Do you ever get bored with the s2000?
#41
The only thing I get tired of (and maybe that falls into the "bored" bucket) is the low torque launch of my S...
I am not asking for a rocket, mind you...but I think the car would be a little more exciting if it had a tad bit more oomph in the normal day-to-day launch from stoplights, etc...
I am not asking for a rocket, mind you...but I think the car would be a little more exciting if it had a tad bit more oomph in the normal day-to-day launch from stoplights, etc...
#42
I've been DD'ing an ap1 for almost a year and I have to say it isn't boring, but it gets really aggravating on some days.
It's loud, hates cruising at or below the speed limit, sucks in the rain, sucks on 95+ degree days, small gas tank, mediocre mpg, etc.
It's loud, hates cruising at or below the speed limit, sucks in the rain, sucks on 95+ degree days, small gas tank, mediocre mpg, etc.
#44
In my opinion it depends on where you live. If I lived in Florida for example and didn't attend track days then yes, I would probably be more frustrated, and was the case
Since I have moved to Portland Oregon which has an abundance of fantastic roads and access to a track literally 10 mins from downtown, PIR, I wouldn't change the car for anything (within my pay grade)
As others have said it also helps to have a standard daily.
Since I have moved to Portland Oregon which has an abundance of fantastic roads and access to a track literally 10 mins from downtown, PIR, I wouldn't change the car for anything (within my pay grade)
As others have said it also helps to have a standard daily.
#45
You could get use to owning/driving an S2000, but bored no. I use to daily my S for 2 years in the midwest, after a while I felt bad with salt, so bought a daily. I leave the S in the garage 6-8months out of the year and when I get back in it, its pure pleasure. I have owned and driven many cars from American muscle to European delight. But the simpleness and sharp handling of the S2000 makes me fall back in love with the car over and over.
#46
Dude that ting is sick. I don't even know what it is. Out of curiosity, how much would the market value that thing right now as it is? It looks like the type of vehicle that you may have the nicest one in the state or region you're in so I wouldn't sell it if I were you either lol. Looks fun
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LOL .. Thanks guys !!
Thought you guys would like it because it's a completely restored 1966 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser .. VERY rare, they all rusted out.
So, this car completely changed my perspective, every 'fun' car that I've had was super fast and I thought that getting faster and faster cars was the answer to keeping the excitement there ... well it isn't. Insane acceleration, and awesome handling is no doubt a TON of fun, but do it every day and the excitement disappears. Every time I go for a drive in the FJ in the country with the wife and the 3 dogs in the back, with the sun shining your enjoying life, and this is what its all about
Now that said, putting the 69' Camaro sideways down the road in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears .. well, it puts a smile on my face EVERY time
Cheers
Steve
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LOL .. Thanks guys !!
Thought you guys would like it because it's a completely restored 1966 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser .. VERY rare, they all rusted out.
So, this car completely changed my perspective, every 'fun' car that I've had was super fast and I thought that getting faster and faster cars was the answer to keeping the excitement there ... well it isn't. Insane acceleration, and awesome handling is no doubt a TON of fun, but do it every day and the excitement disappears. Every time I go for a drive in the FJ in the country with the wife and the 3 dogs in the back, with the sun shining your enjoying life, and this is what its all about
Now that said, putting the 69' Camaro sideways down the road in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears .. well, it puts a smile on my face EVERY time
Cheers
Steve
#48
#49
First response (rlr) nailed it. I'd get bored of my DD when it was my only car, but now I have two vehicles with their own merits.
On a related note, trying to have a do-everything DD is a mistake IMHO.
On a related note, trying to have a do-everything DD is a mistake IMHO.
#50
Community Organizer
Bored? I only get 1200 miles a year driving it. I fight to find more time behind the wheel.