Modern "s2000"

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11-11-2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's pretty clear you haven't driven a California.

Obviously, if I wouldn't want to be seen in one

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11-12-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDonEffect

See you get it. When the s2000 came out, what other roadster could do 60 in under 6 seconds? None, the s2000 was faster than everything at that time..

off the top of my head (I'm sure there are others but too lazy to look up)

BMW Z8, Ferrari 360 Spider, Z3M, Porsche 911S convertible, C5 Vette Convertible

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11-12-2019, 07:15 PM

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Sadly, there is not much out there that is a modernized S2000. If you're looking for the closest thing, it will be the ND Miata no question. However, it still will not feel the same as an S2k. The s2000 is truly unlike any other car. In order to find a 'modern one', you'd have to look for something with 50/50 weight distribution, 8200-9000 rpm redline, VTEC, convertible, and a smooth manual transmission. Nothing like that in today's world exists.

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11-12-2019, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDonEffect

Wow, skip the miata, boxster, cayman, lotuses, goes straight to ferrari. Didnt realize the s2000 was that great.

I'm looking for an accord replacement, oh you should look into a Bentley continental, they have 4 doors and are unusually sporty for its segment.

I think you're forgetting that this guy is looking for a modern s2000, a Bentley Continental is the complete opposite.

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11-13-2019, 03:39 AM

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What’s modern mean?

To the OP here’s a clarifying question, what does modern mean here. Does that mean something you can buy new today? Does it refer to modern features that we generally didn’t have ten years ago like blind sport monitoring, cooled seats, CarPlay, etc? Some of this stuff I poopoo since I drive my S2000 daily. I’ve tested some late model Camaro and I’ve gained an appreciation for how nice that stuff is.