first car to help eventually drive s2000?
#31
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350z is an alternative. Light, rwd, 2 seater, manual. Surely one will fit in your budget. It's always been a competitor to the s2000 due to the aformentioned characteristics and similar power.
#32
How about a Mustang? They are cheap to learn with.
#33
Originally Posted by suprmonky73
350z is an alternative. Light, rwd, 2 seater, manual. Surely one will fit in your budget. It's always been a competitor to the s2000 due to the aformentioned characteristics and similar power.
2. It is not a true s2000 competitor, as its so easy to drive you can do it blindfolded. Will not break someone in for an S...
#34
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The S2000 is notorious for being one of the most expensive RWD cars to insure for the very reason we are discussing in this thread. Too many kids wanting to go straight from driving Civics in to a RWD car and not being able to handle the transition thus wrecking them. Not to mention that the S2000 seats alone are $2000+. You apparently have no idea what you're talking about hence the "I'm doubting it" line. Don't doubt it. Go prove it to yourself. The S2000 is ridiculously expensive to insure.
Do you even own an S2000?
#35
Originally Posted by PixelJunkie94' timestamp='1425493069' post='23527467
I will never completely understand why the S2000 is considered a poor choice for a first time driver. My personal opinion is that the community(s) want to fantasize about the S2000 being so hard core and race oriented that only highly skilled drivers are able to operate it therefore they are highly skilled and feel "exclusive." Haha, sorry for the rant.
Agreed
#36
If the OP does decide on an S2000, make sure you have a budget for tires and high quality tires. This car, the little things transmit into major sensations and if you tires aren't up to snuff, the alignment is off... you're asking for trouble. There's no ESP systems to help you out. Loose grip and that's all she wrote between your skills and fate. When money is tight and you know rears are like $600, you may stretch them out further and that is not a good idea at all... Just be prepared financially.
#37
Originally Posted by PixelJunkie94' timestamp='1425505075' post='23527739
The Miata comments are silly to me. Do you really think insurance will be MUCH cheaper for a manual, convertible, rear wheel drive Miata?? I'm doubting it.
The S2000 is notorious for being one of the most expensive RWD cars to insure for the very reason we are discussing in this thread. Too many kids wanting to go straight from driving Civics in to a RWD car and not being able to handle the transition thus wrecking them. Not to mention that the S2000 seats alone are $2000+. You apparently have no idea what you're talking about hence the "I'm doubting it" line. Don't doubt it. Go prove it to yourself. The S2000 is ridiculously expensive to insure.
Do you even own an S2000?
#39
My Mazdaspeed Miata is less than half what my S costs to insure; I pay 48 per month for full coverage on the S, no deductible, and 19/mo for my MSM, same coverage. There's some evidence for you. It happens more often than not...
#40
My Mazdaspeed Miata is less than half what my S costs to insure; I pay 48 per month for full coverage on the S, no deductible, and 19/mo for my MSM, same coverage. There's some evidence for you. It happens more often than not...