S2000 owner, just admiring the new 370z

RayYay · 03-13-2009, 01:40 PM

Hello everyone

I know I may get some **** for being an s2000 owner and posting on a Z forum, but I just wanted to say that not all s2000 owners are fanboys. I have loved the Z forever now and I am def loving the new 370z!

I just bought a 2008 Honda s2000 GPW, don't get me wrong, I love my car, but the 370z is in another class. My buddy is thinking about upgrading his 05 G35 to the 370z and I cannot wait to try out the rev match!

Wheels are nice too, very similar to the 08+ S2000s

Awesome car guys!

Ray

theDreamer · 03-13-2009, 01:42 PM

No hate here, welcome to the boards.
Make sure when your buddy gets one you get a nice long test in the drive seat, tell him you will do a nice break in for him.

chubbs · 03-13-2009, 01:44 PM

Yay, Ray!

While we're having this Loveathon, I really like the S2000 too - big shame it's being discontinued this year. It looks gorgeous - especially with a hard top on, although at the end of the day it's just a little bit of a toy as far as I'm concerned.

Ryan@IP · 03-13-2009, 01:45 PM

Former S2000 owner here

RayYay · 03-13-2009, 01:55 PM

I agree, the S2000 is a tiny sports car while the Z is a powerhouse in a league of it's own, more masculine IMO. Not saying Ima fruit or anything, the S2000 has always been the car I've wanted but could never afford it til now. I'm not a ricer and not trying to do anything major, just subtle mods. Here's a pic of my ride which I just bought not too long ago, but I gotta admit, I am kinda having second thoughts now....this 370z is too sick haha!

Any of u guys have a White 370Z? I would love to see pics!

Anatoray · 03-13-2009, 02:01 PM

I'll never understand why the S2000 and Z camps seem to have this strange conflict issue. The two cars are not really in direct competition, but a lot of people in boht camps act like they are.

I am a long time S2000 fan. I wanted one ever since I saw one for the first time, and was seriously considering it when looking at cars recently, but went with the 370Z because it blew me away, was the new hotness, and I do kind of consider the S2000 cursed for my family tree. My cousin got one in its debut year and totalled it. It flipped twice, and he would have died had it not been for the hard top. Ever since then I've thought of owning an S2000 with a slight chill in my spine.

Still, as far as two seat convertable go, I think the S2000 is by far the best. Excluding the 6 figure exotics, of course.

SoCal 370Z · 03-13-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayYay

...I gotta admit, I am kinda having second thoughts now....this 370z is too sick haha!

Why the second thoughts? The S2000 is a brillant car!

RayYay · 03-13-2009, 02:04 PM

How does the 370z drive compared to like an 05 G35? (stock vs stock) Cuz when I drove my buddy's G35, it was more power and torquey than my s2000, but I honestly thought my car was more fun to drive cuz it feels like it's on rails and handles like a dream.

I feel this 370z would be like the best of both worlds

Ryan@IP · 03-13-2009, 02:06 PM

I love the GPW with red interior. I had Silverstone with the red/black interior. I also like the fact that you have the lip and side strakes. It's amazing what the little OEM accessories can do to make the car look so much better.

LenZToy · 03-13-2009, 05:21 PM

Welcome! Great little car. I had 2 Hondas, my first was a 1984 Prelude. Loved the car. I have 3 kids who I each bought Hondas for (used) - 2 civics and 1 accord. In 2002 I was actually planning to by the s2000, but it was a little too small for me. That led me to the 350Z and now a new 370Z.

semtex · 03-13-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan@IP

Former S2000 owner here

Ditto that here!

RDGR12 · 03-13-2009, 06:21 PM

Welcome to the board!

I've driven the S2000, but I've never been impressed by it and I just couldn't appreciate it very much. Perhaps I'm missing the "it" factor and may be some one can point it out for me. It sure does handle well, but for me personally, that's as far as it gets (simply expressing my experience).

Also, one major thing that really does not make sense for me is its price (new or used). Sheesh!!

onethreefive · 03-13-2009, 06:43 PM

<---- Another former s2k owner. 06 gpw black on black. The best thing I miss about it is the handling and that awesome precise shifter.
BTW. We want everyone to feel welcome in this forum regardless of what kind of car they drive. We're all car enthusiasts here, so with that said
Welcome aboard.

RayYay · 03-13-2009, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys! What's funny is that I actually feel more welcome here than the s2000 forums! haha so many haters there, they think every other car sucks. I actually got clowned for not having my car lowered. haha geezus give me a break! I just barely hit 4k miles! haha

There's actually a thread going around right now called "S2000 CR vs Nismo 350z" and so many of those guys just cant accept the fact that the Z is simply faster!

This link is sweet btw
motivemagazine.com - Motive Versus: Nissan 370Z vs. Porsche Cayman S

theDreamer · 03-13-2009, 08:04 PM

Most people in any debate will defend their angle to no end even when in the end it either does not matter, both have plus & minuses, or clearly one is better.

PC v. Mac
Chocolate v. Vanilla
S2000 v. Z
PC Gaming v. Console Gaming

That is just a few, it starts out as fun, but quicker than later someone throws some mud and then it never ends.

03-13-2009, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
RayYay Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: soCAL Posts: 8 Drives: 2008 Honda S2000 GPW Rep Power: 16	S2000 owner, just admiring the new 370z Hello everyone I know I may get some **** for being an s2000 owner and posting on a Z forum, but I just wanted to say that not all s2000 owners are fanboys. I have loved the Z forever now and I am def loving the new 370z! I just bought a 2008 Honda s2000 GPW, don't get me wrong, I love my car, but the 370z is in another class. My buddy is thinking about upgrading his 05 G35 to the 370z and I cannot wait to try out the rev match! Wheels are nice too, very similar to the 08+ S2000s Awesome car guys! Ray

03-13-2009, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	No hate here, welcome to the boards. Make sure when your buddy gets one you get a nice long test in the drive seat, tell him you will do a nice break in for him. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-13-2009, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Yay, Ray! While we're having this Loveathon, I really like the S2000 too - big shame it's being discontinued this year. It looks gorgeous - especially with a hard top on, although at the end of the day it's just a little bit of a toy as far as I'm concerned. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

03-13-2009, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ryan@IP Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 187 Drives: 04 BMW 330i ZHP Rep Power: 282	Former S2000 owner here __________________ Ryan at Injected Performance Phone: (888) 465-7373

03-13-2009, 02:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ryan@IP Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 187 Drives: 04 BMW 330i ZHP Rep Power: 282	I love the GPW with red interior. I had Silverstone with the red/black interior. I also like the fact that you have the lip and side strakes. It's amazing what the little OEM accessories can do to make the car look so much better. __________________ Ryan at Injected Performance Phone: (888) 465-7373

03-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
RayYay Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: soCAL Posts: 8 Drives: 2008 Honda S2000 GPW Rep Power: 16	I agree, the S2000 is a tiny sports car while the Z is a powerhouse in a league of it's own, more masculine IMO. Not saying Ima fruit or anything, the S2000 has always been the car I've wanted but could never afford it til now. I'm not a ricer and not trying to do anything major, just subtle mods. Here's a pic of my ride which I just bought not too long ago, but I gotta admit, I am kinda having second thoughts now....this 370z is too sick haha! Any of u guys have a White 370Z? I would love to see pics!

03-13-2009, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	I'll never understand why the S2000 and Z camps seem to have this strange conflict issue. The two cars are not really in direct competition, but a lot of people in boht camps act like they are. I am a long time S2000 fan. I wanted one ever since I saw one for the first time, and was seriously considering it when looking at cars recently, but went with the 370Z because it blew me away, was the new hotness, and I do kind of consider the S2000 cursed for my family tree. My cousin got one in its debut year and totalled it. It flipped twice, and he would have died had it not been for the hard top. Ever since then I've thought of owning an S2000 with a slight chill in my spine. Still, as far as two seat convertable go, I think the S2000 is by far the best. Excluding the 6 figure exotics, of course.

03-13-2009, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
RayYay Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: soCAL Posts: 8 Drives: 2008 Honda S2000 GPW Rep Power: 16	How does the 370z drive compared to like an 05 G35? (stock vs stock) Cuz when I drove my buddy's G35, it was more power and torquey than my s2000, but I honestly thought my car was more fun to drive cuz it feels like it's on rails and handles like a dream. I feel this 370z would be like the best of both worlds

03-13-2009, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
LenZToy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, Va. Posts: 143 Drives: 2013 370Z Black 6SP Rep Power: 268	Welcome! Great little car. I had 2 Hondas, my first was a 1984 Prelude. Loved the car. I have 3 kids who I each bought Hondas for (used) - 2 civics and 1 accord. In 2002 I was actually planning to by the s2000, but it was a little too small for me. That led me to the 350Z and now a new 370Z.

03-13-2009, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
RDGR12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 90 Drives: An Old Beater Rep Power: 16	Welcome to the board! I've driven the S2000, but I've never been impressed by it and I just couldn't appreciate it very much. Perhaps I'm missing the "it" factor and may be some one can point it out for me. It sure does handle well, but for me personally, that's as far as it gets (simply expressing my experience). Also, one major thing that really does not make sense for me is its price (new or used). Sheesh!! Last edited by RDGR12; 03-13-2009 at 06:23 PM.

03-13-2009, 06:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
onethreefive Retired CIO Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ______ Posts: 1,366 Drives: _ Rep Power: 258	<---- Another former s2k owner. 06 gpw black on black. The best thing I miss about it is the handling and that awesome precise shifter. BTW. We want everyone to feel welcome in this forum regardless of what kind of car they drive. We're all car enthusiasts here, so with that said Welcome aboard. __________________ resident lurker extraordinaire Support Our Forum Become a Premium Member Click HERE

03-13-2009, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
RayYay Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: soCAL Posts: 8 Drives: 2008 Honda S2000 GPW Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys! What's funny is that I actually feel more welcome here than the s2000 forums! haha so many haters there, they think every other car sucks. I actually got clowned for not having my car lowered. haha geezus give me a break! I just barely hit 4k miles! haha There's actually a thread going around right now called "S2000 CR vs Nismo 350z" and so many of those guys just cant accept the fact that the Z is simply faster! This link is sweet btw motivemagazine.com - Motive Versus: Nissan 370Z vs. Porsche Cayman S

03-13-2009, 08:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Most people in any debate will defend their angle to no end even when in the end it either does not matter, both have plus & minuses, or clearly one is better. PC v. Mac Chocolate v. Vanilla S2000 v. Z PC Gaming v. Console Gaming That is just a few, it starts out as fun, but quicker than later someone throws some mud and then it never ends. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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