Base or S Model

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by Muskoka Minute

Thanks guys I appreciate all the comments.



I do have to clarify...



What my associate said about the base vs S and speeding tickets...

I think he was referring to fact that the S is louder and feels the road more so you are more concise of your speed and less likely of getting a ticket.



It sounds like I should get out and do some test driving.

But It sounds like I should be looking at the S.

(Not that I will track it but I do like the idea of more speed out of the corner.)



So would you say that if I have to drop a model year (to fit the budget) I should still go for the S...?



Please let me know what you think.



Cheers!

Basic info 90s cars are all 2.5 liter engines.

2000 is the introduction of the S with a 3.2 and the base from 2000 on is a 2.7

Some improvements were made in 2000 then again in 2003.

The newer 03 and 04 cars could be worth getting as a base model over an older base.

The 90s cars are best value for money if you ask me.

And the specific year 2000 s is considered one of the most reliable. Best engine and best ims bearing in one package.

So say to drop from 2002 to 2001 from a base to an S would be worth it however the cars are not really priced in that manner.
With the same relative number of miles.
90s cars go for around 8 to 10k
2000 to 2002 base cars go for 10 to 11
2000 to 2002 s cars are kinda all over the place. Could be 10 could be 16
Then the 03 and 04 cars are usually mid teens for bases and higher teens for S cars.