UPDATE: We picked up the S last night.. Ended up being 27k+100k warranty~28k.

I got a chance to drive it around some more last night. I think I might have to get one of these once the R is paid off

By the time we got out of the dealer (every salesmen there had to check out my R.) it was a little late, the pics are a wee bit dark Ill have more later today hopefully.

Grandmas new S



da R', my girls Lude, G'ma's S2k




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So, I just returned from the Honda dealership w/my Grandma and checked out a new 2003 S2k.

Their asking price was 29k, but I told them they would need to come down to 27k in order for us to leave w/it. The sales manager was out, so he is giving us a call tommorow.

They had an 04 sitting in back, and they have to move the 03 in order to get more. I figured I would use this as leverage in order to get a better deal on the 03. Do you current owners think that is a pretty reasonalbe price?

And since it's my Grandmother, she's not really concerned about the larger displacement (she also thought the 04' wheels were ugly ) and revised front fascia.


The salesmen was very low pressure, and insisted we drive it. He was 6'5" so he actually had me pull it out of the showroom because he "wouldn't fit" .

(My driving impression, so you don't have to see another "have an ITR what's a S like thread. )

After driving the S, I am extremely impressed. Coming from a 2300lb ITR to this is refreshing. The S is much more comfy, corner holding is very much equal to my ITR. But the response is far superior.

Acceleration was deceiving, it was very linear, unlike my R. Vtec engagement was not as noticeable (I never wrapped it out, seeing as my Grandmother may be purchasing it.) I actually walked away feeling as if my ITR was faster, which was not expected, mind you I wasn't really pushing the S.

Brakes were great, but I believe my R w/Cobalt pads and ATE superblue has much better inital bite, which is to be expected.. Although the S hasn't really been broken in (it's been a showroom queen.)

Now...the rack(steering) I can't praise the rack enough, steering was borderline telepathic. No wonder the S makes such a great autox car. There is no point-and-go in this car.. it's more like point-and-there. This was by far the best attribute of the car.

Pedal position was great, heel-toe was much more easier acclompished in the S than in my ITR. It was also easier to gain revs, the gas pedal is very light and responsive.

On the fwy the soft top was uber-quiet.. I expected all kinds of wind noise and leaks.. However it behaves just like a hard top.

Overall the S is a great great car. The S owners should be very very proud to own such a great automobile. It's not quite as raw as the R, but does everything in the same manner w/more comfort..

My final ? is most likely a fairly repetative one. Do you think the 04 is that much more improved? Have any of you driven both? From the brochure we were given it sounds as if the 04 had many more changes than just displacement, front fascia and wheels. I actually prefer the 03 and older look, but the extra displacement woldn't hurt.

Sorry for the long post guys.. any help is greatly appreciated.

TIA



Modified by DsR at 7:47 AM 5/18/2004

 

damn, I wish my grandma would buy an S2K!

 

how old is your grand ma?

 

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65.. She doesn't seem that old however, she still scubadives etc. She has owned several corvettes, but somehow I talked her into the S (I just had to get her in the passenger seat. )

so, Is 27k a reasonable price for an '03??


Modified by DsR at 12:49 AM 5/12/2004

 

for fun grandmas. mine is the same way

27k is very reasonable. i got mine for 32 drive out

 

cool grandma

 

this is something i have to see.

be sure to take pics of ur grandma in her new S.

cool though!!!

 

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haha hell yeah

 

The 04 might be better for your grandma, but seeing as how sh'es been through a few corvettes, maybe not. My impression as well as a frew magazines I've read say, the 00-03 was a road going track car, the 04 is a trackgoing road car. There are plenty of spec comparo's between the two on the site so I won't relist them. She'll probably be fine with either one, so you might as well save some bucks.

 

remember that depreciation is killer. 40% in 3 years. may as well get a 2-4 year old car for 40-60% of original msrp. you can buy warranties, too.

 

I'm sorry, but comparing an ITR and S2000 is ridiculous to me.

 

nice g ma

 

to cool grandmas!!!!

 

My suggestion would be to get the 04 for your grandma. They've made it a bit more civilized for daily driving which would help out older people by not transmitting every bump straight to their kidneys.

Although, if your grandma likes the rough ride, then more power to her! Either way, you really can't go wrong.

 

Its really only looser in the rear from what I read. It should be a bit more comforatble, but the 04 is still far from being a Lexus

 

gma with style

 

i was going to say

"damn, now thats a cool grandma"...but everoyne else beat me to it

hope she enjoys the S, im sure she will love it

 

your grandma gots some taste

 

I just got home from vacation, going back to the dealer today to talk #'s

I'm going to try to get them to give her the extended warranty or the hardtop..

Ill let you guys know

 

Cool grandma..

Hope you get the deal you want.. Good luck..

 

got a couple pix0rs!

 

i wish i had grandma like that

 

Congrats to your g'ma. When's she headed to the track??

 

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her and my Mother will be co-driving in BS, as soon the car has seen a few more miles, and is well broken in.


G'ma and Mom need some more driving time as well though.. The shift pattern is a bit new to them coming from their SUV's and previous 'vettes.


"2nd gear is only that far???"

 

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indeed