Forrest Gump 9 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have always fancied about owning a Honda S2000. A quick search reveal that a decent one will set me back about $20k. By the time I want to do it my way (hard top, turbocharge, wheels,...) I'll be in more than $30k. So pondering what else in that range I can have. BMW 135i and 335i came up. I like the 135i. But then being a MB fan, SLK55 AMG and SL600 jumped into the picture. Now I'm all fucked, how did I go from a 4banger NA to a v12 TT? I want a unique car that you don't see everyday, but I also want a car that I can tinker with and wrench on every now and then. And no, as awesome as the corvette can be, I'm not ready for that yet. Thank for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I miss my S2000. REV 2 9k was the plate I saw it's since been taken by another S2000 tooling around my area now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Saab. They're awesome cars. I'm on my second one. If you pick up an aero v6, you can purchase a tune and upgraded turbo for about 2,500 and put out 390 hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If a 335i is anywhere near your budget that's what I would go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 s2000 is very common around here... Also, the lack of tq would make me want to punch babies if not at full tilt all day long. Mercedes are all auto, so that sounds equally as awful as no tq. I'd do a 335 manual out of the cars you mentioned. Maybe a g8 gxp, e46 m3, e36 m3, b8 s4, or a brz/frs and some mods, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have always fancied about owning a Honda S2000. A quick search reveal that a decent one will set me back about $20k. By the time I want to do it my way (hard top, turbocharge, wheels,...) I'll be in more than $30k. So pondering what else in that range I can have. BMW 135i and 335i came up. I like the 135i. But then being a MB fan, SLK55 AMG and SL600 jumped into the picture. Now I'm all fucked, how did I go from a 4banger NA to a v12 TT? I want a unique car that you don't see everyday, but I also want a car that I can tinker with and wrench on every now and then. And no, as awesome as the corvette can be, I'm not ready for that yet. Thank for reading You really aren't going to "tinker" with any of them to an extent, but the S2K would have the most stuff you could play with. Turbo an accompaniments would be a good fun easy work. The SL600 will be big, lumbering, and well, an automatic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Saab. They're awesome cars. I'm on my second one. If you pick up an aero v6, you can purchase a tune and upgraded turbo for about 2,500 and put out 390 hp http://i.imgur.com/mQETZEw.jpg http://i.imgur.com/G3IaKjA.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 PS, talking yourself out of a car you have wanted for a long time based on the cost of a turbo, and hardtop is a bit extreme imo. Have you driven one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'd get one of these before a stupid S2000. http://cdn-w.v12soft.com/photos/efquHRW/6616930/flCYZ_640480.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 PS, talking yourself out of a car you have wanted for a long time based on the cost of a turbo, and hardtop is a bit extreme imo. Have you driven one? You would laugh, but I had an '05 Suzuka blue back in '05. Had to sell it because of insurance (too many tickets). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'd get one of these before a stupid S2000. http://cdn-w.v12soft.com/photos/efquHRW/6616930/flCYZ_640480.jpg 2nded. The S54 motor (01-02) was a big upgrade for those. Went from a 240hp S52 to 315hp in the S54, only weighing about 200 more lbs than the S2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 2nded. The S54 motor (01-02) was a big upgrade for those. Went from a 240hp S52 to 315hp in the S54, only weighing about 200 more lbs than the S2k. Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 if you're tall, non adjustable wheel, not sure if the s2000 is any bigger though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 What budget? Is this going to be a daily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If you want a 'vert and a turbo, Mazdaspeed Miata is a better value. If you don't want a 'vert but still want a turbo, 335i has more potential and is therefore a better bang for the buck down the road. If you want something you don't see every day that will get the attention of true car guys, Z3 M Coupe. Terrible value, but great car. My dad wants a Crossfire, so I've been looking at those periodically. Probably the best deal you can get on an MB. SRT-6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If you can swing a bit more check out Lexus is-f. They are pretty awesome cars, well optioned and very comfortable. Maintenance isn't bad for what it is. If you can deal with the auto and manual paddle shift mode it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I like the 135i idea, with a tune you can make good power with those, not to mention its a bimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 135i's aren't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 What you really want is a 3000GT VR4 But yea I would +1 the Z4 option, what an amazing car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If you want a 'vert and a turbo, Mazdaspeed Miata is a better value. If you don't want a 'vert but still want a turbo, 335i has more potential and is therefore a better bang for the buck down the road. If you want something you don't see every day that will get the attention of true car guys, Z3 M Coupe. Terrible value, but great car. My dad wants a Crossfire, so I've been looking at those periodically. Probably the best deal you can get on an MB. SRT-6? IIRC SRT-6 was auto-only. Xfires are well priced now, but IMO they're shitty uncomfortable cars with lots of expensive MB parts skinned with shitty Daimler Chrysler plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If you can swing a bit more check out Lexus is-f. They are pretty awesome cars, well optioned and very comfortable. Maintenance isn't bad for what it is. If you can deal with the auto and manual paddle shift mode it's great. A "bit" more. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 IIRC SRT-6 was auto-only. Ugh, I did not know that. F that then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 yep, auto only, as with 99% of mercedes, all of chrysler too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 What do you mean you're not ready for a corvette yet? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If you can swing a bit more check out Lexus is-f. They are pretty awesome cars, well optioned and very comfortable. Maintenance isn't bad for what it is. If you can deal with the auto and manual paddle shift mode it's great. I already have a fast four door. If I swing a little bit more might as well get a 911 turbo or GTR. I don't care about the Z3 M, but I would love to get my hands on a Z4 M coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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