interesting

 

thats a funny comparison. My roommate owns a 996 that he just turned into a track car and I own an s2000. most track oriented people know whats up.

 

Porsches are great cars. They are quite the opposite of an S2000 in most ways. I tend to gravitate towards people that love ALL high performing cars and respect the character of each type of model. If someone's a fanboy with blinders on, well, that's their choice. I usually don't end up hanging out with them because they generally go over their stupid statement allowance for the day. It's just at this point in my life the S2K fits the bill for my needs, auto-x and track days.

 

You either like the junk in the trunk or you dont.
I like big butts and i cannot lie!

 

I didn't think the S2000 was as harsh as they say. Maybe I was just used to broken college beaters until I got it, so the S feels quite comfy!

 

I find the S2000 to be a comfortable car and don't really understand when people talk about the suspension being really hard & firm because I don't think it is.

 

my S was relatively comfortable... that was before i got me suspension

 

i'm going to have to disagree with both of you. i have an 03 and the suspension is rough. i am no used to it so it doesn't bother me, but the ride is definitely NOT comfy

 

The car's suspension is definitely not harsh. It's not entirely comfortable like a Mercedes, but the car doesn't feel like it's on bricks -- and I have CR suspension.

I wouldn't say it's more harsh than a Cayman S or something.

One thing though, the S2000's wheelbase is on the shorter end of the scale. That may result in slightly less comfortable ride compared to cars with longer whelbase.

 

the 996 is the worst year for the 911s, its value = zero the average porsche lover. I wouldn't worry about what 996 owners say ...they aren't true porsche fans...