02 AP1 or 07 AP2?
I guess the Stig probably drove an AP1 before he was tamed. 
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From: sunny suisun
Originally Posted by Vik2000,Apr 8 2008, 08:01 AM
We all know Miata is a good practice car before the S2000.
so did the op make a decision yet? i think ap2 would be worth the money. plus i like it coz its bigger... and i fit.
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Get the 07. I bought an 04 S as my first RWD vehicle and wish i would have got an 06 for the VSA. Plus, the AP2 offers larger rear tires so its harder to break the rear loose.
Driving like an idiot I have lost control of the car. Its not worth damaging b/c of a dumb mistake. Lear from others mistakes.
Either way you go, respect the car and enjoy.
Driving like an idiot I have lost control of the car. Its not worth damaging b/c of a dumb mistake. Lear from others mistakes.
Either way you go, respect the car and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by RED MX5,Apr 8 2008, 10:49 AM
The S2000 is most certainly a toy. It is designed from the ground up to be fun. Even though it *can* be used for other things, is used for other things, and does other things well, it is first, and foremost, a TOY!!
However, it's not a toy that is suitable for everyone, and I think that was the intent of the "not a toy" comment. If you work wood for a hobby, your toys include a table saw and other dangerous power tools that are "your toys," but are anything but toys in the sense of "toys for tots."
There are baby toys, kids toys, boys/girls toys, toys for young men and women, toys for old men and women, and toys for the men and women in between. The S2000 is a toy for those who have the judgement to enjoy it without tearing it up or hurting themselves or someone else, same as a table saw in a home workshop.
Big boy toy. Very dangerous if not treated with some respect and a modicum of judgement.
However, it's not a toy that is suitable for everyone, and I think that was the intent of the "not a toy" comment. If you work wood for a hobby, your toys include a table saw and other dangerous power tools that are "your toys," but are anything but toys in the sense of "toys for tots."
There are baby toys, kids toys, boys/girls toys, toys for young men and women, toys for old men and women, and toys for the men and women in between. The S2000 is a toy for those who have the judgement to enjoy it without tearing it up or hurting themselves or someone else, same as a table saw in a home workshop.
Big boy toy. Very dangerous if not treated with some respect and a modicum of judgement.
My Favorite Toy so far.
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I am leaning more towards the AP1. My dad suggested me to get an S2000, while i was looking at the 07 Civic Si's. What he told me was you don't need a family car yet, get a s2000 while your still young, then later on when you have kids get that old civic.
I am switching out some parts for the AP1, maybe go to 2nrwerks and get an inlinepro turbo installed there!
I am switching out some parts for the AP1, maybe go to 2nrwerks and get an inlinepro turbo installed there!
