Go test drive other cars.
06-20-2013 | 02:35 PM
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My future sister-in-law is visiting from TN and she's a Miata owner. (They used to have his-n-hers NAs at one time.) I tossed her the S2K keys last evening and told her to take a ride. She came back about 45 minutes later bubbling over with enthusiasm about the car. She said her husband originally thought about the S2K but bought a Miata instead. She said this may reignite that discussion in her family. She had me take pics of her in the car so she could send them to her husband. My fiancee just rolled her eyes since cars are appliances in her mind.
06-20-2013 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by car compulsive' timestamp='1371645589' post='22617602
My future sister-in-law is visiting from TN and she's a Miata owner. (They used to have his-n-hers NAs at one time.) I tossed her the S2K keys last evening and told her to take a ride. She came back about 45 minutes later bubbling over with enthusiasm about the car. She said her husband originally thought about the S2K but bought a Miata instead. She said this may reignite that discussion in her family. She had me take pics of her in the car so she could send them to her husband. My fiancee just rolled her eyes since cars are appliances in her mind.
06-20-2013 | 04:45 PM
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I rode (wasn't allowed to drive due to insurance reasons) in an areial atom II and I must say, it made my S feel like a buick. And at a starting price of 54k, the atom is affordable for many but only reasonable for a handfull. I used to think that the only afordable car I would sell my S for is a elise/exige but not no more. Only an atom will do.
07-02-2013 | 10:09 AM
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Or go drive a Nissan Versa, and then you'll appreciate our S2k!!
(my rental car is a Versa while S is in body shop from recent hail damage. Versa is a POS car...one of the worst car's i've ever driven. only plus is I'm averaging 33.5 mpg in city driving)
(my rental car is a Versa while S is in body shop from recent hail damage. Versa is a POS car...one of the worst car's i've ever driven. only plus is I'm averaging 33.5 mpg in city driving)
07-02-2013 | 10:18 AM
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Or in my case, an Altima; did 400 miles over the weekend on roads I'd previously driven in the S2000 (couldn't take the mother in law to the reunion in the trunk of the Honda, could I?)
Well, they both had four tires and a steering wheel - the resemblance ends there. It was, however odd, to have a conversation in a car and not have to raise my voice. And 33.4mpg indicated was nice.
Well, they both had four tires and a steering wheel - the resemblance ends there. It was, however odd, to have a conversation in a car and not have to raise my voice. And 33.4mpg indicated was nice.
07-04-2013 | 07:18 AM
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As cars get more and more HP and grippier tires the "limit"'comes at higher speeds
Knowing that these cars can go far beyond the skills of the owners and that many of these same owners don't grasp this, the makers have been forced to ad multiple nanny systems
The s2k has a balance of power and chassis that an aware and skilled driver does not need to be protected from.
IMHO that is why we love them
Knowing that these cars can go far beyond the skills of the owners and that many of these same owners don't grasp this, the makers have been forced to ad multiple nanny systems
The s2k has a balance of power and chassis that an aware and skilled driver does not need to be protected from.
IMHO that is why we love them
07-08-2013 | 08:56 AM
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Here is my list in order from best to worst -
Ferrari F40 - I dream of stepping in the cockpit again before I die. All around jaw dropping.
Porsche 911 - The one I drove was heavily modded.
S2000 AP2 - My daily driver. My only gripe is the steering ratio and the clutch delay valve. And the seat belt rattling.
Miata 1 gen 1992 - Modded suspension was awesome. Gearing was awesome. Needed more power. Glad I had Recaro seats. The stock ones sucked.
Eclipse GSX 1Gen - I miss the turbo. Handling wasn't the best, but it wasn't terrible. Transmission shifting was very weird to me.
Mustang GT - Was nice to have that torque, but felt Fordy.
Cars I wouldn't admit owning...
Scion TC - Toyota Corrola...
RX8 - I can't find any redeeming qualities in this car what so ever.
Many people say the S2000 is the real deal race car platform. Every time I push that red start button I'm reminded of it.
Ferrari F40 - I dream of stepping in the cockpit again before I die. All around jaw dropping.
Porsche 911 - The one I drove was heavily modded.
S2000 AP2 - My daily driver. My only gripe is the steering ratio and the clutch delay valve. And the seat belt rattling.
Miata 1 gen 1992 - Modded suspension was awesome. Gearing was awesome. Needed more power. Glad I had Recaro seats. The stock ones sucked.
Eclipse GSX 1Gen - I miss the turbo. Handling wasn't the best, but it wasn't terrible. Transmission shifting was very weird to me.
Mustang GT - Was nice to have that torque, but felt Fordy.
Cars I wouldn't admit owning...
Scion TC - Toyota Corrola...
RX8 - I can't find any redeeming qualities in this car what so ever.
Many people say the S2000 is the real deal race car platform. Every time I push that red start button I'm reminded of it.