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Yes it was. Thread got quite heated I seem to remember.
Honda S2000
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Yes it was. Thread got quite heated I seem to remember.
[TW]Fox;13511550 said:
I agree that the interior looks a little dated, but I think the 04 facelift is a marked improvement both internally and externally. The aluminium radio cover and leather console trim goes a long way improve the looks. The interior might be sparse but all controls are at your fingertips. But let's face it, the S2000 is not a car you would buy for it's extensive in car option list.
its not that its noticeable, just that they are ****heads.
shes a community nursery nurse, goes out to at risk children to try and help parents be better parents
Yeah, i'd be getting into a banger (or tbh, just leaving the focus damaged so that it doesnt matter any more)
Ex's dad just bought a 2 year old 350z GT with 14k on the clock for £14k last month.. he tried out a few older 911's but you dont get a very good 911 for £14k as it seemed to turn out. He's knocking on 50 now, and wouldnt have anything like the S2000 as he said that he doesnt have enough hair to have the top down lol. He tried out a few different BMW's (dunno which ones) and never considered a 350z. I suggested it, and he just said... but its a datsun... but i convinced him to go try it out, and he loved it. He's used to a bit of comfort with his CLK270 (diesel) and the 350z seemed more suited to his needs, comfort and performance. In all honesty its not that much quicker than the CLK! he had a remap done when it was just 6 months old, and its pretty capable for an oil burner.
As for the S2000.. surely its main selling point is the engine? everything else is just.. well.. packaging.
As for the S2000.. surely its main selling point is the engine? everything else is just.. well.. packaging.
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[TW]Fox;13511703 said:
You can pick up an 04 facelift one for 10-11k easily though.
yeah thats the other option.
the banger idea was part of the X5 idea, because when i would be home we would still need a decent family car (with the wife thinking of more children the 330 'loon wouldnt be right). sell the focus and the 330, get a banger for her and work and an X5 for me.
don't like the idea of just leaving the focus to get damaged, its not a bad car and when its clean it looks good for what it is.
Handling, brakes, reliability to name a few.
Driving one on a dry country road in the summer with the roof down wringing it around to 9000rpm corner after corner is an experience not many cars this side of supercars can match.
All of which could also be said of the MX5 / RX-8 and similar, granted the S2k feels a little more raw, in a good way of course.. which brings me back to the engine being its biggest selling point.
Given the choice between a 350z and an S2k i'd choose the honda.
Does anyone know how much a Spoon hard top costs for an s2000? I think they completely transform the look of the car. Yes I realise they negate the fact that it's a roadster, but they can still easily be removed. I think if I was ever to think about buying an s2000 i'd have to budget for a Spoon hardtop too, they just look so right on the car.
I don't think the Mugen one looks quite as good, but it's obviously a lot more practical, seems a damn site cheaper too after a bit of googling.
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MX-5 and RX8 are nothing compared to the S2000, I was considering an RX8 before the S2000 and im so glad i didnt buy one, I absolutely love mine and find any excuse possible to take it out, never had as much fun in a car before. Every drive is just an amazing experiance.
I actually really like the Interiour and dont find mine "cheap plastic" at all, although i have the 04 facelift one.
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http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=670478&st=0 This one is very nice, also had the bushes done at center mavity so no seizes 
Don't be a girl and get one that is post 04.
Real men get an my00, and slap on a load of cusco braces, thicker anti roll bars and polybushes and say goodbye to their spines !!!
In seriousness, post 04 are much softer and in my eyes don't handle as well. In addition to this they have boring things like traction and stability control.
I would agree with fox and jez that an s2k is a sub 10-12k car, and would look at other options if I had more to spend.
Reference the comparisons to a 350z and an rx8, no disrespect but just hush, and don't post in this thread. Even the prodrive rx8 isn't much cop, and I found the 350z to be a lardy barge with questionable performance.
Real men get an my00, and slap on a load of cusco braces, thicker anti roll bars and polybushes and say goodbye to their spines !!!
In seriousness, post 04 are much softer and in my eyes don't handle as well. In addition to this they have boring things like traction and stability control.
I would agree with fox and jez that an s2k is a sub 10-12k car, and would look at other options if I had more to spend.
Reference the comparisons to a 350z and an rx8, no disrespect but just hush, and don't post in this thread. Even the prodrive rx8 isn't much cop, and I found the 350z to be a lardy barge with questionable performance.