parello9 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 So i always wanted a s2000 when i bought my 350z.. And i want a 370z but this just popped up Full honda service history 1 owner gent is about 75 23,000 miles Standard clean straight car Would retail for bout £12k But would be for sale about £10k What would you do? just hold out for a 370z im thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice, love the colour. I had a quick spin in one about 9 years ago, super smooth engine the only thing I could fault was it was a bit too cosy/cramped for me. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 What I would do is of no consequence, ...think you need to drive both imo to make up your own mind. For what it's worth I know the Honda VTEC engines are superb and imo the S2000 convertible is a better looking car than the 370Z convertible but I'd prefer a 370Z coupe over the S2000. No help I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 If you want the best all rounder long distance car 370z If you want pure fun less comfort s2k I've had both and there both awesome in the own right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I hate engines you have to thrash but by all accounts this is just a beautiful drivers car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Oddly I think the S2000 is best looking in silver, but that appears to be a cracker and very well looked after. It would look amazing after a simple stancing and leave it at that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 If it was me I would go for the 370 . . . bit roomier on the inside . . and like Ricey, I don't want to have to thrash an engine to get it to move. But this is just my opinion, test drive them both, good luck in what ever you decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Oddly I think the S2000 is best looking in silver, but that appears to be a cracker and very well looked after. It would look amazing after a simple stancing and leave it at that I think the S2000 looks best in yellow... I won't comment about the difference in driving dynamics as that has a Greddy turbo conversion so it's not really a direct comparison. You really need to drive them yourself and make your decision to what you want. Edited September 29, 2014 by Gudzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Ita good to hear people's replys.. Ive said aswell i prefer the v6 power but il take the s2 for a spin when it comes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Without a doubt I'd take the S2K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice, love the colour. I had a quick spin in one about 9 years ago, super smooth engine the only thing I could fault was it was a bit too cosy/cramped for me. Pete I too booked a spin in one around 10 years ago and it was also a bit cramped for me. Sadly they couldn't get the engine started so I never got to drive it (and it was at a Honda dealership) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Both great cars but very different beasts for sure When I was looking for a 2 seater I looked at a s2k amongst many other options but as others have said I too found the cabin a little claustrophobic so opted for the 370 I would test drive and try out the comfort of them both before making any decisions, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Without a doubt I'd take the S2K. hope you'll be going to confession after that comment Blasphemer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Definitely take it for a spin, they are great cars. Obviously it's got a smaller more dated cabin, but it is comfortable even on long journeys and more than adequate for long weekends away. They are very very reliable cars. Handling is very good, but can bite on the limit - especially in the wet (lots of them have been pranged this way). Compared to a Z it will feel gutless low down, and this can sometimes be annoying, but when pushing it on it is a really sweet engine. Of course this can be rectified by fitting a supercharger - a JRSC will give ~100bhp more and instant torque from any revs, or a Rotrex will give >100bhp but this is more top end power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 As with most cars that are made as convertibles/roadsters, I think the S2000 looks better than the Zed drop top. Having been out in one though it is a very cramped environment, it felt more spacious in my VX! Sweet engine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Good: Awesome handling, superb car when pressing on Bad: Juicy as you like, annoying for long journeys due to lack of torque and £10K for an S2K is a LOT IMO Drive it, see what you think - I get bored of them pretty quick but they are definitely a racier alternative to the Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigm Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 they are great cars, good handling and strong engine but for me, i think its quite a basic interior/basic car for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I had a s2k for a couple of years and it was really good fun, really reliable . Completely different to the zed though .... It's a lot rawer and mine at least was pretty loud when driving it with the roof up . Great though , but when I sold my HR zed a few years ago I didn't feel the need to own another .... But I did with the zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 well yeah think i will just take it for a drive and see if i like it or not.. i like the fact i know every single part its had fitted with all recipients on the honda database But i do want a 370z black edition still!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZed Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 If you're bored of the 350, won't it only be a matter of time until you think the same about the 370? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 If you're bored of the 350, won't it only be a matter of time until you think the same about the 370? im not bored as such but just fancy a change, ill keep the 350z no doubt lol but 370z black edition is superb specially when its on airbags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejbry Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Is the 370z really that big a jump to warrant an upgrade and double purchase price? I'm asking, as I haven't driven a 370z, only my HR 350z. I would be looking at a Cayman S after this 350z if I was looking for an "upgrade" for that sort of money. though the liklihood of that is fairly slim, im far more likely to sell the zed and go full asbo with a LS2 Monaro Edited September 30, 2014 by mikejbry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Buy, the S2K! 370Z are still being made but the honda looks like a great example of a great car that will never be made again. If you don't get on with it you can always sell it on. As you say, it's worth more than its being sold for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Is the 370z really that big a jump to warrant an upgrade and double purchase price? I'm asking, as I haven't driven a 370z, only my HR 350z. I would be looking at a Cayman S after this 350z if I was looking for an "upgrade" for that sort of money. though the liklihood of that is fairly slim, im far more likely to sell the zed and go full asbo with a LS2 Monaro Cayman S is no where near as nice inside. You would have to go for the MK2 and thats a lot more than double a 350z. I am still not sure the 70 is worth double a 50 but I can't find anything else that beats the 70 taking costs, quality, reliability and speed into account. So with that in mind it was a winner for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Surely there's a big cost difference between the two ? Which has to play a part The 370 is nothing like the 350 imo, it's a much nicer place to be and much more nimble, out of the box it has a much sharper turn in, prob due to the wider stance and reduced wheelbase And tbh what does it matter what anyone else would do ? We all have different priorities when looking at cars... Drive them both then YOU will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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