The 370Z vs. the Honda S2000

j.arnaldo

Congrats'!

1slow370

i went on a "cruise" with an s2000 and all i can say is he was behind me or next to me(i guess if we are both sideways?) the whole time and when we got to the restaurant at the end of the cruise he was all over MY car.

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NYBladeZ

I'm a fan of the s2000 I've driven it on multiple occasions and it's go kart like fun. If built right those things fly, my lil bro had one supercharged made 400+ at the wheels and he was taking m6's up to 155. However, it is an old model and one that will no longer be offered by Honda. I can't argue with the s2000 handling capabilities but the vq37 is way more powerful.

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ChrisSlicks

Just buy this race ready S2000.

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racerxj17

Race ready with stock sways and lowering spring? Lol

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Red370

400+ whp? your bro must have a badass job to build a F20 block for that power! They only handle 350 safely before they pop, I would know

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One_Quick_Z

Congrats! I too Had driven my buddies S2K with several mods and compaired to my 06 Z with bolt-ons it seemed sluggish

Now compaired to my 370Z it is real sluggish and leaves alot to be desired


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BLUESLATE

I am a diehard S2000 fan and I have owned one until it became a financial burden for me (crazy high insurance... was paying $350/month). Anyway, I have driven various 370Z in the past including base+sport, same w/ mods, NISMO, and fully loaded vert. I absolutely love everything about the new Z except for one little thing... which keeps on turning me away from getting one: feel.

By "feel", I mean several components on the car: steering, accel, brake, and shifter.

When I had an 05 S2000, it was the last YM of S2000 that was sold without the newer drive-by-wire with various computer controlled technology including the TCS for the 06+ models. S2000s are by far the best car I have ever driven from the manufactures that give you a very direct feeling while you're in control of the car. EVERYTHING feels direct and linear. I have also driven quite a few 06+ S2000s including the CR, but they are actually not bad at all.

As for the new 370Zs, I feel that the car feels very "fake" or "indirect" should I say. The acceleration feels very smooth and straight, but the pedal feel is numb. Same goes for steering input, brake, and shift. I love the power of this car. I seriously do. It's so hard not to give in and buy one right now, but it's also hard to justify buying one new... or even a used one at $30+ for me when I can buy a AP2 V1 S2000s for nearly half of that price. Of course, the S2000s are aging and do not have any amenities that the newer Z offers, but for a pure driving purpose, I'd still go for a S. If I had the money to buy both, I'll keep the Z for daily purpose, and the S as my weekend toy..., but for now, I have a daily and it's called a G with 4 door so I'm very happy with what I have.

Just my 2c.

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Chriz

Having driven both cars I can defiantly attest to this statement. Power may be lacking but it is a great car to drive.

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ducky

that is why i got both in my garage (^_^) gunmetal s2k and MB 370z...s2k is for the daily driving..the Z is my fun car

blue660r01

lol @ people responding to a banned member

golfgirlrobin

I turned my 2005 S2000 in on my 2010 370. I loved the S2 but the turning point for me was when I drove it down to the Nissan dealership and parked it next to the Z I was considering. It looked weak, old and tired.

You can't dispute how much fun the S2000 was to drive but my husband hated it because he said it looked like a chick car. Everytime we'd pass one, he'd say "Does that guy know he's driving a chick car?" and shake his head.

My biggest problem with it was that people were constantly trying to kill me. Where I live, every other person has a tank-sized SUV and the tendency to change lanes without looking. The degree of defensive driving required to not be run off the road sucked a lot of the joy out of driving it. I feel a lot safer with the beefier 370.

Hayestar

I know the guy is banned but I had to jump in and say that I was gonna buy an s2000 until I considered a 350z. I wasnt totally sold but when I drove 370 I was in love. I still love my hondas but the 370 is a far better car in every aspect imo. I lined up against my buddy's new s2k stock for stock and blew him outta the water, after smoking a modded ws6 as well. I think the 370 has more room inside, smoother ride, better handling, more power, cleaner styling, and higher booty factor. lol

BlackCherryZ

being a previous owner of s2k, i think s2k and 370z are of two different breeds.

it just depends on your taste.....

currently, inlinepro in VA is running 900+ RWHP s2k........... still think it lacks power?

just like any car, it all depends how dedicated the owner is.......plus the budget....

cave vulture

I drove both before buying and the S2000 lack of low end torque made it feel like I was driving my old 89 CRXsi. Another thing, the S2000 had a hardtop but no softtop.... Ah me ! ... no dummy made that decision...........