BMW 330Ci -> S2k as a daily driver?
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From: Somerville, MA, USA
Originally Posted by Markbert' date='Feb 2 2005, 08:25 AM
My NSX has enough space, is quiet enough, and was comfy enough to drive daily before I stiffened the suspension. The two things that keep me using it as a daily now are its total inability to handle snow and the threat of theft/vandalism when left at the airport 2-3 days a week.
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From: Newtown,PA
Anything can get around in the snow. The S2000 would be one of my last choices if i was trying to get around in the snow, even with snow tires. It's like saying a busa will get around in the snow if you put chains on it. Give me a break. (hardly miss informed. I've been driving a S since they have been out.)
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Originally Posted by Gink5' date='Feb 4 2005, 07:34 AM
It's like saying a busa will get around in the snow if you put chains on it.
Let me guess; you've never tried an S in the snow with snow tires.
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From: Toronto & FnF ssauga
i drive my as a daily driver all year..
exhaust - keep a stock or NOT loud exhaust.
tires - winter snows for me, summer s02's or s03's are fine
other than that, it's absolutely fine as a daily driver
exhaust - keep a stock or NOT loud exhaust.
tires - winter snows for me, summer s02's or s03's are fine
other than that, it's absolutely fine as a daily driver
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I had 02 330i with sport pkg with 6k miles and I traded it in for my 05 S2000. For every day commute the 330 is hard, make that very hard to beat. For weekend fun the S2000 is hard, make that very hard to beat. I love/d both cars. I now drive a Lexus for commute and S2000 for fun. Sorry to say S2000 lovers but the 330Ci is a better every day commute.
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The ride in the 330Ci is more relaxing, better sound system, quieter, and unwinding yet spirited. Don't get me wrong, after all I TRADED in my 330i 4 the S2000. I enjoy the S2000 more 4 getting my blood pressure going, autocrossing, running to Blockbuster, adding parts, etc.
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I've owned an S2000 for over 5 years and would never consider driving it
on a daily basis. My wife drives a 325ci as her daily driver and I find it
quite nice. My every day driver is an '04 S4 which is a really nice ride
on a year round basis here in the Cheese State. The S2000 and 325ci are
stored in the winter. If I had a choice of either the BMW or S2000 as a
daily driver, it would be the BMW.
on a daily basis. My wife drives a 325ci as her daily driver and I find it
quite nice. My every day driver is an '04 S4 which is a really nice ride
on a year round basis here in the Cheese State. The S2000 and 325ci are
stored in the winter. If I had a choice of either the BMW or S2000 as a
daily driver, it would be the BMW.