Should I Buy An S2000?
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From: Newport Beach
Wicky: Yes it is good that we were not killed flipping the car at 90.
XV: Lol. I wanted more torque in that car so I didn't have to rev the piss out of it all the time. My friend on the other hand didn't mind doing that.
XV: Lol. I wanted more torque in that car so I didn't have to rev the piss out of it all the time. My friend on the other hand didn't mind doing that.
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From: stuffed in a box
Check_Six - I know 
It's just the way it reads..... It's a very good thing you both weren't killed, especially at that speed. That's actually a good point for this thread. From what I've read, the s2000 is one of the best, if not THE best roadster, for surviving a crash. I bet the new Z4 is really good, if not better, also.....
It's just the way it reads..... It's a very good thing you both weren't killed, especially at that speed. That's actually a good point for this thread. From what I've read, the s2000 is one of the best, if not THE best roadster, for surviving a crash. I bet the new Z4 is really good, if not better, also.....
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From: Central Massachusetts
Actually, there's a real downside to S ownership which I should mention:
If you live in snowy climes where you don't want to drive your S in winter, you will die an agonizing death waiting for things to thaw!!! This really puts you at odds with your environment.
Gawd, I love my car!
If you live in snowy climes where you don't want to drive your S in winter, you will die an agonizing death waiting for things to thaw!!! This really puts you at odds with your environment.
Gawd, I love my car!
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'nuther newbie here... I've already pretty much made up my mind to get an S2000, but it's gonna have to wait til September or so. I had an 85 RX-7 for about 5 years, which I drove daily year round here in the Chicago NW burbs, and I absolutely loved that car. Unfortunately the motor lost an apex seal last fall, and repair would be more than the car was worth.
I had been looking at several replacements, the 350Z, the RX-8, and my dream, a 93 RX-7 R1. I had never considered a roadster, but had admired the S2000 at a distance. Well, today my wife and I dropped by a local dealer, and I got to sit in one for the first time, and drive it. Needless to say, this is going to be my next car!!!
I think having had the RX-7 will have well prepared me for the S2000, as far as using such a car year round in a northern clime, and dealing with the unique needs and care that a true sports car requires.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself, and I'll prolly be asking questions from time to time as I get closer to making my purchase.
Tom
I had been looking at several replacements, the 350Z, the RX-8, and my dream, a 93 RX-7 R1. I had never considered a roadster, but had admired the S2000 at a distance. Well, today my wife and I dropped by a local dealer, and I got to sit in one for the first time, and drive it. Needless to say, this is going to be my next car!!!
I think having had the RX-7 will have well prepared me for the S2000, as far as using such a car year round in a northern clime, and dealing with the unique needs and care that a true sports car requires.
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself, and I'll prolly be asking questions from time to time as I get closer to making my purchase.
Tom
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