Thinking of trading in the S2000 this weekend...
03-17-2001, 12:51 AM
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I have to tell you, when I first saw the M coupe some time ago I thought it was a "hacked-up" Z3. I couldn't figure out why anyone would want to do that to their car. Then I found out it was a BMW factory model - how could German engineering go so far awry!?! I realize it has decent performance, but personally, I don't see the attraction. I wouldn't be willing to give up the top-down fun for the M coupe, but as others have said, to each their own.
03-17-2001, 07:05 AM
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Why does the US M roadster/coupe have so little power? Here in Australia it has 236kW (315hp). It has always had that power as it has the same engine that has been in the M3 since '97 (I think). I don't think I can remember an M3 with an engine that had only 240hp .... at least not over the last 10 years. I don't understant where you (US) guys are losing 25% of the power?
Also, the upcoming M3 will have 255kW (340hp) here.
ps. No wonder you guys can keep up with the M3 and M roadster - they have the same power as S2000 and cary more weight.
Also, the upcoming M3 will have 255kW (340hp) here.
ps. No wonder you guys can keep up with the M3 and M roadster - they have the same power as S2000 and cary more weight.
03-17-2001, 07:38 AM
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Here in the US, our "new" M3 engine is pretty much equivalent to the older M3 engines in Europe and Australia. One thing I really dislike about cars in the the US is that we either get lame versions of cool Euro/Jap cars, don't get them at all, or finally get them years after everyone else has.
(this would be an appropriate place to bitch about our orange corner lenses too but I think everyone else already shares my feelings on that one)
(this would be an appropriate place to bitch about our orange corner lenses too but I think everyone else already shares my feelings on that one)
03-17-2001, 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by vodalus
Here in the US, our "new" M3 engine is pretty much equivalent to the older M3 engines in Europe and Australia. One thing I really dislike about cars in the the US is that we either get lame versions of cool Euro/Jap cars, don't get them at all, or finally get them years after everyone else has.
(this would be an appropriate place to bitch about our orange corner lenses too but I think everyone else already shares my feelings on that one)
Here in the US, our "new" M3 engine is pretty much equivalent to the older M3 engines in Europe and Australia. One thing I really dislike about cars in the the US is that we either get lame versions of cool Euro/Jap cars, don't get them at all, or finally get them years after everyone else has.
(this would be an appropriate place to bitch about our orange corner lenses too but I think everyone else already shares my feelings on that one)
03-17-2001, 11:35 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ldogdotcom
[B]As for the engine issue... yeah it's got more h.p., but the base on the car is about $4K more. And I won't be able to get it for $34k. And by that time, I won't get $30k for my car, either.
[B]As for the engine issue... yeah it's got more h.p., but the base on the car is about $4K more. And I won't be able to get it for $34k. And by that time, I won't get $30k for my car, either.
03-17-2001, 02:53 PM
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I would forget everything you know and have heard about either cars. Drive the M and then drive your ride. I think if its to close at that point wait for the new model. If your like me or any amount of the users on this forum you wont be happy when the new model comes out and you read about its tremndous advantages verses your the older model, and of course resale which may or not be an issue.
The M coupe in my eyes is very appealing. But the S2000 is a miracle. The more and more I hammer on this car the more and more I realize it is like no other.
Good luck.........and just have fun!
Peace
The M coupe in my eyes is very appealing. But the S2000 is a miracle. The more and more I hammer on this car the more and more I realize it is like no other.
Good luck.........and just have fun!
Peace
03-17-2001, 05:34 PM
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I've driven both back-to-back on the track. They both turn about the same lap times, but feel very different going around the track.
The M-coupe feels more disconnected, but the power is oh-so-ample and smooth. In general, it makes less of a fuss about going fast, and hence (IMHO) isn't quite as much fun to drive. The M-roadster has too much flex and an inferior rear suspension, so the coupe is the way to go. Of course you give up the open-top motoring experience.
Enjoy!
The M-coupe feels more disconnected, but the power is oh-so-ample and smooth. In general, it makes less of a fuss about going fast, and hence (IMHO) isn't quite as much fun to drive. The M-roadster has too much flex and an inferior rear suspension, so the coupe is the way to go. Of course you give up the open-top motoring experience.
Enjoy!
03-17-2001, 06:07 PM
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I'd say go for the current gen M coupe if the new one is going to be out of your budget. It's also fun to have different cars to play once awhile and you can always sell your M coupe later on. However, style wise, M Coupe = European Civic with M Power engine.