Daily Driver?

cmiller219 · 07-12-2008, 02:07 PM

i have been hearing people say that an S is not a good daily driver? and why not? i am about to buy one in two weeks when i get back to the states and im now woundering why people are saying this?

bobby2002S2K · 07-12-2008, 03:30 PM

It is fine as a daily driver, I have been driving mine now for over 2 yrs and have no problem.

4406pack · 07-12-2008, 03:49 PM

i drive mine as much as i can, i would drive her year round if it wasn't for the snow up here in illinois..

philiam · 07-12-2008, 04:31 PM

Works for some. Doesn't for others. Depends on your location, weather, traffic etc.

lonestarbuzz · 07-12-2008, 04:33 PM

i use mine as a daily driver. i'm in texas, if/when it snows, the whole state shuts down and you can't go anywhere anyway. i've been in a few good storms too, it's been fine. need to respect it though when it's raining.

but it's surprisingly nice as a daily. cools off quickly because the cabin is small (yes, i ride with the top up because it is around 100 degrees in the summer). and i get great gas mileage compared to the subaru i traded in.

RL1924 · 07-12-2008, 04:59 PM

I use mine as a daily driver as well, i think the main reasons people may say that is because its more a sports car and more fun car not as practical Just not much room little louder i would say in the cabin than other cars and cant take off hard roads but if your looking at getting one you kinda already know that, I totally love it and when you get a car like this you kinda know that stuff already you know your not going to be lugging furniture around lol its a perfect daily drive as long as you understand what your getting

Java Junky · 07-12-2008, 07:18 PM

Usin' Stewie'z a daily-driver is a source'a constant fun'n immediate satisfaction that jus' ain't the way'a thingz when Stewie only comez oud'a the box when the weather'z suitable'r it'z'a weekend'r the combination'a both.
So, 'ain't no surprise that I'm noticin' that the constant use'izz addin' up'n takin' it'z toll. 'No surprises: the piper must be paid.
Oh, there'z been the usual minor dingz'n scratches that comez with the territory. 'Ain't happy aboudd'em, but 'knew that goin' in.
N', the past few timez I've RaggTopped the top . . . I'm kind'a noticin' some shiny spots like yuh'd find on a pair'uv ol' favorite pantz whu'cha wore long past they were due fer the rag bag, y'know?
So, durin' today'z eyeballin', I spot this pair'a tiny depressionz in'a top. Nothin' ominous, but I never noticed'em before . . . n' maybe I'm payin' a liddle more attention 'cause'a the shiny spots. 'Finally walk over'n take a looksee . . . sure'z hell, somethin' poked a couple'a liddle holez in Stewie'z thinnin' top ('Suppose Stewie'z spendin' too much time with me.)
So, everythin' else'z been easily dealt with rationalizin'att it'z'a tool. Toolz wear, 'can't protect it from everythin', yadda-yadda.
Well, today these two tiny liddle holez in Stewie'z top forced it to register that my choice'a runnin' Stewie'z'a DD had Stewie showin'er age. 'Kind'a depressin'. 'No surprises there either.
But, all thingz considered, 'wouldn't have it any other way though'n wouldn't'uv given up a minute'uv'itt.
'May godda treat'er to a wash this weekend 'n . . . maybe I'll even borra the sandblaster from Hanz n' clean the interior.
Yeee-Haaa! (With appropriate royaltiez to brer Jagg.)
Java

flyingarmadillo · 07-12-2008, 07:37 PM

Mine's a daily driver too or at least every other day anyhow. Works just fine and it's a 56 mile round trip mostly on freeways. I'm in Texas and even though it's been near 100 degrees I put the top down going home. Something stress relieving about the sound you get above 6K rpms. No problems with dings yet, I usually end up parking between a Z06 and a 350Z so everybody kinda watches out for everyone else.

Scooter · 07-12-2008, 09:48 PM

25 miles to work every day for the last 3 years, love it. My wife thinks I shouldn't like the stick when I hit traffic, but it's so much fun when I don't have traffic that it balances out nicely...

Vezna31 · 07-13-2008, 12:39 AM

Mine has been a daily driver since June '02. Now have over 123k miles and still kickin strong.

cmiller219 · 07-13-2008, 03:57 AM

yea it was betwwen a wrx and s2000 i love hondas so much and i was hating that people were saying its not a daily driver. thaqnks everyone

07-12-2008, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
cmiller219 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: andrews afb md Posts: 25	Daily Driver? i have been hearing people say that an S is not a good daily driver? and why not? i am about to buy one in two weeks when i get back to the states and im now woundering why people are saying this?

07-12-2008, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 562	It is fine as a daily driver, I have been driving mine now for over 2 yrs and have no problem. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

07-12-2008, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,366	Works for some. Doesn't for others. Depends on your location, weather, traffic etc. __________________

07-12-2008, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
lonestarbuzz awesome Join Date: May 2008 Location: arlington Posts: 420	i use mine as a daily driver. i'm in texas, if/when it snows, the whole state shuts down and you can't go anywhere anyway. i've been in a few good storms too, it's been fine. need to respect it though when it's raining. but it's surprisingly nice as a daily. cools off quickly because the cabin is small (yes, i ride with the top up because it is around 100 degrees in the summer). and i get great gas mileage compared to the subaru i traded in. __________________ i need a better signature.

07-12-2008, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,209	Usin' Stewie'z a daily-driver is a source'a constant fun'n immediate satisfaction that jus' ain't the way'a thingz when Stewie only comez oud'a the box when the weather'z suitable'r it'z'a weekend'r the combination'a both. So, 'ain't no surprise that I'm noticin' that the constant use'izz addin' up'n takin' it'z toll. 'No surprises: the piper must be paid. Oh, there'z been the usual minor dingz'n scratches that comez with the territory. 'Ain't happy aboudd'em, but 'knew that goin' in. N', the past few timez I've RaggTopped the top . . . I'm kind'a noticin' some shiny spots like yuh'd find on a pair'uv ol' favorite pantz whu'cha wore long past they were due fer the rag bag, y'know? So, durin' today'z eyeballin', I spot this pair'a tiny depressionz in'a top. Nothin' ominous, but I never noticed'em before . . . n' maybe I'm payin' a liddle more attention 'cause'a the shiny spots. 'Finally walk over'n take a looksee . . . sure'z hell, somethin' poked a couple'a liddle holez in Stewie'z thinnin' top ('Suppose Stewie'z spendin' too much time with me.) So, everythin' else'z been easily dealt with rationalizin'att it'z'a tool. Toolz wear, 'can't protect it from everythin', yadda-yadda. Well, today these two tiny liddle holez in Stewie'z top forced it to register that my choice'a runnin' Stewie'z'a DD had Stewie showin'er age. 'Kind'a depressin'. 'No surprises there either. But, all thingz considered, 'wouldn't have it any other way though'n wouldn't'uv given up a minute'uv'itt. 'May godda treat'er to a wash this weekend 'n . . . maybe I'll even borra the sandblaster from Hanz n' clean the interior. Yeee-Haaa! (With appropriate royaltiez to brer Jagg.) 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.

07-12-2008, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
4406pack cone destroyer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: champaign, IL Posts: 324	i drive mine as much as i can, i would drive her year round if it wasn't for the snow up here in illinois..

07-12-2008, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 260	I use mine as a daily driver as well, i think the main reasons people may say that is because its more a sports car and more fun car not as practical Just not much room little louder i would say in the cabin than other cars and cant take off hard roads but if your looking at getting one you kinda already know that, I totally love it and when you get a car like this you kinda know that stuff already you know your not going to be lugging furniture around lol its a perfect daily drive as long as you understand what your getting

07-12-2008, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
flyingarmadillo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas (DFW) Posts: 41	Mine's a daily driver too or at least every other day anyhow. Works just fine and it's a 56 mile round trip mostly on freeways. I'm in Texas and even though it's been near 100 degrees I put the top down going home. Something stress relieving about the sound you get above 6K rpms. No problems with dings yet, I usually end up parking between a Z06 and a 350Z so everybody kinda watches out for everyone else.

07-12-2008, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 899	25 miles to work every day for the last 3 years, love it. My wife thinks I shouldn't like the stick when I hit traffic, but it's so much fun when I don't have traffic that it balances out nicely...

07-13-2008, 12:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,058	Mine has been a daily driver since June '02. Now have over 123k miles and still kickin strong. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

07-13-2008, 03:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
cmiller219 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: andrews afb md Posts: 25	yea it was betwwen a wrx and s2000 i love hondas so much and i was hating that people were saying its not a daily driver. thaqnks everyone

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