F20C_S2k

okay i am having trouble with deciding whether to get the S2000 or bmw 330CI....i am more leaning toward the S2000 just because it's a roadster and has great performance, but the beamer has alot of luxury, and options...

Basically these cars are at the same price range...

i really need help....thanks

hyper

what is your criteria for a car?

just a sunday fun car?
something more for daily driving?
do you want fast response in acceleration or high rev'n fun?
how long are you planning on keeping the car?

... give us more info and maybe we can shed some more light onto the matter.

S2k03

The biggest problem I have seen yet with the BMW is the fact that the car comes with basically no options. Once you add in the much needed sport package, premium package, paint, leather, etc....
you now own a very nice car but very expensive sport coupe. I like the BMW, hell I almost purchased one, but the one configured the way I wanted it wasn't worth the money and reliability problems.

They are both very different animals. Both great cars, but look at what your needs are. 2 seat vs. 4 seats, etc...

The Honda fits me perfectly both in the wallet and in my application. Good Luck on your decision!!!!!

F20C_S2k

Okay, well this is how it is....

My dad is going to buy me a Car for my birthday....
i am still attending school...so basically i am not goin to drive this car on long trips or very far. Basically i am goin to be driving to go to school and fun.

i am planning to keep this car for a long time....

F20C_S2k

Well i went online, and configured the car the way i wanted it to be...and well it was about the same price....i think what kills you the most of the S2000 is that the hard top is so damn expensive...

is there anyone who wishes they didnt buy the S2000?
Someone once told me because the engine has such high revs, you almost have to drive the car as if it was a race car all the time...is this true?

Porsche951

I think a 330ci is going to run you about $5k more than an S2k unless you're buying a stripped one. Regardless however you're comparing two completely different automobiles. The BMW is a very nice sports coupe, relatively quick, nice handling, good looking coupe. The Honda S2000 however is an uncompromising pure sportscar with few concessions of any kind. It's not for everyone but if you're in the market for a sports car you won't find a better example.

S2k03

BMW C330Ci = $39,835 Sport Package, Premium Package, Xenons, leather (non metallic paint)
Honda S2000 = $32,860 no options ( We don't need no stinking options!! )

Rougly 7k difference.

Hey there both great cars. But if I was going to back to school and had 40k to spare I would buy a S4 or TT 225 coupe. In a school parking lot I wouldn't want a rag top.

F20C_S2k

So basically what you all are saying is that you would rather get the S2000....

s2000crazy

i actually got to test-drive it today. It doesnt need to be driven like a race car. The dealer told me that i could shift at very low speeds, and it had a nice calm pace to it when i did.
But what's also good about this car is that it also satisfies that need for speed whenever you want.

F20C_S2k

So at low rpm...you can still accelerate good without downshifting?

does anyone know when 2003 comes out? and if silverstone is available...cuz i dont like the new sebring silver...