Hi,

Im a little new the S2000 world, although i have read alot of threads before i decided to register. Alot of good info. I have two questions. First is concerning fuel consumption or MPG ( sorry, im an aircraft mechanic kinda talk a like a nerd). I 've seen threads where some people say near 30 mpg on the highway, or upper 20's range. just wanted to know anybody elses experience, especially at speed 70-80ish on the highway. I have a long commute to work and rotary engines aren't too nice at the gas station.

2nd is insurance rates. I am 20yrs and live in FL. Just wanted to knoe if someone is near the same category. I currently drive 91RX7 Turbo 2. So I was thinking rates may be similar, but then the convertible issue comes into play. Or maybe im just completely off.

I do plan on owning an "S" as you all call it. I've been keeping an eye on them every since the came out. Just wanted to get more perspective before I buy.

Thanks for any help, Great Site.


Mike

 

I usually do between 70-80 MPH on the freeway and get about 20-25 MPG depending how aggressively I drive. My car is a '02 model.

Don't know how much insurance will be for you. The only real way to tell is to call and get a quote. IMO it isn't that terrible, about average for a sports car. But I'd wager it'll cost more than your current '91 RX-7. At the least, the comprehensive is going to be higher for sure.

 

as far as i know MPG for S2000 is 20/24
i guess its all depends on how you drive but its high rev car 8000-9000rpm and its stupid not to push the car
u can get old CRX and drive it around for weeks w/o filling up the gas tank

as for the insurance... i used to own 00' integra and my insurance went down by $1,000.00(per year) after purchasing a brand new S... the insurance agent told me that S has better safety features and is less likely to be stolen

 

I get about 24-28 mpg when commuting to work. I have a about a 10 miles on the highway with speeds in the 70's and then 5 ore on the surface streets through the city. Pretty good mileage, considering I was driving an 03 Civic Si that struggled to get 28 mpg.

As for insurance rates, I live in Seattle, so I cant be any helpfor you.

 

Let see, I usually get about 25 MPG (statute miles and US gallons) on a mix of highway and city and the California 91 octane weighs about 5 pounds per gallon. For aviation purposes, that comes to ? ... %. * #.->about 5 miles per pound ... a little less for nautical miles

 

I get more around 16-19 MPG pretty much driving the crap out of the car in the city all the time.

 

I went from a 1991 RX-7 N/A Streetport...

www.cardomain.com/id/driv300mph

Insurance is the same for me, and I'm 18.

 

I've got an '02 S2000. In the city, I am lucky to get anything above 20mpg.
However, on the highway, just last weekend, I got 28mpg cruising at 75 with some small changes in speed.

 

hahah nice 1, nautical miles are a lil longer (14-15%) ,

thank you all for the info. I will call the insurance company, and then shop around. Keep it comin if anymore out there.

Oh and if you think gas prices went up, you should look out how much people pay for Jet-A



Mike

 

Jet-A isn't too bad...I'm a current Embry Riddle student in Prescott...so ya...I see it every once in a while.

I have tried to see what kind of gas mileage I COULD get out of the S...doing 72 with cruise on, windows and top up, and A/C on intermitently about 60% of the time, I was able to get 31mpg...actually like 30.85 or something...but I just call it 31.

doing 90-95 cruising through AZ roads, I typically get 26-27

and most city driving is 20-22 with agressive driving in there...occasionally I'll get 19mpg when I'm really pushing her.

insurance...likely to be more, I don't have the best record so I'm currently paying 260 a month and I'm 19