S2000 owners

[davesparky6]

I currently own a 350z and have been toying with the idea of replacing it with an s2k.... Was wondering what current s2k owners thought about thier cars.
Any input is appreciated!
Thanks

[Mibz]

If you don't mind me asking, what don't you like about the 350z?

[davesparky6]

^^^ Actually I really like the car... A lot... Just toying with he idea of a vert, and the honda seems to be the most appealing.

[max_boost]

2000-2003 S2000's. I could not live with that car as a daily driver.

[davesparky6]

^^ Max, It won't be a daily. Why couldn't you live with it though?

[Aleks]

Originally posted by max_boost
2000-2003 S2000's. I could not live with that car as a daily driver.

Same. I had a 2000 model. Hated having it as the only car. Sold it in months. Fun weekend car though.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by davesparky6
^^ Max, It won't be a daily. Why couldn't you live with it though?

Just not what I really want in a car but if it's weekend fun you are looking for, can't really go wrong given its price. Mind you I had mine over 7 years ago.

It's great if you like a small little car that's a high revving rocket, wicked handling and still looks sweet. It's just not very comfortable for long drives but that wasn't what the car was designed for. If you want comfort, get any of the other Z4/Boxster/SLK's etc. The S2000 has a huge aftermarket support and you can tweak whatever you want.

The 04+ changed a few things around, lowered the power band, increased the torque and some interior stuff too. Never driven one but those who have say it's not as raw as the previous ones.

[G]

I had a 05 and it was okay for a weekend car. Car got really uncomfortable for longer drives. Blind spot was a huge pet peeve of mine. Backing out of stalls was hail Mary each time with the roof up. Cannot live with it if it was my dd.

[davesparky6]

^Thanks, I haven't driven an 04+. Did find that the earliest ones were a bit slow on the bottom end. That could be an issue as it was one of the thing I didn't like about the '07 si I had for a while. Nothing below 6k rpm.

[Tomaz]

If you are over 5'10", dont buy it! lol

I appreciate the car, but being 6'2", I can tell you that I cannot get in/out of the car not to mind steer or use the pedals.

They do handle great and are fun, but i cant even last 5 mins in the damn thing.

OP, if you like the 350z, why not get a 350Z vert?

[max_boost]

Just get a 97+ NSX-T instead. Roof can come off. Very comfortable as a daily driver, high revving, wicked performance, go-kart handling and exotic looks.

Ya haha

[BigMass]

Had an S2000 as a daily for a few years. Biggest issue I had with it that I couldn’t get over was the wind noise. It was unbearable, couldn’t listen to music, couldn’t hold a conversation, and no, a hardtop didn’t help at all. And please, don’t confuse wind noise with road noise. Apart from the wind noise the car was a joy to own and drive. If they made the S2000 in coupe form it would have IMO been the best car I have ever owned.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by Tomaz
If you are over 5'10", dont buy it! lol

I appreciate the car, but being 6'2", I can tell you that I cannot get in/out of the car not to mind steer or use the pedals.

They do handle great and are fun, but i cant even last 5 mins in the damn thing.

OP, if you like the 350z, why not get a 350Z vert?

If it's the convertible factor the OP wants.

White 350Z still one of my fav cars to look at.

[arian_ma]

I had an S2000 as my daily for over 2 years. I really loved everything about the car, but I think it's because I knew what to expect...I wasn't buying it to be the most comfortable, most torquey, most luxurious, etc. I bought it because of its raw qualities, and for that I loved it very much.

Other people in this thread are right, the blind spot is huge, wind noise wasn't a problem for me at all even though I took the car to high speeds several times, I'm 6' tall and never had an issue with fitting in the car, it was perfect I found.

I think considering the current market, for the price, the S2000 is probably one of the best bang for buck cars out there, albeit I agree that most people would hate it as a daily driver.

[davesparky6]

Thanks for all the help guys!!
Not a huge fan of the 350Z convertible. Any opinions on a Z3?
I've heard they have problems.

[rc2002]

For myself,

Likes:
Gear box
Brakes
Handling
Headlight beam pattern
Easy convertible operation
Fun to drive.

Dislikes:
Bland exterior
Rough ride
Noise (wind and road and engine)
Cramped interior
High revver (torque was decent for low rpm daily driving but you can't extract any power without drawing attention to yourself)
No frills (not even heated seats or autodimming mirrors)
Wind with the top down. I had to wear a hat when the top was down or the wind hurts.


It's fun to drive once in a while, especially at the track. But it was tough to put up with all the shortcomings for a few track days a year. Even as my second car, I thought it was a waste.

[Tomaz]

i hate to say it, but will a new mustang fit the bill?


2-door
RWD
Vert
300+HP
Feels solid

[rc2002]

Anyone complaining about the blind spot in an S2000 has obviously never driven a 350Z.

[Kartelli]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
Anyone complaining about the blind spot in an S2000 has obviously never driven a 350Z.

haha quote of the year!

[DelSoln]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
Anyone complaining about the blind spot in an S2000 has obviously never driven a 350Z.

I was thinking the same thing.