't see the difference between S and non-S. PLUS it's cheaper!! We "car guys" on the Boards here never hear from these people.
2. A car guy who is on a budget.
So if you're a car guy and you have a non-S you will constantly be looked at quizically. Don't go on with the "non-S has all the HP I will ever need," argument, nix the "extra $10K is for useless options," argument (because it is wrong and silly).
So you buy the S because you're a car guy and you can afford it.
If you are a car guy and buy the non-S you have nagging issues to face that aren't that great; like me and having decided against SChrono, (but not as bad ).
I'm not trying to be arrogant, or elitist, or snobby (God knows I'm not), or an icehole. People are always troubled by making this decision and I'm trying to clarify the salient issues; even though I'm not proud our car-culture HAS those issues.