New in New Bern, NC

amy.faber · 01-24-2008, 11:31 AM

Just bought my red 2008 S2000 yesterday - just wish it were warmer so I could take the top down. This replaces a very boring 2005 Accord Hybrid (I was on a brief green kick), which replaced a string of red convertibles - 2000 Volvo c70, 1995 Honda Del Sol, 1989 Celica. This thing blows away the Volvo, which was turbo charged. I'm loving the 6-speed transmission - I "win" at every stop light. I feel like I'm actually DRIVING again, rather than being a passenger in my own car. This inside is reminiscent of the Del Sol, which I loved, but otherwise, there is no comparison.

Java Junky · 01-24-2008, 11:34 AM

"An ol' familiar tale, but true".
Welcome aboard Amy. Ummmm-m-m-m-m-m . . . you are attendin' ta whut Mama Honda said about break-in, right?
'Best'a luck with your new ride n' lookin' forward to yer input.
Java

s2k 4 me · 01-24-2008, 11:35 AM

Welcome to the site Amy!..............but go easy on the red convertibles.......because we all know they are the fastest.

Scooter · 01-25-2008, 12:40 AM

Welcome, and although we all know what it looks like 'cause we have one, post some pics! It's a good way to learn the site...

I know you like red from your history of them, but you shoulda gone with the Original color...

Java Junky · 01-25-2008, 04:23 AM

Yeah, like Henry intended: "Ya kin have any color'z'long'z'itt'z black."

Nickgouge · 01-25-2008, 05:35 AM

Black...yeah, that's the ticket! Welcome Amy!

Dr. Jimbo · 01-25-2008, 10:22 AM

Nick, don't say "ticket".

Welcome Amy, now go find the secret compartment. Usually you'll find the owner's manual there. Then read about engine break-in.

jagg · 01-25-2008, 10:23 AM

Welcome Amy!!!

'n Nick, definately don't say " warrant ".

jagg

Nickgouge · 01-25-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

Nick, don't say "ticket".

Welcome Amy, now go find the secret compartment. Usually you'll find the owner's manual there. Then read about engine break-in.

I thought that only folks in Red Stewies had to worry about that.

amy.faber · 01-25-2008, 11:46 AM

Thanks, all, for the welcoming words and advice! Don't worry - I haven't needed to get anywhere close to red-lining, yet - there is plenty of giddy-up in the permitted rpm range. As for the secret compartment - some secret - for some reason, that's the first thing my salesman showed me!

SXY_S2K · 01-25-2008, 12:25 PM

Awww, well that's no fun. I was so excited when I got to find mine!

s2k 4 me · 01-25-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by amy.faber

Thanks, all, for the welcoming words and advice! Don't worry - I haven't needed to get anywhere close to red-lining, yet - there is plenty of giddy-up in the permitted rpm range. As for the secret compartment - some secret - for some reason, that's the first thing my salesman showed me!

Its takes most peaple six months, or till they sign up here to find the compartment.

gomarlins3 · 01-25-2008, 11:22 PM

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car. Enjoy the drive.

Scooter · 01-26-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by amy.faber

Thanks, all, for the welcoming words and advice! Don't worry - I haven't needed to get anywhere close to red-lining, yet - there is plenty of giddy-up in the permitted rpm range. As for the secret compartment - some secret - for some reason, that's the first thing my salesman showed me!

Hah good for you, I had to show my sales guy how to start it... and how to put the top down... and how to open the trunk... Learning for both of us! Cudos to your salesman, that's how to sell this critter!

01-24-2008, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
amy.faber Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3	New in New Bern, NC Just bought my red 2008 S2000 yesterday - just wish it were warmer so I could take the top down. This replaces a very boring 2005 Accord Hybrid (I was on a brief green kick), which replaced a string of red convertibles - 2000 Volvo c70, 1995 Honda Del Sol, 1989 Celica. This thing blows away the Volvo, which was turbo charged. I'm loving the 6-speed transmission - I "win" at every stop light. I feel like I'm actually DRIVING again, rather than being a passenger in my own car. This inside is reminiscent of the Del Sol, which I loved, but otherwise, there is no comparison.

01-24-2008, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	"An ol' familiar tale, but true". Welcome aboard Amy. Ummmm-m-m-m-m-m . . . you *are* attendin' ta whut Mama Honda said about break-in, right? 'Best'a luck with your new ride n' lookin' forward to yer input. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-25-2008, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Yeah, like Henry intended: "Ya kin have any color'z'long'z'itt'z black." __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-25-2008, 05:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nickgouge Middle-Aged Crazy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 107	Black...yeah, that's the ticket! Welcome Amy! __________________ Dave - '07 S2000 Berlina Black "Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin

01-25-2008, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
amy.faber Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3	THANKS! Thanks, all, for the welcoming words and advice! Don't worry - I haven't needed to get anywhere close to red-lining, yet - there is plenty of giddy-up in the permitted rpm range. As for the secret compartment - some secret - for some reason, that's the first thing my salesman showed me!

01-24-2008, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
s2k 4 me Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 324	Welcome to the site Amy!..............but go easy on the red convertibles.......because we all know they are the fastest.

01-25-2008, 12:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,229	Welcome, and although we all know what it looks like 'cause we have one, post some pics! It's a good way to learn the site... I know you like red from your history of them, but you shoulda gone with the Original color...

01-25-2008, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,024	Nick, don't say "ticket". Welcome Amy, now go find the secret compartment. Usually you'll find the owner's manual there. Then read about engine break-in.

01-25-2008, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,524	Welcome Amy!!! 'n Nick, definately don't say " warrant ". jagg

01-25-2008, 12:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,009	Awww, well that's no fun. I was so excited when I got to find mine! __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

01-25-2008, 11:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car. Enjoy the drive. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. 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.

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