[MetroMPG]

Yes, as you point out, for a small car it has a remarkably plush ride.

The stabilizer bar will preserve that nice ride over many bumps (ones that affect both sides of the car). But will make "one-sided bumps" more noticeable.

I'd still add the bar. I think the car's stock handling is OK in cornering once the suspension takes a set, but "S-turn" combinations are rolly to the point of being hilarious.. and slightly unnerving.

I'm glad the aftermarket stepped up with the rear bar relatively quickly.