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Although the S2000 is a desirable sports car, there are a few things new drivers should consider about the little Honda before choosing one as their first vehicle.
It's a good car to learn how to drive a manual, but I don't feel it is a good first car for a new driver. Too responsive and easy to do something you shouldn't on. Sports cars are not good cars build early driving experience on.
Cars like the S2k aren't that great for first time drivers. RWD + Immaturity = Danger. I can just imagine a 16 year old wanting to push the vehicle on every on ramp and off ramp... Edging every closer to the limit, until one day the car bites back.
The S2000 is a great first car if you really want to learn how to "drive".
My 13 year old son knows that he's getting a Corolla or Civic for his first car. I will let him learn a manual on my Cobra because I think everyone should know how to drive one just in case. I can see any kid getting into a lot of trouble with an S2000 since it can do everything quite well giving a bit too much confidence. I even have to remind myself that the other cars I drive handle entirely differently.
I told him my first car was a Vette. I had to clarify it wasn't a Corvette but a Chevette.
My 13 year old son knows that he's getting a Corolla or Civic for his first car. I will let him learn a manual on my Cobra because I think everyone should know how to drive one just in case. I can see any kid getting into a lot of trouble with an S2000 since it can do everything quite well giving a bit too much confidence. I even have to remind myself that the other cars I drive handle entirely differently.
I told him my first car was a Vette. I had to clarify it wasn't a Corvette but a Chevette.
05-30-2018, 10:45 AM
Is the S2000 Too Much for a First Car?
