Today's test drive: S2000
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Three Wheelin'
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Today's test drive: S2000
** sigh **
Anyone got a spare $32k lying around.....??
Scottsdale Acura has not one but two S2000's on their lot now. They just got a silver/red yesterday! It has 11k miles. I test drove the red one that's been there for at least a couple weeks. It's only got 1200 miles!!! Their asking price is actually fairly reasonable. The sales guy said it's "listed at $33,900, but can probably be had for $32,000." Which means it can definitely be had for $32K. Not a bad deal, IMHO... a practically brand new red/black S2K for $32K with no waiting.
Onto the review...
Wish I could tell you something new but the car is just as everyone says it is... a complete dog under 6k rpms, but grows progressively more powerful and louder above that. You can hear and feel the VTEC changeover at around 6k. Comparing it to the Miata I drove yesterday (I know... not a fair comparison), the S2000 is roomier, quieter, has a smoother ride and is MUCH faster. As the saying goes... you get what you pay for...
[This message has been edited by GoldTypeS (edited 05-15-2001).]
Anyone got a spare $32k lying around.....??
Scottsdale Acura has not one but two S2000's on their lot now. They just got a silver/red yesterday! It has 11k miles. I test drove the red one that's been there for at least a couple weeks. It's only got 1200 miles!!! Their asking price is actually fairly reasonable. The sales guy said it's "listed at $33,900, but can probably be had for $32,000." Which means it can definitely be had for $32K. Not a bad deal, IMHO... a practically brand new red/black S2K for $32K with no waiting.
Onto the review...
Wish I could tell you something new but the car is just as everyone says it is... a complete dog under 6k rpms, but grows progressively more powerful and louder above that. You can hear and feel the VTEC changeover at around 6k. Comparing it to the Miata I drove yesterday (I know... not a fair comparison), the S2000 is roomier, quieter, has a smoother ride and is MUCH faster. As the saying goes... you get what you pay for...
[This message has been edited by GoldTypeS (edited 05-15-2001).]
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Don't you want drivability...miata and sc or rotary swap...
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Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by moomaster_99:
Don't you want drivability...miata and sc or rotary swap...
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Don't you want drivability...miata and sc or rotary swap...
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miata w/ rotary swap
but i told you that thing was a dog, could you even break the tires loose? you better of tried
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The Honda dealer across from my mothers house has had S2000's on the lot for months now that havent sold.
They now have... 2 yellow, 2 silver, 1 black, 1 red.
That dealer is willing to negotiate below MSRP now.
And this is just 1 of the 13 Honda dealers in the area. And its the largest and most popular.
Some of the smaller guys would prolly be willing to sell this thing for not much over invoice.
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They now have... 2 yellow, 2 silver, 1 black, 1 red.
That dealer is willing to negotiate below MSRP now.
And this is just 1 of the 13 Honda dealers in the area. And its the largest and most popular.
Some of the smaller guys would prolly be willing to sell this thing for not much over invoice.
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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fogs • Valentine 1 • Xephyr CAI
"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity." -Albert Einstein
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by soopa:
The Honda dealer across from my mothers house has had S2000's on the lot for months now that havent sold.
They now have... 2 yellow, 2 silver, 1 black, 1 red.
That dealer is willing to negotiate below MSRP now.
And this is just 1 of the 13 Honda dealers in the area. And its the largest and most popular.
Some of the smaller guys would prolly be willing to sell this thing for not much over invoice.
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The Honda dealer across from my mothers house has had S2000's on the lot for months now that havent sold.
They now have... 2 yellow, 2 silver, 1 black, 1 red.
That dealer is willing to negotiate below MSRP now.
And this is just 1 of the 13 Honda dealers in the area. And its the largest and most popular.
Some of the smaller guys would prolly be willing to sell this thing for not much over invoice.
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ya that bullshit limited issue crap is put to bed for good already plans for the 02
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'01 3.2 CL typeS
H&R o.e.'s 1.0/1.0
AEM cold air w/bypass
---PIAA 19224----
satin silver metalic
Llumar platinum plus
tint 20% all around
kill list
ITR.'98gt,GTP,contour SVT
GS-R,87 GT,supra...and more to come
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'98 ACCORD V-6 sedan
16" coupe wheels
215/55/16 nitto's
20% smoke titanium
black chrome kit
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My buddy has the SC installed. Hopefully I'll get a ride tomorrow...wonder if he'd let me drive it again??
It dyno'd at 290hp at the wheels. I'll ask about torque.
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It dyno'd at 290hp at the wheels. I'll ask about torque.
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