rai

Before we bought the S2000, we could have bought a Supra tt, RX-7, C5 possibly Z06, Boxster, etc...

So probably most here will say S2000. Also (I hear) RX-7s are money pits. Not that any car can't have it's problems, but with the RX you will have to rebuild the engine (from what I hear). If you factor that into the price are they any cheaper than the S2000?

Saki GT

I loved my Rex - I'll never forget it, and it is superior to the S in performance and fun, but lets remember, the S is an outstanding car, and the RX-7 is old and expensive to repair, and finding a good tech to work on it can be difficult. Today, I'd take the S for its newness, high performance levels and superior reliability.

JohnE

[quote name='smile' date='Feb 3 2005, 10:45 AM']3rd Gen RX7 is an awesome car, but it is already 10 year old.

Silver9k

I almost bought one as well before I bought the S..it was a very high contender on my list.

However coming from an already fully modded 99 Eclipse GST which did have certain common unreliablity issues...I just didn't want to deal with another unreliable car, however supposedly replacing the apex seals helps a lot on RX7's under high boost? But I wanted something fun, quick (fast would be good too ), incredible handling, and reliable. The S fit my criteria, and I love it...although the thoughts and wish for money to turbo or SC it are always there.

ttb

doesn't handle that great either? this was the car named america's best handling car...beating the NSX, porsche, corvette, etc.

ttb

btw, 10pmg is when you're boosting like crazy. cruising on the freeway it gets about the same mpg as the s2000.

lOOkatme

I have driven both...I don't own either.

I drove a slightly modded rx7 1993 R1. DP, Cat Back

and a slightly modded 00 S2000. Exhaust, lowered, Intake

The rx7 would smoke it in a straight line, smoke it in the corners, and is BY FAR more comftorable inside. Its like luxury when compared to a small cramped s2000.

The s2000 is paired much closer to my modded prelude in terms of handling and straight line speed...while the rx7 is MUCH faster.

Officer_down

You didn't know how to drive an S2000. Your Prelude? What year and what mods?

YBS1

You know, I love how as the years go by and memories become blurry, people have somehow in their minds transformed stock ~14 second flat Supras and RX-7s into freakin' rocketships.

ttb

sorry buddy, the FD (RX-7) is not a stock 14 sec car - touring model, maybe, but the R1/R2 models or even the base w/o the bose system is 1/4 mile 13.5 sec stock, 0-60 4.9 sec. top speed is 158mph.