I agree with Asbo. I also did not get on with the handling of a +8 and so went directly to an Aero S2 and never looked back.
Running costs have been reasonable for a car of this performance and quality. Short of the battery and a few things the previous owner showed neglect on it is great.
I would imagine the following as benefits from my short drive in the +8.
Better hood arrangement, you can simply pull it up at lights etc if it starts to rain.
Better interior for comfort over longer distances.
Better ride.
More grip.
Better handling.
Less maintenance needed due to construction.
More power and performance with same lazy V8 feeling.
Differences of S1 and S2. Largely personal.
S1 hood is cooler. Single nut alloys are very cool.
S1 is more abundant than S2
S2 has many improvements
Brakes
Engine power and tune (40hp, more torque)
Wide body for wheel failing opposite lock moments
Younger and less miles overall
Normal wheels in case of spares
I would say it is worth buying either of them on condition and verified ownership/servicing more than anything else. I had a few things to put right on mine and it was very low milage.
Also I am no skinny mini so did not fit into an S1 comfortably ! Either is a beautiful car to own. Choose your budget, work out your preferred colour combinations and monitor the adds and forums.
