Maybe you should look at an S351 Naturally Aspirated like I did. I had the opportunity to buy both last spring. The R-Code supercharged model would have only ran me another $5,000 (which makes sense). On that note, I was in both cars. In truth, the supercharged car is the same amount of power as the T-Code (Naturally Aspirated), until you get to 3rd gear and onward. As well, the R-Code's S/Cer is noticed in lower RPM's in 3rd and above as well when you roll on the throttle. On that note, and in my critical thoughts, the T-code won, hands down. I drove this car 2,000 miles home and it left me with the same feeling as my Toyota 4Runner Limited - it will get me home without incident. To this date, I would drive this car every single day if I had to - but I do not as I have 4 more to drive for that. Therefore, I will drive it only on the nice days and / or the car show cruises that run anywhere from 30 miles to 500 miles. Powerwise, I am not a speeder, but I sure love the low end tourque and getting to 70 miles an hour in a quick hurry (love it arount town!). My T-Code will keep up with an R-Code to 70 miles an hour any day (or so very close it does not count). And I have 3:27 gears and not the 3:55's. After 70mph, the R-Code will slowily pull away until top end and high gear. Once again, I do not enjoy 120 mph on public highways, etc. anyway. On another note, any R-Code or T-Code car that you WOT in 1st gear, you will just "Fred Flintstone" it anyway. All engine and sound, but your car barley moves as it is too busy concentrating on spinning for infinity. The 1998 R-Code car that I was considering was not a daily driver as Marcus has stated. It has been tuned 3 times, and still did not idle properly (wavering from 700 RPM to 1,300 RPM when at idle). My T-Code has the injectors upgraded to R-Code size so it gets more fuel and does not lean out, and I have a Pro-M adjustable mass air sensor on it. At the end of the day, I happen to appreciate a s/c'ed S351 car. But for me, the T-Code is worth more to myself as I can enjoy it just as much, it is absolutley a maniacly fast car - turn key, ready to go ANYWHERE. This is worth much more to me. It has already seen 59,000 miles of trouble free driving and is ready for more. On that note it has scored 997 out of 1,000 points at its last show with 56,000 miles. The car looks like brand new yet as the previous owner was as meticulous as they come and in his 40's. This is key to look for whether an R Code or a T Code - an meticulous owner. It is easy to drive the crap out of these cars and not maintain them. That is when you are looking for BIG trouble.
