I can always drive a S2000 as a demo so fun is not far away if necessary. Interestingly I found the S2000 in stock form to lack brakes and suspension more evident in the pre 2005's. I'm looking this time for more civility which I know I've found in the M3. As a result I'm hoping I'll use the car more often and definitely during the winter. I will miss the structural integrity of the S2000 but at least I didn't buy the S4 as that car is like a noodle in comparison to the M3 vert.
I guess time will tell. As usual anyone needing help with their car from a dealership perpective give me a shout....Ian

 

ahha yeah when I had the M3 I went to test drive the S4... my god.... that thing did not feel like a sport saloon what so ever! as you were saying... wet noodle of a chassis! But enjoy the M3! it's a great car for a totally different need than the S2000.

 

I've had the M3 for a couple of days and can honestly say it's a hell of a car. Nothing is perfect as a result I've already looked at an exhaust system (Borla) and a wind deflector. As for the brakes and suspension I'm happy with the factory set-up for now. One of many areas the S2000 has it over the M3 is hvac system. The S2000 has incredible heating powers not so on the M3. Hopefully the deflector will help. In the mean time I'll be the guy wearing a jacket driving the Black M3 vert.

 

spotted the car!!!
an older asian guy driving it!
car looks awsome!!!!