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: s2000 test drive


wayne0822
03-15-2009, 04:57 PM
Hi guys, I just test drove a s2000.....06 with 30 k miles on it,
but I felt a little dissapointed that it wasnt that fast compared to my RSX type s.
dont get me wrong, it was a amazing car.( plus summer is coming)
well this was my second time I drove it, the first time I drove it was before I bought my 02 rsx and I felt ...shit...this s2000 can run, it felt like I was riding a motorcycle..and that was a 02 s2000.
But yesterday, I felt wierd, the handling was awesome but not that a big difference as far as braking or acceleration. And actually I felt the suspension on S2000 was kinda soft ( dont know if I got A-spec suspension on my car? and I know A-spec is soft compared to other aftermarket parts)

I testdrove it because I wanted to trade in my car and get my dream car s2000, but after the experience I had yesterday, I had my second thought? Was it normal( I know that s2000 is in mint condition) that there is not a big difference between s2000 and type-s as far as acceleration and braking? I could not tell the handling because I cant drive that crazy and put the car to the limit on the road. But I know s2000 handling would be better than our S.

The point is....is it worth it? Dealer told me they would give my 7k for trading in my car ( 02 type s with 52k miles on it, AEM intake and powergetter)? they said s2000 listed for 22k. Is it worth it?

any thoughts?
Thanks guys

B501
03-15-2009, 05:03 PM
:thumbsdow

RSX-white
03-15-2009, 05:04 PM
when i had my evo (340whp), i test drove the S2000.. and it feels slow.

Bottom line is .. RWD > FWD

J.J4ck0wsk1
03-15-2009, 05:05 PM
Not worth it, they should give you more for your car.

Nitrous
03-15-2009, 05:12 PM
The older S2000s have higher redlines than the newer ones. But yeah, the acceleration is similar. Get a 350Z (or a 370 if you can wait and pay more), faster and cheaper.

babboon
03-15-2009, 05:13 PM
sell your car privately and buy the s2k privately....i bet you could get a way better deal that way

Husky
03-15-2009, 05:14 PM
any mods on your RSX?

edit nvermind


you sure you drove an s2k? lol

rwd>fwd

dboyzalter
03-15-2009, 07:17 PM
not worth trading. keep your car and drive it till it dies. the only way to get your moneys worth out of it.

Mr. Spade
03-15-2009, 07:20 PM
trade and give me your powergetter

not that its worth it, but I wants a powergetter

wayne0822
03-15-2009, 08:15 PM
um......I dont know if they would let me test drive 370Z or g37s....I would try this weekend...

tytlyf
03-15-2009, 09:55 PM
um......I dont know if they would let me test drive 370Z or g37s....I would try this weekend...

the 370z will beat the g37s