s2000 "fun" factor - driver's car?
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A Miata is more "fun" than S2000 although the S2000 is a better car in almost any objective measure you can make.
In terms of fun: miata>S2000>>>>STI
In terms of practicality as a daily driver: STI>>>>miata>S2000
In terms of stock class autoX abilities: S2000/Miata>STI
In terms of modified class AutoX potential: Miata>STI>>>S2000
In terms of use as a practical/cheap/reliable HPDE car: Miata>>>>>most every other car
In terms of theft target: S2000>STI>>>>Miata
In terms of straight line speed: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
In terms of handling: S2000/Miata>>>STI
In terms of bling factor: S2000>STI>>>>>>>Miata
In terms of reliability/durability: Miata>>>STI/S2000
In terms of insurance cost: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
Which do I like the best? It depends on what I am doing which is why I own them all.
In terms of fun: miata>S2000>>>>STI
In terms of practicality as a daily driver: STI>>>>miata>S2000
In terms of stock class autoX abilities: S2000/Miata>STI
In terms of modified class AutoX potential: Miata>STI>>>S2000
In terms of use as a practical/cheap/reliable HPDE car: Miata>>>>>most every other car
In terms of theft target: S2000>STI>>>>Miata
In terms of straight line speed: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
In terms of handling: S2000/Miata>>>STI
In terms of bling factor: S2000>STI>>>>>>>Miata
In terms of reliability/durability: Miata>>>STI/S2000
In terms of insurance cost: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
Which do I like the best? It depends on what I am doing which is why I own them all.
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Prediction: coming from more powerful cars, you will soon become discontent and will want back the torque curve. FI is the way to go.
ps - Miatas are nowhere near as fun as an S
ps - Miatas are nowhere near as fun as an S
#14
i find the S2000 so fun to drive that i got it in late June and didn't drive it for a total of maybe a month and a half......yet, with all of this said I still managed to go from 14,xxx miles to 24,xxx miles .....it's November 27th lol
i love it
i love it
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Originally Posted by TubeDriver,Nov 27 2007, 12:22 PM
A Miata is more "fun" than S2000 although the S2000 is a better car in almost any objective measure you can make.
In terms of fun: miata>S2000>>>>STI
In terms of practicality as a daily driver: STI>>>>miata>S2000
In terms of stock class autoX abilities: S2000/Miata>STI
In terms of modified class AutoX potential: Miata>STI>>>S2000
In terms of use as a practical/cheap/reliable HPDE car: Miata>>>>>most every other car
In terms of theft target: S2000>STI>>>>Miata
In terms of straight line speed: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
In terms of handling: S2000/Miata>>>STI
In terms of bling factor: S2000>STI>>>>>>>Miata
In terms of reliability/durability: Miata>>>STI/S2000
In terms of insurance cost: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
Which do I like the best? It depends on what I am doing which is why I own them all.
In terms of fun: miata>S2000>>>>STI
In terms of practicality as a daily driver: STI>>>>miata>S2000
In terms of stock class autoX abilities: S2000/Miata>STI
In terms of modified class AutoX potential: Miata>STI>>>S2000
In terms of use as a practical/cheap/reliable HPDE car: Miata>>>>>most every other car
In terms of theft target: S2000>STI>>>>Miata
In terms of straight line speed: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
In terms of handling: S2000/Miata>>>STI
In terms of bling factor: S2000>STI>>>>>>>Miata
In terms of reliability/durability: Miata>>>STI/S2000
In terms of insurance cost: STI>S2000>>>>Miata
Which do I like the best? It depends on what I am doing which is why I own them all.
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Originally Posted by dyhppy,Nov 27 2007, 03:20 PM
dont just dealer test drive it. u need to really DRIVE one to appreciate it.
Needless to say, he took me on a great loop on some twisty back rural roads with a nice 10 miles highway stretch. afterwards, he admitted I gave him the fastest test drive ever (105mph)
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Originally Posted by ROTFLMAO,Nov 27 2007, 02:48 PM
What MY Miata do you own? Do you think the new ones (MX-5) are still as good as the previous models?
The new ones (NC) are nicer (but have way too soft a suspension stock). There is also a problem since the newer NC model folding top makes it virtually impossible to install a NASA/SCCA approved rollbar without removing the softop if you plan on tracking it .
For a street only car, the NC Miata with coilovers would be super fun BUT you are looking at $$$ that is right about what it would cost for a lightly used AP2 S2000. I would go for the S2000 if you plan on running it on the street and provided you have a garage to prevent the seats from walking off. I have not priced used NC Miatas but they are probably not much cheaper than a S2000?
If you are in a budget, a good condition NB Miata will only run $6-10k. Right out of the box with some Hoosiers and a decent alignment it can easily be competitive in SCCA SOLO CS, $4k on top of that will make a very fun, cheap and reliable HPDE car.
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The M coupe was a kickass car, but had some handling issues. It was a very challenging car to drive fast and at the limit it was down-right on the edge. It did have excellent torque down low, but kinda wimpered towards redline. Massive oversteer too. It was definetly an exciting drive, and I enjoyed the involvement.
All in all, I love a raw sports car with a little bit of roadster refinement. I can't wait to test drive an S. The STi did not do it for me at all, and some people call me crazy.
All in all, I love a raw sports car with a little bit of roadster refinement. I can't wait to test drive an S. The STi did not do it for me at all, and some people call me crazy.