first car to help eventually drive s2000?
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Originally Posted by PixelJunkie94' timestamp='1425745516' post='23530888
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[quote name='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.
[quote name='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?
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You're so cute. I remember what it was like to be on mommy and daddy's insurance plan at 19 too. Enjoy that while it lasts.
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Bad sign when a 19 year old is being more mature than you, 606.
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Actually, I found riding a bike helped me understand throttle control and cornering. The throttle input, braking, steering of the S2000 in a hot corner is quite responsive. Almost like a mid-sized bike. Say 600cc sports bike.
Hey! I look at it this way. The S2000 is a perfect car to help me eventually drive the Ferrari 458 Spyder of my future!![lol.gif](https://www.s2ki.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif)
Hey! I look at it this way. The S2000 is a perfect car to help me eventually drive the Ferrari 458 Spyder of my future!
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Any car with a light clutch engagement is a good first car to learn on.
Buy an s2000.
I learned how to drive stick on a bpu 3000gt vr4. Now that was difficult challenge.
Buy an s2000.
I learned how to drive stick on a bpu 3000gt vr4. Now that was difficult challenge.
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This 1,000 times over. I had a Miata and I loved it, but it was no s2000. Just get the S and you'll thank us. If you're really worried about not being experienced enough to drive the car, just remember that cars have this thing called an accelerator and only you get to decide how hard you press it. Just go slow until you feel comfortable.
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Originally Posted by blkwidow' timestamp='1426359364' post='23540011
If your dream is to have the S, go for the S. It's an easy car to drive normal. Why wait?
This 1,000 times over. I had a Miata and I loved it, but it was no s2000. Just get the S and you'll thank us. If you're really worried about not being experienced enough to drive the car, just remember that cars have this thing called an accelerator and only you get to decide how hard you press it. Just go slow until you feel comfortable.
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Originally Posted by Mr.E.G.' timestamp='1426469871' post='23541258
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If your dream is to have the S, go for the S. It's an easy car to drive normal. Why wait?
If your dream is to have the S, go for the S. It's an easy car to drive normal. Why wait?
This 1,000 times over. I had a Miata and I loved it, but it was no s2000. Just get the S and you'll thank us. If you're really worried about not being experienced enough to drive the car, just remember that cars have this thing called an accelerator and only you get to decide how hard you press it. Just go slow until you feel comfortable.
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Because it doesn't take most people more than 15 minutes to learn how to drive a manual transmission without ruining a clutch and replacing a clutch is cheaper than buying a whole other car.
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Originally Posted by d1rtyc4r' timestamp='1426617077' post='23543765
This -1000 times. Why ruin a perfectly good s2000 clutch/flywheel by being a n00b, when you can ruin a Miata's instead?