Test drive was great
05-21-2005, 11:31 AM
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Test drive was great
Took a test drive of the S2000 at Springfield Honda (Sunderland) today. I really wasn't sure what to expect after a disappointing drive a couple of years ago. But after 5 minutes (or perhaps even less) I knew this car is fantastic. My main concern was general noise from the car - I have read and heard so many negative comments about this, but my conclusion was that this can is simply not that noisy at all. Ok its not a whispering Lexus, but its certainly not a horrid cacophony of straining mechanical components. I had made a mental note of how loud my wifes Nissan Micra was at 70mph and found the S to be only fractionally louder. Its really quite easy to converse at 70 top down or up - much much better that I expected. Ah - and the sound of the engine - its so intoxicating - unbelievably better that I was expecting.
I have tried quite a few similar cars over the last year or so and only the S and the Mazda RX8 have left me excited by the drive. The Z4 and new SLK left me feeling 'was that it'.
Well the only problem now is choosing the colour. My favs are Moonrock and Formula Red - choices, choices.
One final point - what sort of price have you all being paying from a franchised dealer? I am hoping to get close to
I have tried quite a few similar cars over the last year or so and only the S and the Mazda RX8 have left me excited by the drive. The Z4 and new SLK left me feeling 'was that it'.
Well the only problem now is choosing the colour. My favs are Moonrock and Formula Red - choices, choices.
One final point - what sort of price have you all being paying from a franchised dealer? I am hoping to get close to
05-21-2005, 11:41 AM
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Dont bother with the hardtop most people store it and never bother putting it back on.
Save the extra grand and get some Muz mats, better audio stuff and a lot of super U/L.
You not fancy the full effect original version?
Can have a go in mine if you like.
Save the extra grand and get some Muz mats, better audio stuff and a lot of super U/L.
You not fancy the full effect original version?
Can have a go in mine if you like.
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05-21-2005, 12:12 PM
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05-21-2005, 12:17 PM
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Two Mills Honda in Ellesmere Port.
It is a black GT with Full red interior looks nice!
They also have an SLK, Boxster, TT cab, an 02 S a 996 and a few other exotica. They had a Fezza 550 last time I went in and are an NSX dealer so know their stuff.
It is a black GT with Full red interior looks nice!
They also have an SLK, Boxster, TT cab, an 02 S a 996 and a few other exotica. They had a Fezza 550 last time I went in and are an NSX dealer so know their stuff.
05-21-2005, 12:44 PM
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exactly why the S2K is such an addictive drivers car...... how many cars are now left that have some basic driving rawness to them...... Would however diagree on the SLK. I test drove the 350 and it was actually quite good. Then I had a 55AMG version for an hour and it blew me away with its handling , power/torque and character... one problem price tag....
So now to place a deposit....
J
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I quite fanced a new 350, but manuals are like hens teeth 
Shame given the car's good rep that it's still only rich businessmans' wives that drive them, so all autos.
Shame given the car's good rep that it's still only rich businessmans' wives that drive them, so all autos.
05-21-2005, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobySnak,May 21 2005, 08:44 PM
exactly why the S2K is such an addictive drivers car...... how many cars are now left that have some basic driving rawness to them...... Would however diagree on the SLK. I test drove the 350 and it was actually quite good. Then I had a 55AMG version for an hour and it blew me away with its handling , power/torque and character... one problem price tag....
So now to place a deposit....
J
It was fast as fcuk mind you! and virtually NOTHING is going to keep up in a straight line...... I got 0-100 in just over 11 seconds nearly every time I tried!
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Originally Posted by ade73,May 21 2005, 08:41 PM
Dont bother with the hardtop most people store it and never bother putting it back on.
If you do a lot of miles, or it's any every day car which you will need to drive over the winter, the hardtop is useful to have. It makes it a lot more civilised when it's cold and wet outside during the more inclement months. It's an only car for me and I don't regret having gone for the GT.
If it's just a weekend fun car, I'd probably agree with Ade though.