I'd say I am a different driver in my S - the high-revs make it sound like agressive driving, but in reality I see it as driving her like she was meant to be driven.

Autocrossing has taught me how to push her to the limits so when I am on public roads I avoid doing something stupid. Living in Germany with an autobahn less than two minutes from my front door means I do haul ass with the big boys and stay in the left lane (100-120mph average speeds to/from work.) Straight line high-speed is fun, but I still get spanked by Cayennes and R8s. Luckily there are plenty of rolling hills and curvy backroads to push the limit and "ride on rails" when the weather is great. Still gotta get to the 'Ring this summer, though!

 

I am truly jealous
Wish i can drive the ring one day

 

car reminds me of my aircooled VWs. loud motor noises. fun to rev-match, redline to hear the VTEC growl. this car is built for cornering, it would be a waste to not experience the that thrill.

 

i think it's possible...when i had my 240 i thought i drove like a granny although taking turns was fun on coils. but now i'm driving a 98 corolla and man, this car kills all and every desire for you to speed or do something stupid. i usually find myself doing LESS than the speed limit...so i think when i get the s2000 it'll prob. make me drive like how i used to drive my 240 but worse.

 

I have always been the pedal to metal type. But since getting the S Ive been driving a lot faster, top speed wise. Hitting 130+ is becoming commonplace for 2 exits on the pkwy.

My MR2 was quicker & more nimble than the s2k, but the S feels safer over 100mph. Even with the top down.

Im still taking it easy in the turns most of the time, Id rather learn those limits on a track this time around.

 

or all your previous cars were FWD like how i raped my accord's tires. lol its got barely any negative camber(factory specced) in the front, and i had to replace them cause i owned them that hard ; (

 

Yes, I can tell you for a fact that it changed my driving habits. Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst.


Driving a small car means you have to be much more defensive. People flat out don't see you and you've got to pay attention. I've learned to check blindspots carefully since visibility is so poor with the top up. My winter driving skills have improved by leaps and bounds too...RWD with no stability control means you learn car control.

However, my driving has gotten a bit more aggressive. I find myself downshifting more often just to wind up the motor and hear the sound. I also tend to kick the tail out when there's no one else around. And at times I think I've lost the ability to learn a car's perimeter -- with the top down you can park within 3 inches every time. I also take onramps/offramps at crazy speeds (if it's dry).

 

Definitely in ways that have already been mentioned in this thread. I'd just add that I have absolutely no patience for drivers who aren't paying attention or don't have a clue as to what they're doing or where they're going and will zip around them in the S.

 

I notice I stay in the fast lane a lot longer to avoid the traffic and at the last moment, accelerate to exit. I wouldn't do it in my wife's Celica.

 

things i consider with the S that i don't with my other car(s).

I can easily go off road when doing a fast turn and giving gas at the wrong time. I have had to learn (via track days) to drive this fast and safe and i remember that experience every day.
In the rain I have to drive 5-10 mph slower.
Warm up of engine and tires is a must.
It is noisier and the stereo is crap even with extra speakers so the tunes are less important than the drive.
I don't choose it for long distance, heavy traffic, lots of city driving or parking in a poorly lit area.
My dog fits better in my other car.
I can go into corners faster and do without hesitation.
I must be an even more cautious driver when considering larger vehicles and slower vehicles.
Eveyone seems to be going way too slow most of the time.
Sunny days make it a natural every time.
If i want nav or sat radio i don't drive it.