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Old 05-07-2005 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 05:36 PM
Yeah I agree. But if you saw EVERYBODY driving the s2000 in you area, you're going to admit that it's going to make your s2k look a little less appealing. I like my cars to be rare among the crowd.
Meh...as long as the S2000 still puts a smile on my face, I wouldn't care...But then again, I'm the kind of guy who buys his computers from Dell and his socks at Wal-Mart

Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 05:36 PM
I only want the best of the best. I know the s2000 is pretty much the best $30k convertible that can give you the ultimate driving experience out there. The M3, albeit not a roadster, is probably #1 in the GT sports car category. Although it probably won't give me the raw driving experience as the s2k, the M3 can definitely hold its own, especially with more and more cars nowadays being equipped with 300+ hp straight from the factory.

I'd like to drive my car in confidence, without having to worry much about the likes of WRXs, 350zs, g35cs, LS1/LS2, EVO/STis, etc. challenging me. Hell, even older, lightweight civic hatchback with a b18c5 or h22 would scare me if I were in an s2000.

Now you're probably going to argue that the s2000 is not a drag car since it clearly shines on the twisties, but realistically, how often do you race on the track? I'm not advocating street racing, but you and I both agree that there's going to be that occasional challenge on the street that you just won't refuse. Needless to say, I'm going to feel damn more confident in the M3 than in the s2k.
My car rarely hits the track but manages to find its way to canyon and coastal roads as often as possible.

In my three years of ownership, I've only street-dragged one car--a 350z driven by a car salesman trying to get my friend to buy one

If I get revved on, I just smile back, feeling smug because I'm more of a grown-up than he is
Old 05-07-2005 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 05:36 PM
Hell, even older, lightweight civic hatchback with a b18c5 or h22 would scare me if I were in an s2000.
You should get a Z06 it's a lot faster than a S2000.
Old 05-08-2005 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rai,May 7 2005, 06:17 PM
You should get a Z06 it's a lot faster than a S2000.
Sorry, I'm not a fan of American cars.

Actually, I should take that statement as an insult.
Old 05-08-2005 | 11:47 AM
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[QUOTE=kenstyle,May 8 2005, 11:35 AM] Sorry, I'm not a fan of American cars.
Old 05-08-2005 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by b0mbrman,May 8 2005, 11:47 AM
You shouldn't.

If your goal is to not get taken advantage of at stoplights, a Z06 will fulfill that very well
Haha you're always the quickest to reply to my posts.

Well in response to your post, my original goal is to have a nicely balanced, driver-oriented car that performs well in all categories. The s2000 fits this bill rather nicely, although its straightline performance wouldn't be too impressive against today's cars in my opinion. I guess I'm an idealist, but I just realized that you can't always have everything you want in a car.

The Z06 is a great car as well, but I've never been a fan of American cars and never will be.

Thanks for your replies guys, I think I'm probably going to go with the s2000.
Old 05-08-2005 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 7 2005, 03:54 AM

None of the other 30k+ cars appeal to me. I can go on and on how the s2000 is pretty much the best overall-performing car you can buy for $30k, but that would require a whole different thread.
If you don't want convertible, the Evo is a better handling car in almost every way for about the same money.
Old 05-08-2005 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by S2020,May 8 2005, 04:10 PM
If you don't want convertible, the Evo is a better handling car in almost every way for about the same money.
Oh I completely agree.

If the EVO didn't look so fanboi racer straight out of the factory, that would've been my first choice.
Old 05-08-2005 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle,May 8 2005, 12:02 PM
Haha you're always the quickest to reply to my posts.
Yeah. My life sort of sucks in that respect
Old 05-08-2005 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by koala,May 7 2005, 02:11 PM
I would still buy a brand new one today, if faced with that choice again.
Same here.
Old 05-09-2005 | 08:42 PM
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I don't think there is a more involving drive for that price range (maybe the evo).

As for the s2000's straightline urge, it'll happily leave the vast majority of cars in its dust. As for the 350Z, the new Boxster & the g35 etc...well aren't challenges that much more fun? Besides its not like these cars leave the s2k for dead, its still very evenily matched, with the s2k having the advantage in some respects.
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