how do you compare the "bling" factor between the two cars. I am curious only because I want to see if the S2000 is a "unique" car that gets attention like the NSX...or is it ignored (i.e. dime a dozen?).
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to those who own and NSX and S2000
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Depends on where you live and of your conscious of how people perceive you as. I love both cars, but the NSX is hands down way more exciting to own. I'd most definitely say the NSX gets more attention from the male. The Females is more excited about the S2k in my experience- but I also owned a '02 BMW convertible and for some reason, that gets all the ladies attention 
I sold my black NSX, S2k, and the BMW to get a 01-03 911. But in the search, I happen to find a nice, clean, low mileage white NSX- and I quickly build an emotional attachment to the car. Again.
I hope this help. A bit confusing, but you know how emotions play when it come down to cars. :smile:
Best,
Vizal
I sold my black NSX, S2k, and the BMW to get a 01-03 911. But in the search, I happen to find a nice, clean, low mileage white NSX- and I quickly build an emotional attachment to the car. Again.
I hope this help. A bit confusing, but you know how emotions play when it come down to cars. :smile:
Best,
Vizal
Vizal said:Depends on where you live and of your conscious of how people perceive you as. I love both cars, but the NSX is hands down way more exciting to own. I'd most definitely say the NSX gets more attention from the male. The Females is more excited about the S2k in my experience- but I also owned a '02 BMW convertible and for some reason, that gets all the ladies attention
I sold my black NSX, S2k, and the BMW to get a 01-03 911. But in the search, I happen to find a nice, clean, low mileage white NSX- and I quickly build an emotional attachment to the car. Again.
I hope this help. A bit confusing, but you know how emotions play when it come down to cars. :smile:
Best,
Vizal
yeah I am a bit into the NSX...just getting frugal. wife wants a new house, but makes sense to take the cash off the table if I do that....we shall see. I drove the NSX last night and it definitely is an addiction. S2000 has always intrigued me ever since it came out..plus they have a killer $299 a month deal with $3500 down...
I don't have both right now but from my experience listed from inconspicuous to conspicuous:
Stock S2k = normal car
Modified S2k = Nice car comments
NSX =
Modified NSX = and lots of stalkers following you to look at the car
Otto
Stock S2k = normal car
Modified S2k = Nice car comments
NSX =
Modified NSX =
and lots of stalkers following you to look at the carOtto
I'm considering the S2000 as a daily driver as well... The deal is very tempting.
We've owned two S2K's. A silverstone on red MY 2001 and a spa yellow 2002. Back then, we got a lot of attention because they were relatively new and dealers were still charging an obscene amount over MSRP. Today, I routinely see a few S2000's in my daily commute to and from work and while I'm certainly not disparaging the cars (I loved mine), they are pretty common place now and I doubt they have much of the "bling" factor (as much as I hate that word) that you're looking for because I can still go weeks without seeing another NSX on the road at times.
^^^ Im with Da Hapa - if youre after attention, the only attention youll get in an S2000 (on the road anyways) is from kids in Civics asking you if you've got an intake.
I ADORED my S2000 though while it was mine. What a great, worry free car it is. Its a terrificly fun and reasonably quick reliable car that just keeps delivering. I cannot say enough good things about S2000s.
Sadly, mine lasted 2 years before I was ready to move on. I would have kept it had I have had the space, or the need for a second 2 seater.
If you are looking for a fun and very well priced 2 seater convert, you cannot beat S2000s.
My NSX gets about 100x the attention, if that is your question.
I ADORED my S2000 though while it was mine. What a great, worry free car it is. Its a terrificly fun and reasonably quick reliable car that just keeps delivering. I cannot say enough good things about S2000s.
Sadly, mine lasted 2 years before I was ready to move on. I would have kept it had I have had the space, or the need for a second 2 seater.
If you are looking for a fun and very well priced 2 seater convert, you cannot beat S2000s.
My NSX gets about 100x the attention, if that is your question.
Have both. Both are great. The NSX gets way more attention which is both good and bad. I have not gotten revved on in the NSX lately. In the S2k, I seem to get more civics who think they want to race. 
On the good side, in the NSX when I pull up behind people in the fast lane they move over :biggrin: . In the S2k, they just stay there and don't move over as smartly. That is generally the only kind of attention I **LIKE** when I am in the car.
My wife gets lots of attention when the top is down and she is driving it. She gets slime buckets making noises at her. She just downshifts and dusts them
She can take care of herself, but it still makes me a little 
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Bling has to go to the NSX. I generally see 2-3 S2k's on the commute to work a day (28 miles in Sacramento,CA). THREE work in the same building complex as I do. No one else owns an NSX in my work location and I see one guy in an NSX that drives his daily about 1 every two weeks. I see a F355 about as often. (To answer you dime a dozen question)
They are both a hoot to drive, but the S2k takes more effort to go fast.
LMK if you have other questions.
HTH
Jeff
On the good side, in the NSX when I pull up behind people in the fast lane they move over :biggrin: . In the S2k, they just stay there and don't move over as smartly. That is generally the only kind of attention I **LIKE** when I am in the car.
My wife gets lots of attention when the top is down and she is driving it. She gets slime buckets making noises at her. She just downshifts and dusts them
She can take care of herself, but it still makes me a little .Bling has to go to the NSX. I generally see 2-3 S2k's on the commute to work a day (28 miles in Sacramento,CA). THREE work in the same building complex as I do. No one else owns an NSX in my work location and I see one guy in an NSX that drives his daily about 1 every two weeks. I see a F355 about as often. (To answer you dime a dozen question)
They are both a hoot to drive, but the S2k takes more effort to go fast.
LMK if you have other questions.
HTH
Jeff
I do not own both, however, my best friend has a S2000(turbo btw :wink
. And I think we both agree the NSX gets A lot more attention. Funny thing is he was the one who wanted an NSX, and I wanted a Supra :biggrin: . He'll have one soon...
. And I think we both agree the NSX gets A lot more attention. Funny thing is he was the one who wanted an NSX, and I wanted a Supra :biggrin: . He'll have one soon...both in the garage.
You probably know the advantage of an NSX...i'll just post the likes of the S2000
1). love the HID lights at night (can see the light bouncing up and down to every bump on the road)
2) love the cornering at high speed (i think it's better than the NSX though)
that's it!
Well..here's the dislike about it.
1) too many of them around...just another roadster..reminds me of the BMW Z3 or Porshe Boxster
2) 240 HP is not enough power....no torque feeling to the car
3) depending on how I move my left leg around the speaker, it blocks the sound of the music to my ears
4) no "awwww" special feeling when i'm driving it.
I thought it was nice at the beginning, but it was quite ordinary after 1 month of it. I think I rather pick up a new BMW 3 series and use that as a daily car instead of the S2000.
just my 2cents,
You probably know the advantage of an NSX...i'll just post the likes of the S2000
1). love the HID lights at night (can see the light bouncing up and down to every bump on the road)
2) love the cornering at high speed (i think it's better than the NSX though)
that's it!
Well..here's the dislike about it.
1) too many of them around...just another roadster..reminds me of the BMW Z3 or Porshe Boxster
2) 240 HP is not enough power....no torque feeling to the car
3) depending on how I move my left leg around the speaker, it blocks the sound of the music to my ears
4) no "awwww" special feeling when i'm driving it.
I thought it was nice at the beginning, but it was quite ordinary after 1 month of it. I think I rather pick up a new BMW 3 series and use that as a daily car instead of the S2000.
just my 2cents,
Are you kidding me?? Unless your S2k had modification on suspension, it's not in the same league as the nsx... Especially in High speed. Now, I do agree that in tight hair pins or autoX type manuever, the S2k is both a little quicker and more enjoyable...
HID is easy to fix, especially you could spend less than $300 for a set nowadays...
NSXDreamer2 said:
No, I don't think he is kidding you. I agree with vtec888. Low and high speed cornerring in the S2k feels more planted and quicker. The S2k is about 200-300 lbs lighter than the NSX depending on the year. My NSX has RM sways, Bilstien Shocks, and C-Tech Springs with OEM 16/17 wheels and Falken Azenis Sports in 215-45-16, 245-45-17 sizes and my stock S2k with S02 tires feels more nible and a *little* easier to adjust in almost all cornering situations over the NSX. I am not saying a night and day difference. Just saying the S2k has a slight edge.
The NSX *is* a easier to control on bumpy corners becaues of the softer suspension provided by the progressive springs. I am not saying that in the hands of a pro the S2k will out handle the NSX. But in my ameture hands the S just has the edge over the NSX on overall turning ability.
(BTW, each person's definition of high-speed cornering is probably different. For reference I am referring to speeds between 70-90. No clue how these cars turn over those #'s)
Just my opinion.
I can't believe I'm taking time out to reply to this thread, but here goes.
NO comparisson at all! NSX is an exotic in every manner. S2000 is a convertible civic with a Vtec. Nuff said.
If you were looking at an actual apples to apples comparisson instead of this apples to bananas comparisson, perhaps you'd be better off asking about the 350Z convertible, Miata, etc. Other than the fact that the NSX and S2000 both have Honda/Acura origins, they couldn't be further apart.
NO comparisson at all! NSX is an exotic in every manner. S2000 is a convertible civic with a Vtec. Nuff said.
If you were looking at an actual apples to apples comparisson instead of this apples to bananas comparisson, perhaps you'd be better off asking about the 350Z convertible, Miata, etc. Other than the fact that the NSX and S2000 both have Honda/Acura origins, they couldn't be further apart.
Bigglezworth said:I can't believe I'm taking time out to reply to this thread, but here goes.
NO comparisson at all! NSX is an exotic in every manner. S2000 is a convertible civic with a Vtec. Nuff said.
If you were looking at an actual apples to apples comparisson instead of this apples to bananas comparisson, perhaps you'd be better off asking about the 350Z convertible, Miata, etc. Other than the fact that the NSX and S2000 both have Honda/Acura origins, they couldn't be further apart.
Gotta agree. There's no comparison whatsoever.
Don't get me wrong, I'm an S2000 fan, but come on. :tongue:
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bswole said:
I loved my S-2000 but a substitute shines like a king until a king is by. :wink:
Bigglezworth said:I can't believe I'm taking time out to reply to this thread, but here goes.
NO comparisson at all! NSX is an exotic in every manner. S2000 is a convertible civic with a Vtec. Nuff said.
If you were looking at an actual apples to apples comparisson instead of this apples to bananas comparisson, perhaps you'd be better off asking about the 350Z convertible, Miata, etc. Other than the fact that the NSX and S2000 both have Honda/Acura origins, they couldn't be further apart.
Lord almighty are you on crack?
No offense but this is the most ignorant load of garbage I've seen posted on this board in a while.
The S2K "is a convertible civic with VTEC"? What exactly is your basis for this statement since the two cars share damn near nothing (other than some window switches and other minor parts) in common?
One is a front/mid-engined, rear wheel drive car with a four-wheel, double wishbone suspsension that was desinged from the ground up as a roadster.
The other is a front engine, front wheel drive car with struts up front and it's designed to accomodate a four door, two door and CRV from it's chassis.
Again, I hate to sound like an ass but I hate reading this kind of garbage on the net.
bswole said:
Have you spent a material amount of time behind the wheel of one?
I only ask because I think (and other "respected" automotive experts like Jeremy Clarkson, Road & Track, Sports Car International, Car & Driver, and others) that the S2K is a very, very good and relatively affordable roadster. It isn't an NSX. But then brand new, the MSRP of an S2000 is about 1/3 that of the NSX so it shouldn't be one either.
I make no assertions that the s2k is a better all-around car. But it is one HELL of a car for the money, as is a used NSX. I can think of no two other cars, for the kind of cash these go for, that provide more enjoyment, more style, and more out-and-out performance in one package than the S2000 and the NSX.
However to call a S2000 a Civic with a VTEC is like calling the NSX a Pontiac Fiero with a VTEC.
So I guess we all have really nice Fiero's :wink:
However to call a S2000 a Civic with a VTEC is like calling the NSX a Pontiac Fiero with a VTEC.
So I guess we all have really nice Fiero's :wink:
Bigglezworth said:NO comparisson at all! NSX is an exotic in every manner. S2000 is a convertible civic with a Vtec. Nuff said.
Are you sure you aren't mistaking the s2k for a del sol??? :smile:
Just to bring this to life, please do not call the s2k a civic convertible To convince you, open the hood and see how far back they shove the engine. There is enough room for an extra spare tire between the radiator and the engine.
To convince you, open the hood and see how far back they shove the engine. There is enough room for an extra spare tire between the radiator and the engine.
^^Yeah, calling the S2000 a civic with VTEC (dont civics have VTEC?) is rediculus.
My old S2000 was probably more of a sports car than my current NSX. An S2000 is PURE sportscar with purpose. Not to say that its performance is in the same league as my NSXs (it is not), but everything about an S2000 screams sportscar. Its purity. Its inability to forgive. Its *who cares if your passenger is on your lap* cabin.
Its one of the greatest cars Ive ever driven in. For the money, its hillarious. Any car that can go toe to toe against a Boxster S and, in the performance categories, match it, for $32K, while offering the most interactive driving experience on the road, is ok in my books.
But the NSX is something else all together
My old S2000 was probably more of a sports car than my current NSX. An S2000 is PURE sportscar with purpose. Not to say that its performance is in the same league as my NSXs (it is not), but everything about an S2000 screams sportscar. Its purity. Its inability to forgive. Its *who cares if your passenger is on your lap* cabin.
Its one of the greatest cars Ive ever driven in. For the money, its hillarious. Any car that can go toe to toe against a Boxster S and, in the performance categories, match it, for $32K, while offering the most interactive driving experience on the road, is ok in my books.
But the NSX is something else all together
Boy I am sure glad others have spoken for me regarding the Civic statement. I do not own an NSX but I have spent a fair amount of time behind the wheel of one. The two are in the same class in my opinion and yes one is better than the other and I freely concede that fact. The NSX has bling and performance characteristics that put it above the S2000.
But, to call an S2000 a glorified civic enrages me. It is clear you have ZERO idea of what you are talking about. Say that to any of the designers of that car and I doubt you would see tomorrow LOL.
then you throw in the Miata and the 350Z talk about comparisons that could not be farther apart. Are you suggesting it would be better to compare the miata and 350 to the NSX???? If you are, I suggest spend time in both of those cars and then get back to us. You are bordering on lunacy here. You are comparing apples to thumbtacks my friend.
But, to call an S2000 a glorified civic enrages me. It is clear you have ZERO idea of what you are talking about. Say that to any of the designers of that car and I doubt you would see tomorrow LOL.
then you throw in the Miata and the 350Z talk about comparisons that could not be farther apart. Are you suggesting it would be better to compare the miata and 350 to the NSX???? If you are, I suggest spend time in both of those cars and then get back to us. You are bordering on lunacy here. You are comparing apples to thumbtacks my friend.
WOW. Will wonders never cease. Such brashness. I'm not interested in the bashing that others clearly want to turn into and I'm not interested in backing up my statement. I owned an S2000 and own an NSX. I have more knowledge about this topic than you are aware of.
That said and without any bias, the thread appeared to me and to others answering before and after me to compare the S2000 to an NSX. Perhaps there is merit in stating that there is as much comparisson between those two as there is between the S2000 and a Civic.
Certainly the hackles won't raise as bad on the Honda lovers in the crowd then. For the others quick to jump and carrying a size 12 in their mouth, perhaps taking a moment to read between the lines is in order. I still say that a better bling comparisson is between the 350Z, Z3/Z4, Miata, etc.
Keep it real people. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. If we all had the same opinion we'd all be the same. I certainly don't want to have your opinion or I'd still own an S2000 and not my NSX these days. :smile:
That said and without any bias, the thread appeared to me and to others answering before and after me to compare the S2000 to an NSX. Perhaps there is merit in stating that there is as much comparisson between those two as there is between the S2000 and a Civic.
Certainly the hackles won't raise as bad on the Honda lovers in the crowd then. For the others quick to jump and carrying a size 12 in their mouth, perhaps taking a moment to read between the lines is in order. I still say that a better bling comparisson is between the 350Z, Z3/Z4, Miata, etc.
Keep it real people. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. If we all had the same opinion we'd all be the same. I certainly don't want to have your opinion or I'd still own an S2000 and not my NSX these days. :smile:
Bigglezworth, I read you post three times and cannot figure out what you are trying to say other than that you prefer the NSX over the S2000. Not surprising as you are, after all, on an NSX board.
Can you clarify your point, as I am still a bit lost.
Thanks
Jeff
Can you clarify your point, as I am still a bit lost.
Thanks
Jeff
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