Help Me Decide! 350z or s2000
 

Well I have been looking for a new car for a couple months, and have narrowed it down to these two. To me it seems like they are both very similar, but both have their general differences. This car is going to be a daily driver so I want something comfortable that can get from point A to B quickly if need be. I like the fact that the S is a convertible which makes it fun for sunny so-cal, also the option of a hardtop, but it seems just a little too small. The Z on the other hand, has much more room on the inside, and you can get straight to the "trunk" without having to go to the back of the car. I plan on modding it first with the obvious: wheels, exhaust, intake, brakes, and suspension. If you didn't own a Z and took both stock for stock, what would you choose, and why? Also, which of the two do you think would respond better to those couple of mods?
-Thanks

Dude your an a Z forum what do you think the answer is going to be?

Go for the S2000. We need more S2000 out there on the road and less of the 350Z.

I've talked to many Z owners who have told me to get the S2000. So... that's why I stated, "If you didn't own a Z, what would you choose?".

How did they test drive to you?

When I test drove the S-2000 back in 2005 prior to buying my Z I didn't like the tight fit nor that I had to keep the thing rev'ed up like a motorcycle to get any torque for stop-n-go driving. I also started out for a rag top but after five or six test drives (Porsche 911/Boxster, Chevy Corvette, Nissan Z, Honda S-2000) I found that the traffic smoke/dust was bad, that the sun causes cancer still, and OPM (other people's music) all bothered me.

Drive them.

first off its a honda. Second off its a honda. Third off the other one is a Z get my drift.

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get a s2000 they came out with a different body

Why exactly is a Honda so bad?.... If you've ever been in an S then you would know that it's not your average Honda.

ummm.... lessee.... At one time I did NOT have an S2000... and I chose the 350 instead.


I'm feeling nice today though so....

S2000 is smaller, lighter and easier to toss around in corners (I believe it gets a little "twitchy" at times). It has no luggage room, very tight inside, and no torque.

350z is a bit bigger, has more luggage space, slightly heavier, very roomy inside and lots o' torque. It is very predictable in corners, and easy to drive at the limit. It is not as easy to toss around as the s2000, but some suspension mods can fix that.

I was going to get the Porsche 911 but decided against it for safety reasons ... a young urban youth puts a Glock into my ear and says "yo foo, give up the car". I don't hear that well and you can see what problems that might cause. :icon38:

IMHO the S-2000 is a nice car for females or gheys.

Well I have posted the same thread on both the 350Z and S2000 forums, and am looking to see what people like/dislike about both cars.

Thanks, that's very helpful.:)

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That quote just made my day...

Well you seem to find it amusing, so can you tell me what is SO BAD about a honda? Nobody can seem to give me the answer for that. Everyone flames Honda's for no particular reason, when in fact they are one of the best selling, more reliable car manufcturers out there.

I have allways owned Z's all my life. I really dont have eyes for any other cars and I especially hate hondas. But the choice is yours it's whatever tickles your pickle.

Fair Enough. But That's Your Own Opinion.:o I'd like to hear some others. Keep 'em coming.

heres my honest 2 cents.... Both cars are designed differently. I actually wanted the s2k at first because of its soft top, high redline, and the fact that i dont see one everyday(at least where i am, not sure about everyone else) now my problems with it were, it was too small since im 6'2 and the engines lack of torque was honestly annoying. The other thing was that i thought i would like all the digital gauges and stuff, looked so cool, but i actualy liked the analog ones more. Now, i hear that the new slightly redesigned ones are better space wise and low end wise, but ive never drivin one so no comment. Now why i chose the Z...1) i actually fit!!! 2) i loved the torque(didnt really think it woulda mattered that much, but it does just go drive) 3) just everyday usability....as for my current car, im driving a altima 3.5 manual because i needed more room and lower insurance, but i am hoping to either goto the new hr z or a g35(if i magically win the lottery or sumthin) so honestly go for a test drive, and i suggest to drive it like you normally would in the beginng of your session, like short shiftin and such, and then for the 2nd half drive it hard....either way, i still like both so good luck!

honda isnt bad i like hondas. but i heard s2000 isnt really a comfy car and not worth the price.

best thing is to GO and TEST drive both cars and get the one you want. some of us here never drove a s2000 so hard to say and im sure same for s2000 forum most never drove a Z

Thanks Saqib. I've been thinking pretty much the same things.

It just made me laugh i can't help it, it just reminded me of a joke that my friends and i had back in the day through high school and college, thats all. Your right Honda's are very reliable cars, theres nothing wrong with them, but when it comes down to it, the decision its yours, BUY what YOU WANT, not what people think or tell you to. At the end your gonna be the one driving it for at least a couple of years.