Considering a FWD car over an s2000

11Past9 · 01-03-2010, 02:31 PM

So i've been combing the used car market head to toe in search of a good s2000 for around $10,000 or so. Ive found plenty but lately I hate to say it but I've considered picking up a fwd car instead. Something performance of course, maybe an Integra Type R, SRT-4, RSX Type S etc. The car wouldn't be left stock obviously and I haven't abandoned the s2000 but between northeastern climate and usability concerns I'm entertaining other cars.

WRX is out because it's just not a very strong car, many in my range have high miles, new motors and or tired drivetrains as well as being overpriced so I'm not going there. Performance is still the top priority but other things need to fit in place as well.

The s2000 can handle snow but between a limited budget, having to travel far once I do actually find one that is blowing good compression numbers I am getting frustrated

Kylekuu · 01-03-2010, 02:40 PM

I vote RSX

DimSum · 01-03-2010, 02:55 PM

TSX.

11Past9 · 01-03-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

TSX.

I said performance

ianbiz · 01-03-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Past9

I said performance

hahaahaha

11Past9 · 01-03-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

hahaahaha

A 6 speed transmission does not change much in a 15.6 second front wheel drive sedan.

dirtyylicous · 01-03-2010, 04:38 PM

I think they are ugly but i had a friend who had a neon srt-4 and that thing was fast as hell. Very cheap to mod also. The car was also very reliable

Skeptikal12 · 01-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Type-R if you can find a nice one. One of the best FWD handling cars of its time. I'd rather that than an RSX-S.

DimSum · 01-03-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Past9

I said performance

1013mm · 01-03-2010, 06:08 PM

s2k for 10k is that possible??

mmm def · 01-03-2010, 08:31 PM

RSX-S or civic Si

///V\3Dude · 01-03-2010, 11:21 PM

Tegra R:-) Turbo that badboy and it's golden! That motor in it is perfect for it:-)

Mehta916 · 01-04-2010, 12:43 AM

please dont even consider the neon, yes i know there a bang for the buck but still please dont.

OBI_agent · 01-04-2010, 07:09 AM

I wouldn't suggest a FWD over a AWD but a MazdaSpeed 3 would suit your need very nicely.

RxBMW · 01-04-2010, 10:32 AM

For $10,000 an S2000 or MR2 - spyder will be great choices. I'm thinking of buying one of those for myself

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Spec 1 · 01-04-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeptikal12

Type-R if you can find a nice one. One of the best FWD handling cars of its time. I'd rather that than an RSX-S.

Had a 1998 a few years back. Absolutely fantastic car and I'd agree, one of the best handling FWD vehicles available. They're simple and pretty inexpensive to mod, jsut be CAREFUL on car theft. Mine was stolen 3 times in a matter of 12 months. Alarm clipped and ignition is simple as pie to bypass.

roflopter142 · 01-07-2010, 12:27 AM

mmmmm...2.5RSw/ STi engine swap

01-03-2010, 02:31 PM	#1
11Past9 First Lieutenant 187 Rep 307 Posts Drives: A stolen one Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	Considering a FWD car over an s2000 So i've been combing the used car market head to toe in search of a good s2000 for around $10,000 or so. Ive found plenty but lately I hate to say it but I've considered picking up a fwd car instead. Something performance of course, maybe an Integra Type R, SRT-4, RSX Type S etc. The car wouldn't be left stock obviously and I haven't abandoned the s2000 but between northeastern climate and usability concerns I'm entertaining other cars. WRX is out because it's just not a very strong car, many in my range have high miles, new motors and or tired drivetrains as well as being overpriced so I'm not going there. Performance is still the top priority but other things need to fit in place as well. The s2000 can handle snow but between a limited budget, having to travel far once I do actually find one that is blowing good compression numbers I am getting frustrated __________________ gentle now the tender breeze blows, whispers through my Gran Torino, whistling another tired song, engine humms and bitter dreams grow, heart locked in a Gran Torino, it beats a lonely rhythm all night long
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01-03-2010, 02:40 PM	#2
Kylekuu Captain 30 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 08 328xi, 84 318i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenosha, WI iTrader: (0)	I vote RSX
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DimSum Banned 202 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	TSX.
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dirtyylicous Swagger on a trillion 20 Rep 371 Posts Drives: IS300 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I think they are ugly but i had a friend who had a neon srt-4 and that thing was fast as hell. Very cheap to mod also. The car was also very reliable
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Skeptikal12 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Type-R if you can find a nice one. One of the best FWD handling cars of its time. I'd rather that than an RSX-S.
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01-03-2010, 08:31 PM	#11
mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	RSX-S or civic Si
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///V\3Dude I Drive Slow To Save Gas :D $///V\3Dude's Avatar$ 26 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 08 M3, MY11 STi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I <3 NY iTrader: (2)	Tegra R:-) Turbo that badboy and it's golden! That motor in it is perfect for it:-) __________________
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01-04-2010, 12:43 AM	#13
Mehta916 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	please dont even consider the neon, yes i know there a bang for the buck but still please dont.
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OBI_agent D to the X to the B! 345 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't suggest a FWD over a AWD but a MazdaSpeed 3 would suit your need very nicely. __________________ 11 corvette C6
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RxBMW Private 5 Rep 86 Posts Drives: BMW 328 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PUERTO RICO iTrader: (1)	For $10,000 an S2000 or MR2 - spyder will be great choices. I'm thinking of buying one of those for myself .
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01-07-2010, 12:27 AM	#17
roflopter142 Private First Class 3 Rep 142 Posts Drives: '07 STi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	mmmmm...2.5RSw/ STi engine swap
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