FT-86 vs 370z time to trade in?

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

S2000 is considerably faster than the BRZ/86.

Oh god.

Pauly · 06-04-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

No

this

lol

Lug · 06-04-2012, 02:47 PM

2008 Honda S2000 review from Motor Trend

0-60:5.5
1/4 mile:14.0 at 97 mph
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs. The 2008 Honda S2000. Can it be done? - Motor Trend Sports & High-Performance Cars Forum

theDreamer · 06-04-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pauly

this

lol

Forgot I even posted that, but I still stand by it. Z stays over the 86, would add the 86 at the right price.

shadoquad · 06-04-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I wouldn't pay 28k for one, but for 15-18k I'd buy a used one to DD if I liked how it drove.

I love driving my s2000 even though its painfully slow. So its not all about power, but it is nice to have the 5.0 and clk500 when I need HP/torque.

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What did an S2k cost brand new? It was a 30k car.

I like the BRZ/FRS, I like the S2k, I like the Miata, I like the Elise. Power is only part of the performance car experience.

Viera · 06-04-2012, 02:52 PM

Saw a black one in person yesterday, and I must say, it's definitely got potential. I'd have to see them modified, but no, I would not trade the Z in for it.

m4a1mustang · 06-04-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

What did an S2k cost brand new? It was a 30k car.

I like the BRZ/FRS, I like the S2k, I like the Miata, I like the Elise. Power is only part of the performance car experience.

And there's no way in hell I'd pay $30k for an S2000.

shadoquad · 06-04-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

And there's no way in hell I'd pay $30k for an S2000.

Me neither, but that was 30k in early-2000's bux. Inflate that to 2012 bux, that puts it around 35k-ish? These cars are as fast for 28k. The problem? No drop top. Even then, 28k is the top price. You can get into one for 25k or so.

Pauly · 06-04-2012, 03:00 PM

yea man, i didnt read the whole thread, but thats my favorite response to the OP's original post, hehe. cuts through all the BS!

Red__Zed · 06-04-2012, 03:04 PM

Msrp on the s was closer to 35k.

AlphaSnacks · 06-04-2012, 03:38 PM

Yeah the S2000 was surprisingly expensive compared to how bare bones it was.

smoovep · 06-08-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

Yeah the S2000 was surprisingly expensive compared to how bare bones it was.

Bare bones yes, but if Honda actually charged enough to make a profit on the S2000s (they lost money on everyone they made, just like the NSX), they would have been closer to $50k (they were hand built after all). They were nearly perfect, the balance was unbelievable, truly the best car I've ever owned, better then my brand new Z (which I love, not knocking it one bit). The S did stock what everyone here who mods their Zs is trying to do (except for the horsepower part obviously).

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

Bare bones yes, but if Honda actually charged enough to make a profit on the S2000s (they lost money on everyone they made, just like the NSX), they would have been closer to $50k (they were hand built after all). They were nearly perfect, the balance was unbelievable, truly the best car I've ever owned, better then my brand new Z (which I love, not knocking it one bit). The S did stock what everyone here who mods their Zs is trying to do (except for the horsepower part obviously).

I love my S.

shadoquad · 06-08-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

Bare bones yes, but if Honda actually charged enough to make a profit on the S2000s (they lost money on everyone they made, just like the NSX), they would have been closer to $50k (they were hand built after all). They were nearly perfect, the balance was unbelievable, truly the best car I've ever owned, better then my brand new Z (which I love, not knocking it one bit). The S did stock what everyone here who mods their Zs is trying to do (except for the horsepower part obviously).

I agree with most of what you said, except this part. The S was a different kind of car. Closer to a suped-up Miata than a Z. The Z is very bulky. It's practically a muscle car in comparison. I love the S, but 33k brand new was too much cost for what the car was, in my opinion.

smoovep · 06-08-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I agree with most of what you said, except this part. The S was a different kind of car. Closer to a suped-up Miata than a Z. The Z is very bulky. It's practically a muscle car in comparison. I love the S, but 33k brand new was too much cost for what the car was, in my opinion.

When comparing the S to the Z, I tell my friends, "My S was like a pro figure skater, my Z is more like a pro hockey player!!!"

The S was pure precision, the Z is pure beef! I was Tim Allen caveman grunting all the way home from the dealership.

06-04-2012, 02:47 PM	#123 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	2008 Honda S2000 review from Motor Trend 0-60:5.5 1/4 mile:14.0 at 97 mph 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs. The 2008 Honda S2000. Can it be done? - Motor Trend Sports & High-Performance Cars Forum __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

06-04-2012, 02:52 PM	#126 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Saw a black one in person yesterday, and I must say, it's definitely got potential. I'd have to see them modified, but no, I would not trade the Z in for it. __________________ Fast Intentions / VarrsToen / Stillen / BC Racing / SPC / K&N / Project Kics / Hankook / Morimoto / JDM Rear Fog

06-04-2012, 03:00 PM	#129 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	yea man, i didnt read the whole thread, but thats my favorite response to the OP's original post, hehe. cuts through all the BS! __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

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