I've been going over many different scenarios as to what to do with my S including just sinking all my money into my S or getting rid of it and getting a Supra, notably a MKIV. I'm looking for someone who has either had both, or at least driven both extensively. I know before I start that I'm comparing a car that is mainly for the twisties (S2K) and one that is better suited to the straights (Supra). I've not had the ability to test drive a Supra yet and I love my S but I would just like to get some objective opinions on both. What did you like and what didn't you like on both? Thanks in advance. I hope this is in the correct forum.

Gavin

 

Owned
2002 Yellow S2000
1998 White Supra (6 speed)

The S2000 was and has been one of the most fun cars I have ever driven. Its grip and peppy and high revving engine is a blast. The Supra is no where near as fun but it still a very fun car to drive. It has grip but no where near as tossable and the power delivery is of course the opposite of the 4 cylinder in the s2k.

Likes Supra
Targa top
Potential
Looks
Great cruiser

Likes S2000
Vert
Handling
Looks


Dislikes Supra
Draws Attention
Handling leaves a bit to be desired

Dislikes S2000
Small
Rough ride

 

Plenty of people on this site who've owned both, and you'll pretty much get the same response as above.

 

Ok, thanks for the response.

 

supra is one of my favorite cars ever made. 11+ years and still kicks todays cars ass even in terms of looks. I love the MKIVs. Absolutely brilliant.

 

I went from 1997 Supra TT -> 2002 S2K.

The Supra's power delivery is just tons of fun. Because of the way the sequential turbos work, the torque curve isn't flat at all so the car gives a nice rushing feeling once the 2nd turbo spools up.

 

Thats a nice looking car...

 

at one time , i owned both..but mine is a N/A
- both are fun cars to own and drive. IMO, the S is a better handling car while the Supra IV has great potential for torque and power on a straightaway-especially a TC'd model.

like someone said, the Supra is a looker, everyone in the import industry knows its a classic. on the downside, its A 15+ year car..might need more tender lovin care .

 

Everyone I know who went S2k->Supra liked the S better, some came back to S2ks.

 

i think the supra has the look of a timeless classic. im not a huge fan of the power ban in a supra...if you get one to make lots of power, the power ban comes on later and then it shoots right through it.

the S has the longer power ban, so when you get into the power, you can hold it much better