Palmateer

Civic an equivalent to an S2000?

What do you want, a FWD S2000?

rai

both the Si and the S2000 lack TQ, both cars under 3000 lbs, only come with 6MT, are resonably priced etc...

The Si is one of the few 4-door cars that weighs under 3000

RX-8 not really a 4-door.

what else is there?

The IS250 with 6MT has 204hp and weighs 3440 lbs

any 3-series sedan will weigh 3400++ lbs

the RX-8 is the lightest RWD coupe around

Most/All RWD sedans weigh 3400+ lbs

cdelena

It's got four doors no matter how you count. It is listed as a four door coupe in reviews, registration, and insurance. Do you think it does not count just because the hinges are mounted differently?

koala

RX-8 for sure.

Or an M5 w/ it's V10 revving to 8,200 RPM.

Popeye

Audi RS4

bat711

I was trying to think of something that is lightweight, RWD, and has respectable power. Oh yeah and within reach of the average person.

Is the BMW 1 series close to that?

130i

3200 lbs / 265HP

Figure that the car would have to base around $30k to fit in BMW's US price structure. Anyone experience one of these?

jasonjm

RS4 is not in the S2000 price range.

Fanman

Not to mention it is almost 4000 lbs.

Big difference of 4 door Civic SI & S2000/RX8 would be the FWD vs. RWD thing.

I'm 5'9" and I can easily sit in the rear seat behind me. Would not be surprised if 2 6 footers could sit in there for a while.

koala

The thread starter made no mention of price range...

heffergm

The fact that the S2000 is a CONVERTIBLE seems to have been tossed out the window. I don't see how you can ask for a similar experience without keeping in mind that the top comes off.

Of course, 4-seat sporty converts are in short supply, let alone 4-doors.

Anyway, I think as you've noticed already, there really isn't an direct comparison. The RX8 will offer a similar experience in terms of the motor's revs, but from my brief drive in one, it's a whole lot softer than an S2K in most regards.