I love my 2002 S. I think the gearing is setup pretty well for my driving style. I like
to get on it and drive pretty hard. (sometimes my wife feels sorry for it...
)
Never had a problem engaging any gears, The gear ratios feel right, and the
car has plenty of power throughout the gear range. Although I do have to
admit, I have only used 6th gear maybe twice in the last year and a half, just
to make sure its still there.
Get an "S"