Ok, so this saturday I am going to Atlanta, Ga to purchase a new car for college. I really want an evo or maybe a sti but Im trying to stay close to $10,000. So my next best choices are the s2000 or the 350z. Ive always loved the s2000 but the 350z seems like an ok alternate also. If i get the s2k, i will eventually get a hardtop and I dont want to spend that money. The 350z seems like it can get expensive to work on too. I know that the 350 maybe a little quicker stock but i might change the fd gear ratio in the s2k so it should even out. I know the s2k in and out as i been researching them for months and I know some about the 350 so are there any other opinions.

 

I vote for the S2k

I've had a couple of STi's myself, and got a chance to drive an S2k. While it's not as practical as the subie, it is a sick car to drive on the street and track too

the 350 is nice, but I'd definately get an S2k if I were you

-AJ

 

Nice choices but I would go for the s2k. A 350z roadster would be hard to find at 10k; I think you can find a nicer s2k for 10. Go-Kart handling, with the convertible top, and Honda reliability. It's a better platform with more potential down the road should you decide to mod. Zs feel chintzy and cheaper in comparison as well.

 

Definately S2K.

 

Another vote for the S2000. I love mine. I couldn't bring myself to part with it even after picking up the C2S. It's an awesome little car and insanely fun.

 

I've owned multiples of both. They are very different animals in the same class. They get the same job done with opposite methods.

The S2k is more of a surgical tool; very precise, razor sharp handling, high revving race car feel.

The 350z is very torquey, more of a GT car with gobs of power. The weight tranfer is harsher if your not smooth with the inputs.

Either way you'll have a great car. PS, spend a tad more then $10k to get a clean, unmolested version of either. The last thing you want is someone elses thrashed, high KM car.

 

Niether save up a little and get a Acura NSX.

But you cannot go wrong with a WRX, but they will probably be ripped to shreds unless you find the right owner.........

I have never been a fan of the 350z. The S2000 is great but not a great DD.

 

350Z will be a lot better for DD than S2K.

 

Get a Z and boost it

Although I agree with VTGT, if you can, an NSX is leaps and bounds above both the Z and S2K. The refinement and precision of it is a force to be reckoned with.

 

^and then boost the NSX

<---Plans to do this project at some point in my life

But yeah NSX is fun to drive, and reliable to boot. And when it does break it doesn't empty your bank account like anything european

 

350Z is a little more comfortable for DD.

 

thanks for all replies guys, i got to ride in two 350z's today. they are fun cars to ride in. I can find a much nicer s2k for 10 grand vs the 350z though. Im leaning towards the s (i never liked the z too much) and i will visit one this saturday.

 

sorry guys but i will vote fro the s2k i owned one and i tested the 350z many many times , s2k always win

top down and feel the smooth air dude

 

Try to get an 2007 with the VQ35HR. You can find them for around 15000 though.

 

I vote 350Z, but I'm biased since I'm selling mine. 04.5 with 19,1xx miles if your interested.