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bull3964 posted:My 2011 WRX feels like a wallowing hippo of a boat compared to my BRZ, so I would I imagine much the same compared to the S2000. Exact same but somehow even more boring looking, really.
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Never part with an S2000. Only sorrow and regret can come from it.
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fyodor posted:Never part with an S2000. Only sorrow and regret can come from it. I'm looking at an '05 with 8000 miles on it tomorrow. A guy I work with that sold one a few years back seems to really regret it.
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May 4, 2016 03:53
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fyodor posted:Never part with an S2000. Only sorrow and regret can come from it. When you replace it with an Elise it's not that bad. Never looked back.
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Pr0kjayhawk posted:When you replace it with an Elise it's not that bad. Never looked back. I'm so mad the Exige isn't available in the US. It's right on the upper end of my budget, and I would get one in a heartbeat.
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Elwood P. Dowd posted:standard WRX or STI? I was told last week I gotta give up my company car, which means I finally gotta get rid of my S2000 and I'm looking for something that will at least come close to the sheer joy of driving that thing... He got a standard WRX. I've never driven an S2000 but I enjoyed driving his WRX. Didn't drive it back-to-back against the BRZ though. That'd be an interesting comparison. I know in the BRZ you could sense how low the CG was, I don't remember feeling that in the WRX.
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KillHour posted:I'm so mad the Exige isn't available in the US. It's right on the upper end of my budget, and I would get one in a heartbeat. If you want one bad enough they sell them as "track only" cars in the US. So maybe if you live in Florida this is an option? Also, you could get a normal Exige and do a V6 swap: https://monkeywrenchracing.com/mwr-lotus-elise-v6/ It didn't quite fit the boot lid in the Elise but an Exige wouldn't have a problem clearing it. Also, you could just make more power than the factory supercharged V6 with a BOE REV400 kit: http://www.boefab.com/collections/superchargers/products/rev-400tvs-lotus-super-charger 300whp on a bone stock engine. 350whp with head work and pistons. I ran that kit before it had an intercooler (now called REV300) and I made 275whp with some engine/exhaust mods in hot weather. Tracked it for 3 years like that, never missed a beat. BOE makes good stuff.
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PCOS Bill posted:Haha, no thanks, I'll just get the $20k crossover Yup. V90 is bitchin but I've only got base CRV money. And when a used V90 is down to $25k, it's probably going to be due for some expensive maintenance.
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But the CRV is a crossover, how are you going to manage to hit the apex every corner on the drive to Costco?
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Pr0kjayhawk posted:If you want one bad enough they sell them as "track only" cars in the US. So maybe if you live in Florida this is an option? I don't really live anywhere near a track. As far as I know, the reason you can't buy them is because they don't pass crash testing, so an engine swap won't help there.
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IOwnCalculus posted:Yup. V90 is bitchin but I've only got base CRV money. And when a used V90 is down to $25k, it's probably going to be due for some expensive maintenance. CRV? At the very least get a Forester or CX5
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Wheeee posted:But the CRV is a crossover, how are you going to manage to hit the apex every corner on the drive to Costco? If you aren't actively shaving tenths of a second of that Costco run you just ain't livin.
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fyodor posted:If you aren't actively shaving tenths of a second of that Costco run you just ain't livin. "I live my life one CostCo run at a time"?
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May 5, 2016 14:32
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lol what kind of plebes dont have their maid go to costco for them
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Disgruntled Bovine posted:This. I love wagons, I have one currently. The family just wants a slightly higher seating position for road trips, and I want something that has 4 wheel/all wheel drive. I also want better seats than the TDI has. Those seats are godawful, they are a bit too firm, and flat, and the base of the seat is not quite long enough for me. I don't have kids, but I do have a pretty large dog, so I don't need a huge suv--crossovers are the right size, at least for me. I'll still have fun cars. I just want something supremely comfy for daily driving and road trips.
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May 5, 2016 14:51
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Wheeee posted:But the CRV is a crossover, how are you going to manage to hit the apex every corner on the drive to Costco? So the s2000 I'm working on buying is going to be my ultimate Costco car? I think I might even be able to get a package of paper towels in the trunk?
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May 5, 2016 15:05
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fknlo posted:So the s2000 I'm working on buying is going to be my ultimate Costco car? I think I might even be able to get a package of paper towels in the trunk? Trailer hitch, my man 
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alternate.eago posted:I love wagons, I have one currently. The family just wants a slightly higher seating position for road trips, and I want something that has 4 wheel/all wheel drive. You dont like the TDI seats? I'd say its one of the better features on my JSW.
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Mange Mite posted:Trailer hitch, my man I could also put a bike rack on that! Win win! BraveUlysses posted:You dont like the TDI seats? I'd say its one of the better features on my JSW. I love the seats in my TDI. They're supportive and they're also comfortable for long trips.
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May 5, 2016 15:36
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Capitalism has determined the best cars crossover suvs and f150s. Please do not be contrarian.
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fknlo posted:So the s2000 I'm working on buying is going to be my ultimate Costco car? I think I might even be able to get a package of paper towels in the trunk? Take the passenger seat out. Not kidding. You'll be surprised how much you can fit in.
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Goober Peas posted:Take the passenger seat out. Not kidding. You'll be surprised how much you can fit in. Pretty sure that will get stolen within the first week, so that shouldn't be a problem.
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May 5, 2016 16:07
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I'm now picturing a large, hollow SUV body that you drive an S2000 into, clamping it down somehow whenever you need to haul stuff.
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May 5, 2016 16:17
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I take my NA Miata to Costco all the time and do fine. If I have paper towels or TP they go in the front seat, all the other stuff fits in the trunk.
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May 5, 2016 16:50
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With a top case and panniers, I take my sportbike grocery shopping regularly, including to Sam's Club
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Top down Miata holds a lot of things, such as lumber or rugs. Got some strange looks but drat if it didn't work well.
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I hit Home Depot for some shrubbery in my NB (sans-a-seat). It worked well, I used a tarp, and it was easy to clean up afterwards.
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I have a mountain bike with a huge trailer and I sometimes ride to grocery shopping and home depot and whatnot. The looks of confusion and disgust you get from the blue collar crowd while you're loading up a bike trailer with paint and plywood as they roll by in their Ram trucks are incredibly satisfying.
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Mange Mite posted:CRV? At the very least get a Forester or CX5 Wife nixed Subarus right off, and the CX5 really isn't all that different; just $2k+ more expensive. We had an NB for our "nice" car for five years, which meant plenty of grocery runs and the like. Works great for two people, honestly!
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Pryor on Fire posted:I have a mountain bike with a huge trailer and I sometimes ride to grocery shopping and home depot and whatnot. The looks of confusion and disgust you get from the blue collar crowd while you're loading up a bike trailer with paint and plywood as they roll by in their Ram trucks are incredibly satisfying. I hereby award you 50 smug hipster points.
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May 5, 2016 20:38
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I wonder how many of them drove home and googled "how do i roll coal."
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Alarbus posted:"I live my life one CostCo run at a time"? New forum title spotted.
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Pryor on Fire posted:I have a mountain bike with a huge trailer and I sometimes ride to grocery shopping and home depot and whatnot. The looks of confusion and disgust you get from the blue collar crowd while you're loading up a bike trailer with paint and plywood as they roll by in their Ram trucks are incredibly satisfying. Nobody cares.
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Laserface posted:Nobody cares. Edgy! 12 years ago in college I used to ride 30 mi on a fixie with a 65 liter backpack to Costco to buy cases of beer and save ~$20 on alcoholism. I have back problems now  I also brought home an IKEA bookshelf in that backpack. I never got any action from coeds for my heroic deeds of idiot transportation. I wish I had been able to afford a car
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BraveUlysses posted:You dont like the TDI seats? I'd say its one of the better features on my JSW. Nope, can't stand the seats. I'm skinny and tall so the bottom is not quite squishy enough (but thats every german car) and the base isn't quite long enough. I get huge leg cramps and my knees kill me for anything longer than an hour.
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May 6, 2016 13:14
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It seems like being tall is awesome except if you love cars.
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Tough poo poo, if I'm too short to be President, you can be too tall to drive a Miata.
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May 6, 2016 18:23
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blk posted:Edgy! Should have stopped being a drunk and saved up for a suitable mode of transport.
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fyodor posted:It seems like being tall is awesome except if you love cars. yup, i'd own a miata instead of an e30 if i could fit into one
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Sadi posted:You're hosed, keep the s2k and get a beater to have at the same time. I need to drive a newer WRX or STI, but I dont think they would even be half as sharp as a S2000. Trip report: WRX felt like a total boat compared to the S2k. The 2013 Caddy ATS I drove actually felt pretty agile, though. Obviously not on the same level but the handling was acceptable. Now the problem is going to be finding one with a manual. Also I gotta see if those tiny rear end rear seats will take a car seat.
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