CG, thanks for your comments! I'll pass them on to my collegue. I sometimes (i.e. when i send off the monthly payment to the bank) almost wish i had bought the Miata. But then i just have to go out to the garage and take a look - let alone go for a spin - to remember why i got the S2000!

 

I've always enjoyed riding in convertibles, but this is the first one I've ever owned myself. The drop top is a big plus, but it's really the entire package that drew me to this car. Back in '96 I test drove a friend's 2nd gen RX-7 convertible he was selling - I liked the car except that it was dog slow. Oh well. I'm happy now.

 

I first got interested in S2000 cause well, it's a Honda. I am sort of a Honda nut. The fact that the car looks great, has a great motor, and good suspension is a plus. It wasn't until this past couple of weeks that I wanted a convertible. The weather's been really nice... and I guess the drop top was just a plus.

-Shing

 

I also own (for almost 20 years)a Buick GS '70 conv w/315hp hi pro engine w factory ram air. Would take the Stook of the line but that's about it. Their idea of "handling" back then was 1/4 bar in the front and 1/2 in the rear. It's a great antique but not in the same class of the S2K.
Mark
01 The BlackBeast#0090

 

1st-1957 Triumph TR3
2nd-1954 Chevy (a lovable tank)
3rd-1971 Corvette
4th-1969 Mustang
5th-1989 Toyota Celica
Present and all time favorite, waited a long time for automakers to get it right- 2000 S2k

 

My first new car and my first convertible. Wow...is all I have to say. I bought the car because of the performance and had never ridden in a convertible before. Sheltered I guess. Well last weekend, I went for a two hour ride along the coast of Maine with the top down. The next day I was walking around downtown and everyone that walked by me gave me a really strange look. I still had PERMA-GRIN!!!

 

Believe it or not, I bought the S2000 in spite of the fact that it is a convertible, rather than because of it. I had a British convertible a long time ago, and it was a royal pain from many perspectives, including the top and rear window. Really put me off both convertibles and British cars. However, now that I have owned the S2000 for a year, I'm really glad that it is a convertible, even though I am a snowy winter person. And you are right - it is somewhat similar to a bike, at least much more so that a regular car.

 

Bassman -

I'd agree with CG's comments. I've owned both the Miata and now the S2000. I actually would have stuck with the Miata if the S2000 was not a convertible - there's nothing to beat the sensation of top-down driving...I'll always own a roadster.

Back to the point - I'd say if your collegue is looking for something in line with the old British roadsters he'll be better off going with the Miata. The S2000 is a small roadster with street-legal, race-car performance...probably more than the average driver would care for or need. While lacking the same kind of performance, the Miata is nevertheless a "zippy" little car that can be a blast to drive.

 

My first also, but I still love my bike too. It's a tough choice I'm glad I don't have to make. I enjoy both.

 

My second convertible. First one was a 1978 VW. Loved the top down, but had no performance. Bought the S because
1) it's a Honda,
2) it's looks/styling
3) it's race-like handling and performance.
4) it's a convertible
I've owned Hondas for years. Prior to my first Honda in 1983, I was a Ford man. BTW, my son is still driving my 1988 accord and it has 330,000 miles on original motor....