Type R or S2000?

SamCappo · 17th June 2012, 20:52

Hello guys,

I'm due for an upgrade very soon. Hugely undecided about what to buy but I know I want it to be a fast petrol Honda.

Ruling out the NSX obviously, given the choice which car do you think I should buy? The type R or the S2000? Baring in mind I'll be spending about 8k (plus mine as part ex, so about 15k altogehter).

I don't need the practicality, I have no kids. I have a 10 mile commute down a windy Cornish B road, I have only heard amazing things about the way an s2000 drives. Vetch scream with the roof down sounds hugely appealing!!! But I do love the civic styling and the dash etc.......

Help!

Cheers guys.

gadgetman68 · 17th June 2012, 20:56

As you have none of those pesky kids I would go for a late, clean S2000

coste1l · 17th June 2012, 20:59

yup s2000 but buy an older one and cane the change on jdm goodness

SamCappo · 17th June 2012, 21:02

They do seem to hold their value extremely well as well!

gadgetman68 · 17th June 2012, 21:05

But for the price you're talking about you could get a late lsd equip'ed one?

dobe · 17th June 2012, 21:09

As Gadgeman says, no kids go for a limited edition white S2000.

Had one in my work red leather interior, lovely.

wanner69 · 17th June 2012, 21:09

hi mate, I have owned both in the past and like you say practicality is no issue so its s2k all day long mate, rear wheel drive, quicker, noisier and stunning looks, no brainer, go for it

gadgetman68 · 17th June 2012, 21:14

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SamCappo · 17th June 2012, 21:15

S2000 it is! Now to find a perfect example

gadgetman68 · 17th June 2012, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamCappo

S2000 it is! Now to find a perfect example

Lol, that didn't take much convincing

SamCappo · 17th June 2012, 21:19

Haha i know. I have had an immense few months at work. Plus I have got my 3rd years no claims which will make the insurance about 1500 quid for either. Which is really cheap for a 21 year old haha!!

egomaniac · 17th June 2012, 21:19

I like the s2000 but luv the shape of the civic type r.... Type-r for me I am afraid.

SamCappo · 17th June 2012, 21:23

21 years old. No kids. No mortgage. Full time sales job. Windy roads all around me. Generally nicer weather in Cornwall. Makes sense to buy a beautiful reliable sports car which will hopefully hold its value and make my drive to work absolutely ****in immense!!

FireBIade · 17th June 2012, 21:29

Do it! Your only young once!

J_H · 17th June 2012, 21:32

Wish I had a S2K at 21! In your situation the S2K all the way; I need the boot so CTR for me.

Bog · 17th June 2012, 21:33

Get the S2000... A proper sports car

why get a another more basic civic but just with a 2.0 engine.

FrankstaH · 17th June 2012, 21:40

s2k without a doubt, lovely car.

If not dude i'd look at maybe an FD2 ;P

LincsPoacher · 17th June 2012, 21:42

Its a no brainer, the S2000

SamCappo · 17th June 2012, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

Get the S2000... A proper sports car

why get a another more basic civic but just with a 2.0 engine.

I like this comment.

The civic is a stunning car, but I think your right chaps I might as well take the opportunity while it's there!

Ash101 · 17th June 2012, 21:44

I had my heart set on an s2000 until I sat in one, been 6ft 3in there just was not enough room. I was so pissed off. Now I'm rolling in a CTR so not all bad. I definatly made the right choice (over an RX8 PZ)!

17th June 2012, 20:52	#1 (permalink)
SamCappo Car: 2007 Civic Type S GT 2.2 Join Date: 5th November 2011 Location: North Cornwall Posts: 230 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (1)	Type R or S2000? Hello guys, I'm due for an upgrade very soon. Hugely undecided about what to buy but I know I want it to be a fast petrol Honda. Ruling out the NSX obviously, given the choice which car do you think I should buy? The type R or the S2000? Baring in mind I'll be spending about 8k (plus mine as part ex, so about 15k altogehter). I don't need the practicality, I have no kids. I have a 10 mile commute down a windy Cornish B road, I have only heard amazing things about the way an s2000 drives. Vetch scream with the roof down sounds hugely appealing!!! But I do love the civic styling and the dash etc....... Help! Cheers guys.

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SamCappo Thread starter Car: 2007 Civic Type S GT 2.2 Join Date: 5th November 2011 Location: North Cornwall Posts: 230 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (1)	S2000 it is! Now to find a perfect example

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SamCappo Thread starter Car: 2007 Civic Type S GT 2.2 Join Date: 5th November 2011 Location: North Cornwall Posts: 230 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (1)	Haha i know. I have had an immense few months at work. Plus I have got my 3rd years no claims which will make the insurance about 1500 quid for either. Which is really cheap for a 21 year old haha!!

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SamCappo Thread starter Car: 2007 Civic Type S GT 2.2 Join Date: 5th November 2011 Location: North Cornwall Posts: 230 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (1)	21 years old. No kids. No mortgage. Full time sales job. Windy roads all around me. Generally nicer weather in Cornwall. Makes sense to buy a beautiful reliable sports car which will hopefully hold its value and make my drive to work absolutely ****in immense!!

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J_H i-VTEC - DO YOU? Car: 2009 CTR, Black Join Date: 11th December 2008 Location: Woking, UK Posts: 3,055 Thanks given: 21 Thanked 215 Times in 200 Posts iTrader: (3)	Wish I had a S2K at 21! In your situation the S2K all the way; I need the boot so CTR for me.

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Bog Supporter Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire Posts: 4,366 Thanks given: 119 Thanked 421 Times in 362 Posts iTrader: (26)	Get the S2000... A proper sports car why get a another more basic civic but just with a 2.0 engine.

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