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just went on a midnight cruise to the highest point in town last night for some relaxation, I suggest you do the same

 

Well, thanks for pointing out the depressing truth . On the other hand, 'tomorrow' factors heavily into most human activity. The religious invest in a tomorrow subsequent even to their final gasp of breath. The financially minded save for their retirement years (I'm semi-retired – working 3 days a week). Every enterprise in which we engage has an objective which lies in the future. In fact, we're not guaranteed this afternoon. To live without tomorrow in mind can certainly undermine one's chances of reaching it. That such a short-sighted view of our choices eventually fails to serve even the present is becoming more and more difficult to ignore.

Sorry, podium dismounted (and it was not directed at anyone here).

No, tomorrow is not guaranteed. In this case, it sounds as though the S was purchased with a future reward in mind, but that the OP is tiring of his old, faithful Accord. The S is likely what plunged the dagger into his primary vehicle – making it difficult to face on a daily basis. My wife kept her 90 Accord for 17 years and I wouldn't have given a moment's pause to taking it on a cross-country trek. On the day we handed over the keys, it was still a terrific automobile. Compared to an S2000, however, it was emotionless.

She loves her Mustang now, and it's been a brilliant car – even though the interior is on the cheap side (we've upgraded it somewhat, which helps – my wife is really 'into it' now). There was a time in my life when an S2000 made no sense, and I did without it – thinking that the day might eventually come (but actually planning on a 911).

This is where the OP has to position his scale. He has an S2000 now which may be intended for future enjoyment. I imagine that he drove the S2000 and thought, 'Hmm, I'd like to enjoy what I drive every day half as much as this!' A TSX may be precisely half as much fun, but with a healthy dose of comfort added to the mix (although, I would argue that the S2000 is very comfortable – its cabin is, however, quite lacking in amenities and quietness (not a complaint on my part)).

We can't make up the mind of another and we shouldn't presuppose to be better predictors of the what will please the OP than his own mind, but we can help identify the stones which need to be weighed. If I owned an 'ideal' S2000 now (in fact, I do), it would be tough for me to let go of it in the hope of obtaining another one several years down the road that is as good. There is a finite supply and it's steadily contracting – either lost to driving misadventures or ill-conceived modifications.

As others mentioned, take it for a spirited spin (if you are familiar with the car and spirited spins) on an entertaining road. If you really wish to bolster your appreciation for the S2000, then you should take some other convertibles out for a spin.

 

95 Accord coupe? And you're talking about selling the S?

 

I am in a similar situation. My wife had child #1, and I convinced her to let me keep it (8 years now) despite the bombardment from her friends about how I needed to get rid of it. The past couple years I have made do with both of us having full time jobs, trading off daily who picks our daughter from daycare (yes I read the manual & I know better, but believe me I take it easy and am very cautious when doing so). My wife is pregnant again, and now the S2000 can no longer be justified. I also need to move into a larger home, so I plan on selling it and using those funds towards the down payment. For a replacement, I know that after we move, after child #2 gets older, I will want something better than what I can afford now (given we are saving up for the home). I suspect I will get another S2000 then...
What I found and decided to lease was the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year, and 2013 Car and Driver's top sedan, the VW Passat. I got the base model with a 5 speed (yes I keep trying to find 6th, LOL) with floor mats as the only option for CHEAP. $1000 down, $181 per month (including all taxes and fees) for 35 months (first month was included on the down payment). The Passat has very good handling, likes to be revved (not much torque below 2500 RPM), seems to get very good fuel economy, has a very good 'base model' stereo with bluetooth phone connection standard (!), etc. But it is not the S2000. Nothing is. Even my wife will be sad to see it go as she loves driving it too. My point of all this is do not spend alot of money trying to find something as good as the S2000. Go cheap to help lower the inevitable disappointment factor, and find solace in how you are saving money.

 

I got rid of a 4 door for my S......just sayin

 

Is your Accord a 2-door or 4-door? If I were you, I'd keep the S and think about replacing the Accord with the 4-door that you want.

You need to drive the S more, and drive it like it was intended to be driven.

 

I've had people ask me if my S is a 4-seater
Room for 2 more behind he roll bars would solve your problem

Seriously, I drive to work the long way just to get more time in the cockpit.

 

So true. But for most people who might be denied tomorrow, any Honda car is probably WAAAAY down on their "bucket list"...

 

Dude, it's a freaking s2k! Your dream car! Keep it!