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Honda S2000 vs Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice

18 messages,  Last post on Oct 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda S2000, Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice, Convertible

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#16 of 18 My Two Cents by disturbed1160

Jan 10, 2010 (2:34 pm)

Well for me this is not really a true comparison of apples to apples in terms of torque/hp. I mean your comparing turbo vs straight motor. First off any paper you read, any dyno you use will show you that an S2000 with a turbo would leave the poor gxp in the dust, especially mixed with tight turns and cornering. While I do like both vehicles' exterior, I must say that the gxp seems to rounded for me which makes it more of chick car, the sky looks better but its saturn, and honda is very sleek and has more appeal IMO. The interior of both are really nice while the GXP might be more stylish in terms of some modern updating its not leaps and bounds past the s2000. Acutally the s2000 has reliability inside and out, show me where the gxp has that???
 
Either way the end result is personal preference, with pontiacs now shutdown I would have to say the end result should go to honda, especially since 2009 is the last year.

#17 of 18 Re: My Two Cents [disturbed1160] by accelerator

Jan 11, 2010 (7:17 am)

Replying to: disturbed1160 (Jan 10, 2010 2:34 pm)
hahah... they've been saying that since, what, 2004? I bought mine in 2007 because "I heard it was the last year." I only wish I had picked one up sooner. Yes, it is loud, yes, it is expensive[1] to operate, but it is oh so worth it to drive if you have some twisty roads. On an open freeway, you can help but cut loose and open it up. It is so stable even at higher speeds[2]. I do think the Sky does have some great looks and I'll miss them, but I'll take the lines of my S2000 (with it more usable trunk) over any Sky/Soltice.
 
[1] By expensive, I mean factoring in the cost of replacement tires, premium fuel, insurance, etc.
[2] You should always drive the posted speed and wear the proper safety gear. Driving high speed should only be done on an approved raceway or where permitted by law.
 
Just my disclaimers.

#18 of 18 S2000 Pricing update by burghcarguy

Oct 14, 2011 (1:34 pm)

As of today, a 2007 S2000 is worth $2,500 more than a Saturn RedLine and $4,000 more than a Pontiac Solstice GXP.
 
Car-and-Driver also did a comparison of a used S2000 to a new Miata and called the S2000 the only roadster to "out-fun" the Miata. They also called the S the "superbike of roadsters."
 
Case closed. S2000 wins. The most fun you can have in a car with your clothes on.

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