Thanks for the replies. I don't want you to get the wrong impression, i'm not in the habit of doing stupid speeds on main roads or anything silly. My question could equally as well apply to a track situation, I was speaking generally to get my point across. The question really should have been about the differences between FWD and RWD I suppose. I disagree with the implication however, that by someone pushing their car a little and enjoys it must be driving like an idiot and not be well respected.
The effortless nature described in the first reply does seem attractive I must say.
I have a 172 also. I love the 172 its awesome. Im not wanting to start a ep3 vs 172 debate but IMO they are great cars and more fun than the ep3' IMO. You can just chuck them in the corners and jump on the brakes and throw it into gear and away you go. The 350 takes skill to drive fast but its more rewarding. In a fwd car its too easy point and shoot if you will. You have to work the 350 but it gives you alot of feel and satisfaction from driving it.
I sometimes love to give it a good blast but sometimes you can be on a b road driving just keeping it in 4th and still having enough go keep pace. I'm not really a fast driver its all about the drama to me, with an exhaust it sounds like your going fast, the seating position is perfect and you feel like your going fast IMO.
Have you thought of a s2k over a dc5? You need to test drive one ideally though as it might be horrible to you or you might love it.