Thanks for the replies guys. I guess it was something I just overlooked when looking at the ITR. Is it so loud that it drowns out the music or is it okay in that respect? I came from a car that was *very* loud, an old Austin Mini, so I'm somewhat desensitized...or so people tell me. Not to mention completely desensitized to stiff ride. Anyhow, the biggest concern I had with the old mini was it became labourious over time to feather the throttle because the car had a *way* over spec horsepower (85 vs. 55-60). That may not sound like much, but remember the car weighed in at around 1250lbs and we're talking about 1960's technology engines with sloppy fuel systems, only 3 main bearings, and what I would characterize as not the most efficient ignition systems ever...coupled with it only being a 1275cc engine .

Anyhow...I digress...I'm just concerned with comfort in a long drive as my mini was NOT. I used to own a 1995 LS, as I'd mentioned, is it fairly comparable in this respect?