I'm in the middle of my search for a S2000:

I drove a 2002 Formula Red S2000 and the a 2004 Grand Prix White S2000.

The 04 had a noticeable torque difference, but the car didn't seem like a raw car- a little more tame than the previous years.

The 02 had everything I wanted in a car- pure sports car feel.

I didn't want a formula red S2000, therefore now I'm in the search for used S2000 Pre-04. I guess you really have to drive them to see which one is better.

 

I agree man, I test drove an '04 and an '03... I like the '03 better.

Then again, the '04 had 50 miles on it, wheras the '03 had 14500... so it could just be that.

Engine sounded better on the '03 also.

I'm lookin for one! Getting really anxious...

 

Yea...you guys are right. The 04 is less of a sports car in every way possible. That is why the SCCA bumped the 04 into a HARDER class this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by NECurve
Yea...you guys are right.

 

exactly... '04s are great cars also. Don't be pissed cause you got a crappy automobile!

... j/k. If I could get an '04, I probably would. Still it's just personal preference.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by NECurve
Yea...you guys are right.

 

I like them both!

But that lowered redline is what keeps me from buying an 04'...bring it back to 9K, and I'm all over it! I like the other changes they made.

 

SCCA jumps cars to other classes when they are faster.....period. The 04 is faster and makes more power than the 03.......The 04 brakes are the same as the 03.

Get whatever makes you sleep better at night.
-Lee

 

Can we close this one now ?

 

Here we go again... Another '04 vs. '00-'03 thread.......

Honestly, i originally wanted a pre '04, because I always wanted the 9K redline, but it just did not suit my needs, because I refuse to buy a used car.....

Financially, did not want to buy a leftover ;03, due to the depreciation impact, and I could not justify taking that hit, just for an "older" model....


Overall, i am very content with the '04, especially the styling, and the feel.... I can live without the 1K less redline, because both cars are equally fun to drive.. Keep in mind, I admire the close ration shifting, and the jump in VTEC.......

Plus, hey, I like to get what's new.... I leased the '04, but am looking to buy a '02-'03, because deals can be had on those..

Hopefully, I will have the best of both worlds in the near future!!!!

Once again, they are both amazing cars.... Well, they are the same cars, just one's more refined than the other...

Nothing to argue over.....