Trading my '06 IS350 for my 2nd S2000
10-06-09, 07:59 AM
#1
Trading my '06 IS350 for my 2nd S2000
I traded my beloved '02 S2000 in on an '06 IS350 almost 4 years ago after a divorce. Having a roadster as my only vehicle sucked, so I felt that the IS350 would be more practical while still being sporty. It was my first Toyota product after a long list of Honda products. However, now that I'm married again, and my wife has an SUV, I don't really need the bigger car. After quite a bit of soul and internet searching, I've decided to trade my IS350 in on another S2000.
Yesterday, I found a great deal on an '08 GP White S2000 for $26,500 (red interior, removable hard top, OEM rear wing, 6600 miles), so I put a deposit on it. I believe the dealer (Bankston Honda of Lewisville) is also giving me a fair trade-in value on my IS350 ($22K - Base model with 49,000 miles).
I'm sure I'll miss this car, and will probably regret the fact that I didn't ever try reclaiming my "Fastest Known IS350 in the 1/4 mile" title.
Yesterday, I found a great deal on an '08 GP White S2000 for $26,500 (red interior, removable hard top, OEM rear wing, 6600 miles), so I put a deposit on it. I believe the dealer (Bankston Honda of Lewisville) is also giving me a fair trade-in value on my IS350 ($22K - Base model with 49,000 miles).
I'm sure I'll miss this car, and will probably regret the fact that I didn't ever try reclaiming my "Fastest Known IS350 in the 1/4 mile" title.
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10-06-09, 09:04 AM
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Nice Greg.
You had always said you liked the s2000 anyways.
I love the way the look, but the absolute 0 tq of that car is just soul crushing to me. Nothing like winding the hell out of an engine and not feeling it.
Didn't you have a SC kit on your last s2000?
Where does the baby seat go?
You had always said you liked the s2000 anyways.
I love the way the look, but the absolute 0 tq of that car is just soul crushing to me. Nothing like winding the hell out of an engine and not feeling it.
Didn't you have a SC kit on your last s2000?
Where does the baby seat go?
10-06-09, 09:22 AM
#9
Thanks everyone.
The torque issue really has been the only thing keeping me on the fence about getting another S2000. I will really miss being thrown back in the seat as I leave everyone in my dust from a stop light. However, that was really the only thing "fun" about the IS350. The poor handling and crappy paddle shifting kills it for me. I'm really more of a road course guy than a drag strip guy. There aren't many cars that can keep up with a well-driven S2000 on a road course.
My 1st S2000 just had a few "bang for the buck" bolt-ons, 4.77 gears, and my self-tuning piggy back ECU. I'm sure I'll do similar things soon on the new one. I suspect that this new one will rekindle my interest in completing the piggy-back again, and maybe add nitrous control.
The torque issue really has been the only thing keeping me on the fence about getting another S2000. I will really miss being thrown back in the seat as I leave everyone in my dust from a stop light. However, that was really the only thing "fun" about the IS350. The poor handling and crappy paddle shifting kills it for me. I'm really more of a road course guy than a drag strip guy. There aren't many cars that can keep up with a well-driven S2000 on a road course.
My 1st S2000 just had a few "bang for the buck" bolt-ons, 4.77 gears, and my self-tuning piggy back ECU. I'm sure I'll do similar things soon on the new one. I suspect that this new one will rekindle my interest in completing the piggy-back again, and maybe add nitrous control.
10-06-09, 09:34 AM
#11
Sounds like a nice find! I agree with you about the IS only having straight line speed going for it; the paddles are just 
haha
Nice trade IMO, but...
You didn't learn the first time around...? 
hahaNice trade IMO, but...
I traded my beloved '02 S2000 in on an '06 IS350 almost 4 years ago after a divorce. Having a roadster as my only vehicle sucked, so I felt that the IS350 would be more practical while still being sporty. It was my first Toyota product after a long list of Honda products. However, now that I'm married again, and my wife has an SUV, I don't really need the bigger car.
I too have always had a soft spot for the s2K. 
