is a s2000 right for me?
Sitting in an S2K isn't enough to gauge the fit. You have to drive it. Still - 6'3" might be pushing it.
I'm 6'0" and 250 Lb. and the first time I sat in one I thought I'd never be comfortable driving it - distance to the pedals and steering wheel felt too short. Later I drove a used one for a lark, and bought it on the spot. I've put about 35K miles on it since, and now I consider the fit to be just right.
Steve
I'm 6'0" and 250 Lb. and the first time I sat in one I thought I'd never be comfortable driving it - distance to the pedals and steering wheel felt too short. Later I drove a used one for a lark, and bought it on the spot. I've put about 35K miles on it since, and now I consider the fit to be just right.
Steve
Originally Posted by AnthonyD1978' date='Jan 19 2009, 10:54 AM
i'd hate to say it, but when it comes to the s2000 if you have to convince yourself to buy it or have to ask others about buying it...you probably shouldn't.
it's a very unique car to live with and you do give up quite a bit if it's your daily driver.
it's a very unique car to live with and you do give up quite a bit if it's your daily driver.
Originally Posted by dparm' date='Jan 19 2009, 02:01 PM
Find out how your insurance premiums will change before committing.
You'll fit just fine. I have two friends that are 6'3" and they don't even hit their heads.
You'll fit just fine. I have two friends that are 6'3" and they don't even hit their heads.
i don't think you will miss the 'stang too much, i was on the highway in my 03 s2k (all stock) and another kid in an all black 08 GT pulled next to me and told me how sweet my ride looked and asked to run me, so we did 2 runs 65-100 and he only pulled ever so slightly towards the end... maybe he was just a bad driver but i was suprised. The S is a pure joyride, the fact that you can't buy automatic or special "factory upgrades" makes you feel like the car was either made so that you will absolutely love it or hate it!!! Depends on the driver... to me... simplicity is beautiful, and SO is slamming the gas around a U-turn..
you won't miss a thing.
It's all about the pure driving experience you get in an S.
I've owned some pretty fast twin turbo cars in the past ( 520awhp vr-4) and I will never look back.
The cockpit and shifter in the S is enough to make any enthusiast splooge. It just feels so perfect. Even the steering wheel position how its so snug to the dash to give you room. Ahhh time to go make love to my car.
It's all about the pure driving experience you get in an S.
I've owned some pretty fast twin turbo cars in the past ( 520awhp vr-4) and I will never look back.
The cockpit and shifter in the S is enough to make any enthusiast splooge. It just feels so perfect. Even the steering wheel position how its so snug to the dash to give you room. Ahhh time to go make love to my car.










