well if i had my choice I'd be getting an e36 m3 or perhaps an e30, but i know i wouldnt be able to afford the maitnance or replacing bmw parts if need be.

i also have a back up daily driver so this would strickly be a weekend, summer car. from what I hear I'm very excited about the car.

I'm hoping with the release of the 2004 the older body style will drop in price alittle and I plan to buy one at the end of the summer, they should be alittle cheaper then as well correct?

thanks for the input everyone

 

former owner too
2003 325ci
the car feels like a buick compared to the s2k, no regrets, no lookin back. real happy now.
definitely wont miss the 9 times it was in the stealership for different electronic problems. wont miss getting stranded either.

 

I used to own an '88 E30 M3, an '89 325iX, and a '95 E36 M3.

I currently have a '90 E30 M3 and an '02 325xiT.

I'm a huge BMW fan. When I wanted a two seat sports car, I went with the S2000. It's the real deal.

The only other car I considered was a Lotus Elise. Two problems with getting an Elise....

1) I wanted the car this summer ... not next.

2) I want to actually drive the thing often. The Elise is impractical to an absurd level. It'll probably be a headache too ... since it's built by Lotus and my nearest dealership is more than an hour away.

The S2000 is a blast, but it's the wrong car for prestige-seeking-badge-lovers. The BMW roundel is better if you're looking for that elusive "status symbol". Of course, that's changing since everybody and his brother now owns a BMW (more on the way with the 2 series cars).

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Honda 224 GTS
The BMW roundel is better if you're looking for that elusive "status symbol".

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Honda 224 GTS
I used to own an '88 E30 M3, an '89 325iX, and a '95 E36 M3.

I currently have a '90 E30 M3 and an '02 325xiT.

I'm a huge BMW fan.

 

I had a 98 e36 M3. Loved the torque and handling. But the S2000 is simply more fun and more challenging. Oversteer is always more fun than understeer.

 

I have a 02 Mcoupe (S54) and an 03 M3. I enjoy the BMW's, but it is a blast to drive my 04 S2000. As noted before, it is a much different car than the BMW's, but there is value to variety and I am so happy to have the S2000!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by steve c
Owned two M coupes, 99 S52 and 02 S54 while owning the S2000.

The S2000 has been in the shop more times than both M coupes combined.