Is an s2000 right for me?
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Originally Posted by BradUF,Jun 4 2008, 10:28 PM
I live in Central FL FTW. Where can I test drive a 2001? I don't know anyone that has one. I was thinking about making a post in the FL section to see if someone will take me for a ride.
I can take you for a ride o rmaybe let you drive mine, im kinda protective lol Although to be honest your going to miss the power on demand feel you get with a camaro. This cars extremely slow below 6k
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"I am coming from owning a 12 second Camaro SS"
"I am not going to find another car as fast as my Camaro that gets above 12mpg. My camaro is highly modded so mpg is really really bad.
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highly modded ls1? 12 seconds? things just aren't adding up here lol
"I am not going to find another car as fast as my Camaro that gets above 12mpg. My camaro is highly modded so mpg is really really bad.
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highly modded ls1? 12 seconds? things just aren't adding up here lol
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Originally Posted by deathsled,Jun 4 2008, 08:40 PM
"I am coming from owning a 12 second Camaro SS"
"I am not going to find another car as fast as my Camaro that gets above 12mpg. My camaro is highly modded so mpg is really really bad.
"
highly modded ls1? 12 seconds? things just aren't adding up here lol
"I am not going to find another car as fast as my Camaro that gets above 12mpg. My camaro is highly modded so mpg is really really bad.
"
highly modded ls1? 12 seconds? things just aren't adding up here lol
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From: Fremont, CA
i say do it. the driving experiences are entirely different, but that can end up being a good thing. my other car and my dd before i had the S was a mustang gt; it had patriot heads, custom cams, comp springs, longtubes, 4.10s on an auburn, and a suspension setup intended for the strip. the mustang is a project car now so my dd is the S. things you will definitely miss are the SOTP feel, the torque, the idle and roar of a v8, and a slightly bigger car. but man this thing drives like a go-kart on steroids. the sound of vtec and the car at high rpms is intoxicating (can't really compare to the sound of a v8 as its more of an apples to oranges comparison). the gearbox is butter, putting the top down is fun, and the creature comforts are suprisingly good for a roadster. more importantly it's a honda, the build quality is awesome, knowing that the car very reliable is reassuring, not having an interior with tons of plastic is nice, and not having to deal with stupid little car problems is awesome.
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Like everyone else have said, it's not a "power" car. Ripping down the road on a straight line is not what the S is about.
Having said that, with the top down and cruising, it can feel faster than the speeds you're doing because you're sitting pretty low to the ground, and the suspension is tight enough that you'll feel everything. I've caught myself driving down the highway, thinking "Man, I must be breaking all sorts of speed limits." -- only to look down and see that I'm actually driving slower than posted highway limits.
The car is not for everybody, but if you're in a boy-racer mode and just want to rev and rail the car around corners, the S is extremely competent, and really makes it feel like you're a touring car champ.
Having said that, with the top down and cruising, it can feel faster than the speeds you're doing because you're sitting pretty low to the ground, and the suspension is tight enough that you'll feel everything. I've caught myself driving down the highway, thinking "Man, I must be breaking all sorts of speed limits." -- only to look down and see that I'm actually driving slower than posted highway limits.
The car is not for everybody, but if you're in a boy-racer mode and just want to rev and rail the car around corners, the S is extremely competent, and really makes it feel like you're a touring car champ.
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The S2000 works fine as a daily driver, although it has its compromises.
The bad - it's not the easiest to see out of, the suspension is stiff, the car is noisy in general
The good - it's perfectly comfrotable for me (I think there's plenty of room in there too, although others have issues with the seats and such), it gets great gas mileage for a performance car (22-24 city, 26-28 city, sometimes 30+ on the Interstate), the top takes just six seconds to operate, the trunk can hold all your groceries (unless you shop at Sams all the time), the A/C and heater are freakin' powerful, it's not likely to leave you stranded on the side of the road, it can get in and out of tight spaces, and most importantly IT'S FUN. Not 12 second fun, but its own unique 9000rpm, close-ratio gearbox, quick-reacting, lightweigh track-car for the streets sort of fun.
The non-issues - some complain about having to keep the revs high (I tend to shift in the 4000 to 5000 range during normal driving, 6000 if I need a little extra, and 9000 if I need a fix) but perhaps I've gotten used to it because it's not a big deal at all. I have a truck that cruises at 2500 rpm and a bike that cruises at 7000 rpm - I don't compare them, I just appreciate each for what they are.
The bad - it's not the easiest to see out of, the suspension is stiff, the car is noisy in general
The good - it's perfectly comfrotable for me (I think there's plenty of room in there too, although others have issues with the seats and such), it gets great gas mileage for a performance car (22-24 city, 26-28 city, sometimes 30+ on the Interstate), the top takes just six seconds to operate, the trunk can hold all your groceries (unless you shop at Sams all the time), the A/C and heater are freakin' powerful, it's not likely to leave you stranded on the side of the road, it can get in and out of tight spaces, and most importantly IT'S FUN. Not 12 second fun, but its own unique 9000rpm, close-ratio gearbox, quick-reacting, lightweigh track-car for the streets sort of fun.
The non-issues - some complain about having to keep the revs high (I tend to shift in the 4000 to 5000 range during normal driving, 6000 if I need a little extra, and 9000 if I need a fix) but perhaps I've gotten used to it because it's not a big deal at all. I have a truck that cruises at 2500 rpm and a bike that cruises at 7000 rpm - I don't compare them, I just appreciate each for what they are.
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NO WAY DON"T DO IT!
This is not the right car for you - sorry you'll be looking for power and TQ and anyways to fix the cars 'underpowered' feeling.
The s2000 is for drivers you like to take it to the backgrounds where its more of a battle of technical driving rather then power. Its more about momentum and balance rather then brute power.
Seriously don't get an s2000.
This is not the right car for you - sorry
you'll be looking for power and TQ and anyways to fix the cars 'underpowered' feeling.The s2000 is for drivers you like to take it to the backgrounds where its more of a battle of technical driving rather then power. Its more about momentum and balance rather then brute power.
Seriously don't get an s2000.
