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Old 07-04-2011, 12:03 AM   #181
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Originally Posted by SUB-FT86 View Post
A s2000 should've only cost about 4-5k more than a miata. The only big difference is more power from a 2.0l and more weight.
The S2k had not only the hand-built F20c, but also a *much* better chassis, electric power top, and 6MT. In addition, it was a lower volume car. Lastly, note that the S2k was more than the Miata 10AE by your $4-5k figure.

As far as it being pricey, if you look at most sports car from years ago and adjust for inflation, the costs seem ridiculous.

I maintain that for its time, and for what it was (a street legal race-car that provided Porsche and BMW roadster performance), the S2000 was reasonably priced.
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