Talk me out of buying another S2K

mtla4 · 06-10-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

i wouldn't mind getting an s2k!

Is your prelude supercharged? Looks like you have a jackson racing supercharger in the pic.

blue2fire · 06-10-2009, 11:39 PM

You know, i can't. I wouldnt let myself in the way of you and the most pure car you could buy for 20 grand, get it!

Spaceman Spiff · 06-10-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Let's not forget guys..Major deterrent..

http://jalopnik.com/5280414/20-most-...r-2009/gallery

M3:

Driver Stereotype: Typically a prick with an ego

Jalopnik Insurance Cost Analysis: Excess amounts of hair gel, collar popping, orange skin and overly bright white teeth have caused many severe accidents due to the dry heaving by oncoming drivers and the subsequent loss of their bodily functions and vehicular control.

X6:

Driver Stereotype: Stay-at-home soccer moms

Jalopnik Insurance Cost Analysis: The ugly and confusing nature of the BMW X6 design has confused many a folk to think they need to kill it with fire, unfortunately at the expense of a much higher insurance premium. Bummer.

lib · 06-11-2009, 12:58 AM

If you want a daily driver and a track car you could always keep the 135i and pick up a spec miata. You should be able to pick one up with most of the track mods you'd want for several thousand less than an s2k (I think - I haven't been tracking prices that closely).

If you want more power later you could then pick up the Miata LS1/LS2/LS3 engine swap kit

(http://www.racingconcepts.net/product.html)

Edit:
On second thought, skip the "later" part. It looks like you could pickup or build an LS1 Miata for half the price of an S2k and it'd be a hell of a lot faster.

Los Angeles · 06-11-2009, 01:17 AM

don't do it.

ChaneRZ · 06-11-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mtla4

Is your prelude supercharged? Looks like you have a jackson racing supercharger in the pic.

yes it is!

E82tt6 · 06-11-2009, 10:46 AM

You guys are no help at all.

Red Bread · 06-11-2009, 11:23 AM

I agree with the recommendation for an AP1 over the AP2. The higher revving motor was more fun, and the less composed chassis and greater propensity for oversteer were more entertaining. If I didn't already have the M Coupe, I'd love to have an S2000, if they'd ever built a coupe, I'd certainly own one. Aside from a G3 RX7 or an Exige/Elise, I can't think of a more direct, entertaining and reasonably fast car.

Heinzftw · 06-11-2009, 11:26 AM

I certainly can't tell you why you don't want to get rid of your 1'er. But, I can definitely realize why. I was just recently hit by the S2K bug.

But, deep down I am still a BMW guy, and my next bmw will be a 2001-2002 Z3M.

graider · 06-11-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

LOL, everyone in this thread is basically talking the OP into buying the S2k..

s2k = slow, torque less, small, 2 seater, interior isn't as nice as your BMW, etc

s2k is real fun. much fun than the m3. buy it OP.

carve · 06-11-2009, 05:14 PM

I almost bought one, but got the 335i instead. The torque is a lot more useable around town- the S2k doesn't start pulling hard unilt you're already approaching the speed limit. If you're just getting a toy instead of a daily driver though, go for it! My 335i handles awesome compared to 97% of cars on the road, but that S2k was downright telepathic!

wj4 · 06-11-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by carve

I almost bought one, but got the 335i instead. The torque is a lot more useable around town- the S2k doesn't start pulling hard unilt you're already approaching the speed limit. If you're just getting a toy instead of a daily driver though, go for it! My 335i handles awesome compared to 97% of cars on the road, but that S2k was downright telepathic!

Yes, as a daily driver that would be stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, it wouldn't be so great. The car doesn't come alive until it's higher than ~5k RPM IMO.

E82tt6 · 06-13-2009, 02:09 PM

Also been contemplating a z4mc, but the S would leave me with a lot of leftover dough to mod with, or just invest.

BForbes · 06-13-2009, 03:32 PM

I talk myself out of getting another one a few times a week. This thread dosent help..lol

Blake · 06-13-2009, 03:54 PM

mtla4 · 06-13-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by E82tt6

Also been contemplating a z4mc, but the S would leave me with a lot of leftover dough to mod with, or just invest.

You seem to be like me. I like high reving nimble cars and the 135I is a torque monster. It's very fast...I doubt that my next car will be that fast in straight lines btw. I had to have a torque monster it was fun and it's now time to move on.

white90 · 06-14-2009, 04:25 AM

if you are gonna hv 2 cars, the s4 as a daily. then i dont hv any strong argument telling you not get a s2k for weekend/track LOL

AP2's a good car,if you want more torque, you can always drop a Comptech S/C or sth in there, I dont think it's hard to find a deal on s2ki.com, just be patient! You cant go wrong with AP2, so much fun!

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lib Major 143 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	If you want a daily driver and a track car you could always keep the 135i and pick up a spec miata. You should be able to pick one up with most of the track mods you'd want for several thousand less than an s2k (I think - I haven't been tracking prices that closely). If you want more power later you could then pick up the Miata LS1/LS2/LS3 engine swap kit (http://www.racingconcepts.net/product.html) Edit: On second thought, skip the "later" part. It looks like you could pickup or build an LS1 Miata for half the price of an S2k and it'd be a hell of a lot faster. Last edited by lib; 06-11-2009 at 09:25 AM..
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Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 149 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	don't do it.
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E82tt6 Colonel 104 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	You guys are no help at all. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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Red Bread Major General 4465 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I agree with the recommendation for an AP1 over the AP2. The higher revving motor was more fun, and the less composed chassis and greater propensity for oversteer were more entertaining. If I didn't already have the M Coupe, I'd love to have an S2000, if they'd ever built a coupe, I'd certainly own one. Aside from a G3 RX7 or an Exige/Elise, I can't think of a more direct, entertaining and reasonably fast car.
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carve Major 177 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I almost bought one, but got the 335i instead. The torque is a lot more useable around town- the S2k doesn't start pulling hard unilt you're already approaching the speed limit. If you're just getting a toy instead of a daily driver though, go for it! My 335i handles awesome compared to 97% of cars on the road, but that S2k was downright telepathic!
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E82tt6 Colonel 104 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Also been contemplating a z4mc, but the S would leave me with a lot of leftover dough to mod with, or just invest. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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BForbes Moderator 568 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I talk myself out of getting another one a few times a week. This thread dosent help..lol __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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white90 Private First Class 10 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 06AWE90 / 07AWZ4MC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walnut, CA iTrader: (1)	if you are gonna hv 2 cars, the s4 as a daily. then i dont hv any strong argument telling you not get a s2k for weekend/track LOL AP2's a good car,if you want more torque, you can always drop a Comptech S/C or sth in there, I dont think it's hard to find a deal on s2ki.com, just be patient! You cant go wrong with AP2, so much fun!
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