I finally got my first test drive of the S2k yesterday. I test drove a 2001 yellow S2k and I loved it. I was impressed about how the car handled turns. I also felt like the seats were designed specifically for me, they were so comfortable. The car is in perfect condition. You can't tell it was ever preowned unless you looked at the odometer and saw the 18k miles listed on it.

I was ready to purchase this vehicle today, but I had second thoughts. My problem is that I live in Ohio, and the winter weather may pose great problems for rear wheel drive vehicles. I read on this board where S2k owners were able to drive in the snow with Bridgestone Blizzak LM22 tires. Should I feel safe having those tires during the winter, or should I consider a purchasing a different vehicle? I'm having a hard time making a decision because I have been dreaming about owning a S2k ever since the S2k came into production but I forgot about driving in Ohio winters.


BTW, I asked the eight ball if I should buy the S2k, and it said "Yes."

 

honestly, i love my S, but i don't know about having it as an only car if living in snow weather
winter beater not an option?

 

IMHO, the S2K doesn't belong in crap weather conditions.. especially snow/real-cold conditions...

Its an AMAZZZZING vehicle, but again, imho, it shouldn't be your only means of transportation in places where its not sunny more extended periods of time.

... if u can, but a beater and an S2K :-)

 

Ok. Thx for the quick input and confirming my worst fear. I'll see if I purchase a beater and a S2k.
It just depends on how well the insurance company likes me.

 

Something to ponder. Prior to the seventies almost all cars were rear wheel drive or 4x4. It's funny how people all of a sudden think a rear wheel drive car can't be safe in the snow. How did people get along in the sixties when they had to drive rear wheel drive cars in the snow? I live in California but I've been on this board since it's inception and I've read numerous threads about people in poor weather areas using the S as a daily driver. Some even do it on the stock tires although most seem to put the Blizzaks on in the winter. If you love the S you should get it, IMO.

 

I wasn't born till 82. But weren't most cars built around the 70's weigh at least twice as much as the S2k and have higher ground clearance?

 

I stuck with the S02's during my first winter of ownership. You need to be VERY careful with the throttle, steering input, and braking. The car felt very light in the rear.

I bought an extra set of stock rims and went with Blizzak's during my second winter. IMHO, it was like night and day. The car felt very stable.

Also keep in mind that the S02's grip strength changes below 40 F.

 

Just buy the car and stop dreaming about it. Get a set of snow tires, combined with some judgement on when to drive easy and a constant full tank of gas and you'll be fine during the winter. You may not want to drive during a snow fall, I was able to manage a winter of almost daily driving on S02's, so snow tires should be a piece of cake.

If you are in doubt about driving in certain weather conditions, just borrow somone else's car or something.

 

I drove an '97 Integra GS-R with all-season tires for six (and a half) winters in nothern New Jersey and Pennsylvania before she was stolen.

For the second half of this past winter, I drove a MY04 S2000 with Blizzak LM-22's. I found myself at least as secure in the S2000 as I ever was in the Integra.

Will I go out driving if there is 6" of snow on the road? Probably not. I'll wait until the plows have come through. In this wonderful modern age we live in, that doesn't usually take too long.

 

Never go against the Magic 8 Ball - never!!!!!

(especially when it tells you what you wanna hear)