S2000 for 370Z ... opinions?

bigdog1250 · 02-23-2012, 10:34 PM

I test drove a S2k a while back when I was back in the market for a car but really disliked the lack of torque. Unfortuately I wasn't able to take it up into the mountains or on any substantial turns, but I definitely got a feel for its toss ability. About 30min later I drove an '08 350z and the power difference was extremely noticeable, and convinced me to stay with a Z. A few months later I came across a 40th and pulled the trigger.

Having owned a 350z in the past, there is just so much the Z offers that will keep you a happy customer. Its sexy, its fast, it handles great (especially with some stiffer springs/coil overs), and is a more complete package in the sense it delivers fun and some practicality.

I'd wait till summer to test drive the FR-S/Brz as well as the Z to see which you prefer. The brz and frs might hit closer to home for you.

6MT · 02-23-2012, 10:38 PM

Dooooo it!

Vertigo · 02-24-2012, 04:14 PM

I've owned 2 S2000s (AP1 and AP2) before my Z. I do miss the short throws and precise handling of the S2K, but the Z is superior in pretty much everything else, except maybe the interior. Just my 2 cents.

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 04:16 PM

The S2000 is a fairly focused car. I think it's absolutely fantastic as a second car... a fair weather fun machine. I would probably hate it if it was the only car I had.

02-23-2012, 10:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	I test drove a S2k a while back when I was back in the market for a car but really disliked the lack of torque. Unfortuately I wasn't able to take it up into the mountains or on any substantial turns, but I definitely got a feel for its toss ability. About 30min later I drove an '08 350z and the power difference was extremely noticeable, and convinced me to stay with a Z. A few months later I came across a 40th and pulled the trigger. Having owned a 350z in the past, there is just so much the Z offers that will keep you a happy customer. Its sexy, its fast, it handles great (especially with some stiffer springs/coil overs), and is a more complete package in the sense it delivers fun and some practicality. I'd wait till summer to test drive the FR-S/Brz as well as the Z to see which you prefer. The brz and frs might hit closer to home for you. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

02-23-2012, 10:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Dooooo it! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-24-2012, 04:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The S2000 is a fairly focused car. I think it's absolutely fantastic as a second car... a fair weather fun machine. I would probably hate it if it was the only car I had. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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02-24-2012, 04:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 221	I've owned 2 S2000s (AP1 and AP2) before my Z. I do miss the short throws and precise handling of the S2K, but the Z is superior in pretty much everything else, except maybe the interior. Just my 2 cents.