Would this be a good alternative?

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 10:09 AM

So I really want a 370z, but I just simply can not afford one. I have always wanted a Honda S2000 since I was a teenager. And I have seen decent ones with between 60-80k miles for between $12k-$14k.

I was wondering if you guys would consider the S2000 a good vehicle to "settle" on? I know its an older vehicle and not as fast as the 370z but do you think it is a good enough car to purchase still?

I feel like I can have more fun in the S2K and there are a ton of mod options, I could always turbo it later on to make more power. Plus its a Honda so its very reliable. And its still a beautiful looking car to this day.

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 10:18 AM

Even though the S is under-powered i've seen videos on youtube of track races and the S is right on the 370's *** the entire race. So its a very capable platform.

NoLaKrewe · 12-10-2014, 10:23 AM

My thing is, if the Z is what you want then you wont be happy until you get it. I hope that helps.

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 10:29 AM

I do want the Z because I had a 350z and loved it, but while owning the 350z I always questioned my choice and wondered if I should have gotten the S instead.

They were basically brothers from other mothers to me.

njobe89 · 12-10-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by czirrfb

I do want the Z because I had a 350z and loved it, but while owning the 350z I always questioned my choice and wondered if I should have gotten the S instead.

They were basically brothers from other mothers to me.

sure if one of the brothers was on roids (370) and the other brother was scrawny (s2000) ... to me the 370 is more "beefier" and just down right better.

like stated above if you want a 370 then you won't be happy till you get one. seems to me like you don't which one you want more.

Jimbo370 · 12-10-2014, 11:30 AM

I know consumer report rated it with the highest insurance rate above some Mercedes. It must be a highly stolen car are very unsafe. Just my 2cents.
Wait and save your money for a year, they are dropping below 20k.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:35 AM

when i cant afford one i just work harder until i do.

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

sure if one of the brothers was on roids (370) and the other brother was scrawny (s2000) ... to me the 370 is more "beefier" and just down right better.

like stated above if you want a 370 then you won't be happy till you get one. seems to me like you don't which one you want more.

The brothers comment was aimed at the 350z and S2000 since they are so close. A race in a straight or a track comes down to the driver. Both RWD, both 2 seat, both japanese, both sports cars with lots of aftermarket support.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:36 AM

welcome to 2004...

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

welcome to 2004...

Not sure what the year of the car has to do with the enjoyment you get from owning it. The Mazda RX-7 is a way better car than the 370z and its from the early 90's

mishuko · 12-10-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by czirrfb

Not sure what the year of the car has to do with the enjoyment you get from owning it. The Mazda RX-7 is a way better car than the 370z and its from the early 90's

rx-7 is arguably better than many of the modern 'cars' but rotary engines are so reliable.

or you can say the celica gts

or the supra

or the mr2

or the 300zx

or the r32

or the silvia

or the evo 7

or the JDM civic

you know... every other car? LOL

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 11:45 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdUDYZEK_VE

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by czirrfb

Not sure what the year of the car has to do with the enjoyment you get from owning it. The Mazda RX-7 is a way better car than the 370z and its from the early 90's

haha, looks like buttons were pushed. rx7's are slow and break.

kenchan · 12-10-2014, 11:46 AM

rx8's are even funnier.

czirrfb · 12-10-2014, 11:48 AM

The RX7 along with the Supra and NSX are iconic sports cars from Japan. The Z never hit the same status, that would be the GTR from Nissan. And the S2000 after the NSX is arguably the best sports car Honda has ever made.

RX8 is bogus.

12-10-2014, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 10	Would this be a good alternative? So I really want a 370z, but I just simply can not afford one. I have always wanted a Honda S2000 since I was a teenager. And I have seen decent ones with between 60-80k miles for between $12k-$14k. I was wondering if you guys would consider the S2000 a good vehicle to "settle" on? I know its an older vehicle and not as fast as the 370z but do you think it is a good enough car to purchase still? I feel like I can have more fun in the S2K and there are a ton of mod options, I could always turbo it later on to make more power. Plus its a Honda so its very reliable. And its still a beautiful looking car to this day. Last edited by czirrfb; 12-10-2014 at 10:23 AM.

12-10-2014, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 10	Even though the S is under-powered i've seen videos on youtube of track races and the S is right on the 370's *** the entire race. So its a very capable platform. carlitos_370z likes this.

12-10-2014, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	when i cant afford one i just work harder until i do. DEpointfive0, DavidZ370, njobe89 and 1 others like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	rx8's are even funnier. DEpointfive0 and njobe89 like this.

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12-10-2014, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	My thing is, if the Z is what you want then you wont be happy until you get it. I hope that helps.

12-10-2014, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 10	I do want the Z because I had a 350z and loved it, but while owning the 350z I always questioned my choice and wondered if I should have gotten the S instead. They were basically brothers from other mothers to me.

12-10-2014, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	I know consumer report rated it with the highest insurance rate above some Mercedes. It must be a highly stolen car are very unsafe. Just my 2cents. Wait and save your money for a year, they are dropping below 20k.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	welcome to 2004...

12-10-2014, 11:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 10	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdUDYZEK_VE

12-10-2014, 11:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 10	The RX7 along with the Supra and NSX are iconic sports cars from Japan. The Z never hit the same status, that would be the GTR from Nissan. And the S2000 after the NSX is arguably the best sports car Honda has ever made. RX8 is bogus.