Why should I buy one?
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If prestige is your passion, I totally agree with Rasputin. While I think the 3 Series is a nice enough car, I must see about a zillion of them every day. I can go weeks without seeing another S2000. That's not exactly prestige, I realize, but it does give you an idea of how many there are out there...(at least in Chicago, where I live).
3 Series are a dime a'dozen. The only BMW's, IMO, that carry any prestige are the M5, Z8, 7 Series, one of my fave BMW's the 8 Series and the M3. Garden variety 3 Series don't have prestige on the same level as other BMW's as there are more in Chicago than there are Civics (I posted a thread about this very topic a while back).
And it does amuse me when people post this kind of quandary...not bagging on you at all...it's just been a while since we have seen..."Which car should I get? An S4 (or insert some other completely different kind of car here) or an S2000?!"
Different cars...test drive, you will understand.
3 Series are a dime a'dozen. The only BMW's, IMO, that carry any prestige are the M5, Z8, 7 Series, one of my fave BMW's the 8 Series and the M3. Garden variety 3 Series don't have prestige on the same level as other BMW's as there are more in Chicago than there are Civics (I posted a thread about this very topic a while back).
And it does amuse me when people post this kind of quandary...not bagging on you at all...it's just been a while since we have seen..."Which car should I get? An S4 (or insert some other completely different kind of car here) or an S2000?!"
Different cars...test drive, you will understand.
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Well, as far as prestige goes, it depends on your perception. I feel that, while a BMW is certainly a great automobile, let's face it, they are EVERYWHERE. Can't go down the road without seeing at least 10 of em.
The S2000? Frankly, owning a car that is rare to see on the road has it's own level of "prestige" don't you think?
Some other points to ponder:
- The car is without question a "chick magnet"
- People always stop me and ask me what kind of car I am driving
- Every time I park it, a crowd of people forms to admire my S2K
- It's a convertible! 'nuff said
- 6 speeds, 9k RPM, 240hp .......fun stuff
I am perfectly content with my S2K over a BMW, don't regret my choice one bit!
The S2000? Frankly, owning a car that is rare to see on the road has it's own level of "prestige" don't you think?
Some other points to ponder:
- The car is without question a "chick magnet"
- People always stop me and ask me what kind of car I am driving
- Every time I park it, a crowd of people forms to admire my S2K
- It's a convertible! 'nuff said
- 6 speeds, 9k RPM, 240hp .......fun stuff
I am perfectly content with my S2K over a BMW, don't regret my choice one bit!
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I think 3 series would still be "fun" to drive... though certainly
not in the level of the S2000...
(S2000 sort of in the extreme part of the fun meter)...
BMW 3 series will get you more prestige... I know that BMW 3
will be seen alot more on the street.. but ask anyone who does
not know much about cars... BMW's emblem will pretty much
be anwer their question...
(Btw, I see 2-4 S2000's daily...but alot more BMW 3's)
And if you get a 330ci.. it will look good and will not be that much
slower than S2000 (in the straight road)... though it will probably
not fit your 32k budget...
not in the level of the S2000...
(S2000 sort of in the extreme part of the fun meter)...
BMW 3 series will get you more prestige... I know that BMW 3
will be seen alot more on the street.. but ask anyone who does
not know much about cars... BMW's emblem will pretty much
be anwer their question...
(Btw, I see 2-4 S2000's daily...but alot more BMW 3's)
And if you get a 330ci.. it will look good and will not be that much
slower than S2000 (in the straight road)... though it will probably
not fit your 32k budget...
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Wow, I'm glad 2 see this post got everyones underwear in a bunch
Every car has pros & cons I just wanted to get a few opinions. I know I can't go wrong with an S2000 (other than its size) but u must understand my point I already own a 2-seater that I refuse to get rid of, so I was just considering other options, that's all. I'm not dissing the S2000 by any means if I could I would have one in every color. I do love the S2k don't get me wrong, as far as I'm concerned its as good as BOUGHT!
But my question about the cars u could own other than it in its price range is still valid
Every car has pros & cons I just wanted to get a few opinions. I know I can't go wrong with an S2000 (other than its size) but u must understand my point I already own a 2-seater that I refuse to get rid of, so I was just considering other options, that's all. I'm not dissing the S2000 by any means if I could I would have one in every color. I do love the S2k don't get me wrong, as far as I'm concerned its as good as BOUGHT!
But my question about the cars u could own other than it in its price range is still valid
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Buy the car between Christmas and New Years and be prepared to get a great deal. That time is terrible for moving cars and considering the way NY winters are, convertibles aren't in high demand either. Good luck, you'll love the car.
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