Originally Posted by vgd A 370z is definitely in my future but maybe getting one now is too soon. I can afford the monthly payments but I think I would
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03-24-2011, 07:22 PM | #16 (permalink) | |
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03-25-2011, 12:00 AM | #17 (permalink) |
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Miatas also have indestructible doors
I would probably say get a 300zx TT if not an s2k. I was surprised whence found out how much a stock 300zx TT was putting to the wheels when I heard about JeffBlue getting one. He has a build thread in here somewhere if you can find it. |
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I say drop $10k on a nice TT 300zx. You will not be dissatisfied. It's faster than a 350, looks great, and is fairly uncommon. Also you can get one with T-tops which are legit.
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See if you can find a low mileage last gen MR2 spyder. Awesomely balanced little cars and Toyota reliablity. Definitely not all that common either.
Or, wait a year, and see about the new FT-86 coming out. More money, tho'.
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If now isn't the right time for a 370 I'm not sure a TT 300zx is the best option. Maintenance is a PITA on them and good luck finding an affordable one that doesn't already have issues you would want fixed right away IMO.
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I love my Z but in all honesty, if Honda still produced the S2k and I could pick one up today NEW from the factory I would get it in a heartbeat. Give me an AP1 engine but with the glass rear window from the AP2 model and I will happy.
I drove one a couple years back but it would have been financially irresponsible for me to get one being fresh out of college w/ loans to pay off etc. The S2k may not have the power of the Z but it is the quintessential roadster/sports car made in the last decade IMHO. Nothing like ringing out a car for every ounce of power while the revs climb to 9k rpm. |
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Why is there such a fluctuation of prices on the s2k? And the is there any variation in the 2004-2009 models? By the way thanks very much for everyone's participation |
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Regarding your S2k questions: 1999 - 2003 -> AP1 S2000's These had 2.0L engines that revved to the sky. The rear window on this model was plastic and tended to fade/cloud over time. General consensus is this first generation was more raw and harder to drive than the second gen models. 2004-2009 -> AP2 S2000's The displacement was upped from 2.0L to 2.2L. Power remained the same but the torque was increased. Redline was lowered. Suspension was tweaked and was more livable/easier to drive. AP2's also had minor cosmetic mods/different/larger wheels. Rear window was changed to glass also. I'm pretty sure I'm missing some other things too so others feel free to chime in. |
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Technically, the s2k was only sold as a 2000 model on. The plastic rear window was only on the 00's, and some 01's. 02-03 had a glass window. General gist is the same, but 06 adds traction control, and suspension tweaks came pretty randomly (02 got a changes, as did 05 and 06). |
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