After 6 model years, is s2k still worth buying?
05-07-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 05:36 PM
Yeah I agree. But if you saw EVERYBODY driving the s2000 in you area, you're going to admit that it's going to make your s2k look a little less appealing. I like my cars to be rare among the crowd. 
Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 05:36 PM
I only want the best of the best. I know the s2000 is pretty much the best $30k convertible that can give you the ultimate driving experience out there. The M3, albeit not a roadster, is probably #1 in the GT sports car category. Although it probably won't give me the raw driving experience as the s2k, the M3 can definitely hold its own, especially with more and more cars nowadays being equipped with 300+ hp straight from the factory.
I'd like to drive my car in confidence, without having to worry much about the likes of WRXs, 350zs, g35cs, LS1/LS2, EVO/STis, etc. challenging me. Hell, even older, lightweight civic hatchback with a b18c5 or h22 would scare me if I were in an s2000.
Now you're probably going to argue that the s2000 is not a drag car since it clearly shines on the twisties, but realistically, how often do you race on the track? I'm not advocating street racing, but you and I both agree that there's going to be that occasional challenge on the street that you just won't refuse. Needless to say, I'm going to feel damn more confident in the M3 than in the s2k.
I'd like to drive my car in confidence, without having to worry much about the likes of WRXs, 350zs, g35cs, LS1/LS2, EVO/STis, etc. challenging me. Hell, even older, lightweight civic hatchback with a b18c5 or h22 would scare me if I were in an s2000.
Now you're probably going to argue that the s2000 is not a drag car since it clearly shines on the twisties, but realistically, how often do you race on the track? I'm not advocating street racing, but you and I both agree that there's going to be that occasional challenge on the street that you just won't refuse. Needless to say, I'm going to feel damn more confident in the M3 than in the s2k.
In my three years of ownership, I've only street-dragged one car--a 350z driven by a car salesman trying to get my friend to buy one
If I get revved on, I just smile back, feeling smug because I'm more of a grown-up than he is
05-07-2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 05:36 PM
Hell, even older, lightweight civic hatchback with a b18c5 or h22 would scare me if I were in an s2000.
05-08-2005, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rai,May 7 2005, 06:17 PM
You should get a Z06 it's a lot faster than a S2000.
Actually, I should take that statement as an insult.
05-08-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by b0mbrman,May 8 2005, 11:47 AM
You shouldn't.
If your goal is to not get taken advantage of at stoplights, a Z06 will fulfill that very well
If your goal is to not get taken advantage of at stoplights, a Z06 will fulfill that very well
Well in response to your post, my original goal is to have a nicely balanced, driver-oriented car that performs well in all categories. The s2000 fits this bill rather nicely, although its straightline performance wouldn't be too impressive against today's cars in my opinion. I guess I'm an idealist, but I just realized that you can't always have everything you want in a car.
The Z06 is a great car as well, but I've never been a fan of American cars and never will be.
Thanks for your replies guys, I think I'm probably going to go with the s2000.
05-08-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 03:54 AM
None of the other 30k+ cars appeal to me. I can go on and on how the s2000 is pretty much the best overall-performing car you can buy for $30k, but that would require a whole different thread.
05-08-2005, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by S2020,May 8 2005, 04:10 PM
If you don't want convertible, the Evo is a better handling car in almost every way for about the same money.
If the EVO didn't look so fanboi racer straight out of the factory, that would've been my first choice.
05-09-2005, 08:42 PM
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I don't think there is a more involving drive for that price range (maybe the evo).
As for the s2000's straightline urge, it'll happily leave the vast majority of cars in its dust. As for the 350Z, the new Boxster & the g35 etc...well aren't challenges that much more fun? Besides its not like these cars leave the s2k for dead, its still very evenily matched, with the s2k having the advantage in some respects.
As for the s2000's straightline urge, it'll happily leave the vast majority of cars in its dust. As for the 350Z, the new Boxster & the g35 etc...well aren't challenges that much more fun? Besides its not like these cars leave the s2k for dead, its still very evenily matched, with the s2k having the advantage in some respects.
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