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Old 04-06-2011, 07:38 AM
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I wanted an S2000 for 11 years before I really got one and now i'm thinking about what I feel like wanting now. There isn't one car that I would trade my S2000 for. I don't think I would trade it for any BMW , Mercedes , Porsche , anything really. What do S2000 owners move on to? I plan on having my S forever unless it gets destroyed.
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I envy the certainty and unflagging confidence with which some of our members state their opinions.
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I've wanted a porsche 911 turbo for as long as i can remember, but i'm more than content to drive the s2k forever at this point. Although i'll probably lose it in 2-3 years when the first baby shows up and i need a backseat. Unless I have a garage spot and more income to afford 3 cars. Hoping for the latter.
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I had my 06' BB S for three years then got the itch for more torque. Also had a baby, so I got an 04' STi. It's my family car. I do miss the S at times though. I hope to get another as an addition to the stable soon.
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Originally Posted by cbehney
I envy the certainty and unflagging confidence with which some of our members state their opinions.
Lol'd... I don't think there are definite cars you move on to, in the sense of a "better" sports car or more expensive car. I think you move on to whatever suits your needs the best at the time. After driving the s2000 and then driving some much higher priced vehicles I can clearly say driving enjoyment and price are not linear, not even logarithmic depending on the cars you're comparing. I feel that there are only two cars I would let my S go for, a 97+ nsx or the most current boxster s. Nothing else appeals to me. The nsx b/c it was what I lusted for as a child and I love love love the design. I drove one and was not blown away, the s2k was way more fun at sedate speeds but the styling of the nsx and its rarity is just too much for me to pass up. The boxster s b/c it is a relaxed but more capable s2k, its not as visceral but it makes up for it with extreme composure, handling and driving intimacy.

I think part of the key to not getting tired of your S and enjoying it for a long time is to have a dd that is obviously not your S. I dd'd my S for 3 months after my original dd was totaled in an accident. After about a week of driving it, it lost a little bit of its appeal. I acquired another dd and drive the S on clearest of days and anything above 55/60 degrees. All was well in my universe once again. Going from a civic/camry into the s2000 feels like dating kirstie alley and then having your way with beyonce or (insert any female or male you would ravish until dehydration)
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I can't say I long for any car really... The S provides a lot of what I want in a car.
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Originally Posted by sparrow
feels like dating kirstie alley and then having your way with beyonce or (insert any female or male you would ravish until dehydration)

Which Kritsie Alley are we talking about here?

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I envy the guys who don't live in smog controlled states who can boost more than a lousy 6psi and still be smog legal.
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