Darius11 12 #1 January 31, 2005 Does any one on here own one? What do you think? Any thing I should be worried about or pay attention too? I test drove the S2000 a few months back and I loved it. It was such a sweet car. I really want a sports car I have not had any thing fun to drive in a few years.(I hope my Alero doesn’t read this…she has a temper) The S2000 is around 22-24K for a low mileage 2002-2003. Any other ideas for cars that are that much fun in that price rang? Thank you in advance.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 January 31, 2005 Thought about a WRX? I heard those things are pretty quick and fun to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #3 January 31, 2005 I test drove one the last time I was looking for a car. I am loyal to Hondas and Acuras. I think they make a quality product. The car was sweet. It performed well and looks very sporty in a classic way...I thought. The reason I didn't buy it was because I was looking for an everyday car. I consider the S2000 to be more of a 2nd fun car. Good luck with it if you decide to buy it. I think it's a great car. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #4 January 31, 2005 QuoteThe S2000 is around 22-24K for a low mileage 2002-2003. Any other ideas for cars that are that much fun in that price rang? Nope. You can step down to a Miata or up to a Porsche/Mercedes/BMW, but I can't think of another car that will be as fun in that price range. The S2000 is a well-built, fun, affordable 2-seat convertible that doesn't really have any competition. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #5 January 31, 2005 The WRX Sti is fast, but more money and I am concerned about tranny problems. Plus I don't think I would really have fun with an all wheel drive car. I think the only all wheel drive car I would love to have would be a Lamborghini Diablo any one want to give me 300KI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #6 January 31, 2005 I know we've already talked about this, but I really think you should get it... ...purely selfish reasons here... ...the ride to the DZ will be so much more fun than my KIA JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #7 January 31, 2005 Check out the Mitsubishi eclipse, or if you can stretch it a bit the eclipse spyderç Mitsubishi better motor than Honda Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #8 January 31, 2005 The only Eclipse that would be near as fast as the S2000 was the 99-98-97 Eclipse turbo. I searched for 3 months after my Nissan burned to the ground (RIP) to find one that was a manual no luck. It is an awesome car very hard to find. I don't know where your coming up with that it has a better motor? but it is still a nice car.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 January 31, 2005 Whatever you get, pleeeeeeeeease don't put a huge exhaust pipe and 747ish spoiler on the back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #10 January 31, 2005 Have to disagree with zep here, i think the Honda VTEC is one of the best engines in the world. It will go all day at low revs and be relaxing to drive but bang it into the higher rev range and put a smile on your face. One of my teammates has an S2000 - its a fantastic car. Oh and i did here that out of all the VTECs built (ie loads) there have been virtually NO warranty claims. Very reliable motor.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #11 January 31, 2005 LOL. I was talking to my friend last night he said the same thing. But if I get it and have the money it will get a new cat back exhaust system not for the noise but it does improve HP a lot, and helps reduce back pursuer. Not to mention a turbo system(but thats alot of $$$) The spoiler hmmmm not sure about thatI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #12 January 31, 2005 When I was looking for a sports car a while ago I checked out the s2000.. also looked at the audi tt and the merc slk230/330... I found that the merc was the msot comfortable..(I am 6 feet tall so that was a pretty big issue when it came to the 2 seater sports car...) plus it was hard top/convertable...and was pretty quick as well... thats my 2 cents... but I ended up going a completely different path and buying a wrangler jeep :) -y_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #13 January 31, 2005 A few years back I had a honda. I sold it with about 140k miles on it, and never had to have any engine work done. They make some reliable cars. Be careful with the exhausts though. If the header is more restrictive than the exhause system, the Cat-Back won't do much except make it louder, and you might lose a bit of low-end torque. The few HP you might gain on the top end might not be worth it, especially on a stock motor. If you throw on the turbo, throw a new full exhaust system on it and be sure not to drive by my house at 3 am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #14 January 31, 2005 What’s up Bro. I just checked out the merc. It has about 185hp 55 less then the S2000, but I have never driven that model. How do you compare it to the S2000?. I know it’s not just a number thing it has a lot to do with feel.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #15 January 31, 2005 QuoteIf you throw on the turbo, throw a new full exhaust system on it and be sure not to drive by my house at 3 am Your lucky you live in TX. Long drive from RII'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #16 January 31, 2005 Quotebut it does improve HP a lot Thats debateble. Ever considered an M Coupe? Very original, 49/51 weight balance, and an M3 engine :)________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #17 January 31, 2005 What is an M coupe??? and how much will it run with an M3 engine. That can't be cheep or can it?I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #18 January 31, 2005 You will either love it or hate it, there is usually no in between. Its really hard to find info about the M Coupe, usually most sites have info pertaining to the M3, or M roadster, but the coupe is still kinda rare. They were available in the mid-late '90s with as a Z3 coupe, but later became the M coupe, and I believe they have both the E36 or E46 M engine depending on what year you buy.________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #19 January 31, 2005 I apologize, should also be more clear in saying that I am talking about used M Coupes in that price range. Here is a used one about 100 miles from you, according to your profile. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=165371586&dealer_id=82127&car_year=1999&make=BMW&distance=300&lang=en&max_price=&model=BMWMCOUPE&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=02818&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=109________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #20 January 31, 2005 You know from the first 2 pics in the other post I was like wow that’s ugly but looking at all the different angels on the autotrader web site I like it. ThanksI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 January 31, 2005 QuoteYou will either love it or hate it, there is usually no in between. Thats right... And people who like them also love the Gremlin... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #22 January 31, 2005 I recommend checking them out in person. With the moon roof option the majority of the roof is glass. Its not a sliding moon roof but I believe it pops up to get some ventilation. Rear wheel drive, plenty of torque, and the thing sticks to the road like glue. I've always like hatchbacks, I've owned a 93 Civic Si, 92 Civic SiR-II, and a 88 CRX. The M coupe will be my next car. There is a guy at work who has one, so I drool on it everyday in the parking garage ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #23 January 31, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou will either love it or hate it, there is usually no in between. Thats right... And people who like them also love the Gremlin... My Buddies got a gremlin with a 350 windsor in it. I like that gremmy ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #24 January 31, 2005 If you like the s2000 then check out the Nissan 350Z. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #25 January 31, 2005 Nissan 350Z- There 22-23K?I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
