I'll agree with this guy. Coming from an 07 Miata, the Miata is more controlled IMO. The S has the better handling and feel but the Miata was a bit easier to bring back in if it slid out from you.


I'm impressed with the OPs maturity though. If you get the S, but be smart with it. Don't try to push it's limits until you KNOW what the limits even are.

 

auto cross dude or use a parkin lot to practice and drive slow in the streets for a whiñe... i am 20 years and i am very unexperienced but , thanks god i own my s2k since 2 years ago and 0 accidents thanks god and , because i take the time to understand and to apreciate my s2000.

 

There are no beginner cars. Only beginner drivers.


An S2000 is a pretty easy car to drive and as long as you stay below 6,000 rpms and don't floor the gas for the first few months or however long it takes for you to become proficient, it's just as safe to handle as any other small car.

The trouble comes when the driver is at HIGH RPMS and not sure how to use the available torque and hp that comes when you floor the gas (or release it) from those RPMs, especially while cornering or less than ideal road conditions.

My advice would be to thank God you are lucky enough to have an S2000 purchased for you at age 18. Learn all you can about the car and drive it easy and keep the rpms down till you learn how to handle the car.

 

The smartest thing you could do is take the money they'd give you to buy the S2000 and invest it internationally - just make sure it's out of the country and certainly not in USD.

When you're done college pull it out and buy something of value.

Frankly your parents shouldn't be helping you buy a depreciating asset you cannot afford don your own. Start your nest egg young so you can enjoy debt free living.

 

i too am 18 and the s was my first rwd car, it's my 8th car though in the past 2 years, i know i change too much lol, im keeping this one. Anyway the s is really not hard to control, vsa is a must, even in dry weather like on gravel and such, it has saved me a few times. This is a really fun car but just be careful. Take it easy at first.

 

I wouldn't say VSA is a must. I've not lost control of my AP1 without VSA and I've pushed it to the point of loosing lateral grip on all 4 tires with good rubber under them.

VSA is a good safety measure for inexperienced drivers and drivers who may panic when something goes wrong under hard cornering. Most track junkies do not want VSA.

 

well i just mean for it being a starter rwd car it would probably be good, in my opinion for normal driving on regular roads its pretty handy, does it have any effect on tracking when you cut off vsa? or does it secretly still kick in somewhat?

 

The first motorcycle I rode after the MSF class was a 2005 CBR1000RR. It is all in your head, a car is a car, a bike is a bike. Careful with VTEC in the wet and in turns and just be smart.

Get the S2000, put the top down and enjoy it. Drive it slow, keep it shiny and pick up chicks.

Life is good for you, go give your parents a hug, they sound like nice people.

 

Your maturity and honesty show through. As a few have suggested try to find a local autocross group and get some instruction/ride withs while there. you will be amazed at what can be done but also will be amazed at how stupid most folks on the road are and it will keep you sane on the street. Perhaps your folks would also pitch in for skip barber school or the like? Great experience and a lot of information to nbe gained at these classes

 

Get the S and enjoy it. just dont drive like a moron. The fact that those words came out of your mouth means that you can be a responsible kid. No matter what car you drive, knowing how to drive safely is good you you, your passenger, or the people around you. If you drive like a moron, a crv is just as bad. So I personally recommend you get the S, since both you an your parents agreed. Just be prepared to find out how much you'll be paying for insurance! =(