i much rather get the s2k, my opinions are a bit biased because i used to drive a miata so i would choose the convertible 4 banger.

i find the 350z too heavy. at times, it feels underpowered. its not as agile as the s2k of course. thats a given. but its a quieter more civilized car.

the s2k is a lighter more communicatve car in my opinion. i would like to think of it as what a miata should be from day one. its well balanced. but, the s2k is sometimes too well balanced for my liking and becomes hard to drive well.

for a daily driver, they both arent very good. both 2 seaters with almost zero trunk space. parking is horrible with the 350z due to the small windows and high belt line. parking is equally bad with the s2k being that it has long front and low seating position. it gets worse when the top is up and when you happen to pick up an ap1 with no glass back with defog. both are quite loud on the highway. the s2k more so due to the high revs it needs. the 350z is quieter but i dont know about you but i hate how that v6 sounds. also, from memory, i think the 350z is more of a gas drinker.

from a reliability point of view. i've myself have owned neither but i've heard more horror stories about the 350z than the s2k. seems like transmission and engine failure issues plague the earlier cars. but then again, i've read about s2k guys blowing up their rear ends, subframes, axles and such. it seems that s2k are overall cheaper to maintain though i could be wrong.

as a toy, both aren't really that worthy of being an collector or purely a weekender like say a z06, elise or a 911. in my opinion, they are both fun cars at a good price for used but they arent special enough to get really attached to.

for me, honestly i would pick neither if buying new. as for buying used, a nice E36 M3 would be a much better choice. If i really had to choose between the two. I would pick the S2k but only if it came with a hard top, cage and proper roll bars as some clubs in the states dont allow convertibles to run track days anymore.

Just go drive both and see which one you like.

id rather have the new 350z as it is way faster then a s2000. s2000 is only good with a blower.

350z with blower is faster.

350z win.

To the OP

Just buy whatever suits you better.
Don't jump on the ban wagon my friend.

Here's a good comparison, S2000 vs 350Z.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wSPL6eepv-A

I had an rsx, my bro had an s2k. My rsx-s was slower by far than the S2000...and I beat a G35 with the S2000.

somebody start an rsx-s vs civic si thread!

My friend with a 996 MK1 C2 w/ exhaust lost to a G35 on Knight Bridge.
My friend can't drive shit.
So is the G35 you beat.

G35 makes about 240whp and 1580kg (6.58kg/whp).
S2000 makes about 190whp and 1300kg(6.82kg/whp).
350Z makes about 250whp and 1450kg(5.8kg/whp).
There is no way a G35 lost to S2000 on straight.
Not to mention VQ35DE makes 100lb/ft torque more than S2000.


Straight line performance: 350Z>G35>S2000

Well....I beat him....twice. So yea. And yea he was trying. The s2k had I/E but I cant see that making any difference.

The only reason is he still can't drive shit even he tried.
The S2000 will achieve 0-60mph in 5.7 only if you drop the clutch at redline.

The torque of S200 is not a lot for its weight.
The VQ is a much more powerful engine.

seriously guys, grow up and take your racing off the streets.

they keep running the s2000 with the top down

this is another video that shows s2k and 350z's 1/4 mile is very similar. 0.1 second difference??


those who mention that 350z has 100 more torque, 40-50whp more, even tho slightly heavier, with all those differences, than 350z should be a mile down the road if not a bus length. I dont see tat happenning

The "not cross-shopped" statements are interesting. They're both rear wheel drive sports cars in roughly comparable price categories. Different? Yes.

If I was looking for a sports car right now then the driving experience and the entertainment it provides would be very high on my list of criteria. That is a major focus of both of these cars. And if I could afford one then I could afford the other. In that case they need to be compared in order to make an informed decision. At least according to criteria that are important to me.

In the end I suspect I would personally choose the Honda. I have a bias against Nissan and my perception of their quality.

there is no k-pro for the si, thus your si fails

Completely agree. Can't believe people are like "yah I totally beat him". Go out to the track and prove it, not on the street.

As for the two cars, I've driven a 350z and a S2000. Both had mild mods - intake, exhaust. Personally I think the 350Z is a better looking car, and the interior is very nice, EXCEPT, I found the driving / steering wheel position was pretty horrible. There also wasn't a huge amount of communication between driver/car. I drive a 1990 miata, so the S2000 should be right up my alley, but I was left somewhat unimpressed. Rear visibility is atrocious, interior is also nice as well, but nothing went wow to me when I drove it.

So I wouldn't buy either, but if I had to choose, it would be the 350Z, probably in convertible form (I drove the coupe).

AND not to be an idiot because you didn't ask, but check out the Chrysler Crossfire. You can get them for a steal, and they're actually nice cars.

crossfire ? the market value will only keep going worst!!, plus it is made by chrysler.

It's actually a rebadged Mercedes SLK.

who buys a s2000 and go drag.....its 2 different types of car.

you tell me.

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who brings up a 6month old post... its 2 old.

exactly... right now 370 FTMFW!!!!

^I saw a black one the other day with black Volk Racing RE30s.....hella sexy!!!!