Bye-bye S2000...hello something a little different.

Scott · 09-01-2007, 03:00 PM

I know it wasn't what I was originally looking for. But all things figured, it's really a very nice vehicle. My new daily driver is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander SE3. It's the 2 door, detachable hardtop model. Drives very well (which is saying alot, because I'm not huge on SUV's), interior is super clean, it's awesomely practical, stereo sounds great (all Harmon Kardon equipment), and is AWD.

But best of all, my goal to free up a little extra money was met with success. My car payments will now be almost $200/month lower than it was with the S2000.

Here's some pics.

Yes, I'm going to miss the Honda. It's a huge leap from a tiny 2-seat roadster to a big (to me anyway) SUV. But looking at the long-term, this was the right decision to make. Besides, I shouldn't be without a sports car for too long...

bobby2002S2K · 09-01-2007, 04:10 PM

Thats really nice bro. Good pick.

Java Junky · 09-01-2007, 06:16 PM

Best'a luck with it Scott. (I suspect that you're drivin' style will only change as much as is absolutely necessary with your new ride)
I'm hopin' that you'll still be droppin' by from time-to-time to give us an update (Never can tell when another of us'll be thinkin' about a Land Rover n' be lookin' for your 2 cents on it.)
Happy trails n' be well.
Java

batguano · 09-01-2007, 07:32 PM

Very nice ride. Bet it can't corner with the S.

Good luck.

gomarlins3 · 09-01-2007, 08:34 PM

Congrats on the new vehicle.

Scott · 09-01-2007, 08:36 PM

Haha, drives nothing like the S. It actually reminds me a lot of an Infiniti FX35, albeit with a little less power to the ground. Handles great for an SUV.

And don't worry, I won't be without a sports car for long. Got a new project on the way. Just gotta sell the Subaru first.

s2000isu · 09-02-2007, 12:52 AM

thats a nice escape ya got there

Scott · 09-02-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000isu

thats a nice escape ya got there

Not sure how you figure since it was designed by the actual Land Rover firm and released in Europe 4 years before the Escape ever hit showrooms...

s2000isu · 09-02-2007, 07:41 PM

They look like glorified escapes to me. I figured someone that went from a s2000 to that would have a sence of humor about it. I guess not.

Scott · 09-04-2007, 08:46 PM

Oh I have a sense of humor about jokes, don't get me wrong.

s2000isu · 09-04-2007, 08:49 PM

si speed · 09-09-2007, 07:37 PM

Hey, at least it can go certain places the S2K couldn't.

09-01-2007, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	Bye-bye S2000...hello something a little different. I know it wasn't what I was originally looking for. But all things figured, it's really a very nice vehicle. My new daily driver is a 2003 Land Rover Freelander SE3. It's the 2 door, detachable hardtop model. Drives very well (which is saying alot, because I'm not huge on SUV's), interior is super clean, it's awesomely practical, stereo sounds great (all Harmon Kardon equipment), and is AWD. But best of all, my goal to free up a little extra money was met with success. My car payments will now be almost $200/month lower than it was with the S2000. Here's some pics. Yes, I'm going to miss the Honda. It's a huge leap from a tiny 2-seat roadster to a big (to me anyway) SUV. But looking at the long-term, this was the right decision to make. Besides, I shouldn't be without a sports car for too long... __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

09-01-2007, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 528	Thats really nice bro. Good pick. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

09-01-2007, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Best'a luck with it Scott. (I suspect that you're drivin' style will only change as much as is absolutely necessary with your new ride) I'm hopin' that you'll still be droppin' by from time-to-time to give us an update (Never *can* tell when another of us'll be thinkin' about a Land Rover n' be lookin' for your 2 cents on it.) Happy trails n' be well. Java Last edited by Java Junky; 09-01-2007 at 06:32 PM. Reason: 'Old'z I am . . 'still can't spell!

09-01-2007, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	Haha, drives nothing like the S. It actually reminds me a lot of an Infiniti FX35, albeit with a little less power to the ground. Handles great for an SUV. And don't worry, I won't be without a sports car for long. Got a new project on the way. Just gotta sell the Subaru first. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

09-04-2007, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	Oh I have a sense of humor about jokes, don't get me wrong. __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

09-01-2007, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
batguano Andiamo Veloce Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grittsburg NC Posts: 589	Very nice ride. Bet it can't corner with the S. Good luck.

09-01-2007, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Congrats on the new vehicle.

09-02-2007, 12:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,180	thats a nice escape ya got there

09-02-2007, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,180	They look like glorified escapes to me. I figured someone that went from a s2000 to that would have a sence of humor about it. I guess not.

09-04-2007, 08:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,180

09-09-2007, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
si speed Cake Daddy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Georgia Posts: 32	Hey, at least it can go certain places the S2K couldn't. __________________

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