Re: What to do this spring?? Car related!
Good choice on getting rid of the Goat, my Dad has an '04 and it seems to love falling apart. Its ok to drive, its quick in a straight line but the handling/braking definitely is not there.
Alright, now for my opinion between the C5 and the S2k (I'll try to not be biased):
If you're looking for a car to go fast around the track in, the C5 wins hands-down. A course has to be very tight for a S2k to run with a C5, but I have seen it done with a good driver manning the VTEC. I actually have a video of a S2k vs. C5 at Laguna Seca and its pretty funny to watch them both just destroy a WRX.
If you're looking for a fun street car that will always leave you smiling then the S2k would be your ticket. The S2k will also be the more reliable choice with a much better interior quality and layout/design. No scheduled maintenance until 105k miles (except engine oil, tranny fluid, and rear diff fluid) is definitely a plus too if you want something fun, reliable, and cheap to maintain.
I really would not worry about the rear-end on the S2k at all, drive it properly and it won't break. There are people have have numerous track days, many trips to the strip, and countless street-racing launches on them and they are still holding strong. It is all in proper launching technique for the car.
You are about right with your ~350whp before needing a built motor. The stock engine can take about 7-9 psi with a proper tune/fuel supply before needing to be built up. You're looking at a lot of money to get to that power level though.
The guy I bought my S2k from traded in a '00 C5 with 7k miles for it. He said he hated the C5 and it was a total rattlebox already. Again, that is what HE told me so please, nobody jump down my throat for that comment. I will say though everytime I've looked at C5's I've been less than impressed with the interiors.
I guess thats about all I have for now. Let me know if you have any other questions about the S2k though and I'll do my best to answer them objectively.
P.S. If it came down to either Cobra (which I know you hate) or C5, I'd take the C5 without even having to think about it.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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Last edited by Kracka; 12-18-2006 at 09:41 AM..
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