Deciding between s2000 and 370z.

Notsud 13 · 12-11-2011, 01:56 PM

i love my 370z, but some of you guys are just hardcore 370z fanboys and couldnt be bothered to be more open minded to realize the potential of the s2000. there are a few bolton turbo kits for the s2000 that puts out 400+whp reliably. call churches automotive and ask them how many reliably built daily driven s2000s they have tuned.

i love my 370z, but you have to give credit when credit is due. forget the high hp numbers, the s2000 is still a track beast. just to point one more thing out, the s2000 is definitely a grown mans car, not a kids car.

600whp daily driven s2000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FuhIGvu2qg

451whp SC s2000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKZV6gLuCuk

FYI, most bolt-on turbo kits for the s2000 goes for around 5-6k MSRP

Vertigo · 12-27-2011, 05:09 PM

I've owned both.

I've had an AP1 S2k and an AP2 S2k and now have a 370. The S2k is MUCH easier to drive IMO, but has basically no TQ. You also have to rev to 4K from a stop if you want to get any enthusiam off the line.

The S2K handles better and has a nice, leather interior as a standard. The soft top is not durable and is prone to ripping over time.

For me, the S was more fun to drive, even though it's slower.
370 is slightly more practical, plus the hatchback and double DIN location are important for audiophiles like me.

Just my 2 cents.

urdeliveryguy · 12-27-2011, 09:26 PM

buddy of mine had an s2k.. i loved it. woulda loved it more if i could fit in it. i would of even consider'd to buy one if i could. im to tall. also he had trans issues with his prolly from beating on it. but i can say there very safe cars.

side note i took the Z on a road trip with the girl and a dbag in his s2k tried to race me, he looked silly. his head was like a foot over the windshield. lookin like he barely fit in it.

haitech · 12-28-2011, 12:02 AM

no leg room in the s2k

11Thumper · 12-28-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by haitech

no leg room in the s2k

BS. I'm 6'2" and no issues in the 6 years I owned mine.

Red__Zed · 12-28-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by haitech

no leg room in the s2k

s2000 has over an inch MORE legroom than the 370

haitech · 12-28-2011, 03:37 PM

In the s2k I kept banging my knees but in the Z I don't have a problem.

TypeOne · 12-29-2011, 05:07 PM

I love those cars... they are just too small for me. No thigh room, non adjustable steering wheel and column, the seat barely moves, and if you think we have no trunk space, the 370Z is like a truck compared to the S2000.

They are fun cars to drive, but they are not as stable at high speeds. They are very twitchy and are really hard to push on the track. My Z feels WAY more controllable, even when the car starts to over steer, it's predictable. From my experience, the S2000 is not the same and is more difficult to drive.

I like both cars, I bought a Z because it fit what I wanted more. I'm a hardcore Honda guy and always have been, but the S2000 just ain't for me.

11Thumper · 12-30-2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I love those cars... they are just too small for me. No thigh room, non adjustable steering wheel and column, the seat barely moves, and if you think we have no trunk space, the 370Z is like a truck compared to the S2000.

They are fun cars to drive, but they are not as stable at high speeds. They are very twitchy and are really hard to push on the track. My Z feels WAY more controllable, even when the car starts to over steer, it's predictable. From my experience, the S2000 is not the same and is more difficult to drive.

I like both cars, I bought a Z because it fit what I wanted more. I'm a hardcore Honda guy and always have been, but the S2000 just ain't for me.

Did you ever own an S2000?

AK370Z · 12-30-2011, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

A bit of an update for me (relevant to this topic).

This past weekend I sold my '05 S2000. I bought it new and put about 50k miles on it. It was babied (looks and drives like new) so I got top dollar for it (above retail value), hence why I sold it. It was a good deal for the buyer too because it still had warranty and was never modified. Not a single accident either.

Now a few days later I find myself filled with regret. I love my Z so don't get me wrong, but I miss the S a lot. I ride sport bikes but only on weekends. The S was like riding a sportbike during the week. Truly an amazing experience!

So now I'm hunting for a used S2000. My budget is fairly low because I want to build more of a track car with it this time but there will be one sitting in my garage again soon.

I'll have my Z for a long time, but I'll probably always have an S.

I'm kinda on the exact same boat.

I never owned S2k but every single time I saw a White S2k, part of wanted that car badly. One of my friend (a previous supermod here) had a White s2000. I drove that thing here and there when I had my 350Z. It's basically a street legal kart. It handled like a kart. It was a lot of fun driving. Yes it was basically a Civic pre 4000 rpm but from 6000 to 9000, it screamed! If I somehow get a hold of a nice taken care of white S2000 (like the one you sold 11thumper

) , I don't think I'll let it go . I def get it.

. I am hoping that Honda will bring back a similar car soon. I think they killed s2k in 2008. So, 3-5 year R&D and maybe something new in 2013 or 2014? who knows

one of my fav s2k pic

Isamu · 12-30-2011, 03:49 AM

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one of my fav s2k pic

that's awesome!

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-29-2011, 10:38 PM

I say test drive the hyundai veloster before going with any of these cars. "Pandora Baby!!!"

Pharmacist · 12-29-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I say test drive the hyundai veloster before going with any of these cars. "Pandora Baby!!!"

wrong wheel drive = fail

Rooster89 · 12-29-2011, 11:59 PM

oh hi guys!

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

wrong wheel drive = fail

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

wrong wheel drive = fail

Pharm it was a joke.... oh u didn't get it???? Canadian in the room. Lol.

12-11-2011, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Notsud 13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 353 Drives: '09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	i love my 370z, but some of you guys are just hardcore 370z fanboys and couldnt be bothered to be more open minded to realize the potential of the s2000. there are a few bolton turbo kits for the s2000 that puts out 400+whp reliably. call churches automotive and ask them how many reliably built daily driven s2000s they have tuned. i love my 370z, but you have to give credit when credit is due. forget the high hp numbers, the s2000 is still a track beast. just to point one more thing out, the s2000 is definitely a grown mans car, not a kids car. 600whp daily driven s2000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FuhIGvu2qg 451whp SC s2000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKZV6gLuCuk FYI, most bolt-on turbo kits for the s2000 goes for around 5-6k MSRP Last edited by Notsud 13; 12-11-2011 at 02:05 PM.

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12-27-2011, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 222	I've owned both. I've had an AP1 S2k and an AP2 S2k and now have a 370. The S2k is MUCH easier to drive IMO, but has basically no TQ. You also have to rev to 4K from a stop if you want to get any enthusiam off the line. The S2K handles better and has a nice, leather interior as a standard. The soft top is not durable and is prone to ripping over time. For me, the S was more fun to drive, even though it's slower. 370 is slightly more practical, plus the hatchback and double DIN location are important for audiophiles like me. Just my 2 cents.

12-28-2011, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 16	no leg room in the s2k

12-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 16	In the s2k I kept banging my knees but in the Z I don't have a problem.

12-29-2011, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1852	I love those cars... they are just too small for me. No thigh room, non adjustable steering wheel and column, the seat barely moves, and if you think we have no trunk space, the 370Z is like a truck compared to the S2000. They are fun cars to drive, but they are not as stable at high speeds. They are very twitchy and are really hard to push on the track. My Z feels WAY more controllable, even when the car starts to over steer, it's predictable. From my experience, the S2000 is not the same and is more difficult to drive. I like both cars, I bought a Z because it fit what I wanted more. I'm a hardcore Honda guy and always have been, but the S2000 just ain't for me.

12-29-2011, 10:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	I say test drive the hyundai veloster before going with any of these cars. "Pandora Baby!!!"