S2k or 2007-up Si?
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Anyways, the cafe racer is a 2010 Triumph Thruxton with 1455 miles. All I have are OEM accessories such as the Triumph Off-Road mufflers, Triumph Flyscreen and triumph tune in the ECU.
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Originally Posted by importrule' timestamp='1327965273' post='21367190
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I went from a 08 SI (4DR) to 07 S2000. I can say the SI's gearbox is wayyyyy smoother, its like butter.
I went from a 08 SI (4DR) to 07 S2000. I can say the SI's gearbox is wayyyyy smoother, its like butter.
Pretty much what I said above - The SI feels smoother because of the cable and shifter base arrangement. The S2000 is more direct. S2K throws are definitely shorter tho.
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Which one would you say is funner
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just my opinion...wait until you can truly appreciate the car. I've wanted an S since I was 15 and I almost pulled the trigger when I was 20, but I realized it would have been way too much of a compromise and a hassle and bought an Accord. Then I paid off the Accord in 4 years, and a week before I closed on my house last spring I drove to TN and bought my S2000. Absolutely thrilled that I waited; the S is 'just a car', but to me it's a very special car that deserves far more than road salt and grocery getting. It makes it that much more special to me that I only drive it when I can pull the top down and pretend I'm an F1 driver on every curvy road that I can find.
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whether or not ill get an Si or S2k I wont be doing any mods right away, i just want something fun to drive off the bat, its just the practicality and budget battle between the 2 cars that is killing me
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Originally Posted by kchandra' timestamp='1327972763' post='21367564
[quote name='importrule' timestamp='1327965273' post='21367190']
[quote name='sh.slide' timestamp='1327692273' post='21358881']
I went from a 08 SI (4DR) to 07 S2000. I can say the SI's gearbox is wayyyyy smoother, its like butter.
[quote name='sh.slide' timestamp='1327692273' post='21358881']
I went from a 08 SI (4DR) to 07 S2000. I can say the SI's gearbox is wayyyyy smoother, its like butter.
Pretty much what I said above - The SI feels smoother because of the cable and shifter base arrangement. The S2000 is more direct. S2K throws are definitely shorter tho.
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Which one would you say is funner
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Again, depends - I think the s2000 gearbox is definitely sportier, but a more involved car overall. When I am in rush hour traffic after a mind-numbing day at work and I am dead tired, the SI is an easier car to drive and the gearbox is smooth and perfect. When I really want to drive, the s2000 gearbox is more fun to click off high rpm shifts and such.
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Was in the same shoe as you last year when I was choosing between the Si, RSX type-S or S2000.
Skip this part and go to the last if you don't like to read.
Owned an EP3 at that moment and realized that the DC5 has the same chasis with the EP3 and I'm not gonna get another car but actually just swapping out the shell.
Plus that's not a really great chasis too.
So took the DC5 out of the list.
NOT recommend you to test drive from the dealer because that can't really test what you want.
For me, I decided to test drive my friend's car
I personally love both of them. And if I can choose I would get both!
Comfort: Although both of them are still kinda bumpy on the freeway but driving the Si is "easier" when it's in traffic, or get tired of work or school or whenever you just want a car for transport not "drive".
Room: The Si has way more room but just wondering when do I need that extra back seats? as a college student? the answer is driving your friends to party. Trust me, no one is gonna ask you for carpool if you have a S2k but you will be the driver if you have an Si. Plus, the s2k is enough to carry your grocery needs. I usually go to grocery once a week for one week needs.
Cost: Maintenance cost for Si is slightly lower than S2k. Si has better gas milage. But for insurance, it depends. I mean, for me, the insurance for Si is greater than the S2000 because I'm comparing an 2000 AP1 to an 09 Si. Plus to get a used S2000 is cheaper than a used Si. So the initial cost of S2000 is cheaper in my situation.
I would say go for the S2000 because
1) it's discontinued which means it will become rare rare when time passes.
2) If you need room or something you can ask your brother for the SE-R.
3) Can't give opinion for snow since I've never driven on snow. But, it's not gonna snow for 365 days right? I mean if you can enjoy driving the S2000 and the beauty of balance for 182.5 days/year thats enough.
4) A sedan can wait but a sport convertible can't. Let's burn that gas before they ran out.
The last honest opinion, everytime when I sit in my S and look back. I think I'm lucky to own an S in this age. Each time I turn off the engine after the drive there is a smile on my face. Never regret to make this decision.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your choice.
Please bear me if I've made any grammar mistakes or the post is hard to read as English is my second language.
Skip this part and go to the last if you don't like to read.
Owned an EP3 at that moment and realized that the DC5 has the same chasis with the EP3 and I'm not gonna get another car but actually just swapping out the shell.
Plus that's not a really great chasis too.
So took the DC5 out of the list.
NOT recommend you to test drive from the dealer because that can't really test what you want.
For me, I decided to test drive my friend's car
I personally love both of them. And if I can choose I would get both!
Comfort: Although both of them are still kinda bumpy on the freeway but driving the Si is "easier" when it's in traffic, or get tired of work or school or whenever you just want a car for transport not "drive".
Room: The Si has way more room but just wondering when do I need that extra back seats? as a college student? the answer is driving your friends to party. Trust me, no one is gonna ask you for carpool if you have a S2k but you will be the driver if you have an Si. Plus, the s2k is enough to carry your grocery needs. I usually go to grocery once a week for one week needs.
Cost: Maintenance cost for Si is slightly lower than S2k. Si has better gas milage. But for insurance, it depends. I mean, for me, the insurance for Si is greater than the S2000 because I'm comparing an 2000 AP1 to an 09 Si. Plus to get a used S2000 is cheaper than a used Si. So the initial cost of S2000 is cheaper in my situation.
I would say go for the S2000 because 1) it's discontinued which means it will become rare rare when time passes.
2) If you need room or something you can ask your brother for the SE-R.
3) Can't give opinion for snow since I've never driven on snow. But, it's not gonna snow for 365 days right? I mean if you can enjoy driving the S2000 and the beauty of balance for 182.5 days/year thats enough.
4) A sedan can wait but a sport convertible can't. Let's burn that gas before they ran out.
The last honest opinion, everytime when I sit in my S and look back. I think I'm lucky to own an S in this age. Each time I turn off the engine after the drive there is a smile on my face. Never regret to make this decision.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your choice.
Please bear me if I've made any grammar mistakes or the post is hard to read as English is my second language.
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Was in the same shoe as you last year when I was choosing between the Si, RSX type-S or S2000.
Skip this part and go to the last if you don't like to read.
Owned an EP3 at that moment and realized that the DC5 has the same chasis with the EP3 and I'm not gonna get another car but actually just swapping out the shell.
Plus that's not a really great chasis too.
So took the DC5 out of the list.
NOT recommend you to test drive from the dealer because that can't really test what you want.
For me, I decided to test drive my friend's car
I personally love both of them. And if I can choose I would get both!
Comfort: Although both of them are still kinda bumpy on the freeway but driving the Si is "easier" when it's in traffic, or get tired of work or school or whenever you just want a car for transport not "drive".
Room: The Si has way more room but just wondering when do I need that extra back seats? as a college student? the answer is driving your friends to party. Trust me, no one is gonna ask you for carpool if you have a S2k but you will be the driver if you have an Si. Plus, the s2k is enough to carry your grocery needs. I usually go to grocery once a week for one week needs.
Cost: Maintenance cost for Si is slightly lower than S2k. Si has better gas milage. But for insurance, it depends. I mean, for me, the insurance for Si is greater than the S2000 because I'm comparing an 2000 AP1 to an 09 Si. Plus to get a used S2000 is cheaper than a used Si. So the initial cost of S2000 is cheaper in my situation.
I would say go for the S2000 because
1) it's discontinued which means it will become rare rare when time passes.
2) If you need room or something you can ask your brother for the SE-R.
3) Can't give opinion for snow since I've never driven on snow. But, it's not gonna snow for 365 days right? I mean if you can enjoy driving the S2000 and the beauty of balance for 182.5 days/year thats enough.
4) A sedan can wait but a sport convertible can't. Let's burn that gas before they ran out.
The last honest opinion, everytime when I sit in my S and look back. I think I'm lucky to own an S in this age. Each time I turn off the engine after the drive there is a smile on my face. Never regret to make this decision.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your choice.
Please bear me if I've made any grammar mistakes or the post is hard to read as English is my second language.
Skip this part and go to the last if you don't like to read.
Owned an EP3 at that moment and realized that the DC5 has the same chasis with the EP3 and I'm not gonna get another car but actually just swapping out the shell.
Plus that's not a really great chasis too.
So took the DC5 out of the list.
NOT recommend you to test drive from the dealer because that can't really test what you want.
For me, I decided to test drive my friend's car
I personally love both of them. And if I can choose I would get both!
Comfort: Although both of them are still kinda bumpy on the freeway but driving the Si is "easier" when it's in traffic, or get tired of work or school or whenever you just want a car for transport not "drive".
Room: The Si has way more room but just wondering when do I need that extra back seats? as a college student? the answer is driving your friends to party. Trust me, no one is gonna ask you for carpool if you have a S2k but you will be the driver if you have an Si. Plus, the s2k is enough to carry your grocery needs. I usually go to grocery once a week for one week needs.
Cost: Maintenance cost for Si is slightly lower than S2k. Si has better gas milage. But for insurance, it depends. I mean, for me, the insurance for Si is greater than the S2000 because I'm comparing an 2000 AP1 to an 09 Si. Plus to get a used S2000 is cheaper than a used Si. So the initial cost of S2000 is cheaper in my situation.
I would say go for the S2000 because 1) it's discontinued which means it will become rare rare when time passes.
2) If you need room or something you can ask your brother for the SE-R.
3) Can't give opinion for snow since I've never driven on snow. But, it's not gonna snow for 365 days right? I mean if you can enjoy driving the S2000 and the beauty of balance for 182.5 days/year thats enough.
4) A sedan can wait but a sport convertible can't. Let's burn that gas before they ran out.
The last honest opinion, everytime when I sit in my S and look back. I think I'm lucky to own an S in this age. Each time I turn off the engine after the drive there is a smile on my face. Never regret to make this decision.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your choice.
Please bear me if I've made any grammar mistakes or the post is hard to read as English is my second language.
You really made me want the S2k now LOL
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On my local Craigslist, there are at least 3 people with newer Si asking to trade for an S2000. Usually people want to trade up. And if you don't like it, it should be easy to find someone to trade you an Si.