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Old 04-06-2006, 07:22 PM
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After a year hiatus from the s2k community i have deemed it time to get serious about a new car. I have narrowed my choices down to an MY03 GPW S2K or a 95 or 96 NSX. My dilema here is whether i want to buy the S and do some work to it, or buy the (older) NSX and leave it stock (until i have some $$$$ to spend on it). I love the S2K and really miss my old one, but i have always wanted an NSX. Any suggestions?
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I can't see the justification of the price difference between the S2000 and the NSX. Maybe consider an S54 M Roadster if you want a bit more than the S2000?
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Take the NSX for a ride and see how it feels. It might be the car that you've always wanted but at the same time you might not like it much.

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nsx is awesome but maint costs are many times more.
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test drive both and get what you want!
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I've owned a nsx and now own a s2k... Mods and maintenance on the nsx is really pricey. But then again...if you ask me the nsx or the s2k. I will definately tell you 100% on the nsx. The nsx is a joy to drive and is much more comfortable as well. Plus i prefer Targas more than convertible.

Both cars handles really well, but the s2k seems to have better response. There is a lot less sway, and cornering is a lot tighter as well on a stock nsx.
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I would go with the S. You need to keep in mind that a 95 or 96 is TEN years old!
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Originally Posted by dp32185,Apr 6 2006, 07:42 PM
test drive both and get what you want!
do that first definitely...
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if you get rear ended in your NSX, it's doomed.
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When the S2000 first came out back in '99, I was also shopping NSXs at the time. However, all the NSXs I could find for about the same price as an S2000 were in rather poor condition. I really liked the NSX but my money was better spent on a brand new S2000. A quality '95-'96 NSX appears to fall in the $30k to $40k range depending on mileage. You can get a brand new '06 S2000 for less than some of those prices. I think you'd get far more smiles per dollar with the S2000.


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