s2000 vs STI: pros and cons of each

[noobvile]

i'm going to be getting a new car soon and these are the two ive decided upon.. now i just need to know the pros and cons.. any help? p.s. they would both be new

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[cmdr430]

first off....... they are two TOTALLY different cars.....

Test drive both.... and then make your decision........

It will always be up to you, not what a bunch of us tell you.......Hopefully!

[WowOzYouRock]

do you wanna be like this guy?

[Mr. Lucky]

here's all the info you need

http://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

anything else i can help you with?

[madcowdk]

S2000=girls

other than that... two opposite ends of the spectrum.

[noobvile]

i meant in terms of performance sorry..

im going to test drive both of them, but i was just wondering about the stuff they don't tell you at the dealerships

[Mr. Lucky]

drive both. bargain. see what you like. then buy. hopefully these answers will help you because. after a few replies from the same questions all the time. the bashing will begin. i'm waiting for my buddy to reply right after me. Honda-Tech Jerk where you be at playa?

[Negs]

S2000:
pro-looks good, handles good, fun fun fun to drive.
con-storage space, people asking how you like your 'cute' little miata, or del sol

STi:
pro-performance is good, takes well to mods
con-Some consider it ugly.

[noobvile]

ive read a lot of people spin out from not being able to handle a RWD car..

currently ive got a 1990 300zx TT and i havent gotten into any hairy situations, and i've autocrossed it a few times..

do you think this will be a problem?

[Negs]

Originally Posted by noobvile

ive read a lot of people spin out from not being able to handle a RWD car..

currently ive got a 1990 300zx TT and i havent gotten into any hairy situations, and i've autocrossed it a few times..

do you think this will be a problem?

If you're not used to FR, yes, you can get yourself into sticky situations. This is especially the case in rainy weather. Just drive carefully, within the speed limit, and keep all inputs smooth. You'll be fine.

[noobvile]

what does FR stand for?

[p nut]

Front Engine-Rear Wheel Drive.

[Mr. Projekt]

This again? Someone find the old thread.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by ProjektSlideways

This again? Someone find the old thread.

The Jerk's already got it covered.

Originally Posted by Honda-Tech-Jerk

do you wanna be like this guy?

[Mr. Lucky]

power rangers unite!!!!

[mugensport9]

lol. can i be the blue one?

[noobvile]

yeah FR cars arent too uncommon..

hmm decisions decisions

[Mr. Projekt]

Originally Posted by P Nut

The Jerk's already got it covered.

for The Jerk. I wanna be the Green Ranger.

[WowOzYouRock]

i've been a member in S2ki since '04 and today finally made my first post ROFL (its in the gallary).. but i must say, H-T still rawks cuz of this kinda threads ... i always have super smashing good fun ... ROFL

[Mr. Lucky]

Originally Posted by ProjektSlideways

for The Jerk. I wanna be the Green Ranger.

i'll be the white ranger.... have you heard the low down on the red ranger?

[AP1]

Well, according to autocross rules, THe S2000 is a mid-engine rear wheel drive car. (The strut tower bar is ahead of the engine, blah blah)

And yes, this is a much different animal in comparison to the STI or even your 300zx.

Me personally I love the TT Fairlady, why don't you just make a beast out of her?

[STImachine]

I have an STI, my wife has an S2000. Mine's faster, her's handles phenomonally stock. Without boosting, mods will be "almost" pointless. Do you want a good starting platform, or do you want something that's great out of the box, and you won't mod? Cause they're both great, but if you wanna mod it, the STI will be the better "bargain". Once again, test drive both, and decide for yourself. You're asking in an S2000 forum, what do you think the majority would prefer?

[Mr. Projekt]

Originally Posted by STImachine

I have an STI, my wife has an S2000. Mine's faster, her's handles phenomonally stock. Without boosting, mods will be "almost" pointless. Do you want a good starting platform, or do you want something that's great out of the box, and you won't mod? Cause they're both great, but if you wanna mod it, the STI will be the better "bargain". Once again, test drive both, and decide for yourself. You're asking in an S2000 forum, what do you think the majority would prefer?

Take it from one who knows.

Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky

i'll be the white ranger.... have you heard the low down on the red ranger?

I heard he slangs butt crack.

[Silverbullet86]

most ppl on this forum will prolly tell you to get an S2000 because most ppl r bias but they wont be obvious about it.

You will feel more G's in an STi: straight light and lateral. No questions lol. FR cars are def cool, but it really takes a skilled driver to bring it out its max handling properties without being hazardous. Most consumers will find the STi a "better" performance car and all around daily driver. My vote goes to the STi.


since everyone does have their own opinions, go ahead and test drive them because they really are different cars. Well tuned N/A and turbo engines feel COMPLETELY different.

[Mr. Projekt]

STi's, or 4WDs in general, are fast consistently, regardless of condition. It takes experience and practice to get an FR to that same level. You can call it cheating if you want, the STi will outperform the S2000 in almost every aspect. Boost an S2000, though, and you start to rethink your answer. It's part drivetrain, but also part power delivery. I've raped an N/A Impreza up and down a mountain. Are you still comparing apples and oranges, or cherries and rambutans?

Drive them both. Which ever car makes you balls tingle more, buy it. Don't forget stainproof seat covers.