Can't decide between 04 or 06 model...
#1
Can't decide between 04 or 06 model...
After much deliberating I think I've decided on getting a S2k as a weekend/track car but I'm having trouble figuring out which year to buy. This is the way I see it.
04
cheaper by around 4k. No warranty left.
06
VSA which I think is a huge asset. I do plan to get the car realigned to make it less prone to oversteer but the safety net that the VSA provides is huge on the track since I'm only an intermediate track person. 2-3 year powertrain warranty left but not sure how that will hold up after coilovers, exhaust and roll bar.
So VSA is the biggest factor for me. Is VSA worth 4k? If I get the 06 for 4k more will I recoup the 4k back when I sell the car in a few years or will the 06 depreciate at a faster rate than the 04?
Thanks,
Scott
04
cheaper by around 4k. No warranty left.
06
VSA which I think is a huge asset. I do plan to get the car realigned to make it less prone to oversteer but the safety net that the VSA provides is huge on the track since I'm only an intermediate track person. 2-3 year powertrain warranty left but not sure how that will hold up after coilovers, exhaust and roll bar.
So VSA is the biggest factor for me. Is VSA worth 4k? If I get the 06 for 4k more will I recoup the 4k back when I sell the car in a few years or will the 06 depreciate at a faster rate than the 04?
Thanks,
Scott
#2
if you want to track the car get a 06+ my biggest regret is getting an 05 you can get the hondata reflash in 06+ and it gives pretty good gains. better than any bolton for the 04 and at a cheaper cost than most boltons
#4
Originally Posted by Harpoon,Jul 6 2009, 04:12 PM
Where in the world did you hear that VSA was an ASSET at the track?????
#5
Originally Posted by Harpoon,Jul 6 2009, 04:12 PM
Where in the world did you hear that VSA was an ASSET at the track?????
#6
You don't want the VSA. Trust me - push it on the track and VSA won't save you from spinning. Most tracks have ample room at the standard likely spin areas, so you'll probably not have to worry about it anyway.
I was glad when i spun it at the track with my '05. Now I know how to avoid it. Bandaids suck.
I was glad when i spun it at the track with my '05. Now I know how to avoid it. Bandaids suck.
#7
Former Moderator
The Hondata reflash is an excellent mod and definitely worth getting an MY06+.
VSA can always be turned off when you feel comfortable to run without it.
The best rule of thumb when buying a used car is to get the newest lowest mileage car you can afford.
VSA can always be turned off when you feel comfortable to run without it.
The best rule of thumb when buying a used car is to get the newest lowest mileage car you can afford.
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#9
Originally Posted by madsedan,Jul 7 2009, 06:41 PM
Save the money and go 04.
Is an Elise worth the 10k premium over an 04 S2k? A huge drawback with the Elise is that repairs will be really expensive if anything goes wrong but I think the driving exp. will be pretty interesting.
#10
Registered User
I know a few guys that have had the Lotus you reference and all but one kept it more than 9-12 months, and the only one that still has it is because its his second car.
No matter how hardcore you think you are its almost ridiculous to drive the Elise everyday, it gets old real quickly.
That said, I drove one about 2 years ago and loved every second of it while behind the wheel, but getting in and out of it sucked and so many things you never think about like going through a drive through, getting into a parking lot, parking, etc. becomes cumbersome task in the Elise.
I'd stick with my s2k unless the deal on the Elise was so insane I could justify having a beater to drive daily when I got tired of the Elise.
No matter how hardcore you think you are its almost ridiculous to drive the Elise everyday, it gets old real quickly.
That said, I drove one about 2 years ago and loved every second of it while behind the wheel, but getting in and out of it sucked and so many things you never think about like going through a drive through, getting into a parking lot, parking, etc. becomes cumbersome task in the Elise.
I'd stick with my s2k unless the deal on the Elise was so insane I could justify having a beater to drive daily when I got tired of the Elise.