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My first test drive in a 2005

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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I've owned over 30 different cars ; the S2000 is all the sports car I've ever needed.It does everything I ask of it and it has never let me down in any expectation.This is the only car I've had where you and the car become ONE.
Even after driving a friend's NSX ,which I thought would be better,I still come away being more impressed with the S2000.

The only time I've been disappointed is when I didn't spend enough time driving the car.



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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by brimstone,Aug 19 2007, 04:21 AM
95% chance he's not buying the car but just fantasizing anyway, we can all rest in peace ;p
Yeah im driving 2400 miles just for fun and i put a grand down to hold the car till i get there just for shits and giggles . wow, im still amazed by some people's comments on this site, i'll get used to them though.

I only drove the car for about 5 miles but LOVED how it stuck to the road like glue. Was definately nice, i can see myself having fun with that. Im thinking about making a thread and posting updates as i am traveling like a few others have done. I just need to buy a cheap beater for winter now

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Well this thread certainly wen't downhill fast. The Celica is a wonderul car for a front-driver in the low 20s. It's a great car period. Isn't it the last (most recent) car to have the "old school" VTEC delivery?
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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VVTL-i is run differently than VTEC, similar concept essentially does the same thing though. it is very similar to i-VTEC
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Master S2K,Aug 13 2007, 06:49 AM
You give me great hope on adjusting to the comfort. First drive in the car will be 1180 miles according to mapquest. This will take place in about 2 weeks now.
I too am a little under 6ft and 290 lbs.
I fit perfectly fine, being a little wider around the beltline in this car just means you won't slide around in the seat when cornering.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Congrats on your purchase!!! But you should cancel on that one and buy mine with the 9k redline!
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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I got my '05 Silverstone/Red a little over a month ago and I haven't stopped smiling yet. I'm 6'2" 210 and 52 years old and have no trouble getting in and out. That contoured seat feels great. The shifter is quick and precise. I love the sound that machine makes as it winds up through the RPMs and gears. Not the fastest car I've ever driven--not as fast as a Vette or '67 GTO, until you put a turn or two in the road and that's when the fun really begins with the S2000. Although it's a gas in VTEC, personally it's fun for me even at lower rpms. The whole package just makes me smile. I actually look forward to driving to work. Haven't driven a Celica in years, but I can't imagine a front-wheel drive being as much fun in the seat as rear-drive, but maybe that's just me.
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