The soarer was miles better handling... suspension on mine was quite stiff so handled like it was on rails.. of course the power will always be missed.
Soarers (well 92 model) did not have any traction control.. so in the wet it was really hair raising when the wheel spin in 3rd and 4th when turbos spooled.
But in the dry was very nice.
GS is cheaper to run on fuel... Soarer was very juicy
I was offered a good price for soarer and the guy really wanted my car so i agreed to sell.
Gs is not a bad car at all.. drives lovely in a straight line.. cant fault it at all. Just doesnt like corners.. but still has a bit of poke