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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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2003-2005 = DE
2006 = Rev-up
2007-2008 = HR (best 350z engine)
2009 - ??? = VHR

Keep in mind if you decide to get a new car, have you considered that you would mod that one also? That only adds more debt to what you'd already be owing on the car. My opinion isn't based on the car, but on the economic factor.

370z is nice and I'm not sure how much a used one goes for, but 27K gets you the base model. No leather, empty nav box, NO LSD, poopoo wheels, no front or rear spoiler; plus the head units suck on the 370z.

Have you considered getting gears and lowering vtec engagement also to make the s2000 more lively? 4.77s are real nice.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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I'm a man with simply tastes. Driving the s2000 still puts a smile on my face. I could be driving all sorts of fancy cars none of that matters.

As other people have already advised, keep the s2000 and save some money. Trading in your car and making car payments is throwing away money and unwise. I don't understand why people have such a hard time paying $3k cash but will happily jump into $15k of debt. Don't be so short sided. If you have no mortgage or rent, you should be in the positive and already saving up to buy a home, not looking to swap car payments. You will understand that in a couple of years (hopefully).

The s2000 is a very nice car. It is reliable and maintenance is relatively inexpensive. Even if you have to put money into a new soft-top and clutch, it is not money lost because the dealer would deduct you that amount anyways. I understand that you have the itch for something new. But there will always be something "newer, faster, and better." Finish paying off your car and have fun modifying (without screwing up the engine). There are all sorts of things you can do and at 55k miles, your car is not even close to being old.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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hey man,do u still want mt hardtop?????lol j/k i dont have suzuka anymore,gpw now.keep the car look at me,sold the suzuka and after 1 year search i have 06 gpw.u will miss it so save yourself the trouble and keep it!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cc2000,Apr 2 2010, 07:13 PM
Trading in your car and making car payments is throwing away money and unwise. I don't understand why people have such a hard time paying $3k cash but will happily jump into $15k of debt.
That 15k debt gets you diff car. That's a lot of means to who already had one car for many yrs and tired of looking at same color same car same interior. To some people its worth it.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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Yes I agree. In the end most cars are bad investments anyways and its just about preference and wanting something difference. But the s2k is such a fun car so I don't understand

The OP didn't mention anything bad about the car. I think he just wants some change. Like I said before, I think you'll be happy putting a SC on it and in the long run you will save some money. Win win
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by S2KBG,Apr 2 2010, 11:07 PM
hey man,do u still want mt hardtop?????lol j/k i dont have suzuka anymore,gpw now.keep the car look at me,sold the suzuka and after 1 year search i have 06 gpw.u will miss it so save yourself the trouble and keep it!!!
Lol I guess I'm back In the market for a hardtop, where u the one that called me offering one a couple years ago??... Still have it? Lol
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Benihana,Apr 2 2010, 01:16 PM

Have you considered getting gears and lowering vtec engagement also to make the s2000 more lively? 4.77s are real nice.
That sounds like a "safe" mod to do. might not increase hp but m sure it'll get quicker, how much a mod like this go for? I would assume is less than FI
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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not trying to thread jack but is there a thread that speaks about the pros and cons of supercharged vs turbo?

im only asking because some people have been saying turbo and some supercharged. so im wondering what is better for a high reving engine.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gabster,Apr 3 2010, 10:57 AM
Lol I guess I'm back In the market for a hardtop, where u the one that called me offering one a couple years ago??... Still have it? Lol
lol i never called you but you were the one who was askin me about my suzuka hardtop...and No i dont have that car anymore,i have a GPW 06 now bone stock.
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