s2000, old school or still considered new school
02-26-2013, 05:55 AM
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02-26-2013, 07:53 AM
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The S2000 definitely doesn't feel new, especially if you've got the plastic window. but it definitely feels good! 
@ ~+$30K, if the S2000 was released today would probably have at least smart keyless entry, more airbags, updated gauge cluster (electro-luminescent), bluetooth, and VSA for all cars not just 06+ AP2's.
The engine tech would be upgraded as well. Direct-injection, better MPG, etc.
That being said, it still feels much better than getting into A LOT of other cars that debuted in the early 2000's. Some cars clearly age much better than others.
@ ~+$30K, if the S2000 was released today would probably have at least smart keyless entry, more airbags, updated gauge cluster (electro-luminescent), bluetooth, and VSA for all cars not just 06+ AP2's.
The engine tech would be upgraded as well. Direct-injection, better MPG, etc.
That being said, it still feels much better than getting into A LOT of other cars that debuted in the early 2000's. Some cars clearly age much better than others.
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02-26-2013, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LFK' timestamp='1361822992' post='22362434
The S2000 definitely doesn't feel new, especially if you've got the plastic window. but it definitely feels good!
@ ~+$30K, if the S2000 was released today would probably have at least smart keyless entry, more airbags, updated gauge cluster (electro-luminescent), bluetooth, and VSA for all cars not just 06+ AP2's.
The engine tech would be upgraded as well. Direct-injection, better MPG, etc.
That being said, it still feels much better than getting into A LOT of other cars that debuted in the early 2000's. Some cars clearly age much better than others.
@ ~+$30K, if the S2000 was released today would probably have at least smart keyless entry, more airbags, updated gauge cluster (electro-luminescent), bluetooth, and VSA for all cars not just 06+ AP2's.
The engine tech would be upgraded as well. Direct-injection, better MPG, etc.
That being said, it still feels much better than getting into A LOT of other cars that debuted in the early 2000's. Some cars clearly age much better than others.
A 2013 Honda Accord EX (out-the-door @ ~$24k) has a blind spot camera, rear-view camera, smart keyless, bluetooth, added airbags, direct injection, VSA, sunroof, trip computer. And those features are also abundant on other cars ~$20k. If "pure" and "simple" doesn't mean lack of equipment.
If a 2013 S2000 rolled off the assembly line exactly the same as in 2008 and costed the same, I'd be surprised. S2000 is still nice, but it's not new.
02-27-2013, 11:55 AM
#27
Talking about 2000 era designs and lasting the test of time.
I saw a 2000-ish Mercedes SLK320 today. Back when they were new I liked them, however, today it just looked dated. Big, rounded and bloated.
I saw a 2000-ish Mercedes SLK320 today. Back when they were new I liked them, however, today it just looked dated. Big, rounded and bloated.
02-27-2013, 02:24 PM
#28
Certainly in terms of driving feel, control feel, philosophy, etc, the S2000 is very much a 1990's Honda. My 03 Accord V6 is clearly the product of a different company than my "newer" 06 S2000. Priorities at Honda had started to shift towards space, refinement, lower control effort. My Accord still hussles properly but it does it with a greater feeling of vehicle weight and control isolation than the Hondas that came before it (including Accords). The S2000 was a relic of old Honda even by the time it was first introduced. The driving experience has more in common with my 91 Accord than my 03 Accord.
02-27-2013, 05:38 PM
#29
I think its all about perspective and who's making the call. I just picked up a 2001 in nearly mint condition. My neighbor, who barely knows how to start his own car, thought it was a brand new BMW. I later drove over to my parents (who are definitely more car savvy than my neighbor - but nothing like people who post on these forums) - also thought it was new (but at least knew is was a Honda:-). They were shocked when I told them is was 12+ years old.
