S2000 or G35 coupe

sevenrd · 01-22-08, 12:31

I've been considering purchasing a low mileage, 1 - 3 year old S2000 or G35 coupe. I basically want the car to be as new as possible without having to take the hit of the depreciation of driving a new one off the lot.

I've been going back and forth between these two cars. Just looking for opinions/personal experiences on them.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

DieselMDX · 01-22-08, 12:51

having owned a G35 sedan i would go with the coupe

but a convertible is a nice thing

Way2SSlow · 01-22-08, 01:00

I'm 6'3 and I've sat in a few S2000's. To me, at my height, it seems like it'd be fun for a while, but I'd go with the G35. I think it'd be the more comfortable and better all around car. I think the powerband of the G would be more fun on the street too.

whis9 · 01-22-08, 01:24

Go with the G35, love them. Right now I have an 03 350z and wouldn't trade it for the world. Plus with the G35 you have the Hp and the torque.

twitch · 01-22-08, 01:26

Both cars are nice but I'd go with the G35 (maybe a biased opinion)

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I am not sure of the exact features of the S2000 but I'm fairly certain you get more for your money with the G35. And as mentioned the power is nice too... the S2000 has to be really wound up (which could be fun too, it just depends).

One thing I really enjoy about the G35 is the warranty and service provided by the dealership. I don't believe that Honda offers loaner cars when you have a vehicle serviced and who wants the hassle of having to find a ride when your car is being worked on?

I've got an 04 coupe that I bought used in November of 05. To this day I still enjoy driving it and find myself taking the long way around to the grocery store more often than not

blkZ28Conv · 01-22-08, 01:56

If this vehicle is going to be a daily driver, go with the coupe.
If this is going to be a fun and sporty driving option for those nice days, go with the sports car.

If you are over 2 hundred pounds and more then 6.0' tall - coupe.

mg031 · 01-22-08, 03:18

For a daily driver, id go for the G35. I think you'd be happier in the end after the new car joy wears a bit.

Having driven both, the G is all around the more fun (day to day).

But ohh that manual on the S2000 is like sweet butter. The best one i've driven so far. (Still waiting to get behind the wheel of a porsche).

kaval · 01-23-08, 05:34

As much as I love Honda and all of their vehicles, I'd go with the G35. You get more for your money. The S2K is pretty tight too, even for me at 5'9" with a thin build.

jshillin · 01-23-08, 05:58

Go with the G35, much nicer car!

SilentSamurai · 01-23-08, 06:29

Sevenrd,

I'd love to help you answer your question. But I need to know exactly what this cars gonna be used for.

I've driven both, and my friends own both. You have your RPM's on the s2000 which is a winner, but on the G, you have the VQ 3.5 in a boat with pretty interior.

Do you want good interior looks, or do you want speed.

I normally dont reply to posts like these, because your asking people you dont know, what YOU should buy and not doing the HW yourself. Goto google or yahoo.

Search for things like s2000 problem, s2000 recalls, g35 recalls, and so on.

Cause with forums its always "what i've heard"..."I saw this"..."I read somewhere"

Be your own judge. take a test drive and romp the pedal to the floor! I'll tell you now. Out of the 12 cars i've owned in the past 3 years. Not 1 salesman said...oh no, slow down. They love it too. Break that sh*t!

paul34 · 01-23-08, 06:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentSamurai

in a boat with pretty interior.

Do you want good interior looks, or do you want speed.

Depends. Unless its the newest G35, i.e., this model year (or maybe last), then it has far from a "pretty" interior, IMHO.

ir13 · 01-23-08, 07:13

I've owned a s2000 and driven alot of g35's. Im 6'1" 250lbs and i fit fine in the s2000.

For something your going to daily drive every day and want comfort the s2000 isnt for you. If you want a car that was designed to handle like it was on rails and be insanely reliable but give up interior space and passenger carrying ability then go with the s2000.

The s2000 is a car for automotive enthusiest that are looking for a car that when the engineers designed it to push the limits of power/handling/stablilty without sacraficing reliablilty. Its not very often that you see a car who's inital design was from 1999 that is still one of the top 10 handling cars in 2007.

It basically comes down to what you want to use the car for. As a DD that your just going to cruise in get the G. A car that your going to enjoy taking to the road course or mountains get the S.

The G is a comfort car. The S is a drivers car.