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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
Because IMS failures.
I wouldn't touch an M96 or pre 09 M97 engine car. Yeah, I know, most won't fail, but that constant thought in the back of my head would always make me wonder.. and for that reason alone I wouldn't touch one.
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It's not like Honda is immune to failure.
Looking at used boxsters, many are coming up on a clutch replacement which means IMS can be inspected and/or replaced on the 986 for those who plan on DIY, which I think was one of the stipulations in my recommendation... 260hp from a mid-engined flat-6, <3,000 lbs, sports car for the same money as a used S2k or 86?
Yeah I might just 'pay to play' with that one, even if it means taking the tranny off every 5 years or so to replace the IMS or trusting that the M97 is solid.
Definitely a big roll of the dice for someone who can't DIY who will be at the mercy of their mechanic...
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Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling
You're definitely in the minority though. Most consider the S2k easily superior to the MR2 and Integra.
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I'd hope so at a >50% higher price point, both new and used. Actually used the gap goes up further with S2k's 2x-3x the cost of Integra's and MR2's (and Miata's) unless it's a Type R.
For what Dave's doing though his choices make sense, both the Integra and MR2 are cheaper to run hard and have challenging, rewarding dynamics. Personally, at this point they're higher up on my list of cars I want than an S2k. Well, maybe not the SW20...