Deciding between s2000 and 370z.

OldGuy · 10-14-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JaseyCar

Not trying to start anything, but on s2ki.com I was asking which one to get? They said 370z is all power and that's it.

Any thoughts? I need to definitely test drive both before deciding.

I own a Miata (more similar to the Honda) and my 370 Z. The Z is much more powerful and way more car than the Miata. However, the S2000 ride, like the Miata's, will be more comfortable and the road noise far less in the S2000. Drive both. I think you'll find that you agree with me. They're both fun cars. Just very different personalities, strengths and weaknesses.

Red__Zed · 10-14-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I own a Miata (more similar to the Honda) and my 370 Z. The Z is much more powerful and way more car than the Miata. However, the S2000 ride, like the Miata's, will be more comfortable and the road noise far less in the S2000. Drive both. I think you'll find that you agree with me. They're both fun cars. Just very different personalities, strengths and weaknesses.

SPOHN · 10-14-2011, 09:59 PM

I know this is off topic. But today I was driving home with my son and I came across a S2K coming out of a church parking lot. As I passed him I saw his eyes light up. As soon as I passed him he started in the opposite direction. He must of gunned it because when I looked in the rear view he was sideways, did a 180 and slide into the ditch in the opposite lane. I busted out laughing. My son said what a buster.

I should of turned around and asked if VDC was off. Then my luck the cops would have come and say we were racing.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-14-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I know this is off topic. But today I was driving home with my son and I came across a S2K coming out of a church parking lot. As I passed him I saw his eyes light up. As soon as I passed him he started in the opposite direction. He must of gunned it because when I looked in the rear view he was sideways, did a 180 and slide into the ditch in the opposite lane. I busted out laughing. My son said what a buster.

I should of turned around and asked if VDC was off. Then my luck the cops would have come and say we were racing.

Mt Tam I am · 10-15-2011, 02:12 PM

I have always loved the S2000. My buddy bought one new. It held its value better than the 350Z, as I priced them in 2006-07. I liked the way it drove too. Great handler.

Then a couple months ago I saw one in action at an autocross class. It took last place. The driver seemed alright but his times were so poor that my love of the S2000 waned to like. My time in the Z was 54 seconds, his 1:08. I realize this is anecdotal, but this is how impressions can be made.

The Z has grunt over S2000, but to say it is a "one trick pony", is not doing justice to it's handling.

Red__Zed · 10-15-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I have always loved the S2000. My buddy bought one new. It held its value better than the 350Z, as I priced them in 2006-07. I liked the way it drove too. Great handler.

Then a couple months ago I saw one in action at an autocross class. It took last place. The driver seemed alright but his times were so poor that my love of the S2000 waned to like. My time in the Z was 54 seconds, his 1:08. I realize this is anecdotal, but this is how impressions can be made.

The Z has grunt over S2000, but to say it is a "one trick pony", is not doing justice to it's handling.

the s2000 runs a class up from the z, so your story most likely boils down to "crappy driver"

Mt Tam I am · 10-16-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

the s2000 runs a class up from the z, so your story most likely boils down to "crappy driver"

It is always a "crappy driver". He seemed better than many that day but I'd like to think I could have done better with his beautiful car.

A class up so does that mean it ..... What does this entail if I may ask please.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-15-2011, 02:21 PM

I say forget either and buy a used porsche cayman S and blow all of us out the water! Lol

FL 4Motion · 10-15-2011, 04:51 PM

I think the OP should buy the S2K, then after a year or so, sell it and buy a Z and then after another year or so, sell the Z and get.....a 5.0 'stang!

Red__Zed · 10-15-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

I think the OP should buy the S2K, then after a year or so, sell it and buy a Z and then after another year or so, sell the Z and get.....a 5.0 'stang!

you're skipping the part where he hands 30 grand or so to inline pro

FL 4Motion · 10-15-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

you're skipping the part where he hands 30 grand or so to inline pro

pfft, details, details...

b1adesofcha0s · 10-15-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

pfft, details, details...

Red__Zed · 10-15-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

pfft, details, details...

DarkZide · 10-15-2011, 05:19 PM

Obviously SOME people that post on here have more money than sense and are way to "me too" for their own good.

Davey · 10-15-2011, 06:20 PM

I like my Z better than I liked my S2000, so if you're me, you should get the 370Z.

If you're not me, you'll have to just figure it out yourself. I suggest driving them.

Wow this thread is old.

10-14-2011, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I know this is off topic. But today I was driving home with my son and I came across a S2K coming out of a church parking lot. As I passed him I saw his eyes light up. As soon as I passed him he started in the opposite direction. He must of gunned it because when I looked in the rear view he was sideways, did a 180 and slide into the ditch in the opposite lane. I busted out laughing. My son said what a buster. I should of turned around and asked if VDC was off. Then my luck the cops would have come and say we were racing. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 10-14-2011 at 10:02 PM.

10-15-2011, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I have always loved the S2000. My buddy bought one new. It held its value better than the 350Z, as I priced them in 2006-07. I liked the way it drove too. Great handler. Then a couple months ago I saw one in action at an autocross class. It took last place. The driver seemed alright but his times were so poor that my love of the S2000 waned to like. My time in the Z was 54 seconds, his 1:08. I realize this is anecdotal, but this is how impressions can be made. The Z has grunt over S2000, but to say it is a "one trick pony", is not doing justice to it's handling. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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