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Olly69 · 17-04-2008

I'm afraid the S2000 would have definitely had the edge on the twisties. I drove S2000's a couple of times and the cornering is superb. Much better balance than with the heavy V6 of the GTA and rear wheel drive...

I have a constant problem with cars... I really like rear wheel drive, but I need 4 seats. I don't like the look of BMW's and I only like Mercs that I can't afford.

That leaves you with the RX8. Fab car. I even put a deposit on one (before buying my GTA). But the looks put me off. And the engine sounds like a sewing machine.... Am I missing something ? What other RWD 4 seaters fit the package ? Oh, and Evos and Subarus don't do it for me at all... Far too ugly.

The GTA (147 or 156) is a comprimise. It doesn't handle as well as better balanced cars, but the sound is incredible and the whole experience is more engaging. The S2000's VTEC engine is amazing at high revs, but it's hard work with the gears to keep in the power band.

Olly.

17-04-2008	#14 (Post Link)
Olly69 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Herts Posts: 32 Member car: 147 GTA	Re: Hi Everyone... gta vs s2000 I'm afraid the S2000 would have definitely had the edge on the twisties. I drove S2000's a couple of times and the cornering is superb. Much better balance than with the heavy V6 of the GTA and rear wheel drive... I have a constant problem with cars... I really like rear wheel drive, but I need 4 seats. I don't like the look of BMW's and I only like Mercs that I can't afford. That leaves you with the RX8. Fab car. I even put a deposit on one (before buying my GTA). But the looks put me off. And the engine sounds like a sewing machine.... Am I missing something ? What other RWD 4 seaters fit the package ? Oh, and Evos and Subarus don't do it for me at all... Far too ugly. The GTA (147 or 156) is a comprimise. It doesn't handle as well as better balanced cars, but the sound is incredible and the whole experience is more engaging. The S2000's VTEC engine is amazing at high revs, but it's hard work with the gears to keep in the power band. Olly.