hi mate. Just bought a S1 myself. Wanted one since they came out but mortgage, insurance (and women) ! of course, put a stop to it. Fortunately, i'm in a good position to have one now. Let's face it mate, if ya don't get one now, u aint never gonna get one ! Like everyone says, the S2 do look newer but they look so ordinary. A half second glance at a S1 & people know exactly wot u got. I turn heads everywhere i go (and so does the car) ha ha. depends wot u want from the cars, performance can be the same. If u go for the S1, hold out for the rite one. There r some dodgy motors out there so take someone with ya. I have loved every second of owning mine. Good luck mate.