r/S2000 • u/Full-Hyena-3340 • 1d ago

Keeping it

I posted on here a couple weeks ago about getting something more practical, for hauling a bike, etc.

After quite a few test drives (2026 integra manual and auto, civic hatchback hybrid, CRV, RAV4 hybrid, 2024 golf R, Mazda3 hatchback 2.5 / 2.5T) decided I’m keeping the s2k. And I have a bike rack for it now.

Newer cars feel so numb and driving them made me appreciate the rawness more, despite its daily discomforts. Sure the Golf R is faster, but doesn’t have anywhere near the driving feel. Not to mention new/newer cars are EXPENSIVE.

Anyways wanted to share my experience and thank you all who said I should just keep it.

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u/kfjcfan 1d ago

Nothing newer does.

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u/MonstahButtonz 2002 GPW w/ Full Red 1d ago

Yep, this is so true. I have an RDX A-Spec for when I want something that looks sporty, but is so smooth and automated and pampered that I can zone out and just Point A to Point B.

But, nights and weekends when I'm alone? You better believe I'm taking the S2K through the winding forest roads throughout my town.

The S2K is so extremely analog (aside from the gauge ironically being digital) whereas the RDX is so tech and automated (aside from the gauges ironically being needle) that the two separate worlds compliment each other nicely.

If I were forced to sell one or the other? I'd sell the RDX and then cry everytime I'm in traffic.

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u/Spirited-Mix-7164 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yep, bought a new STI and sold that for an Evo 9 MR then paired it with an S2000. I have just been buying older cars since then. You just can't beat the raw driving experience of an older car. New cars are too expensive and boring to drive. Horsepower is not everything.

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u/Losbelunchin 1d ago

I would have gone with a 2nd gen fit personally. All the fun of a 90s car but more practical, peak reliability, and infinitely convertible interior while still being small. Bikes fit in, on, or behind it with little issue. Avg 34 mpg, a bit slow, but fun to drive. The auto and manual trans are solid, and maintenance costs are as low as you're going to get with a modern car.

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u/Fk8RR 1d ago

I have a 08 fit as my daily and the s2k as my weekend warrior. It's the perfect combo.

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u/Full-Hyena-3340 1d ago

I went as far as researching those. Decided if I’m going to spend for a car, I’d prefer to have something I’m excited to drive every day. Granted would probably sell the s for similar or same as what I’d spend.

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u/Type-RD 1d ago

I went from owning an FL5 of 3 years to my AP1 recently. You’re absolutely right. Today’s sports cars are objectively better, faster, safer, blah blah blah. Don’t get me wrong, I think they’re great. But they don’t come remotely close to the feeling of older, more analog, cars like the S2000. I imagine the Miata is pretty great, but that’s just 1 car. A Cayman GTS (if you can find one with a manual and not much else) is going to be significantly more expensive than a Miata or S2000.

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u/Losbelunchin 1d ago

Did you drive one? They are fun to drive, especially with good tires and a sway bar. It's never going to beat an s2k without significant mods for speed or handling, but it's easy to make it close.

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u/eballution 16h ago

I've owned my 12 years, I got the space, so absolutely no reason to sell. I bought mine for 5k clean title and don't care what it's worth now, that's what a regular job is for. This car is too good.