Other cars...anyone driven these?

[marc at getty.net (Marc Getty)]

I too used to love the S2000 from afar and feel guilty for feeling that way
about a Honda. However, I now know that in order to get any power out of it
you need to rev the snot out of it. You can say the same about our engines
but the S2000 is on another level. You literally cause a scene trying to get
power out of it because the roar of a 7,500+ RPM engine attracts everyone
for miles around. Take a more stubble car through a quiet neighborhood at
1.5 to 2 times the speed limit and you may raise the ire of those raking
leaves on the lawn. Do it in a S2000 and the entire family will be on the
phone to 911 on your ass.

Sorry but I can't comment on the other cars other then to say I too
fantasize about the Elise.

-Marc

'83 VW Scirocco California Edition
'84 VW Rabbit GTI Pickup Truck



-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Abatzis [mailto:mabatzis@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 7:16 PM
To: car
Subject: OT: Other cars...anyone driven these?

looking to buy my first (sort of) grown up car.  what would you buy in the
20-25k range (used)? since i've seen the light since owning one, a
convertible is a must.  it'll be a daily driver.  not having driven any of
them (except miata), here's my list:
1. honda s2000--this is the leading candidate so far.  i know, it's a honda.
but i haven't seen anyone who didn't love it.  '04 up, since i want the
bigger engine.
2.  bmw z4 3.0.  2nd place.  a bit cushier than the s2000, and probably 4k
more (at least) for a comparable one.  not to mention maintainance.
3.  porche boxter.  tempting.  but for the money, it would be an '02 with
30-40k miles.  and this is with the old engine.  underpowered v.
other 2, and i've been a passenger in one of these. rough ride.
4. lotus elise.  if it wasn't the daily driver, this would get more
consideration. i've ridden in one, and it's freakin terrifying. but it's
RAW.
5. miata: cheap. slower than the others. and my girlfriend would probably
leave me for a real man (i really like 'em though).
6. wildcard entry: saturn sky redline.  don't know enough about it.
intriguing, cheap. c&d review (of the solstice gxp) seems to imply that it
might still be less of a driver's car than the s2000.


honorable mention: audi tt.  too slow, too girly. but almost a vw.



--
-Michael Abatzis
New Orleans!
'88 2.0L Scirocco (RIP)
'87 2.0L Scirocco...(RIP also)
'91 Saab 900t convertible...

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