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Often Disappointed, It's Not An S2K

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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Back when i lived in NY i was lucky to see one or two every month. Down here in Florida, I see at least 4 a week. Hell, there's even three s2k owners in my apartment complex (I'm the only one that rents a garage, guess i value my car more ).
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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Ok, this Saturday I am joining with 23 others for the New England S2K rally. That should cure my problem.


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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Oddly enough the car I mix up the most from a distance...

Late 90's Early 2000's Pontiac Grand Ams look suspiciously like a s2k with a hardtop from a distance.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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I thought I was the only S2K in my area when I bought one, but as soon as I did I found someone in my neighborhood then bought one, same color as mine

Then about 1-2 months later, 3 of my friends bought one LOL.

I started a trend I guess.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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I hear you. I've only ran into two others since getting mine. And I'm in Chicago. But they all come out of hiding when there's a big meet or so. None just cruising on the Road though.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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I hear you - it's a rare pleasure to see another S2000 driver on the road in Macon, GA. I see two or three a month. A few weeks ago, I spotted one as I was pumping gas, and its owner has whiter hair than mine, but lots more of it. A few minutes later, we were both on the road and we waved at each other at the light - as I turned left, I spotted that he didn't have a GA plate. As much as it feels nice to greet another S2000 owner (who is enthusiastic about his/her car), I like that it's a rare pleasure.

My wife has an 07 Mustang. Her Mustang is probably unique, but it's still a Mustang. I see several of them every day. Oddly enough, when I drive her car, I almost always get a wave from another Mustang owner (which I return).

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted a 911. I see more 911s than I do S2000s. In two years, I think I've seen three other CRs. One of those was in Atlanta. I'm cured. I don't want a 911 anymore...okay, I kind of still do, but it isn't a craving. The S2000 is just a completely satisfying car to drive - gives me that feeling James May described. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny. I can't wait to get my topless CR out of the garage for the day. Maybe I'll get lucky and spot another S0000 tomorrow.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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In the six and a half months I have owned mine, I think I have seen 4 others.

The best was one of the first days I got my s2k I was driving with my top down as I approached another s2k, who also had his top down. I gave him the wave and he must have not noticed until I passed. All I hear is 3 beeps and look in my rear-view to see him waving out the top of the car. I felt extra special owning an s2k that day, haha.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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I used to mistake a miata, but started to realize how different the lines are. The headlights (if on) give it away too. The new miata, the whole package seems like a rip off of the s2000.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by whiteflash
Oddly enough the car I mix up the most from a distance...

Late 90's Early 2000's Pontiac Grand Ams look suspiciously like a s2k with a hardtop from a distance.
Thought I was alone with this one
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 04:54 AM
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I don't usually confuse another car for an S. On occasion, from a distance, the front end of a Miata might cause me to think a bit more.

I see a quite a few S2Ks where I live. Most of them are stock and driven by older folks but always friendly with a wave. Oddly enough, most of the S2Ks I see have the top up. I almost always have it down!!!
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