Hi Guys

I am trying to get my hands on a new S2000 but I would like to ask the following questions:

1. I have heard alot about the S2000, but one issue that would get me worried is the "low torque", does this mean that the driving experience is not that good and that it doesnt accelerate like a normal sports car?

2. How is the service quality of the trading enterprises?

3. How much insurance costs putting in consideration that I am a 25 year old UAE national?

Please help me out guys cuz I am hesitating

 

Hey there,

Welcome to the forum!

Unless you are used to American Muscle cars all your life then I seriously don't think it will affect you much. The car is very easy to drive and traffic - ask any owner. As far as accelerate like a normal sports car - well once you hit VTEC, it accelerates like nothing you have driven before!

TE is pretty good, compared to other dealers in this part of the world. They have the same pitfalls as others, in sometimes they can speak a bit of rubbish, but if you are going to modify, we can tell you who to talk to in TE servicing!

Insurance is something that is up in the air. If you have any no claims certificate that will help. If not you may be looking at a premium and may want to put it on an older brothers name or even your Dad if that is an option. Some people have paid up to 10% - ouch!

Hope this helps, but I can safely say that if you do decide to go with the S, you won't be dissapointed.

Good luck with your decision!

 

Thanks Arfiman

I would like to say that I have been a 4x4 driver all my life (own a jeep wrangler and cherokee) so I am not used to driving any thing lower than a wrangler! but any way thank you for your comments and I am determined to buy the s2000. I hope that I will join the club once I get it.

 

So did you get your hands on one yet? I see lots on the roads now.

 

1.What is a normal sports car? Is it's a SLK 200 Kompressor or a Ferrari Enzo?
2. Depens on what mechanic does your car. I will better not comment on this one since I want you to join the club.
3.Insurance for a 25y. local should be no problem, price will depend on the no-claim or not.

Hope to see you at the meets soon. Oh and if you are wondering which color is the fastest, go for "berlina black" LOL

 

Hi

Yes I got the s2000 finally after insuring it for Dhs 11400!!!!!!! Any way I am trying to finsh the break in period which is 1000 KMS to start hammering this thing. Thank you guys for the recommendations & by the way I got the berlina black with the red interior so i will probably be faster than the others! :> I will register in evolve & I hope to meet you guys in person in the s2000 gatherings. Thank you again for the recommendation & Eid Mubarak to you all

 

Welcome monsterdog and congrats on the car!

After you've broken it in, you need to bring it to the Autodrome. Only on the track will you know what the car can really do.

Despite what jakub tries to tell you, the silver S2000 is fastest on track. ...when it is working...

 

I see TE selling lot of 06 models, people are waking up now after seeing some on the road.

 

Mabrouk!

I am sure you won't be disappointed. Let us see you soon - PM your number so that we can keep you in the loop with our next meet (which is probably a relaxed shisha gathering!)

Drive safe and enjoy!

 

I have an excel sheet of all the owners, if you can send me or Arfiman1 your details (email, name, mobile number, car details) will add you in the list.