Deciding between s2000 and 370z.

11Thumper · 10-16-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

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.

Yeah, I kind of agree. Although I think part of that is the Z being new. My S is just about to have her 6th birthday. October 30th!

cossie1600 · 10-16-2011, 01:02 PM

In NASA, the s2000 is 1+ class below the z

Red__Zed · 11-10-2011, 06:12 PM

^the S always kinda feels like "the one that got away" whenever you sell it. Just a truly special car. I plan to buy another one once things settle down a little for me.

11Thumper · 11-10-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

^the S always kinda feels like "the one that got away" whenever you sell it. Just a truly special car. I plan to buy another one once things settle down a little for me.

Great to get some extra cash, sad to see the car go. If I could reverse the decision I would, but I'm going to try an AP1 this time around.

Red__Zed · 11-10-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Great to get some extra cash, sad to see the car go. If I could reverse the decision I would, but I'm going to try an AP1 this time around.

can't go wrong with an ap1

m4a1mustang · 11-10-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

can't go wrong with an ap1

I want an ap1 for the fun but I want an ap2 because I think the insides are nicer.

11Thumper · 11-10-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I want an ap1 for the fun but I want an ap2 because I think the insides are nicer.

Pretty similar. The AP2 is a little dressier inside IMO. It's also a little wider because the door panels (interior pieces) are not as thick. The shifter is smoother and the rear end a little quieter.

I'm looking for a 2002-2003 with average miles, good condition, etc. I'll probably just throw a set of coil overs on the car, 17's that are not too expensive and some good rubber. As for brakes some cooling ducts, slotted rotors, good brake pads and fluid and it should be a good car for track events. If it was my DD then AP2 for sure. However, the Z is my DD now.

m4a1mustang · 11-10-2011, 06:59 PM

I hate you guys, always making me spend money.

I was thinking about supercharging the 5.0 and daily driving an s2k. I'm very practical.

Red__Zed · 12-10-2011, 12:03 PM

sometimes i read this thread to remind myself why i don't believe anything i see on the internet

Nismo89 · 12-10-2011, 01:06 PM

to me when people reference the 370 as being "all power" i just shake my head because although it does have some power behind its 3.7 liter v6, its a car whose repuatation is built more on the design, the heritage with handling exc....

as to the Mustang whose history is more geared for the "power" aspect. after all.... the mustang is referred to as "old school american muscle"

go with the 370. you wont be disappointed.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

to me when people reference the 370 as being "all power" i just shake my head because although it does have some power behind its 3.7 liter v6, its a car whose repuatation is built more on the design, the heritage with handling exc....

as to the Mustang whose history is more geared for the "power" aspect. after all.... the mustang is referred to as "old school american muscle"

go with the 370. you wont be disappointed.

Its very hard to call a 1g car, all power unless that 1g can only be had in track conditions. The Z plays a dual role that most cars can't. It can handle as rugged on streets as it can on track and still maintain high "G's".
The S2k is a hot fkin car. Price to performance, its an excellent car. The S2k is a low horse race car in its purest form as is the miata. That's something the Z isn't, at least comparing the stock cars.
If I were buying a open top car? I would probably buy an S2k over a Z convertible. But I generally hate converibles and don't like 4 cylinder engines as a whole unless they are seriously turbo'd, so I drive a Z. That still doesn't take away the fact the S2k is one of the greatest JDM cars ever built.

Imho, the Z isn't one of the greatest JDM cars ever built its the runner up to the GT-R, which is the greatest JDM car ever built. When the Z gets DCT and 2 massive turbo's. It will then be the greatest in my book! Till then? The Z is second best and nothing Fks with the GT-R.

PS. Some of you expect too much from the "Z" forum, when it comes to objectivity. Its only natural that people will say the Z trumps all. Unless its the Ford Mustang. "The Mustang is, the Chuck Norris of the car world"

b1adesofcha0s · 12-30-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Its very hard to call a 1g car, all power unless that 1g can only be had in track conditions. The Z plays a dual role that most cars can't. It can handle as rugged on streets as it can on track and still maintain high "G's".
The S2k is a hot fkin car. Price to performance, its an excellent car. The S2k is a low horse race car in its purest form as is the miata. That's something the Z isn't, at least comparing the stock cars.
If I were buying a open top car? I would probably buy an S2k over a Z convertible. But I generally hate converibles and don't like 4 cylinder engines as a whole unless they are seriously turbo'd, so I drive a Z. That still doesn't take away the fact the S2k is one of the greatest JDM cars ever built.

Imho, the Z isn't one of the greatest JDM cars ever built its the runner up to the GT-R, which is the greatest JDM car ever built. When the Z gets DCT and 2 massive turbo's. It will then be the greatest in my book! Till then? The Z is second best and nothing Fks with the GT-R.

PS. Some of you expect too much from the "Z" forum, when it comes to objectivity. Its only natural that people will say the Z trumps all. Unless its the Ford Mustang. "The Mustang is, the Chuck Norris of the car world"

Fastfatdude · 12-10-2011, 09:26 PM

i do miss my S2000...

11Thumper · 12-11-2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastfatdude

i do miss my S2000...

We need a support group...

Fastfatdude · 12-11-2011, 04:56 AM

Life does have to go on... Am glad the z is here to ease the yearning in the heart... Z has been good to me...

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

We need a support group...

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