I was looking for a fun to drive car that I would be able to use every day. Had only 2 options: S2000 and RX-8. Don't really care for 4 seats, but I do care for the weight. For me, a car needs to be RWD and light in order to be fun. It would also have to replace the very fun, but underpowered MX-5. The S2000 just seemed like a lot more capable car than the RX-8 and then I saw
this BestMotoring race where S2000 not only outraced the RX-8, but also every other car in the test (Skyline, Impreza WRX, Integra TypeR and MX-5 ). The S2000 was an obvious choice.
Test drove it. My impressions were even better than expectations (and I had been pretty hyped up about it). It's beautiful, light, the engine is a masterpiece, the transmission is a joy to shift, steering feel is only little bit worse than it was on the MX-5, but that's probably due to softer dampers and regular tires. The balance is great and the seating position is just right. It totally won me over.
This particular car is a well kept, low mileage one with full service historry and all the maintenance done by HONDA dealer. I saw it in a parking lot by the mall and left a note on the windscreen saying I'm interested in buying it, if the guy ever decides to sell it. He called back that same evening and here I am. What an I say - the car is every bit as amazing as I had imagined it would be.
It's winter hee now (sort of). And the hard top was a really nice bonus. There's just one issue with it. The windows fog up unless I keep the A/C on. My guess - I should change the ventilation air filter?
I also own a Honda Accord, Toyota Supra Turbo (Mk3) and a Mazda MX-5 1.8i (Mk2).