350Z vs. Boxster vs. S2000 vs. TT vs. Z4
07-04-2003, 05:27 PM
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beat u to it, should've used the search funtion 
"automotive news master"
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=107094
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07-05-2003, 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by GunMetaL CLSPiG
Don't yall think the 350Z Roadster look kinda weird, i think the normal coupe look a lot batter
Don't yall think the 350Z Roadster look kinda weird, i think the normal coupe look a lot batter
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07-05-2003, 12:19 PM
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not a big fan of roadsters, don't like what nissan did with the top up design either-way too much trunk. look at it sticking out there, looks like they were copying a prowler.
07-05-2003, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by Bobbydoedoe
beat u to it, should've used the search funtion "automotive news master"
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=107094
beat u to it, should've used the search funtion
"automotive news master"http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=107094
07-05-2003, 12:44 PM
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For the S2000 to win, the test must have this as an objective:
"To find the sportier roadster."
Another piece of proof that shows that, the above is the objective, is the fact that the TT comes last and the Z4, second from last.
In my opinion, the winners here are the ones in the middle of the pack. THe Boxster and the Nissan (I would include the Z4 here too). Why? Because they blend sportiness with the fact that they are easy to live with. Having tested all but the 350Z, I can easily attest to that.
For sure, the S2000 is the closest thing to a track car. But look at those Z4 numbers (acceleration, decceleration, etc) and combine them with how it feels when you drive it. Huge surprise to see it being the fastest. It feels modest when you drive it without looking at the numbers. Way! more livable than the S2000. I just cannot see anyone getting in an S2000 and driving 25 miles to work with mostly highway, twice a day for 4 years. That would be very painful.
"To find the sportier roadster."
Another piece of proof that shows that, the above is the objective, is the fact that the TT comes last and the Z4, second from last.
In my opinion, the winners here are the ones in the middle of the pack. THe Boxster and the Nissan (I would include the Z4 here too). Why? Because they blend sportiness with the fact that they are easy to live with. Having tested all but the 350Z, I can easily attest to that.
For sure, the S2000 is the closest thing to a track car. But look at those Z4 numbers (acceleration, decceleration, etc) and combine them with how it feels when you drive it. Huge surprise to see it being the fastest. It feels modest when you drive it without looking at the numbers. Way! more livable than the S2000. I just cannot see anyone getting in an S2000 and driving 25 miles to work with mostly highway, twice a day for 4 years. That would be very painful.
07-06-2003, 03:23 PM
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Originally posted by Python2121
very very very good comment gav
very very very good comment gav
Thanks.
I am in the market for a roadster. Or at least in another 3-6 months from now. I wish the Z4 had a larger engine or the Boxster "S" cost as much as a base Boxster. That's what I'd buy.
07-07-2003, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by gavriil
Thanks.
I am in the market for a roadster. Or at least in another 3-6 months from now. I wish the Z4 had a larger engine or the Boxster "S" cost as much as a base Boxster. That's what I'd buy.
Thanks.
I am in the market for a roadster. Or at least in another 3-6 months from now. I wish the Z4 had a larger engine or the Boxster "S" cost as much as a base Boxster. That's what I'd buy.
07-07-2003, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by gavriil
Thanks.
I am in the market for a roadster. Or at least in another 3-6 months from now. I wish the Z4 had a larger engine or the Boxster "S" cost as much as a base Boxster. That's what I'd buy.
Thanks.
I am in the market for a roadster. Or at least in another 3-6 months from now. I wish the Z4 had a larger engine or the Boxster "S" cost as much as a base Boxster. That's what I'd buy.
I'm genuinely curious.
07-08-2003, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by gavriil
For the S2000 to win, the test must have this as an objective:
"To find the sportier roadster."
Another piece of proof that shows that, the above is the objective, is the fact that the TT comes last and the Z4, second from last.
In my opinion, the winners here are the ones in the middle of the pack. THe Boxster and the Nissan (I would include the Z4 here too). Why? Because they blend sportiness with the fact that they are easy to live with. Having tested all but the 350Z, I can easily attest to that.
For sure, the S2000 is the closest thing to a track car. But look at those Z4 numbers (acceleration, decceleration, etc) and combine them with how it feels when you drive it. Huge surprise to see it being the fastest. It feels modest when you drive it without looking at the numbers. Way! more livable than the S2000. I just cannot see anyone getting in an S2000 and driving 25 miles to work with mostly highway, twice a day for 4 years. That would be very painful.
For the S2000 to win, the test must have this as an objective:
"To find the sportier roadster."
Another piece of proof that shows that, the above is the objective, is the fact that the TT comes last and the Z4, second from last.
In my opinion, the winners here are the ones in the middle of the pack. THe Boxster and the Nissan (I would include the Z4 here too). Why? Because they blend sportiness with the fact that they are easy to live with. Having tested all but the 350Z, I can easily attest to that.
For sure, the S2000 is the closest thing to a track car. But look at those Z4 numbers (acceleration, decceleration, etc) and combine them with how it feels when you drive it. Huge surprise to see it being the fastest. It feels modest when you drive it without looking at the numbers. Way! more livable than the S2000. I just cannot see anyone getting in an S2000 and driving 25 miles to work with mostly highway, twice a day for 4 years. That would be very painful.
I think C&D hit it on the mark with this comparo. All the other cars listed are great but the S2000 is a roadster in the purest sense of the word and that's why it won.
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