[QUOTE]Originally posted by genghiskwong
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we also don't have the maintenance crews..... most of the problems fall into two catagories, at least in New Orleans.

either the ground is undermined by the water table actually being above ground (we are a couple of feet below sea level).

or Those big ole pretty oak trees. their roots (ruts if your up north ) buckle the roads and do incredible damage to sidewalks.

hope this answers the questions without getting to dorky/technical.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by genghiskwong
[B]we also don't have the maintenance crews.....

 

Unlike some of the bragging that goes on here, you DO NOT have to "drive it like you stole it"! I consider the S as a "Civic on steroids" but only if you want it to be.
And for the traction control, this feature is for those who are generally inattentive and unable to learn the limits of their car's adhesion. I think if you took the time to learn this, you will be the best traction control any car will ever have.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by genghiskwong
[B]we also don't have the maintenance crews.....

 

we've had plenty of federal dollars, its just the corruption keeps taking them

 

To directly address your concern: The car is RWD with LSD no TC and high performance summer tires. This is a recipe for problems on very slick surfaces and the reason there are many stories about people being surprised with loss of rear traction. Regardless of the accolades this car is less fool proof than your average FWD car. If this is to be a daily driver in all weather conditions it will take more driver attention. This is true of any car with this combination of features, not just this one. It is a configuration many of us (but not all) are comfortable with.

 

Yes, it has a Civic mode and a Racecar mode. Keep the revs down in Civic mode, and you won't be fishtailing or doing donuts.

On the cautionary side, the Racecar mode is very seductive for most of us, and we find ourselves not only with the revs (and power) up, but taking curves at 2.5 times the warning speed. That's when you run into the limits of the car and the driver. So beware the power of the darkside, and consider taking a track school or similar to learn to harness it safely.

Also, beware the tires ability to handle lots of standing water, as you are in Florida. I've driven 35,000 problem-free miles up here in rainy Seattle, but we don't get the massive downpours that you get.

 

I can't think of ANY Honda trends the S2000 has carried on. If you're expecting "another Honda", you'll be surprised. Aside from the glorious, mile long list of positives about the S2000, you should do more research on the below items. I recommend the S regardless, but get to know the full story. These are the things that a I (normal driver) have begun to understand.

Tire wear
Clutch wear
S02 snow
Insurrance rating

Here are some non-racer benefits of the S
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=106063

 

Keep us posted as to how your test drive went and if you were able to strike a deal.