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Old Aug 20, 2003
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Smile S2000 Part 2

OK, so I just got back from a test drive and the thing rocks (if you guys didn't know already, blows away the RSX-S). Now I want one soo bad. So what do you guys/ gals think? Should I get rid of the vic, sell the mods, eat bread and drink water, and then drive it all year long even in winter... well I have to talk it over with the Mss.. tonight. The thing is I could probably get it but I would be soo broke afterwards and then I'd have to hear all about it from the parents. No, I do not live with them, but they're in the neighboring town. I know it's not practical, but the thing is like a go-kart. So much fun
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heh.. i agree.. i almost bought one.. i had the color, options everything picked out... i even got the loan... but i live in NY.. and u know what killed me ? The insurance.
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car is nice and all but being broke sucks more. i would keep civic and save up .
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anyone could have told you it will blow away a RSX Type-S
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My friend owns a silver soft top w/ red leather, its sooo nice to drive.. even for me 6'2" and 250lb+!!! its a bit cramped, but damn does it handle nice and if i sit all the way up, i just drive while looking OVER the front windshield!! He does not drive it during the winter, he has a Land Crusier for that.... btw, he also has the GReddy exhaust, it sounds sooo nice compared to the stock.
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My friend owns a black on black S2000. Oh man, from the pictures he takes and the cruises he goes with everyone else who drives an s2000, it is a badass car. I got to sit in one at the Honda dealer and the throw is ungodly short.

Now that he has the s2000, he doesnt eat lunch at school. He works 2 jobs all over paying the monthly payment and modding it.
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i love my uncles s2000 so much. black with custom 18s WHICH ARE GORGEOUS. i think hes plannin on gettin a catback for it too, i love driving that thing so much. id get it if you have a way of affording it
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how did you test drive one? when i went to the dealer they said that they do not allow it!!! err
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Remember your insurance too, that was my deciding factor in buying an RSX Type S.
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Is there a hardtop version of the S2000 in North America?
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Don't live beyond your means just to drive a fast car. If there's one thing I laugh at, it's people who spend their entire paycheck to pay for a vehicle. All you're doing is paying for a nice ride to work.
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the s2000 only comes in the convertible as far as i know, and u can buy the hard top to put on it.
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dont get it. u'll hate yourself later for doing it when u want to get a house or something and u're all tied up with it financially will suck-long after the thrill of the new car is gone
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i cant have an s2000 right now....too many tickets
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Originally posted by Dr5D
how did you test drive one? when i went to the dealer they said that they do not allow it!!! err

lol the dealership just didnt like u .. cause i test drove one in 2001 the day before i bought my civic.
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I would wait for the 2004 S2200... Torque is good
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I agree with the rest, living form paycheck to paycheck is just pathetic just bc you wanted a toy. Think of how you can create money on your own or how to get a better job to afford such a car with ease. Dont try to squeeze that wallet as far as it goes. My buddy has one, he pays $700 a month with insurance (18 years old) and works constantly with his dad in construction. Lets just say he is the most jewish christian I have ever met (if you know what I mean). Dont go half ***, just save or set your goal to an m3, not a top of the line honda for 30k
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buy a miata and put a turbo kit in it. Less than half the price, but the same fun.
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Originally posted by OsOBooSTeD
heh.. i agree.. i almost bought one.. i had the color, options everything picked out... i even got the loan... but i live in NY.. and u know what killed me ? The insurance.
I remember someone saying insurance for the S2k is cheaper than the RSX-S - and if true I wouldn't be surprised considering it's an Integra, every kid has one, every kid crashes them, mods them, races them, gets jacked or stolen and is more to insure than a new 350BHP Corvette C5.
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Originally posted by Boilermaker1
I would wait for the 2004 S2200... Torque is good
Available in hard-top version to!
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why not just buy a used nsx?
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Originally posted by SlammedBlueEM2
I remember someone saying insurance for the S2k is cheaper than the RSX-S - and if true I wouldn't be surprised considering it's an Integra, every kid has one, every kid crashes them, mods them, races them, gets jacked or stolen and is more to insure than a new 350BHP Corvette C5.
you know ur probally right.. cause insurance company's base rates on stupid **** like that... thats funny that u said that cause it makes sense... then again.. they wanted 16k a YEAR for insurance for the CIVIC.... crazy huh? all i have is like 4 speeding tickets.. granted they're all over 110 (used to have an eclipse gsx) but 16k ? for the civic... hahah i laughed and insured my car in Florida... i now pay 800 a year. lol NY sucks
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Originally posted by Voiceofid
why not just buy a used nsx?
True True. They still run pretty high in insurance and price ( at least 29k used at kbb.com )


I'd keep what i have if I were you. I go without A/C in Houston and I'd kill for a car that had A/C at the least.
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well, I'll be looking into it, possibly a used one if I can find one for reasonable $, and it not being that bright arss yellow. I'm working the g/f over on it
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