So many bail outs.
02-18-2006, 07:41 PM
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So many bail outs.
Sorry for the title, but so many owners are selling their cars for something else. What's up with that? I still think the car is awesome. Financial difficulties or reprioritizing your finances is one thing, but why are so many folks selling for other cars??? Ben, what's up with that?
02-19-2006, 04:45 AM
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I look at it this way....
The S2000 is an enthusiast car. Enthusiasts want to own lots awesome cars and often keep a car 2 year or less to get the next one.
I'd love to own an Evo of a few months (just to try!), I'm also looking at the next upgrade all the time, luckly that S4 or M3 I'm after is just a bit more than I want to spend. I just can't see myself spenting more than 30,000 for an automobile.
The S2000 is an enthusiast car. Enthusiasts want to own lots awesome cars and often keep a car 2 year or less to get the next one.
I'd love to own an Evo of a few months (just to try!), I'm also looking at the next upgrade all the time, luckly that S4 or M3 I'm after is just a bit more than I want to spend. I just can't see myself spenting more than 30,000 for an automobile.
02-19-2006, 05:34 AM
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We'd have to "find" a lot of money to even think of upgrading the "S". We'll be hanging around here for a long time to come.
02-19-2006, 06:44 AM
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when I bought the S I wrestled with automobile vs motorcycle.
age being what it is I went with the auto.
I think I found what to replace the toy with.
something between an automobile and a motorcycle.
think motorcar.
http://www.arielatom.com/ariel/site.php
ok I wouldn't really replace the S2000 but wouldn't it be fun to add one to the stable.
of course, I wonder how many times you'd get stopped just "because...."
02-19-2006, 06:58 AM
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I would trade out of the S if I could upgrade and if I had a job to finance an upgrade. It would definitely be for another sports car though or maybe to gain a little more practicality. Here are some cars I would trade out for:
Audi S4
BMW M3
Porsche Boxster S
Porsche Cayman S
Corvette C6
As you can see it's a short list. Mostly because all other cars I would trade the S for are WAY more expensive than the ones on the list.
Audi S4
BMW M3
Porsche Boxster S
Porsche Cayman S
Corvette C6
As you can see it's a short list. Mostly because all other cars I would trade the S for are WAY more expensive than the ones on the list.
02-19-2006, 07:23 AM
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When I first started looking before I bought my S I was looking for a 'fun' convertible. I test drove a few and found the S without really knowing much about it. When I took it for a test drive I KNEW I had to have one. I had a motorcycle at the time and figured I would be giving it up and the S was the closest thing to riding a bike as I had ever come across in a car.
I plan to hang onto mine for many years. I am not the hardcore car enthusiast many others are so I am not being lured by other high priced options out there. Sure, I wouldnt mind owning some of the nicer cars out there but my S will be paid for soon and I hope to get many years of enjoyment from it.
Love the top down days, love the performance, love the S period.
I plan to hang onto mine for many years. I am not the hardcore car enthusiast many others are so I am not being lured by other high priced options out there. Sure, I wouldnt mind owning some of the nicer cars out there but my S will be paid for soon and I hope to get many years of enjoyment from it.
Love the top down days, love the performance, love the S period.
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02-19-2006, 03:20 PM
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Ive looked at other comparable vehicles out there, both about the same and a little more $ than the S.
Ive come to the conclusion that you'd have to be either nuts or maybe in a real financial bind to sell your S
Like so many auto mags have said, its the best bang for the buck so to speak
My S isnt going anywhere (unless of course i find a nice clean AP2 in red) and besides, its been paid off for awhile. I love not having car payments!
Ive come to the conclusion that you'd have to be either nuts or maybe in a real financial bind to sell your S
Like so many auto mags have said, its the best bang for the buck so to speak
My S isnt going anywhere (unless of course i find a nice clean AP2 in red) and besides, its been paid off for awhile. I love not having car payments!
