Former S2000 owner, love my new Accord

[LeadfootGSR]

Hey guys, just picked up my '08 V6 6MT last Friday and I am absolutely loving it. I drove a S2000 3 years prior and while this is a completely different driving experience, I always walk away impressed.

It’s funny how thing work out. I was in the market for a new car as it was for a month or 2. I really wanted the Accord, but my requirements for a car are simple: 2Doors, V6, 6-speed manual. At that time I could not find one without some extra "Screw you" fees. As I was less than 2 hours of purchasing an altima coupe, the dealer manages to rip the top of my S2000 while doing a trade in inspection. Rather than owning up to it, they acted like it was already there. I ended up fighting them for the money to fix it, and won. The only problem is that it would be 3 weeks before I could get my car in to be fixed.

So as I am one week from fixing the top and selling the car, I find myself hitting a massive puddle on the interstate, hydroplaning into spin, and hitting the concrete barrier of the bridge I was on with the back left of my car; resulting in a nice 100 foot slide backwards. Bent the frame, totaled out the car -which paid out double than any tade in offer- and low and behold I was able to find an Accord coupe a few days later.

Not exactly the best way to finally get my car, but (dare I say?) worth it in the end. I am now the owner of a Nighthawk Black EX-L Coupe. I was going to write how they compared...but sheesh I think I've written enough in this post.

[webby]

so sorry to hear about the s2000 - beautiful car.

You'll have to post up pics of your new car. I'd love to hear feeback on the new one as well. I'm sure others would enjoy knowing the differences or the pros/cons. A lot of owners are jumping ship from one to another.

welcome to the site

[lokeey]

That makes baby jesus cry



hope you are enjoying your accord though....since the V6 actually has more torque then the S2000 has horsepower...lol

[whitesicivic06]

Always sucks to hear when a Honda dies! Nice purchase on the new Accord though.

[Darth Do'Urden]

So are you still getting a new top from the dealership? Could eBay that sucker.

[thaisi]

sorry to hear bout the s2k but nice buy on the coupe v6 +

[a2shuzy]

6 bangers, bang bang bang bang bang bang!!

Welcome to the site ~ and grats on your purchase!

[Mr. Undecided]

Originally Posted by LeadfootGSR

Hey guys, just picked up my '08 V6 6MT last Friday and I am absolutely loving it. I drove a S2000 3 years prior and while this is a completely different driving experience, I always walk away impressed.

It’s funny how thing work out. I was in the market for a new car as it was for a month or 2. I really wanted the Accord, but my requirements for a car are simple: 2Doors, V6, 6-speed manual. At that time I could not find one without some extra "Screw you" fees. As I was less than 2 hours of purchasing an altima coupe, the dealer manages to rip the top of my S2000 while doing a trade in inspection. Rather than owning up to it, they acted like it was already there. I ended up fighting them for the money to fix it, and won. The only problem is that it would be 3 weeks before I could get my car in to be fixed.

So as I am one week from fixing the top and selling the car, I find myself hitting a massive puddle on the interstate, hydroplaning into spin, and hitting the concrete barrier of the bridge I was on with the back left of my car; resulting in a nice 100 foot slide backwards. Bent the frame, totaled out the car -which paid out double than any tade in offer- and low and behold I was able to find an Accord coupe a few days later.

Not exactly the best way to finally get my car, but (dare I say?) worth it in the end. I am now the owner of a Nighthawk Black EX-L Coupe. I was going to write how they compared...but sheesh I think I've written enough in this post.

Hey let me know how they compare because right now I'm on the fence on whiich car to buy - 08 s2k or 08 coupe v6 ex-l MT. I test drove the s2k and that car is a beast to tame. Can't get a hold of a coupe to test drive.
So were you driving overly aggressive when you hit the puddle and hydroplaned? That's one thing I'm concerned with the s2k is that it will be too hard to control... especially in chicago winters.
So if you could give me some insight on what you think of both cars and how they compare it would be very helpful.

[FBP all the way]

Nice purchase. I would prefer the S2k though.