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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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ok, we all know s2k is not a highway cruiser - but how bad is the S2k on the higihway? is it really uncomfy after 1hr?
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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It's fine for several hours and it's a fun higway cruiser. What do you really want to know?
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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I have driven my s2000 over six hours from DC area to S.C.....not uncomfortable at all....but then again, I am 5 ' 9.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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thanks. i asked b/c a suppposedly 'car expert' i know told me that S2k is horrible highway cruiser, very loud, rattling, bumpy, and will kill your back after 1 hr. he must've been smoking up some good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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- well, its a sports car, a convertible, and a honda... so there will be some noise...
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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I think this car rides so smooth on the highway.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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I just took my s2k from South Alabam to Central NC then to West KY then back to Alabam, With a Golden Retriever in the passengers seat. No complaints, stopped about every 2 hours or less to let the dog run around for a bit.
Only thing I would suggest is to wear hearing protection if you cruise at highway speeds with the top down for more than 20 min or so.

And yeah, I detoured thru Deal's Gap US129 on the way.

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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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I agree that it cruises very well on the highway. Yes it is louder than other cars, but everyone already knows that. The ride is fine but the seats do leave something to be desired. I use a lumbar support pillow thing on long road trips and I am fine. Without it I am hurting after 2 hours...
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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i dont see it being really that loud to notice a difference between this car a regular hardtop car. its not a big deal w/ me.

i dont have a problem w/ it being uncomfortable either. im 5'9 as well. now my friends STI stock seats, ugh...terrible.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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you just need a pillow for the passenger to rest his or her head for long trips
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