Frs vs s2000

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I care every time I'm merging onto a Southern California Highway/freeway... especially the ones with REALLY short onramps where you need to be going 65+ in less than 200 ft.

You've got to be kidding. I've lived in SoCal for more than 35 years and have never had a problem merging onto any onramp here at well over the, let's just say 'recommended speed' and that's in everything from a 1.6L corolla to a Gen 1 Prius to a V12. I hope you are joking saying you need an S2000 to merger onto a freeway here and that the FRS/BRZ can't do it properly.

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

While I think the BRZ looks great now. I think the modern exterior design will get dated fast.

I agree, the FRS will hold up better over time.

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

With the s2000 the lines are classic (some would call it bland) and it doesn't fall victim to modern design because of it's simplicity. Don't get me wrong, not saying that the BRZ is a bad looking car (for now). Just look at an NSX (razor to the eyes.. very dated) vs an FD (still the most beautiful car to come from Japan). Just IMHO.

Wow. The S2000 is a better looking classic than the NSX? We'll agree to disagree.

Personally never was a fan of the S2000's looks at all. Especially w/ the hardtop which just looks completely wrong. Looks like Honda ripped the hardtop off an MR-S and dropped it on the S2000. Lines don't work w/ the S2000 to my eye. I'll take the sexy front fender arches on the 86 over a lot of cars including Porsche.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Anaxilus

You've got to be kidding. I've lived in SoCal for more than 35 years and have never had a problem merging onto any onramp here at well over the, let's just say 'recommended speed' and that's in everything from a 1.6L corolla to a Gen 1 Prius to a V12. I hope you are joking saying you need an S2000 to merger onto a freeway here and that the FRS/BRZ can't do it properly.

Merging onto the 110 is scary =X

People slow down for cars perceived to be slow, but the FRS is not one of them.

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Merging onto the 110 is scary =X

People slow down for cars perceived to be slow, but the FRS is not one of them.

Oh you're around Pasadena where they got those ridiculously short runways? Lol, well you certainly won the dumbest onramp lottery. That probably is the worst design in any of the 50 states or 50 countries I've been to. You have my sympathies.

Have you tried nitrous? Lol. Were you not running an Innovate at one time?

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by Anaxilus

Oh you're around Pasadena where they got those ridiculously short runways? Lol, well you certainly won the dumbest onramp lottery. That probably is the worst design in any of the 50 states or 50 countries I've been to. You have my sympathies.

Have you tried nitrous? Lol. Were you not running an Innovate at one time?

Short onramp is literally a 30 foot driveway onto 65mph traffic...ROFL

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

I would just like to add that I think the S2000 looks better than the BRZ, especially if it is hardtop equipped. That's not to say I don't like the looks of my BRZ, I just think the S2000 looks better. Simpler, more purposeful and stronger lines that I think will hold up to the test of time better. The European Union has cursed all modern cars with their ridiculous pedestrian crash standards, which is why the BRZ's hood and hood's leading edge is higher than the S2000's despite a significantly lower engine.

Additionally, auto insurance for the BRZ/FRS is NOT cheaper than the S2000. Depending on if you have an FRS or BRZ, or what model year S2000 it's really a toss up. When I sold my S2000 and got a BRZ my insurance went up.

Yeah Insurance for my S2K was much cheaper than the BRZ. By about 30-40%.

[Anaxilus]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Short onramp is literally a 30 foot driveway onto 65mph traffic...ROFL

Yeah, I did do it a couple times in my old beater rolla many moons ago. I think it's the equivalent of two cups of coffee. I'd probably get a GTR or 911 Turbo S lol.

[thill]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Yeah Insurance for my S2K was much cheaper than the BRZ. By about 30-40%.

But your also comparing a car that is older and is worth less. In 8 years or so the insurance on you BRZ should be considerably cheaper than a new RWD sports coupe that costs considerably more.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Short onramp is literally a 30 foot driveway onto 65mph traffic...ROFL

Dude i'm worried when I'm merging on with our... higher hp cars into traffic.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by thill

But your also comparing a car that is older and is worth less. In 8 years or so the insurance on you BRZ should be considerably cheaper than a new RWD sports coupe that costs considerably more.

A Carrera turbo costs me less to insure than a BRZ...

[thill]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

A Carrera turbo costs me less to insure than a BRZ...

Brand new? You need to find another insurance company.. My insurance went down when I bought my BRZ (I had a Genesis Coupe). I am paying about $50 more a year for my BRZ than I was for a 2006 Mazda 3.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by thill

Brand new? You need to find another insurance company.. My insurance went down when I bought my BRZ (I had a Genesis Coupe). I am paying about $50 more a year for my BRZ than I was for a 2006 Mazda 3.

I was quoted 900/year for a Carrera Turbo... (this was in 2012)

[Anthonytpt]

San Diego onramps FTL.

Originally Posted by CSG David

Short onramp is literally a 30 foot driveway onto 65mph traffic...ROFL