Should I buy 2008 CR or Base?

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Apr 1, 2008 | 06:06 AM

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nastinupe1

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Base. No convertible top does it for me. Unless you track the car, you won't really get any additional enjoyment out of the CR.

Apr 1, 2008 | 09:40 AM

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honda606

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Dropping the top is so overrated. I'll take an S2000 coupe any day.

Apr 1, 2008 | 10:15 AM

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Rev Happy

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Originally Posted by rnye,Apr 1 2008, 06:59 AM

If you're a big baller - just buy the CR and have a softtop installed - in essence making a USDM Type S. You could sell the CR cover on here and put it towards a softtop setup - and I've seen complete setups, motors, frame, top on here before. I don't know how much it would run to have a dealer do it but money talks. Best of both worlds.

Actually its more than just removing the cover in order for a soft top to fit. There is also a rear brace that is in the way for the soft top. You can remove it, but you loose some rear stiffness.

Apr 1, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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MitsukillinS2K

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From: VA Beach via South Jersey

i like the CR but only in BB

Apr 1, 2008 | 10:38 AM

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shotiable

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From: sunny suisun

CR for me. i was a fool that didnt wait to see the CR before buying. dont be like me... but then again i like my AC and my convertible top

so i'm going for the best of both worlds... CR parts for the base ap2!!! best of both worlds!

i personally think that they over over charge for the CR for what you get... but its a REALLY nice car... IMO just not worth what they're charging.....

Apr 1, 2008 | 10:45 AM

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Saki GT

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[QUOTE=honda606,Apr 1 2008, 01:40 PM] CR

Dropping the top is so overrated.

Apr 1, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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Paul S

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From: UT

As the other poster said, If Honda made an S2000 coupe, I'd take the coupe over the vert any day of the week. CR in black, please.

Apr 1, 2008 | 11:26 AM

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toofast4yalll

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I wouldn't take the CR over a base S2k even for a weekend toy. With the money you save buying a regular S2k, you can get mods that will make it smoke a CR in a straight line or around a track. That extra second around a track the CR has over a base S2k is easily made up with Bilstein PSS9s, decent wheels/tires, and I/H/E/tune.

Apr 1, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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Paul S

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Originally Posted by toofast4yalll,Apr 1 2008, 12:26 PM

I think we need to recognize that when comparing a modded vehicle to stock, a fair comparison is not possible. Stock vs. stock is the only way to compare. With the above logic, you should never buy a new S2000. You can buy a 2000 S2k for $10k and put $20k worth of mods into it and destroy all. Or better yet, a $2k Civic hatch and $28k worth of mods. I know, it sounds silly, but just trying to get a point across.

I like the CR, because it is built with the track in mind. Just like the Integra Type R I used to own. Shigeru Uehara's last gift to Honda (the chief engineer of the S2000, NSX and Integra Type R). Now, I just need to decide if I should plunk down the cash to get one!

Apr 1, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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tlr9

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