Drove a buddy's S2000 last night

[Bambino Don]

You write is an accurate account of the s2000 i owned one 2 cars ago and i have nothing but total admiration for them. They are not the fastest car in the world (then neither is the boxster) but it made every journey feel like an event, you were constantly on guard for the rear kicking out, i never 360'd mine or spun out but even on a dry turn the tail was going out and you really did feel like a king of a driver when you held the drift.

Its noisy, its mechanical noises scare you thinking its broken but really there are very few cars that make you laugh out loud like the s2000. The reliability is incredible and you truly do enjoy every second of owner ship.

I made mine sound like a Ferrari by running an invidia exhaust and J's racing de-cat with an american patent pending induction kit, i cant remember its name but was one that every s2000 driver is after it was so loud.

I sold mine 1) cause i dont keep cars long 2) the noise was getting embarresing 3) long journeys were a no, you were generally f**ked when you arrived


To be fair overall the Porsche Boxster s is an all round much better car, but it is 10k more.

Every boxster owner should try an s2000, it will either make you appretiate or question your car.

I'd choose Porsche everytime though

James

[blue2000s]

So the car that makes more, louder mechanical noises, has more touchy handling, has a harder suspension, is more high strung and has more satisfying controls is the Honda? The Porsche is more qiuet and better on long trips? Suddenly I'm thinking that Honda's the company building the true sports car.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

So the car that makes more, louder mechanical noises, has more touchy handling, has a harder suspension, is more high strung and has more satisfying controls is the Honda? The Porsche is more qiuet and better on long trips? Suddenly I'm thinking that Honda's the company building the true sports car.

So what is a TRUE sports car anyway?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

So what is a TRUE sports car anyway?

I know it when I drive it.

Everything else that claims to be a sports car is really a Gran Tourismo, which isn't a bad thing, but not the same.

s2000 aren't bullet proof. Read chapter 106,

http://www.pulpracing.com/stories.htm


For me the only superior thing about the s2000 is the aftermarket support. Engine mods galore.