I'm assuming that you have a GT? How did you get a GT model with no leather? You say you have the moonroof but that's not available on the GS. So......Where do you live?

 

If you can afford the S2000 go for it, it is quite an amazing machine.

 

I want a 4 seater.

And I want lots of mods.

Then I guess thats both...but at age 18 I dont think the insurance rate for the s2000 would be low as the rx-8. I like both cars so before I buy the car on janurary I'll see which car is cheaper in insurance. The car price really doesnt matter to me.

 

If the car price doesn't matter why do you care about the insurance price?'

are your parents buying this for you?

 

Im payin for everything...thats y....I can pay up to at least $700~800 a month /w out insurance. But my friend whos a manager at the infinti dealer told me that if i get a s2k n put the insurance all to me or somthin im going to be paying up to at least $300 a month. Thats a $1000 a month...

 

The GT (grand touring) is the same as the touring edition minus the leather, so in a way you're right. The touring is the GT without the leather. They both have moonroofs. I'm not sure what the GS is.

I thought $1,300 was a little steep for the grade of leather they were asking for.

BTW, I live in Southern California.

 

If I wanted a car to mod heavily, I wouldn't get either. I would probably get an Evolution and make it stupid fast.

The rx8 and s2000 are awesome performers, but I just wouldn't want to change them up too much because they are so well balanced stock (well..maybe some Mazdaspeed goodies for the 8..heh).

 

GT is touring edition plus Leather Seats, Leatherette Door Trim, Power Driver Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total, Front Heated Seats, Front Manual Lumbar Support, Dual Body Color Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors.

Basically, most of the money goes to the seat.

 

That pretty much sums it up.

Hey Donald, how would sit if your knees where on backards? Maybe you could break that down for us as well

 

Alright...enought about the cars...I want them both actaully...but I can only get one...

Im 18 and if I get one of the other car how much insurance would I be paying for the year? I heard that If I put all the family name? or somthin in the insurance thingy it gets cheaper. I want the rx-8 but some one told me the rx-8 and the s2k have the same insurance rate...

 

You won't know until you find out. But, I can tell you the 8 is covered like a 4 door sedan. Which the S2000 won't: Convertible + 2 Doors. Insurance will be aslightly more expensive for the S2K (if you were getting a Miata, which is cheaper, insurance would still be high.)

Let your parents call the insurance company and ask to add you to their policy (are you working?? 'cause your parents premium might go up as well)

Drive responsibly no matter what.

 

I dont work but Im in the navy...I never had any kind of accidents or speeding tickets.

 

Navy reserve?

 

Yep.

 

Get an S2000.

 

why seks

 

Why? I would get anything that is cheaper. Which is the rx-8 right now...

 

^Wut he said^ :o

 

I was considering a 350Z and a Rx-8. However, both cars were out of my price range. Then I was leaning more toward a new Celica GTS. During that process, I came across a 2002 S2k with 2,000 miles for 25,000 and bought that (no brainer). The S2k is an incredible car. Interior is plain but high quality and very ergonomic. Less tiring to drive than my MR2 suprisingly. I find it keeps me out of trouble with the police because I rarely go above 6k unless I need to. I tend to pamper my cars so I drive like grandma! Under 6k, it is peppy because of the short gearing but not fast. Over 6k, the car pulls very hard, especially in the lower gears. I find it suits my power tastes perfectly. I am not looking to modify the car and race it. I wanted a car that had plenty of power when I needed it in traffic and for the ocassional brisk drive. Since I am a single guy living on my own and not driving to work, practicality is not my main concern. That may change in a few years so I might as well get it out of my system now...!!

 

Probably a way dated response...but I just bought an Infinit G35 Coupe and I still would say NOT to believe that Infiniti dealer. There were a series of twin-turbo'ed RX's that sufferred from engine problems, but all in all , the fewer moving parts of a rotary should equate to fewer problems. So far, the most reliable cars I have owned are the Mazda 323 (when I was 18) and my current Merc E320. I have only had my G35 for a couple of weeks, but must say that after letting it sit for 4 days a week ago, the battery died. Infinity Roadside assistance did come and jump the car and the dealer replaced my battery when I drove in to get my new plates.

 

lol, looks like we have visitors from s2ki.com in here:p

anyways, i would personally get the s2k. but if you're gonna get a car for 'mod' purposes, neither car is ideal at this point in time.

the s2k is already very well designed, any kind of mods would yield minimal gains unless you're thinking of going FI. in which case thats a decent chunk of money.

the rx8 is still too new, so it has very little aftermarket behind it.

what i think is a bit strange is... you want to 'heavily mod' one of these cars, yet you're scared of insurance? why do u have such a meager budget for insurance, yet you have such a large budget for 'heavily modding' your car?

 

Absolutely right. The S2k is not the best car for mods unless you are planning on dropping some big bucks (5000 bucks for a Supercharger). I mean you can go with an aftermarket exhaust and a CAI to help with more airflow. Many S2k owners who have done this noticed decent gains but nothing dramatic. I love both cars. The RX8 is a bit cheaper insurance-wise than the S2k and is a lot more practical.

I love the sound of that F20C at 9krpms though and the hard kick at 6000rpms though

 

I have the same budget

insurance is mundane and modding is just so addicting

 

I just saw the 04 S2k...is the 04 s2k faster then the 03 s2k? I want the 04 s2k if its faster than the 03 s2k n 04 rx-8...

 

The '04 has a little more torque but same HP, the gearing was changed to deal with the lower redline and more torque. The verdict it still out on "faster" if it is faster it won't be MUCH faster, .1 secs in 1/4 maybe I don't know.

But with the added weight of the bigger engine I'm not sure if the handling is thrown off. Although they changed the suspension to compensate too.