WannaS2000,
Your right, an S2000 could not hang with a Z06, but it also wouldn't get trounced on in the handling department either. Raw power, well that is obvious, but handling - I think the two cars are quite similar in capability. Like I said, Corvettes have a much larger patch of rubber on the ground. I think the salolmn (sp?) is where the two would perform almost identically, but I have been trying to find those numbers and can't....so I could be completely wrong.
Nix

 

but the s2k is much more nimble then the vette which gives the s2k the advantage in the solom. but is there any reason that if i want a pure nimble sports car that i shouldnt buy a 2002 s2000? thanks

 

you guys say the diff is kind of weak, if i dump the clutch once in a while will i be breaking $h!t ? (like 4k drops) thanks

 

news2kroller,

People say the diff is weak (I don't know from experience), however there are many people on this board that have done tons of launches and managed to keep it all in one piece. The thing to remember is that if you are launching, THE WORST thing you can do is not break the tires loose cause then your diff and trany soak up all that torque you just created. Do your drops at 6-7K. Think of it like your hand and a board....hit the board fast enough and the board snaps, your hand is fine. Don't hit the board fast enough your hand snaps (diff), and board is fine. Oh, and by the way, I just got back from a 3 hour drive through the blue ridge mountains in Va. I didn't plan this drive at all, I simply left work and could not make myself get out of the car because I love it so much. Pure nimble sports car - yes, reason to not get it - no.
Nix

 

sounds great, still having second thoughts, i love the s2000 but after driving a audi s4 for a week im not sure what i want. the deal is, if i can get a s2000 new with a hard top for 38k or less ill do it but if i cant then ill get the s4, think i can get the s2000 with hard top for 38?? (38 is out the door with tax title licence, and hard top )

 

I think you should be able to get this for under 38k no problem. Especially if you get an 02.

Edited: Just noticed that you were from Cali...that may be a different story. If you're willing to drive a car from Chicago area, then you should be able to get one for 2-3k under sticker. With the hardtop, just ask for sticker. Then you will pay taxes later on.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by wannaS2000
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Would u say that an S2000 could 'out handle' a vette, maybe even a viper?

 

can you hook me up with a good honda dealer in chicago. the car needs to be white/red. thanks im willing to wait for a factory order but i need the s2k to be white. e amile me with info if you like. eurorides420@hotmail.com