Road Trip

gearhead · 05-11-2008, 12:35 PM

Just got back from the first longer distance road trip in the S2K. Drove from White Rock, down the I5 to Astoria, down the Oregon coast to Northern California, and into Napa. Spent 1 day in San Fransisco, (running out of time), and pounded down the I5 home.
Great 1 week vacation, lots of fun roads around Napa. My wife & I traveled with another couple that just purchased an MX5 Mazda, and I was very surprised that we got better millage than them! Averaged about 31-32 mpg.
The S2k is a little noisy at hi-way speed, but more comfortable than it thought it would be. The seats are excellent! You also have to pack smarter than normal, as the trunk space gets full quickly, especially having to take the top cover as well.
All good fun, remember to where a cap & sun screen with the top down, even if it doesn't seem warm out, I didn't on the first day, and burned my face!
Cheers, Greg

gomarlins3 · 05-11-2008, 03:17 PM

Sounds like an awesome week. I love SF!!

Agroman1963 · 05-26-2008, 02:12 PM

Northern California is definately a great place for the S2000 to shine, plenty of great roads. I hope you drove over the Oakville Grade...an amazing road.

philiam · 05-26-2008, 03:50 PM

The Oregon Coast is a fun drive. Driven it many times in the motor home.

05-11-2008, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
gearhead Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: White Rock B.C. Posts: 30	Road Trip Just got back from the first longer distance road trip in the S2K. Drove from White Rock, down the I5 to Astoria, down the Oregon coast to Northern California, and into Napa. Spent 1 day in San Fransisco, (running out of time), and pounded down the I5 home. Great 1 week vacation, lots of fun roads around Napa. My wife & I traveled with another couple that just purchased an MX5 Mazda, and I was very surprised that we got better millage than them! Averaged about 31-32 mpg. The S2k is a little noisy at hi-way speed, but more comfortable than it thought it would be. The seats are excellent! You also have to pack smarter than normal, as the trunk space gets full quickly, especially having to take the top cover as well. All good fun, remember to where a cap & sun screen with the top down, even if it doesn't seem warm out, I didn't on the first day, and burned my face! Cheers, Greg

05-11-2008, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	Sounds like an awesome week. I love SF!! __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-26-2008, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,429	The Oregon Coast is a fun drive. Driven it many times in the motor home. __________________

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05-26-2008, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Agroman1963 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 46	Northern California is definately a great place for the S2000 to shine, plenty of great roads. I hope you drove over the Oakville Grade...an amazing road.