Deciding between s2000 and 370z.

AK370Z · 12-30-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

A bit of an update for me (relevant to this topic).

This past weekend I sold my '05 S2000. I bought it new and put about 50k miles on it. It was babied (looks and drives like new) so I got top dollar for it (above retail value), hence why I sold it. It was a good deal for the buyer too because it still had warranty and was never modified. Not a single accident either.

Now a few days later I find myself filled with regret. I love my Z so don't get me wrong, but I miss the S a lot. I ride sport bikes but only on weekends. The S was like riding a sportbike during the week. Truly an amazing experience!

So now I'm hunting for a used S2000. My budget is fairly low because I want to build more of a track car with it this time but there will be one sitting in my garage again soon.

I'll have my Z for a long time, but I'll probably always have an S.

I'm kinda on the exact same boat.

I never owned S2k but every single time I saw a White S2k, part of wanted that car badly. One of my friend (a previous supermod here) had a White s2000. I drove that thing here and there when I had my 350Z. It's basically a street legal kart. It handled like a kart. It was a lot of fun driving. Yes it was basically a Civic pre 4000 rpm but from 6000 to 9000, it screamed! If I somehow get a hold of a nice taken care of white S2000 (like the one you sold 11thumper

) , I don't think I'll let it go . I def get it.

. I am hoping that Honda will bring back a similar car soon. I think they killed s2k in 2008. So, 3-5 year R&D and maybe something new in 2013 or 2014? who knows

one of my fav s2k pic

Isamu · 12-30-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

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one of my fav s2k pic

that's awesome!

termigni · 12-30-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

Maybe it's because the s2000 and a miata look identical to me that it's hard to see a guy driving it. But there are just some cars that are chick cars, and IN MY OPINION this happens to be one. You have the Celica, the Sunfire, the Neon, and the s2000. lol

I mean if Modshack wants to drive one that's fine... he's secure in his manhood. I know someone that can hook him up with a flashy rainbow sticker as well.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

let me guess. you are a redneck living in Vermont that just watched Tokyo Drift and you are a wanna-be DK now. so you race minivans at every stop lights in your mountain roads in your "manly 370z".

Miata may be girlish to you but it is most raced car at every track events. PERIOD. I've seen many Miatas that put many 370z to shame on track.
370Z is a great car and I have lot of respect for the 370Z but if you want to talk about girls' car, i've seen more girls drive the 370z on road than any other sports cars (due to the fact they offer this car in automatic), in which I don't find anything wrong with.

let me guess, you probably think the Caymans are poor man's Porsche. or poor girl's, in your view.

please keep your "manly" comments to yourself if you don't know what you are talking about.

Red__Zed · 12-30-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I'm kinda on the exact same boat.

I never owned S2k but every single time I saw a White S2k, part of wanted that car badly. One of my friend (a previous supermod here) had a White s2000. I drove that thing here and there when I had my 350Z. It's basically a street legal kart. It handled like a kart. It was a lot of fun driving. Yes it was basically a Civic pre 4000 rpm but from 6000 to 9000, it screamed! If I somehow get a hold of a nice taken care of white S2000 (like the one you sold 11thumper

) , I don't think I'll let it go . I def get it.

. I am hoping that Honda will bring back a similar car soon. I think they killed s2k in 2008. So, 3-5 year R&D and maybe something new in 2013 or 2014? who knows

The white s2ks were always my favorite. I wish Honda had produced more of them so they didn't fetch such a ridiculous premium over other colors.

I don't think Honda has anything in the works for the future though. They stopped development on the AP platform and don't have any other real RWD options to develop from....I really hope that the BRZ, etc, encourages them to get back in the game. I would love to see a K-powered RWD roadster

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Did you ever own an S2000?

Sounds like he test drove one with a bad alignment

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I love those cars... they are just too small for me. No thigh room, non adjustable steering wheel and column, the seat barely moves, and if you think we have no trunk space, the 370Z is like a truck compared to the S2000.

They are fun cars to drive, but they are not as stable at high speeds. They are very twitchy and are really hard to push on the track. My Z feels WAY more controllable, even when the car starts to over steer, it's predictable. From my experience, the S2000 is not the same and is more difficult to drive.

I like both cars, I bought a Z because it fit what I wanted more. I'm a hardcore Honda guy and always have been, but the S2000 just ain't for me.

I love how this forum rants about the 370z as a pure sports car, then gets behind the wheel of an S and complains about the cramped quarters. If you ever wonder why the Z is more accurately described as a GT car, that is why.

It sounds like the S you drove had a bad alignment, or you just need more seat time. The s2k has some of the most predictable oversteer you will find in a car-- it is progressive and gives way slowly.

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Originally Posted by termigni

let me guess. you are a redneck living in Vermont that just watched Tokyo Drift and you are a wanna-be DK now. so you race minivans at every stop lights in your mountain roads in your "manly 370z".

Miata may be girlish to you but it is most raced car at every track events. PERIOD. I've seen many Miatas that put many 370z to shame on track.
370Z is a great car and I have lot of respect for the 370Z but if you want to talk about girls' car, i've seen more girls drive the 370z on road than any other sports cars (due to the fact they offer this car in automatic), in which I don't find anything wrong with.

let me guess, you probably think the Caymans are poor man's Porsche. or poor girl's, in your view.

please put your "manly" comments to yourself.

just ignore these guys....not worth your time

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

wrong wheel drive = fail

Pharm it was a joke.... oh u didn't get it???? Canadian in the room. Lol.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by termigni

let me guess. you are a redneck living in Vermont that just watched Tokyo Drift and you are a wanna-be DK now. so you race minivans at every stop lights in your mountain roads in your "manly 370z".

Miata may be girlish to you but it is most raced car at every track events. PERIOD. I've seen many Miatas that put many 370z to shame on track.
370Z is a great car and I have lot of respect for the 370Z but if you want to talk about girls' car, i've seen more girls drive the 370z on road than any other sports cars (due to the fact they offer this car in automatic), in which I don't find anything wrong with.

let me guess, you probably think the Caymans are poor man's Porsche. or poor girl's, in your view.

please keep your "manly" comments to yourself if you don't know what you are talking about.

I do see why his "manly post" upset you but... You do know they make Miatas in automatic too, RIGHT???? So the whole Z over miata because of the auto is ABOLUTELY no basis of argument.

termigni · 12-30-2011, 10:57 AM

^i'm not upset at all. i'm amazed at people who are so ignorant at this day and age.

Like i stated, there is nothing wrong with AT 370Z. i'm just making a point to that dude from Vermont who thinks S2000/miata are for girls and 370Z are men.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by termigni

^i'm not upset at all. i'm amazed at people who are so ignorant at this day and age.

Like i stated, there is nothing wrong with AT 370Z. i'm just making a point to that dude from Vermont who thinks S2000/miata are for girls and 370Z are men.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

to me when people reference the 370 as being "all power" i just shake my head because although it does have some power behind its 3.7 liter v6, its a car whose repuatation is built more on the design, the heritage with handling exc....

as to the Mustang whose history is more geared for the "power" aspect. after all.... the mustang is referred to as "old school american muscle"

go with the 370. you wont be disappointed.

Its very hard to call a 1g car, all power unless that 1g can only be had in track conditions. The Z plays a dual role that most cars can't. It can handle as rugged on streets as it can on track and still maintain high "G's".
The S2k is a hot fkin car. Price to performance, its an excellent car. The S2k is a low horse race car in its purest form as is the miata. That's something the Z isn't, at least comparing the stock cars.
If I were buying a open top car? I would probably buy an S2k over a Z convertible. But I generally hate converibles and don't like 4 cylinder engines as a whole unless they are seriously turbo'd, so I drive a Z. That still doesn't take away the fact the S2k is one of the greatest JDM cars ever built.

Imho, the Z isn't one of the greatest JDM cars ever built its the runner up to the GT-R, which is the greatest JDM car ever built. When the Z gets DCT and 2 massive turbo's. It will then be the greatest in my book! Till then? The Z is second best and nothing Fks with the GT-R.

PS. Some of you expect too much from the "Z" forum, when it comes to objectivity. Its only natural that people will say the Z trumps all. Unless its the Ford Mustang. "The Mustang is, the Chuck Norris of the car world"

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The Mustang is, the Chuck Norris of the car world

I'm glad you finally admitted it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 11:11 AM

[QUOTE=m4a1mustang;1468884]I'm glad you finally admitted it.

[

I actually think Chuck Norris Sucks!

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I actually think Chuck Norris Sucks!

Better be careful... he might come and punch you with his fist chin.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-30-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Its very hard to call a 1g car, all power unless that 1g can only be had in track conditions. The Z plays a dual role that most cars can't. It can handle as rugged on streets as it can on track and still maintain high "G's".
The S2k is a hot fkin car. Price to performance, its an excellent car. The S2k is a low horse race car in its purest form as is the miata. That's something the Z isn't, at least comparing the stock cars.
If I were buying a open top car? I would probably buy an S2k over a Z convertible. But I generally hate converibles and don't like 4 cylinder engines as a whole unless they are seriously turbo'd, so I drive a Z. That still doesn't take away the fact the S2k is one of the greatest JDM cars ever built.

Imho, the Z isn't one of the greatest JDM cars ever built its the runner up to the GT-R, which is the greatest JDM car ever built. When the Z gets DCT and 2 massive turbo's. It will then be the greatest in my book! Till then? The Z is second best and nothing Fks with the GT-R.

PS. Some of you expect too much from the "Z" forum, when it comes to objectivity. Its only natural that people will say the Z trumps all. Unless its the Ford Mustang. "The Mustang is, the Chuck Norris of the car world"

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 11:20 AM

Back on the topic of S2Ks, I almost went out and bought one with my year end bonus a couple weeks ago. I was looking at an AP1... would be a really fun car but I decided against it and paid bills and rebuilt my PC instead... now I wish I went out and bought one.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Better be careful... he might come and punch you with his fist chin.

So true...

is it too late to retract my statement.

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termigni Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Drives: R1 Rep Power: 16	^i'm not upset at all. i'm amazed at people who are so ignorant at this day and age. Like i stated, there is nothing wrong with AT 370Z. i'm just making a point to that dude from Vermont who thinks S2000/miata are for girls and 370Z are men.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	[QUOTE=m4a1mustang;1468884]I'm glad you finally admitted it. [ I actually think Chuck Norris Sucks!