I actually did suggest an S2000, but then I looked at the prices for some of the better-kept S2000s in the area, and edited it out. I think they're going up in value if anything, but maybe I didn't look thoroughly enough. Yes, they're super-reliable, even higher-mileage ones, as long as they have been well-maintained, not thoroughly abused (read: tracked) and of course, not modified. The 01-02 ones supposedly had a few chronic issues but by 2003 they were sorted out.

GTR is a nice looker in a Gundam sense.  I think though it has a face only a mother could love.  The rear 3/4s is very engaging.

The next FRS will embarrass the S2000 even as the current one keeps up w/ and is even better in the twisties.  The old S2000 was > $40K for 240hp/2800 lbs.  The supercharged FRS will easily come under that all with better physics.  The 2000 will have better weight distribution and VTEC but the FRS will be better at everything else w/ more power and torque available instantly.

True, but a half decent S2000 goes for the low $teens. Supercharged FRS, not so much. As a low cost, super reliable sports car the S2000 is tough to beat.

True.  If you can get a S2000 in the teens that'd be pretty good for punting off a track now and then.


How's the wear on those 2.0 F20s?  Will they actually make it past 150k miles alright?

Got my car into the shop this morning, rental place only had a choice of Versa, Festiva, and Camry. I went Camry.. feels like I'm driving a box.

Are you sure you don't mean Fiesta? The Festiva if I recall was based on an old Kia from the '90s. Rental car agencies are holding on to cars longer these days, but not that long. The Fiesta is actually a good car, a modern Euro style compact rather than the Versa which is a more old fashioned penalty box. The Camry just sucks, it's just a big Corolla, made for those with zero imagination.