S2000 vs 87 911 Targa

[porsche0nut]

Originally Posted by BKLYNTARGA

I would sell both or do a combined trade plus cash for a Boxster Spyder or GT4

uh oh... here we go again!

Originally Posted by BKLYNTARGA

Thanks again for all your feedback...hope to see some of you at Hershey!

I'll look out for "lil red"!

[SweetWaterSurprise]

Well done, and if you ever single out the Targa for sale, by all means let me know.

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by DaveMcKenz

This question should rightly be posted here and on an S2000 forum.

The responses here are about what would be expected. Summary: 911's are great; Honda's are ordinary. Maybe he did post this question on an S2000 forum and in that alternate universe he got different answers.
Good luck,
Dave

Nope, same answers. LOL!
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-talk-1/s2000-vs-87-911-targa-1171192/

[88porsche911]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

One could also posit that the 911 has already peaked and the S2000 is just beginning its climb.

That is exactly what I think. I loved my 88, but these prices are stupid. The 993 peaked a while ago and has since come down, the same will happen with these.

I could be wrong, but that's my thoughts. Tough decision for sure.

Just noticed you're keeping both, smart move!!!! Congrats!!! Any pics of the S2000????

[BKLYNTARGA]

[88porsche911]

Very nice!!!!

[BKLYNTARGA]

Looks like the S2000 purchase was a wise decision. One similar just sold for $71,500...

https://www.s2ki.com/2018/01/11/885-mile-s2000-mecum-auction/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_ajxF3yd_Z4

[88porsche911]

S2000's in great condition are rare, demand has gone up the past year based on what I have seen. They do not make cars like it any longer and I do not expect that to change, I am keeping mine.

Think about this, a Boxster cost nearly double what the S2000 went for in 2004-2009, today in similar condition and mileage the Boxster cost significantly less used. The S2000 has aged much better IMO.

Great cars!!!! Still not an Air Cooled 911, but great car none the less.

[stevej37]

If anyone is looking for an S2000....this looks like a very nice one.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-honda-s2000-ap1/6437903163.html

[BKLYNTARGA]

Think something not modified is the way to go with s2000

[BKLYNTARGA]

[88porsche911]

Nice S2000!!! Keep it stock for sure, picked this one up last year- One owner 23K Miles, all records. Love it!!!!

[BKLYNTARGA]

Beautiful Car!!

I have been searching for for a hardtop, can't believe asking prices are $5000.



Last odometer reading before tucked away in storage.

[Eric at Pelican Parts]

Glad you kept both! How's the S2000 treating you?

When I buy older cars nowadays, I now buy with the intention of keeping for life... I've been tempted to sell my 240sx for a ridiculous amount of money, but my friends have talked me out of it (all my friends that sold their older car has regretted it). Next need to find myself a nice AP2 S2K or a CR!

[88porsche911]

The hardtop came with mine, I’m glad it did. I too am shocked how much they go for, crazy.

Mine is Sebring Silver, I want the front spoiler you have, can’t find them in this color anywhere, I might buy a different color and have it painted.

[BKLYNTARGA]

Originally Posted by 88porsche911

The hardtop came with mine, I’m glad it did. I too am shocked how much they go for, crazy.

Mine is Sebring Silver, I want the front spoiler you have, can’t find them in this color anywhere, I might buy a different color and have it painted.

Not sure if you and I have the same color, I went to the local Honda dealer, three days later I had a prepainted front spoiler, perfect match!

[88porsche911]

I think yours is Silverstone. Those are still available, but I might give that a try!!!

Wish I still had my 88 911 Coupe to go with it like you have, loved that car.

[BKLYNTARGA]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

Glad you kept both! How's the S2000 treating you?

When I buy older cars nowadays, I now buy with the intention of keeping for life... I've been tempted to sell my 240sx for a ridiculous amount of money, but my friends have talked me out of it (all my friends that sold their older car has regretted it). Next need to find myself a nice AP2 S2K or a CR!

Really enjoyed the Honda this summer, partisipated in a few autocross events.
It's really a fun car to drive.

I too usually have the intention of lifetime ownership but, as stated in a previous post, if the combine sale of 911 and s2000 can put me in a Gt4 or boxster spyder ...I will have a very difficult decision to make.

[DaveMcKenz]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Nope, same answers. LOL!
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-talk-1/s2000-vs-87-911-targa-1171192/

I must have given both the 911 forums and the s2000 forums a little too much credit for defending their own. It seems both are susceptible to the 911 mystique. The vast majority have not owned both cars, and maybe they are influenced by their own cars and what they believe the other car is.
I've owned both cars and they are both fantastic, though different.
Good luck, whatever your choice,
Dave

[pmax]

This with a bigger engine is what I want from Honda.