I have a 98 SE Sport with the factory 19mm rear sway bar. I find the car quite neutral in handling. The car doesn't understeer nearly as much as you might expect most FWD cars to. In the winter, lifting the throttle in a corner and then applying it again allowed the rear to step out nicely in rallye car style.
I'm used to a rear wheel drive, so I prefer this type of setup.
Hope this helps.
Jeff