s2k vs 350z
max5spddrifter
08-19-2004, 01:48 PM
hey, i'm looking at both the s2k and 350z, and i recently test drove both. i really love both cars, but you can't get everything. Z has low end grunt, and it moves nicely, but i also like how the s2k revs up so high, and i like the way it drives as well. i've read different things about both, any opinions as to which you'd prefer, and why? thanks, any help is appreciated!
S2k4life
08-25-2004, 08:18 AM
I own a 04 S2K as well as a 96 Accord and my wife owns a 03 Pathfinder. What I will say about choosing between the two vehicles, I would also look at the reliability as well as the service provided by the maker. I have 169,958 miles on my 96 Accord and the car starts and rides just like she did when I first purchased her. I brought her new in 96 and she had 10 miles on her. The Nissan dealer here is the worst dealership I have ever dealt with. So, when it can time to purchase my toy, I too looked at Nissan but a friend of mine had one and he had nothing but problems with the car as well as the dealership.
Now, I drove both cars but I liked the ride in the Honda more as well as I loved how the Honda dealership here has always taken care of my 96 Accord. So when the time came, the chose was simple for me.
I said all of this to say, don’t just look at the car, but look at the service the dealership provides as well as the company standing behind its product.
Now, I drove both cars but I liked the ride in the Honda more as well as I loved how the Honda dealership here has always taken care of my 96 Accord. So when the time came, the chose was simple for me.
I said all of this to say, don’t just look at the car, but look at the service the dealership provides as well as the company standing behind its product.
dannah
08-27-2004, 05:50 PM
max,
It's all in what you like. 350z is VERY forgiving and nicer ride. s2k is ALL street version of an INDY F1 (ok, 1/4th ;)). I have a s2k and test driven 2 350zs. Also in the mix was the RX-8. I'm an old schooler, of sorts - in love with the RX-7. So, 8 was nice, but not enough dice. 350z's nice but nothing like the older brother 300zx. For me, it's about the hard-core driving experience. Not about the 0-60 (although s2k better Road and Track/Car and Driver), but about the sheer thrill of 40mph 1st gear, 70 in 2nd, well you get the idea. s2k is a very UNFORGIVING car. Too much horses and not enough torque to help out :(. I've heard the '04 have done better at this... again, old school vs new. '04 does NOT have the screeming 9,100 redline. In the end, I choose the s2k because the price was right for a convertible. the '04 350z now is available with a soft top too!
Flip side. Manu-defect? Dunno. I had three grears replaced at 10k miles. Honda techs made her EXACTLY the same as new. There has to be something done to the gears at such rpms... :)
It's all in what you like. 350z is VERY forgiving and nicer ride. s2k is ALL street version of an INDY F1 (ok, 1/4th ;)). I have a s2k and test driven 2 350zs. Also in the mix was the RX-8. I'm an old schooler, of sorts - in love with the RX-7. So, 8 was nice, but not enough dice. 350z's nice but nothing like the older brother 300zx. For me, it's about the hard-core driving experience. Not about the 0-60 (although s2k better Road and Track/Car and Driver), but about the sheer thrill of 40mph 1st gear, 70 in 2nd, well you get the idea. s2k is a very UNFORGIVING car. Too much horses and not enough torque to help out :(. I've heard the '04 have done better at this... again, old school vs new. '04 does NOT have the screeming 9,100 redline. In the end, I choose the s2k because the price was right for a convertible. the '04 350z now is available with a soft top too!
Flip side. Manu-defect? Dunno. I had three grears replaced at 10k miles. Honda techs made her EXACTLY the same as new. There has to be something done to the gears at such rpms... :)
dannah
08-27-2004, 05:59 PM
Oh, at first, I loved noise (out of the exhaust). Now, I can't stand it. I wish there was an exhaust system that would completely muffle and allow full flow! I really dislike all these "wanna-be's" with their 2Fast-2Furious mufflers/tailpipes contributing nothing but noise...
JakeBlues
09-07-2004, 08:49 PM
EvoCrazy
09-30-2004, 12:19 PM
I think you should get the 04 350Z Track model. EXTREMLY nice car, and I totally love it.
crash77
11-09-2004, 11:56 PM
I own a 04 S2K as well as a 96 Accord and my wife owns a 03 Pathfinder. What I will say about choosing between the two vehicles, I would also look at the reliability as well as the service provided by the maker. I have 169,958 miles on my 96 Accord and the car starts and rides just like she did when I first purchased her. I brought her new in 96 and she had 10 miles on her. The Nissan dealer here is the worst dealership I have ever dealt with. So, when it can time to purchase my toy, I too looked at Nissan but a friend of mine had one and he had nothing but problems with the car as well as the dealership.
Now, I drove both cars but I liked the ride in the Honda more as well as I loved how the Honda dealership here has always taken care of my 96 Accord. So when the time came, the chose was simple for me.
I said all of this to say, don’t just look at the car, but look at the service the dealership provides as well as the company standing behind its product. :iagree:
Now, I drove both cars but I liked the ride in the Honda more as well as I loved how the Honda dealership here has always taken care of my 96 Accord. So when the time came, the chose was simple for me.
I said all of this to say, don’t just look at the car, but look at the service the dealership provides as well as the company standing behind its product. :iagree:
andrewken
11-25-2004, 07:19 PM
On Car and Driver, they said something like... The S2000 feels more like a race car than a street car.... Plus it only comes in 6 speed trannys.... Plus Honda is extremely reliable... I have a 94 Accord with 205,000 miles in my driveway and it runs like new.... if i were you...i'd look into buying like 03 with low mileage and put the money you saved into FI and you'll be set
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