I am on the edge of getting a job and as soon as I get it I know where I am going to put my money; a new car that is! I am trying to decide between a honda s2000 or a nissan 350Z. So far I can't decide because two of these cars are so close together when stock. The only difference is the price: for $23k I can get a 00 s2k, where a reasonable (enthusiast) model will cost me at least $29K if I go with a 350Z. What's your thought? Thanks!

 

this topic has been covered numerous times. go to http://www.s2ki.com and search, i promise you will find atleast 10 threads about this topic.


just to make it short:
i was looking at the 350z, s2000 and a couple others when i was in teh market for a new car(in february) and the s2000 won my heart. it is by far the most exciting and perfect car IMO. just test drive them both and see what you like.

 

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These are two totally different cars and are not close together. Open top pure roadster vs. Fixed roof coupe. Drive both and then make your decision. But may I add this...wait till 04 if you decide to buy a 350Z that way some of the 1st year kinks will be worked out (like the alignment problems which have caused tire wear problems etc).

 

ya, this has been covered a lot, and no matter what anyone says there's bound to be some flaming. Anyway, I'd take the s2000 and a severe beating before I chose a 350z, but thats just me. I would spit out numbers and reasons, but that can be found on all the other threads.

 

Both cars are very good, but I definitely prefer the S2k.

 

s2000 gets my vote. id much prefer an s2000 w/ a hardtop, rather than a 350. i have personally ran a couple of 350, and seeing them in my rearview mirror isnt a pleasant view.

 

imo..s2k..but wait and see the convertable 350Z

 

The convertible Z will cost atleast 38K...and is too bulky 3400lbs I think. If you want a convertible go with the S

 

oh yeah you shouldn't ask this question on a s2k forum. most people are biased(including me). but seriusly, if i didnt like the s2k i wouldn't have one.,,,

i my s2k

 

the 350 feels sloppy to me. Almost slow on turn in. The power band is uninspiring. Gives good go mid range but up top it lacks.

ill stick with the s2k

 

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These are two totally different cars and are not close together. Open top pure roadster vs. Fixed roof coupe. </TD></TR></TABLE> YOU THE MAN

 

the onyl thing i like about the 350z is the exhaust note, BUT some people will argue that it sounds like a dead horse.

 

WELL I AM 6'2 215 POUNDS SO GIVE ME THE Z. plus i like love low end power that's just me. but it's up to you you can't go wrong the Z is nice so is the S.

 

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Either way I believe your gonna be happy with either car.. both cars are well built but one year makes a difference especially when the Z will probably improve in the suspension n alignment dept. n also the S wit its new I-VTEC Gem...\

Good luck n happy V8 hunting....

 

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Actually Im 6'2 and 250 lbs and i fit fine. Plenty of head room when the top is up also.

 

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Actually Im 6'2 and 250 lbs and i fit fine. Plenty of head room when the top is up also. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

go for a miata and with the extra money build a monster

 

350z! you cant beat 6 cylinders even though i love honda to death

 

read car&driver or road&track for a comparison test between the two.

 

S2 triple zero all the way baby, 350Z can bring its big as$ 6 cylinder engine somewhere else, its like comparing me to Mike Tyson and i'm beating his ars

 

http://www.caranddriver.com/ar...ber=1

read that!

 

350z TT unless they come out wit the s2k R
does n e one heard of it?

 

haven't heard of the 350Z TT yet.

 

i started one of the threads on S2Ki and got tons of responses. Most people don't compare because they say that they are different cars, and that is true, but I had those compared. I test drove the 350 and liked the torque, but that was about it. The acceleration was good, but the S suited me a lot better. As far as looks go, I think it takes a little more to make a 350 look aggresive and a lot of de-badging. I also don't like first year cars or first year updates.