Just wonderin what y'all had before the lovely S2000. I especially would like to know who has had an RSX-S and their opinions on the car in comparison to the S2000 (power, gearing, drivability, fun factor; although i DO realize they are completely different cars). I ask this because in the near future, I plan on getting myself an S2000, but with soaring gas prices, RAIN (Seattle aaahaha), and an upcoming 55 mile commute daily this october to the UW, eeehhhh. Plus, an RSX-S was realistically the car I've wanted. But seeing so many young people (under 19 and 20) with one that they afforded on their own, an S2000 it is. But still... I saw that one post saying something like, if you need to second think an S2000, it's not for you. I realize that, but I've driven one (LKJDFLJOEPIWJFOJDS:LKJVDS AMAZING) and i WANT IT! BUt then (see reasons listed above).

Back on topic however, what's your previous car?

 

97 GSR, like you said S2000 is a totally different car. go to a dealer and test one out for your self..

 

First car:1968 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi.
Previous car:1998 Porsche Carrera 4 Cabrio.

 

Put good rain tires on and you'll have no problems in the rain. At freeway speeds, ~70, the car is solid. I'm currently running Bridgestone RE750s; dry performance isn't as bad as others make it out to be either.

As for previous cars, I drove an 86 CRX DX and a 90 CRX DX.

 

First: 96 Accord LX Coupe
Second: 04 GTI 1.8T
Now: 02 Sebring S2K

If you get the S, just invest in a good set of tires that perform well in the rain. The RSX-S is an excellent car. I haven't personally owned one, but several of my friends have and they have 0 complaints. One has been turboed for about 20k miles with no problems at all.

 

I currently have both RSX-S and S2000. They are both are similar yet quite different. Engine is quieter (more refined?) in the RSX. Gear box in the RSX is softer, doesn't have the obvious "snick" as the S2K. Ride is more comfy in the RSX. With your upcoming commute, I'd go for the RSX.

 

1996 GSR

 

89 accord (stock)
92 accord (stock)
99 accord (comptech supercharger, comptech header, custome straight pipe, greddy exhaust, sparco cf bucket seats, momo steering wheel, alpine CD/MD double deck player, tein coilover, racinghart rims, R34 style front bumper, BW style side and rear, m3 wings, comptech sways/ strut bars, etc..

brings back my old memories

 

1st car: 95 4Runner
2nd car: 1991 MR2
3rd car: 95 civic ex coupe (modded)
4th car: 03 wrx (modded)
Current: 05 S2000

 

1. 84 Toyota Corolla
2. 94 Honda Civic DX
3. 2001 Honda Prelude