Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, characterized by deep emotional attachment and reverence as a legendary, driver-focused roadster. The vehicle is consistently praised for its "wildly revving" high-RPM engine, exceptional balance, bespoke
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" version (AP1 vs. AP2). Discussions acknowledge the differences between the AP1 (1999-2003) and AP2 (2004-2009) generations, including engine displacement (2.0L vs. 2.2L), redli
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | power train |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
2.2 (242 Hp)
From 2004-2009
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