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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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This is my car before:




And my car after:




OTD prices: STi ~$31,197 s2000 ~$29,663

I can honestly say that the s2000 has more sex appeal and I love the high reving vtec engine ( I had an integra gsr before). The STi is A LOT stronger and pulls harder than the s2000. I've race my bro's s2000 and pulled away from him pretty easy...and we were going above 85 mph. The enormous wing on the STi is ludacris to look at but at speed inxs of 85 mph, it felt really planted to the ground. I took the car up to 120 mph and didn't even noticed it b/c it didn't shake or rattle as much as the s2000.

The steering radius of the s2000 is very impressive. The STi felt like a truck turning but it is very planted and felt more secure going into a turn than the s2000. Anyways, I felt like I've made the right decision but I will cetainly miss the boost of the STi. Oh yeh, that is my bro's MY02 GPW.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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I've had my S2000 north of 135MPH and it felt like I was sitting on my sofa.

Damn, I've done counless laps at Summit Point running it up to 120+ mph and the car felt great.

Perhaps a driving school?
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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i too went back/forth on sti or s2k. came down to s2k being more fun to drive. may not be faster, or as practical, but puts a smile on your face everytime.

the crystal grey was my fav color....nice
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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I've had my S2000 north of 135MPH and it felt like I was sitting on my sofa.
? The S2k at 120+ is darty and dangerous.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Aug 9 2005, 08:18 PM
? The S2k at 120+ is darty and dangerous.
Perhaps an AP2 may be in order....something a bit less "raw"....

I've had mine at 120+ lots of times....can't recall it feeling "darty". To the contrary, I was amazed by how smooth and controlled it felt...
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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Mine feels fine at fast speeds, but if there is a good cross breeze you will feel it.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Aug 9 2005, 08:18 PM
? The S2k at 120+ is darty and dangerous.
The S2000 has quick steering, so it requires a steady hand at the tiller at almost any speed but even at close to 140mph I didn
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowkawi,Aug 9 2005, 09:39 PM
OTD prices: STi ~$31,197 s2000 ~$29,663
Did you buy the S2000 brand new? If so, what year is it? If used, how many miles on it?

Also, did you buy it out of state or is the OTD price with taxes, title, and registration?
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 06:07 AM
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Wow S2000 over 130mph? Maybe it is a good idea to have a GT wing? You know, to reduce the lift.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Aug 9 2005, 09:18 PM
? The S2k at 120+ is darty and dangerous.
I've been up to 135 mph in the S, and it seemed pretty stable, but at that speed you have to be precise with the steering no matter what car.
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