Where can I find info about...., honda s2k's Options

[gt_driFFter]

Well to make a long story short, I have been obsessing over s2k's for quite a while now and I am actually contemplating selling the celi and getting one. One reason being that it has 235k miles on it. Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone knew of any sites with good info on s2ks, or if anyone could answer any of these questions.

-What's a good year to get? (yes I realize that's an extremely general question but I don't know how else to word it)
-What year did they start making them?
-What would be considered a good price on a used, but still good condition s2k

Thanks,
-Josh

This post has been edited by gt_driFFter: May 8, 2005 - 10:13 PM

[Kwanza26]

Heheh... some uninformed opinions here...

Ahem... the Miata is a great car. The Mazdaspeed version is great also... but it's not in the same class as the S2000. The S2000 runs with 350Z's and Audi TT's and such... somewhere the Miata doesn't really venture (stock for stock at least). Let's take a loot at specs:

Mazadaspeed Miata:
178hp @ 6000 rpms
166ftlbs of torque @ 4500 rpms
curb weight: ~2500 pounds
0-60 (Car&Driver tested): 6.7
1/4 mile: 15.1 @ 91mph

Honda S2000 (03+ spec):
240hp @ 7800 rpms
162 ftlbs of torque @ 6500 rpms
curb weight: ~2800
0-60 (Car&Driver tested): 5.4
1/4 mile: 14.1 @ 97mph

Both cars are built to handle the corners. The miata has a slight weight advantage, but the S2000 has the power advantage. Oh yeah, don't even get into power vs. torque unless you know what you're talking about, otherwise I'll be forced to pWN you... First off, the Miata is running an aftermarket type turbokit on an originally n/a engine. The compression is still 9:5:1, it runs only 7 psi, and is pretty much as it is. There are only minor modifications you can do to the engine until you start pushing its limits. The S2000 on the other hand has one of the most beastly n/a 4 banger ever to be mass-produced... but this engine is nearly fully tuned from the factory and only very minor gains can be squeezed with bolt-ons. Both are about equal from a tuner standpoint, both having strong aftermarket support. I'd give it to the S2000 based on engines alone. I love the way Miatas drive (tempted to pick one up myself), but the S2000 is in a whole 'nother catergory.

And darksecret: 3.5 seconds at Beaver run is a LOT of difference. Take 3.5 seconds and extend that into more laps, then the difference starts to grow.