hey everyone. ive got a few questions for you guys who know the S2000 better than i do.After looking at the other roadsters on the road im most impressed with the S2000. 240 horse is a fair amount and they seem decently priced. Im a 20 year old who makes 300-400 a week. I dont really have to many living exspenses so for me to spend 17-20 grand on a car isnt a big deal. I have a clean record so im assuming insurance will go up, but not astranomicaly. my questions are
1. how reliable is the car?
2.are parts exspensive
3.is there a replacement for the soft top, i heard its noisy
4.when below 6000 rpm, how is accelaration.
5.would you recomend this car.

anyone that takes the time to answer these i thank you greatly. Thank for viewing.

joe

 

1. how reliable is the car?
so far 0 problems

2.are parts exspensive
relative - compared to bmw parts, they are cheeeep

3.is there a replacement for the soft top, i heard its noisy
not sure

4.when below 6000 rpm, how is accelaration.
decent, not great

5.would you recomend this car.
for a 20yo male trying to impress chicks and be the $hit in your neighborhood, absolutely!!

 

1. Depends on how well maintained it is, but overall I would rate the reliability as High.
2. Yes. Replacement for stock parts aren't TOO bad and used replacements for anything you might need are probably available. However, aftermarket parts are pricey for this car.
3. I wouldn't call the soft top "noisy." The only option if you don't like the top would be one of several different removable hard-tops available.
4. Descent. The problem is you get used to how the acceleration is OVER 6000, and it makes it seem like a dog. It's a perception thing.
5. I like it, but I don't really know you or how you intend to use the car or your level of driving skill so it's hard to reccomend anything to you. If you asked me to reccomend any car that offers a fantastic driving experince and the best styling for under $45,000 I would reccomend an S2000 first, and have nothing to suggest as a second option.