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Old 03-02-2010 | 08:59 AM
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even though they're not made anymore, are these good cars? theres a couple of dealers near me that are selling some really cheap and i was maybe thinking about picking one up as a track car.
Old 03-02-2010 | 09:30 AM
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High HP, but low TQ. Ick...
Old 03-02-2010 | 10:13 AM
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As a track car yes they are good cars.
Old 03-02-2010 | 02:21 PM
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237hp stock out of a four cylinder...very quick, but expensive to modify as far as F/I and such
Old 03-02-2010 | 10:18 PM
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Excellent cars.
Old 03-02-2010 | 10:36 PM
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good cars. expensive to modify. high insurance. too expensive for what they are. id rather pay that much for a car with some rear seats, trunk space for hauling people, pets, cement, or furniture like my tiburon.
Old 03-02-2010 | 10:39 PM
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^^Hopefully not if you're looking for a track car. wink.gif

Insurance is cheaper than a Tiburon generally.
Old 03-02-2010 | 11:35 PM
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haha. call it the track beater. i hauled 12 50lb bags of cement, 6 bags of gravel, bricks and other landscaping crud tried to center it as much as possible on my eibach springs on one trip.

insurance on an s2000 is cheaper?
Old 03-03-2010 | 12:28 AM
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Yep, the Tiburon is the third worst car to insure after the WRX and the tC.

Best and worst cars to insure (IIHS)

I haul tons of stuff in my Accent too. 1/2 cord of wood one day, 27 trash bags (13 gallon) to the dump another. I like the utility, can't really think of a better daily driver between the fun, utility, capability, and fuel economy. I wouldn't go out and buy one for a track car though.
Old 03-03-2010 | 12:45 AM
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probably because a lot of irresponsible people drive tibs wrxs and tcs. i think S2000s are awesome cars. how cheap are you talking?



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