S2000 vs mx5 mk3 2.0 sport

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Been looking at both cars for some time, test drive them both a few time too.

Is s2000 really that much better then mk3 2.0 ltr sport?

I really can't see it, mx5 handles much better, engine not great as it lacks the sound of s2000, and s2000 does look better.

But handling and way mx5 handles is way better more playful, inside also looks better

Why does everyone rate s2000 as better? Also steering feel from s2000 not good
 
Smallest post in the world ever.

The S2000 got literally loads of awards for its amazing handling. You must have driven a duff one with crap geometry/sponge tyres/are slightly special if you GENUINELY think the MX5 handles 'much better'

They are in totally different classes, its an odd comparison, By the sounds of it you don't ''get' the S2000 and should stay clear.
 
Both cars are 2006 model, but s2000 does cost more.

I am a fan of vtec, had a Honda before. S2000 just pulls away, mx5 was over taking it around the corners.

Had both cars at the same time, me and my mate was changing between the two.

Been reading review, both cars did come out at different time ..... Have Mazda improved it?
 
I agree s2000 engine sound was great, mx5 engine is very poor.

I think a mx5 with 200bhp will be faster then s2000 240bhp
 
Lol overtaking it in corners.

The 2006 is one of the softer variants, handling us very subjective though. Did you understand the rear steering and how to use it ?
 
How do you use it?

Mx5 just gave me bit more, really did take corners better. Easier to control on the limit.
S2000 did take me longer to push, but was not as easy to control once over the limit, streering feel was not great.

Maybe was a poor s2000 vs a good mx5
 

Looks like a nice example. Bit expensive perhaps.

Needs at least 1 new centre cap and locking nut. The alloys are a little kerbed, not usually a problem but the AP2V2s on this car are diamond cut. If you want an OEM like refurb then you need someone who can diamond cut OR the more common option is to have them fully repainted. You would need to do this for all 4 alloys then though.
 
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But I really should be, the cars I've had before ...

Just trying to understand why s2000 is better, maybe was a poor car?
 
Looks like a nice example. Bit expensive perhaps.

Needs at least 1 new centre cap and locking nut. The alloys are a little kerbed, not usually a problem but the AP2V2s on this car are diamond cut. If you want an OEM like refurb then you need someone who can diamond cut OR the more common option is to have them fully repainted. You would need to do this for all 4 alloys then though.

Nice spot, supercharger one looks messy to me? Could be fun :D
 
The steering is better on the MX-5 but I don't believe it would out handle and S2000 and it is most certainly slower. I think the MX-5 has a more sorted set up and is easier to drive on the limit but I can't say I've had enough time in the S2000 to make a proper call, Ive only drive a couple.
 
The TTS SCed one is missing centre caps also. Some people run like this intentionally but I am not a fan of the look. Not unless the alloys pull it off anyway. (Stock Honda alloys do not :p)

Other than that it looks pretty stock.
 
The steering is better on the MX-5 but I don't believe it would out handle and S2000 and it is most certainly slower. I think the MX-5 has a more sorted set up and is easier to drive on the limit but I can't say I've had enough time in the S2000 to make a proper call, Ive only drive a couple.

Agree with ... Shame mx5 got such a poor engine could be great car with bit more bhp e.g 200

Why I started the thread to get better view, I think maybe mx5 was really good car, and s2000 was a poor one. Maybe required a few tweaks.
 
The TTS SCed one is missing centre caps also. Some people run like this intentionally but I am not a fan of the look. Not unless the alloys pull it off anyway. (Stock Honda alloys do not :p)

Other than that it looks pretty stock.

Rear light too, not much more for extra bhp ..
 
Agree with ... Shame mx5 got such a poor engine could be great car with bit more bhp e.g 200

Why I started the thread to get better view, I think maybe mx5 was really good car, and s2000 was a poor one. Maybe required a few tweaks.

That's the point of the MX5, it has the perfect engine. It's not too fast and it's not too slow, it's 'enjoyable' to drive spiritedly. You have to have your wits about you when doing the same in the S2000 as you'll be going a lot quicker and it's less forgiving, if you're after that cut of the cloth then the S2000 is perfect.
 
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