The 370Z vs. the Honda S2000

NYBladeZ

I'm a fan of the s2000 I've driven it on multiple occasions and it's go kart like fun. If built right those things fly, my lil bro had one supercharged made 400+ at the wheels and he was taking m6's up to 155. However, it is an old model and one that will no longer be offered by Honda. I can't argue with the s2000 handling capabilities but the vq37 is way more powerful.

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ChrisSlicks

Just buy this race ready S2000.

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One_Quick_Z

Congrats! I too Had driven my buddies S2K with several mods and compaired to my 06 Z with bolt-ons it seemed sluggish

Now compaired to my 370Z it is real sluggish and leaves alot to be desired


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Red370

400+ whp? your bro must have a badass job to build a F20 block for that power! They only handle 350 safely before they pop, I would know

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BLUESLATE

I am a diehard S2000 fan and I have owned one until it became a financial burden for me (crazy high insurance... was paying $350/month). Anyway, I have driven various 370Z in the past including base+sport, same w/ mods, NISMO, and fully loaded vert. I absolutely love everything about the new Z except for one little thing... which keeps on turning me away from getting one: feel.

By "feel", I mean several components on the car: steering, accel, brake, and shifter.

When I had an 05 S2000, it was the last YM of S2000 that was sold without the newer drive-by-wire with various computer controlled technology including the TCS for the 06+ models. S2000s are by far the best car I have ever driven from the manufactures that give you a very direct feeling while you're in control of the car. EVERYTHING feels direct and linear. I have also driven quite a few 06+ S2000s including the CR, but they are actually not bad at all.

As for the new 370Zs, I feel that the car feels very "fake" or "indirect" should I say. The acceleration feels very smooth and straight, but the pedal feel is numb. Same goes for steering input, brake, and shift. I love the power of this car. I seriously do. It's so hard not to give in and buy one right now, but it's also hard to justify buying one new... or even a used one at $30+ for me when I can buy a AP2 V1 S2000s for nearly half of that price. Of course, the S2000s are aging and do not have any amenities that the newer Z offers, but for a pure driving purpose, I'd still go for a S. If I had the money to buy both, I'll keep the Z for daily purpose, and the S as my weekend toy..., but for now, I have a daily and it's called a G with 4 door so I'm very happy with what I have.

Just my 2c.

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racerxj17

Race ready with stock sways and lowering spring? Lol

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Chriz

Having driven both cars I can defiantly attest to this statement. Power may be lacking but it is a great car to drive.

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ducky

that is why i got both in my garage (^_^) gunmetal s2k and MB 370z...s2k is for the daily driving..the Z is my fun car

blue660r01

lol @ people responding to a banned member

golfgirlrobin

I turned my 2005 S2000 in on my 2010 370. I loved the S2 but the turning point for me was when I drove it down to the Nissan dealership and parked it next to the Z I was considering. It looked weak, old and tired.

You can't dispute how much fun the S2000 was to drive but my husband hated it because he said it looked like a chick car. Everytime we'd pass one, he'd say "Does that guy know he's driving a chick car?" and shake his head.

My biggest problem with it was that people were constantly trying to kill me. Where I live, every other person has a tank-sized SUV and the tendency to change lanes without looking. The degree of defensive driving required to not be run off the road sucked a lot of the joy out of driving it. I feel a lot safer with the beefier 370.

Hayestar

I know the guy is banned but I had to jump in and say that I was gonna buy an s2000 until I considered a 350z. I wasnt totally sold but when I drove 370 I was in love. I still love my hondas but the 370 is a far better car in every aspect imo. I lined up against my buddy's new s2k stock for stock and blew him outta the water, after smoking a modded ws6 as well. I think the 370 has more room inside, smoother ride, better handling, more power, cleaner styling, and higher booty factor. lol

BlackCherryZ

being a previous owner of s2k, i think s2k and 370z are of two different breeds.

it just depends on your taste.....

currently, inlinepro in VA is running 900+ RWHP s2k........... still think it lacks power?

just like any car, it all depends how dedicated the owner is.......plus the budget....

cave vulture

I drove both before buying and the S2000 lack of low end torque made it feel like I was driving my old 89 CRXsi. Another thing, the S2000 had a hardtop but no softtop.... Ah me ! ... no dummy made that decision...........

NYBladeZ

what'd he do cut the soft top out? You should have a soft top in s2000's and some owners purchase a hard top for off season months. My biggest gripe with the s2000 was that it doesn't respond well to any mods short of F.I.

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Brazilbro

only s2k I would buy would be one with a 2jz under the hood..

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