Deciding between s2000 and 370z.

Red__Zed · 12-30-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

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

The white s2ks were always my favorite. I wish Honda had produced more of them so they didn't fetch such a ridiculous premium over other colors.

I don't think Honda has anything in the works for the future though. They stopped development on the AP platform and don't have any other real RWD options to develop from....I really hope that the BRZ, etc, encourages them to get back in the game. I would love to see a K-powered RWD roadster

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Did you ever own an S2000?

Sounds like he test drove one with a bad alignment

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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.

I love how this forum rants about the 370z as a pure sports car, then gets behind the wheel of an S and complains about the cramped quarters. If you ever wonder why the Z is more accurately described as a GT car, that is why.

It sounds like the S you drove had a bad alignment, or you just need more seat time. The s2k has some of the most predictable oversteer you will find in a car-- it is progressive and gives way slowly.

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Originally Posted by termigni

let me guess. you are a redneck living in Vermont that just watched Tokyo Drift and you are a wanna-be DK now. so you race minivans at every stop lights in your mountain roads in your "manly 370z".

Miata may be girlish to you but it is most raced car at every track events. PERIOD. I've seen many Miatas that put many 370z to shame on track.
370Z is a great car and I have lot of respect for the 370Z but if you want to talk about girls' car, i've seen more girls drive the 370z on road than any other sports cars (due to the fact they offer this car in automatic), in which I don't find anything wrong with.

let me guess, you probably think the Caymans are poor man's Porsche. or poor girl's, in your view.

please put your "manly" comments to yourself.

just ignore these guys....not worth your time

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by termigni

let me guess. you are a redneck living in Vermont that just watched Tokyo Drift and you are a wanna-be DK now. so you race minivans at every stop lights in your mountain roads in your "manly 370z".

Miata may be girlish to you but it is most raced car at every track events. PERIOD. I've seen many Miatas that put many 370z to shame on track.
370Z is a great car and I have lot of respect for the 370Z but if you want to talk about girls' car, i've seen more girls drive the 370z on road than any other sports cars (due to the fact they offer this car in automatic), in which I don't find anything wrong with.

let me guess, you probably think the Caymans are poor man's Porsche. or poor girl's, in your view.

please keep your "manly" comments to yourself if you don't know what you are talking about.

I do see why his "manly post" upset you but... You do know they make Miatas in automatic too, RIGHT???? So the whole Z over miata because of the auto is ABOLUTELY no basis of argument.

InTheZone · 06-01-2010, 08:18 PM

Before I saw a 370z, I wanted the S2000 to be my next car. Black or Dark Blue with a hard top and of course I'd get it turbo'd/tuned.

Ever since I got next to a pearl white 370z sport, it changed my mind.

I haven't driven either, but I can understand where people come from each perspective of those cars.

S2000 is more nimble, you feel more in control of the car(go cart feel like others have said), but the 370z is everything else. I bet I would love the feel of the S2000, but I'd trade a little control for more power, a little better looks and interior room.

To say the S2000 is a woman's car, most ignorant statement ever. Maybe a stock baby blue AP1 can be considered that, but the S2k was made to be a track car.

definitely a woman's car.....

both are nice cars. Do you want to spend <$25k for a S2K or >$25k for a 370z? Pretty much what it would come down to since you can't go wrong with either.

Modshack · 06-01-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberium

Maybe it's because the s2000 and a miata look identical to me that it's hard to see a guy driving it. But there are just some cars that are chick cars, and IN MY OPINION this happens to be one. You have the Celica, the Sunfire, the Neon, and the s2000. lol

I mean if Modshack wants to drive one that's fine... he's secure in his manhood. I know someone that can hook him up with a flashy rainbow sticker as well.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

You're a Poseur, not a car enthusiast, and Yes, I'm secure enough to have owned 3 Miata's....

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Originally Posted by InTheZone

To say the S2000 is a woman's car, most ignorant statement ever. Maybe a stock baby blue AP1 can be considered that, but the S2k was made to be a track car.

Yeah, it is ignorant....But there's a lot of car bigotry around here (unfortunately)

Nick911sc · 06-01-2010, 08:40 PM

Seriously, do people not see the S2k's and Miata's for what they are? They're handling cars that go fast, not fast cars that try to handle. In no way would I call either of them a woman's car. Raw track cars if you ask me. The Z is more of a mix between power and handling of course. But doesn't excel in either spectrum compared to the handling of a miata/s2k or power of a big v8.

InTheZone · 06-01-2010, 09:05 PM

Are you saying you're too wide for the car or too tall? Because plenty for 6'2"-6'3" drivers can fit the s2000 just fine.

mrcardio · 06-01-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by InTheZone

Are you saying you're too wide for the car or too tall? Because plenty for 6'2"-6'3" drivers can fit the s2000 just fine.

Yeah, keyword "FIT" that doesn't mean their going to be comfortable and enjoy the ride.

I remember back in the day when my room mate and I went to test drive an S2K. He's like 6'2- 6'3 and had to bend his neck sideways just fit in; he was cramped all to hell. Me being just 5'9 fit in the S2k like a glove and enjoyed driving it. The S2K definitely isn’t for everyone when it concerns being able to accommodate.

InTheZone · 06-01-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcardio

Yeah, keyword "FIT" that doesn't mean their going to be comfortable and enjoy the ride.

I remember back in the day when my room mate and I went to test drive an S2K. He's like 6'2- 6'3 and had to bend his neck sideways just fit in; he was cramped all to hell. Me being just 5'9 fit in the S2k like a glove and enjoyed driving it. The S2K definitely isn’t for everyone when it concerns being able to accommodate.

ok let me break it down for you. I've gone on many other forums to read user experiences. If you're that tall, move the seat forward a click or two and angle the seat back to lean, so you're not sitting straight up looking all stiff.

Many people over 6' fit COMFORTABLY.

mrcardio · 06-02-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by InTheZone

ok let me break it down for you. I've gone on many other forums to read user experiences. If you're that tall, move the seat forward a click or two and angle the seat back to lean, so you're not sitting straight up looking all stiff.

Many people over 6' fit COMFORTABLY.

"Let you break it down for me"? Break what down? My roommate at 6'2 -6'3 DID NOT sit COMFORTABLY in an S2K. The S2K wasn't designed to accommodate large / tall American body’s period. The perfect physique for an S2K is around 5'8-5'9 and 150lbs or so. People as big as my roommate (6’3 @220+lbs) don't fit well in S2K's with the top up no matter how hard you try. It was hilarious looking at my roommate driving that thing (S2K)! He just looked so retarded in that little roadster!

toplinegrowth · 06-01-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by InTheZone

Are you saying you're too wide for the car or too tall? Because plenty for 6'2"-6'3" drivers can fit the s2000 just fine.

No, I did not need to bend my neck, but I felt strange with the top down like my entire body was on display. (Not a pretty sight either.) Also, I have broad shoulders and it felt more like a coach airplane seat. The 370Z roadster had better proportions to my body size and the seat felt much better. The seat was tight enough to keep me in position while cornering, but not too restrictive for everyday driving.

That is the key for me, this is my everyday ride to work. I felt like the S2000 would not be as comfortable.

Of course, I am biased. I love the Z. I smile every time I drive, even going to work in the morning.

FuszNissan · 06-01-2010, 09:06 PM

I like the S200 , but there is only so much you can do with 162lbs of torque

InTheZone · 06-01-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I like the S200 , but there is only so much you can do with 162lbs of torque

could always turbo it if you want more torque. You can easily get around 300ft lb torque from a turbo s2k.

Modshack · 06-01-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by InTheZone

could always turbo it if you want more torque. You can easily get around 300ft lb torque from a turbo s2k.

Yeah...My Buddy, at 6' and 200 lbs, looks nothing lke a chick. His car doesn't run like a chick car either....

DarkZide · 06-02-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by InTheZone

could always turbo it if you want more torque. You can easily get around 300ft lb torque from a turbo s2k.

Easily? You must have missed my post where I said my friends turbo s2k put down 198rwtq

InTheZone · 06-02-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkZide

Easily? You must have missed my post where I said my friends turbo s2k put down 198rwtq

how how HP was getting to the wheels? Crank the psi up, may require lower compression pistons too, but with around 400whp you should be getting around 300rwtq.

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InTheZone Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 37 Drives: Turbo '00 Civic EX Rep Power: 16	Before I saw a 370z, I wanted the S2000 to be my next car. Black or Dark Blue with a hard top and of course I'd get it turbo'd/tuned. Ever since I got next to a pearl white 370z sport, it changed my mind. I haven't driven either, but I can understand where people come from each perspective of those cars. S2000 is more nimble, you feel more in control of the car(go cart feel like others have said), but the 370z is everything else. I bet I would love the feel of the S2000, but I'd trade a little control for more power, a little better looks and interior room. To say the S2000 is a woman's car, most ignorant statement ever. Maybe a stock baby blue AP1 can be considered that, but the S2k was made to be a track car. definitely a woman's car..... both are nice cars. Do you want to spend <$25k for a S2K or >$25k for a 370z? Pretty much what it would come down to since you can't go wrong with either.

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Seriously, do people not see the S2k's and Miata's for what they are? They're handling cars that go fast, not fast cars that try to handle. In no way would I call either of them a woman's car. Raw track cars if you ask me. The Z is more of a mix between power and handling of course. But doesn't excel in either spectrum compared to the handling of a miata/s2k or power of a big v8.

06-01-2010, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
InTheZone Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 37 Drives: Turbo '00 Civic EX Rep Power: 16	Are you saying you're too wide for the car or too tall? Because plenty for 6'2"-6'3" drivers can fit the s2000 just fine.