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It's fairly similar to the FRS/BRZ, actually, IMO, at least from what I've read here on the forum, in that turbo is the way to go if you really want to get the most out of it, but a supercharger will cause less headaches and less trouble dealing with heat....... only the S2000 will make significantly more power. haha. |
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I owned an Exige, drove it from Cali back 2800 miles and that was by far the worst drive of my life. The Elise/Exige is a one trick pony, I dont regret selling it, the S2000 is a much better all around car in terms of reliability, parts, aftermarket and just down right ease to work on. The Exige/Elise has a cheap buy in but a WTF parts cost and nightmare labor situation. Shit like having to remove the entire front clam to get at the radiator, or if you even crack front or rear clamshell from a bump a normal car would cost you 400 and some paint. The Elise Exige is 2000+ some paint and a nightmare labor time. Or if your oil cooler lines have issues (which run from front of car to back through, rocker panels) I'd rather have an Atom2/3 again, Honda motor, track toy, open cockpit actually more comfortable. But even if I had to choose something again for up to 80k, GT4, C7, M3, Atom, Exige. Id still take the S2000. Worry free, cheap buy in, track capable, fun in the summer, open top, normal insurance. Just a no BS edgy sports car with soul. Quote:
That is a lot of money but if you keep the miles low you wont lose money when you go to sell. It's remarkable just how well the car has maintained its value. Like here A 2005 S2000 essentially has lost about 12k in value over 10 years, where the FRS has already lost about 9k in 2 years. It makes it a much safer purchase when you dont have to worry about depreciation. Quote:
As a primary like many sports/sporty cars it loses it appeal fast when you make it your daily grinder.
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Should of spent a lot more time learning how to shoot video, make transitions, dealing with exposure, backlighting etc. These are just amateur errors.
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Only thing I don't miss about my sold S2 is the convertible roof and no rear seat storage besides that it was such a great car. Crazy how a 16 year old design still can hold its own and put out 120hp/Liter
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120hp/liter because emissions and mileage requirements back then were much less stringent than now. The same motor couldn't be produced today. Too dirty.
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Don't rain on the parade---just kidding...I think Honda could do it again. DIT has helped a bunch with MPG and HP.
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Don't think so as more and more manufacturers are going turbo to overcome the newer standards, including Honda. The Honda I knew retired already along with Uehara.
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Great vid! And yes I agree an extra 40hp is quite a lot considering the frs is only 200, that's a solid 20% increase in power!
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