Should I join the club
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Should I join the club
I've been thinking of buying a S2000 now that I own a 04 honda minivan for the family, have my house 80% paid off 
, and my kids college cash set 
, but have been reluctant w/ all the posts on poor handling in the rain. I grew up driving RWD in the wisconsin snow but now live in Eugene, OR. I am not intrested in keep my accord as a DD. If I'm going to pay 30k for a car I plan on driving it. I am a conservative driver (havn't had a ticket in 22 years). I'd just like some reassurance that I won't hydroplane going down the highway. thanks for the input. 
, and my kids college cash set , but have been reluctant w/ all the posts on poor handling in the rain. I grew up driving RWD in the wisconsin snow but now live in Eugene, OR. I am not intrested in keep my accord as a DD. If I'm going to pay 30k for a car I plan on driving it. I am a conservative driver (havn't had a ticket in 22 years). I'd just like some reassurance that I won't hydroplane going down the highway. thanks for the input.
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Just need a Good set of allseason tires.
However the S2000 will beg to play, if you plan to drive her like your minivan, I would sugest buying a Toyota Solara Convertable or Accord Coupe.
Love my S but she begs to run hard.
However the S2000 will beg to play, if you plan to drive her like your minivan, I would sugest buying a Toyota Solara Convertable or Accord Coupe.
Love my S but she begs to run hard.
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If you want to get wild in the rain, buy an STi 
If you plan on driving carefully in the rain, like you should with any car, then there shouldnt be a problem having an S2000.
We had some rain today in my town, some heavy rain, and I drove the car with care, but at the same speeds I normally go. I just didnt hit the corners hard or get too close to other traffic. No problems.
You will hydroplane in bad rain, but personally I don't think its so bad that I regret buying the car in first place. Just be smart.
If you plan on driving carefully in the rain, like you should with any car, then there shouldnt be a problem having an S2000.
We had some rain today in my town, some heavy rain, and I drove the car with care, but at the same speeds I normally go. I just didnt hit the corners hard or get too close to other traffic. No problems.
You will hydroplane in bad rain, but personally I don't think its so bad that I regret buying the car in first place. Just be smart.
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I'm in the same boat. Being a sales consultant at a Honda dealership, there's a Suzuka Blue S2000 staring at me nearly every day I'm there. I have an '01 Integra GSR that I'm tempted to sell and pick up this S. It's exactly the way I want it. It would become my daily driver too. Having read all the threads of S2000s being daily drivers, I rarely see anyone complaining. I don't use the rear seats nor much of the trunk. Heck! I'll just post my car for sale on a few online car classified websites tonight.
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Originally Posted by YogiCA,Nov 12 2004, 12:20 AM
If you want to get wild in the rain, buy an STi
If you plan on driving carefully in the rain, like you should with any car, then there shouldnt be a problem having an S2000.
You will hydroplane in bad rain, but personally I don't think its so bad that I regret buying the car in first place. Just be smart.
If you plan on driving carefully in the rain, like you should with any car, then there shouldnt be a problem having an S2000.
You will hydroplane in bad rain, but personally I don't think its so bad that I regret buying the car in first place. Just be smart.
