what's a good transition car before getting an s2k
08-30-2010, 01:23 AM
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what's a good transition car before getting an s2k
i've always had automatics but i recently drove my cousins manual miata and it was fun. now i'm thinking about getting an s2k when spring comes around in a few months.
i'm currently driving an 06 330i sedan automatic. it's a good car but too much for me, i rarely ever drive anyone else. and i don't use the trunk space too much. i'm hoping i can sell the car for at least 15-17k in spring and pick up an AP2 S2k for around the same price.
since i've never had a manual transmission car to myself, i think it would be best to get a cheaper transition car that will hold its value for at least a year as I get used to driving it daily so when and if i get an s2k, i can appreciate it more.
any ideas on what car to get? i'm thinking a miata but i wouldn't know which models to look at. i'm also open to other ideas, doesn't have to be a convertible, just a good driving stick car.
i'm currently driving an 06 330i sedan automatic. it's a good car but too much for me, i rarely ever drive anyone else. and i don't use the trunk space too much. i'm hoping i can sell the car for at least 15-17k in spring and pick up an AP2 S2k for around the same price.
since i've never had a manual transmission car to myself, i think it would be best to get a cheaper transition car that will hold its value for at least a year as I get used to driving it daily so when and if i get an s2k, i can appreciate it more.
any ideas on what car to get? i'm thinking a miata but i wouldn't know which models to look at. i'm also open to other ideas, doesn't have to be a convertible, just a good driving stick car.
08-30-2010, 01:26 AM
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Get a 1st or 2nd gen Miata.
Or really, a beater Civic with a stick will teach you exactly how the S2000 is going to be, but far calmer. It's going to be a high-revving engine that'll show you how to use a power band and how not to bog in the low rev range.
Or really, a beater Civic with a stick will teach you exactly how the S2000 is going to be, but far calmer. It's going to be a high-revving engine that'll show you how to use a power band and how not to bog in the low rev range.
08-30-2010, 02:50 AM
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I taught my niece how to drive a manual on my car, if you aren't a complete spazz, you can learn in an hour or two. Hills and such can be a challenge for a while, but don't worry about it. After about 3 days you'll won't be able to remember what it was like to not know how to drive a manual.
08-30-2010, 04:37 AM
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My s2000 was the first manual I have driven and I was able to drive it comfortably within a few days. The car shifts so nice that it was cake to learn to drive it. 
Don't waste the money on an in between car when you can just go straight to what you want! 
Don't waste the money on an in between car when you can just go straight to what you want!
08-30-2010, 04:54 AM
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cool, i'm looking around my area and miatas are going for $5000 ish which is more than what i thought. why delay gratification! i guess in the mean time i'm going to keep an eye out on a moonrock s2000
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08-30-2010, 05:08 AM
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Get a Miata now for practice so if you wreck it, you can then buy an S.
Learning to drive manual is not the same as learning to drive a rwd car. This is like telling him to buy an 18-wheeler because it has rwd and will teach you how an S2000 will be, but far heavier...
Or really, a beater Civic with a stick will teach you exactly how the S2000 is going to be, but far calmer
Learning to drive manual is not the same as learning to drive a rwd car. This is like telling him to buy an 18-wheeler because it has rwd and will teach you how an S2000 will be, but far heavier...
