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Old 07-21-2004, 09:28 PM
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I looked at The '93 on RX7 (FD) and '90 on 300ZX Twin Turbo but eventually chose the S because I decided I wanted a reliable car that was fun to drive and looked stunning; the other 2 cars cannot meet all 3 criteria. The maintinence costs are what eventually drove me away from the Z and RX7.
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i looked at WRX as well ... but it got no sunroof and fold down back seat
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I checked out the 350z and the RX8...at that time I wasn't even thinking about the S...then I moved away from them and was focused on Evo or STi...when I was ready to buy, I couldn't get the right deal on the Evo...so I sat around a little while longer...and thought...I still had my old 99 Eclipse GST but it was being sold soon...

So after it sold, I was buying a 97 GSXR 650 from my friend...but that didn't go with my parents, I was going to use the bike and wait for the EVO MR...

Then I thought some more...the S was always in the back of my head, I'd ridden in one before and loved it...so I started looking for one, then I found mine, and I must say I couldn't be any happier with my decision...I LOVE the S2000...it is an awesome car.

I also had the C5, FD (RX7), R33 Skyline, an Eclipse GSX on the mind...but none of that really lasted cause I knew I didn't really want them.

The S is perfect for me as I don't need all the space, it looks awesome, is RWD (I HAD to get away from FWD), and is just plain fun to drive...after I bought it, I also realized that the community is very friendly and helpful as well
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Currently considering an S2000 or a WRX.



I found a dealer selling WRX's for 2K under invoice and 4K under MSRP, with NO haggling! Plus, I live in a VERY hill city in West Virginia and when it snows.. you NEED 4WD to get around. However, I think I'm willing to give that up for a proper sports car. I live downtown anyway, so if it snows.. I can walk.

Oh, and apparently S2K insurance is cheaper than the WRX.

-Matt
Old 07-22-2004, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Cobreth,Jul 22 2004, 10:39 AM
Currently considering an S2000 or a WRX.



I found a dealer selling WRX's for 2K under invoice and 4K under MSRP, with NO haggling! Plus, I live in a VERY hill city in West Virginia and when it snows.. you NEED 4WD to get around. However, I think I'm willing to give that up for a proper sports car. I live downtown anyway, so if it snows.. I can walk.

Oh, and apparently S2K insurance is cheaper than the WRX.

-Matt
Where is the dealer? Are they as generous with discounting the Sti?
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It's an auto mall (like 3 or 4 dealerships) in the MD/PA area. STi's go for ~2-3K under MSRP.. usually around invoice.


Check out www.fitzmall.com . It wouldn't be that big of a trip from NY.

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I considered the following before purchased the S2000:

-99' E36 M3
-NSX (used)
-Bmw 330ci
-350z
-Audi S4
-Porsche Boxtser S (used)
Old 07-22-2004, 09:54 AM
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it was 4.5 years ago for me.

the only other car i looked at was the boxster S.....and then my wallet told me to smarten the fvck up.

on my 2nd S2000 now.
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I never even bothered to look at any other car. Went straight for a S2000.


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