Help a mod to pick a mid-life crisis car around $20k
#122
Originally Posted by LotusTracker
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Cammed ls1 motor>*
You simply can't mod an S2000 in any way shape or form for it to sound that good, besides maybe a fuggin huge turbo with an ultra loud spool. Absolute thunder....
#123
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Cam lope is so sexy on LSx's
You simply can't mod an S2000 in any way shape or form for it to sound that good, besides maybe a fuggin huge turbo with an ultra loud spool. Absolute thunder....
You simply can't mod an S2000 in any way shape or form for it to sound that good, besides maybe a fuggin huge turbo with an ultra loud spool. Absolute thunder....
As for neuronbob....
Get an S2000, and enjoy a reliable and easy-on-gas sports car (22mpgcity,29-30mpg hwy) while incidentally having the time of your life.
#125
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The Corvette gets reasonable mileage for a powerful V8 engine. It gets 26 mpg on the freeway. That's the same as my V6 RL. Test drive planned for later this week or early next week. That will likely determine my final choice.
vishnu, the S2K I drove today was modded. It had a single Magnaflow exhaust.
My GOD, the S2K is beautiful, though. However, I want to get my fill of low-end American torque before deciding. I've been looking all over for S2Ks, even so, today.
Has anyone bought from eBay or from a dealer online and had it shipped? How did you have it inspected first? There are far better deals elsewhere than Cleveland, but I obviously can't test drive them first.
If S2K, yes. If Corvette, I'll go hardtop. Not exactly a roadster. I hear you though!
vishnu, the S2K I drove today was modded. It had a single Magnaflow exhaust.
My GOD, the S2K is beautiful, though. However, I want to get my fill of low-end American torque before deciding. I've been looking all over for S2Ks, even so, today.
Has anyone bought from eBay or from a dealer online and had it shipped? How did you have it inspected first? There are far better deals elsewhere than Cleveland, but I obviously can't test drive them first.
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
....whatever you buy man... go 'vert or die!!! I am at that same stage of the game age wise... and topless is my only answer at this point... ENJOY!!!
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
The Corvette gets reasonable mileage for a powerful V8 engine. It gets 26 mpg on the freeway. That's the same as my V6 RL. Test drive planned for later this week or early next week. That will likely determine my final choice.
vishnu, the S2K I drove today was modded. It had a single Magnaflow exhaust.
My GOD, the S2K is beautiful, though. However, I want to get my fill of low-end American torque before deciding. I've been looking all over for S2Ks, even so, today.
Has anyone bought from eBay or from a dealer online and had it shipped? How did you have it inspected first? There are far better deals elsewhere than Cleveland, but I obviously can't test drive them first.
If S2K, yes. If Corvette, I'll go hardtop. Not exactly a roadster. I hear you though!
vishnu, the S2K I drove today was modded. It had a single Magnaflow exhaust.
My GOD, the S2K is beautiful, though. However, I want to get my fill of low-end American torque before deciding. I've been looking all over for S2Ks, even so, today.
Has anyone bought from eBay or from a dealer online and had it shipped? How did you have it inspected first? There are far better deals elsewhere than Cleveland, but I obviously can't test drive them first.
If S2K, yes. If Corvette, I'll go hardtop. Not exactly a roadster. I hear you though!
#127
Originally Posted by vishnus11
Listen to an S2000 with a T1R exhaust in a tunnel and then get back to me. 9K rpms + exhaust = F1ish/sportbike howl and a heavenly experience.
As for neuronbob....
Get an S2000, and enjoy a reliable and easy-on-gas sports car (22mpgcity,29-30mpg hwy) while incidentally having the time of your life.
As for neuronbob....
Get an S2000, and enjoy a reliable and easy-on-gas sports car (22mpgcity,29-30mpg hwy) while incidentally having the time of your life.
Cammed LSx V8 = idle, revving, even in a tunnel it sounds great
I need to get a sportbike though....
#128
Oh and as far as I know both the C5 and C6 Z06s don't have targa tops. Not to mention the hatchback is much sexier than the C5 FRC
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Oh and as far as I know both the C5 and C6 Z06s don't have targa tops. Not to mention the hatchback is much sexier than the C5 FRC
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Personally, I would either take the corvette or the s2k, both are sporty and have plenty of mod's available for them, and once rotex finalizes the supercharger, you will have turbo boost from a charger.
#131
Originally Posted by YoungCeo
for 25k...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=100
And its like 100 miles from you
Man, that car is so sexy...wow
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Originally Posted by Mike
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Originally Posted by TSX Wisc Badger
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'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
Originally Posted by RandyMax
20k can get you a near-new Mia...ahem...MX-5!
+ 1 for MX5.
Def the best gas mileage out of everything you've mentioned. Not much mod potential but...its still a newish car. Don't hate me, I think they look better than S2K's. If you can do without the rediculous high redline on the S, give it a look.
Im pretty sure you can get a GT (Great stereo, HID's, leather, 6spd, etc.) with less than 10k miles for under 20k.
Its a great little car thats a blast to drive!
Good luck with what ever you come up with!
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Originally Posted by TSX Wisc Badger
Bob, check this..
Toyota 3SGTE MR2 Turbo Head Block Motor450hp NEW ENGINE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...spagenameZWDVW
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Originally Posted by gsi00154
The stick shift took a second to get used to especially finding reverse. The clutch was much softer and engaged lower than the Cayman I drive and the shifter was a tod notchy. Once the car was going all was good.
The drive was interesting as it appears that this car has had some suspension work which has lowered the car and made you feel everything on the road. It tracked straight and braked fine.
Funny thing - While on the test drive we were behind a truck with boxes and a Sheriff was behind me. The truck lost a box full of metal pipes and I swerved to miss it which was good but bad for the cop that smashed right into the box. The car was brilliant evading the box as exhaled with relief of the thought of damaging this car.
#141
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Awww, you test-drove it for me. That's a pretty good price, and 65k miles is not old for any Honda product. Are you going to buy it?
And as far as the MR2, I'll see if there's one locally to test drive.
Thank you so much for your ideas. There's lots more out there than the S2K and the Corvette to choose from.
And as far as the MR2, I'll see if there's one locally to test drive.
Thank you so much for your ideas. There's lots more out there than the S2K and the Corvette to choose from.
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there is nothing quite as intoxicating as the grunt of an american V8. The corvette is a pleasure to drive. I know the s2000 is a precision scalpel, but the vette will have you grinning like an idiot everytime you press on the throttle. A convertible corvette is the american dream. Drive it. You will love it.
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Have you even driven an MR2 Turbo before?
doesn't matter... i just doubt he wants a car thats almost as older than you are. plus i think those mr2's are ugly as shit.
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Awww, you test-drove it for me. That's a pretty good price, and 65k miles is not old for any Honda product. Are you going to buy it?
And as far as the MR2, I'll see if there's one locally to test drive.
Thank you so much for your ideas. There's lots more out there than the S2K and the Corvette to choose from.
And as far as the MR2, I'll see if there's one locally to test drive.
Thank you so much for your ideas. There's lots more out there than the S2K and the Corvette to choose from.
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OK so i just went out to lunch and took the S2000. First time with the top down.... SO MUCH FUN.
But then there was this vette in front of me with exhaust...
I kinda had envy in a way. Although when i drove the C6 i loved it but just felt too big for me.
But then there was this vette in front of me with exhaust...
I kinda had envy in a way. Although when i drove the C6 i loved it but just felt too big for me.
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'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
Originally Posted by Shadzilla
The MX5 reminded me of two other possible choices: Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky.
not a fan of the styling of either of those....dont care for the mallice conversions, or the turbo versions.
<----not a GM fan.
#148
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Originally Posted by Mike
clearly you have zero experience with mr2s. go and drive a modified mr2 turbo and then tell me it's lame.
Bob, check this..
Toyota 3SGTE MR2 Turbo Head Block Motor450hp NEW ENGINE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...spagenameZWDVW
Bob, check this..
Toyota 3SGTE MR2 Turbo Head Block Motor450hp NEW ENGINE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...spagenameZWDVW
#149
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
OK so i just went out to lunch and took the S2000. First time with the top down.... SO MUCH FUN.
But then there was this vette in front of me with exhaust...
I kinda had envy in a way. Although when i drove the C6 i loved it but just felt too big for me.
But then there was this vette in front of me with exhaust...
I kinda had envy in a way. Although when i drove the C6 i loved it but just felt too big for me.
Test drove a 2001 4AT Corvette. No way am I getting a AT. Now I understand what low-end torque means and what I've been missing driving Hondas/Acuras all these years. But the car just felt so big and the handling, while pretty good, was not telepathic like the S2K I drove yesterday. It might have been just the car I drove, though. I need to test drive a MT C5.
I still can't get that S2K test drive out of my mind. I've driven all sorts of cars and there's just nothing else like that. I'm going to keep test-driving, but I'm strongly leaning toward a S2K. In fact, I found one down near Columbus (two-hour drive) with only low miles for a good price from a private seller. I will just have to find the time to go down there to look at it, especially for the price. I'll be looking at a used Z4 at my local BMW dealer over the weekend, as well.
Anyone had success buying a car off of Craigslist?
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NSX with a lovefab turbo 771 reliable whp all under your right foot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQO4K_DOtzU
but you will need race fuel :P
I think at 500whp is more than enough though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK88t4OiEDE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQO4K_DOtzU
but you will need race fuel :P
I think at 500whp is more than enough though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK88t4OiEDE
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Anyone had success buying a car off of Craigslist?
no different than cars.com except its a free listing.
I wouldn't be too worried about it being bogus or anything... there could be bogus cars on any site.
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Originally Posted by Shadzilla
The MX5 reminded me of two other possible choices: Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky.
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The knock against the Solstice and Sky is that they don't respond as a true sports car like an MX-5 or S2000 would respond- dead steering, so-so brakes, so-so shifters and horrible UPS-truck exhaust notes on the big-engine versions per various car reviews, IIRC.
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I caught the "fever" about 4 months ago (I am going to be 39 y/o this year...hmmm). I was between the S2K and a 350Z roadster. I too believe that a fun car has to be topless. I felt the 350Z was just too large and bulky feeling. I also like Vettes, but they seem very large and pretty cheap inside.
I found a VERY low mileage (only 68 miles), leftover '06 S2000 from a local Acura dealer with full new car warranty. There are some great deals to be had on late model S2K's.
I would really recommend a '06 or newer though. That was the first year they added VSA. The car comes with quite a learning curve and the VSA is a nice safety net. I consider myself a well-seasoned driver, but the S2000 can really test your skills.
Here's my newish ride (only had the top down twice, but can't wait for spring).
I found a VERY low mileage (only 68 miles), leftover '06 S2000 from a local Acura dealer with full new car warranty. There are some great deals to be had on late model S2K's.
I would really recommend a '06 or newer though. That was the first year they added VSA. The car comes with quite a learning curve and the VSA is a nice safety net. I consider myself a well-seasoned driver, but the S2000 can really test your skills.
Here's my newish ride (only had the top down twice, but can't wait for spring).
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Grrrrr.....I'm almost ready to blow my wad and get a S2K.
I'll be looking at a used Z4 at my local BMW dealer over the weekend, as well.
Anyone had success buying a car off of Craigslist?
I'll be looking at a used Z4 at my local BMW dealer over the weekend, as well.
Anyone had success buying a car off of Craigslist?
One of our AZ members said at our last meet that his current car plus at least a couple others had come off Craiglist... I think its pretty legit...
Also, with most things, go with ur 1st mind... if the S2K is your love, then so be it...