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I would NEVER choose a Miata over this. Drove one, and hated it. I wish I understood the hype of the Miata’s. I’m glad that car is popular for the community though. But the S2K, I’ve literally seen it on roads in Japan going through mountains is nice to see. Plenty of power and the look is timeless too.

In late 2018 I was deciding between an AP2 S2000 and a brand new ND2 Miata. I went with the ND2, $26,000 plus taxes. It's been an amazing time with the car. Sure, having an S2000 that wouldn't have depreciated at all would've been neat, but I've really valued the daily drivability of the ND2. This motor hits max torque at 4000RPM and does 40mpg at 70mph. Combined with the light weight of the ND and some nice creature comforts like a backup cam and bluetooth, it's been a great "11 month per year" car for me. The S2000 is awesome north of 6000RPM. The ND2 is awesome, well, everywhere.

Great points. I daily my RF. S2000 will be too valuable daily soon, ND does not have that problem ha ha.

I sold my nd2 to hopefully get an ap2. I have test drove both and the ND is a better daily but the S2K is a more fun at the limit and looks timeless. If you have a minty ap2 i wouldnt bother with a ND unless the ap2 gave out

Get both, you won’t regret either one

Beautiful footage, stunning car. The City looks amazing at night 👍👍.

I bought a 1994 r package miata over other roadster, including the s2000. Mine just became an antique. Being a honda master tech, the na miata just reminds me of a period in time when cars were all mechanical. If I didn't have my crx I would've bought a s2000.

I have a 94 180sx w the turbo 4. 30 year old car. The s2k seems like such an upgrade at times.

Good video. I have owned an 08 WRX and now a 18 STI. It was my daily for about 25000 miles. Now I have a Jeep for my daily so... I put a bit into the STI. The biggest thing is GO THROUGH A PRO. Very few performance mods can you add without a pro/ pro tune. I should make a video on all of this. I have been in this market of ownership for almost 15 years.

Im holding onto my AP2 as long as possible. 10 years so far. They are making a lot of ND Miatas - I have time to own one of those, but a clean stock S2000 like I have will never come again this side of Bring a Trailer.

Hey man, I've been following since your first canyon videos in the old 370Z Sport. It's been neat to see your collection grow over time. The points that you raise here are really good questions for any car enthusiast to weigh when considering a classic car purchase. My daily is in fact an ND2 RF, and my weekend car is a 1.6L NA Miata. Owning an old car can be rewarding and fun (much more so than a modern car), but can also become exhausting when you have to rely on a 20-30 year old car for all your mundane tasks. Using old Japanese convertibles for 5 hour highway drives really saps the fun out of them. Determining your use case should really be #1 in selecting your car, which can be hard to be realistic about. I agree on only recommending something like an S2K or NA/NB as a second or third car, as that's when they'll really get to shine. The mystery of previous owner maintenance and the luck of the draw in buying a well-used car makes every classic car purchase substantially different to the next. I've seen a fair share of beaten but solid cars, and tragically beautiful classics that required just about every meaningful part replaced. Judging a used car is also much harder to navigate especially when someone is newer to the hobby, not to mention that substantial maintenance can be an overwhelming concept at that stage. All that being said your last point is a big one. Everyone has their own dream cars and no spec sheets or reviews will change the stuff that you're interested in. Finding cars that make you happy is the ultimate goal, and when people have the means to become the caretaker of a classic, that's a wonderful thing. The car world needs more of that, especially as less and less enthusiast vehicles are produced. Your AP2 is beautiful - I hope you put another 100k on the clock!

I remember playing Forza 05' telling myself when I was 7 "I want this car". Gotta make that dream come true. I'm single with no kids, at 24 the time is now.

For an almost 20 year old car, the S2000 holds up pretty well for its age compared to other cars. The S2000 is timeless, I'm on my 3rd AP2, this time I'm keeping her forever. I've owned cars with way more power and performance than the S2000, but the visceral feeling of driving the S2000 is unmatched. The S2000 is a great easy car to maintain, almost all maintenance items you can do yourself. I see you're also in the Vegas area. Come out some time to the meets.

These roads remind me of NFS Prostreet on the Nevada tracks the good ol days.

I really want the AP1's 9k revs but not how easily it crashes from what I heard. So when I do get one I'll go with the AP2 since it's the better car, while the AP1 is the better S2000.

Hey man very nice review man. My first Z was a 09 Touring pearl white owned it for 5years loved that car went on several road trips very reliable never had a problem just maintenance. Then sold it bought an e39 m5 thought I was done with the Z life 😣 nah man. I love the e39 m5 trust me but it wanted to fulfill 2 different things sport and luxury but it was just too heavy I had to sell it all my guys hated me but I just had to step back in the Z there’s just this reliable excited feeling to it. N I got the Nismo!? Bro felt like a Porsche 911 even if I never driven one 😂😂😂 felt and still feeling special to me! lol I know this comment is long but I can go on and on how much I love the 370 Nismo and love it over the new Z. The new Z is just mehh thanks for reading 🤣🤣🤣

just got a 2013 nismo w 20k miles in socal stock

was considering on selling my s2000 but after watching these videos I've changed my mind

I have a 2018 370Z NISMO tech and it's a automatic and I love it I hope you enjoy your automatic like I enjoy mine

Thanks for commenting on my favorite car !

How did you split screen with the map and music app? I have 2021 STI and i don't think i could do that.

Go manual.. my valve body already took a shit at 70k miles lol

Enjoy the car while u can soon as u have a kid say good bye to your sti lol😂

I so regret selling my 2019 sti limited I had almost 9 grand into that car over a period of 6 years but I just found out that they’re being back the sti idk what year but it will be a tribute sti we will get the new electric and the FA24 but it will have 405hp came from a reliable source that is high up in the chain of Suburu

Thanks for the video . I daily drive my 2020 Series white STI .. besides the mileage…. DT Seattle I love my car 🚗

My 2006 S2000 has been bulletproof for 10 years of ownership now. I do follow the maintenance checklist just as the first owner did. I expect I'll have to do the TCT eventually but no problems yet at 37k miles.

Dude if I had the money I would in a heart beat cause I can’t drive a stick no more one reason I don’t have a m series bmw

it’s either a used 2021 WRX STI or a new VB WRX in the future as my next daily, rn i have a slow auto bk1 genesis coupe 2.0T but she can be a little fun 🙃

I daily my 2020 STI, often with the family in the car and it's a great all rounder. Sure it chew's a little more juice than some other cars but it's worth every cent IMO

Just found your channel and UA-cam sent me to exactly what I wanted haha (just subbed). I was considering an STI, living in Michigan, Subbies and snow are best buddies, I know. I've always wanted an STI but buying a car that you have to really baby it (considering "unhealthy" for the engine to go past 6100 rpm) to keep it alive, wouldn't feel like accomplishing my dream. I'm also considering a GR86, Evo X or V6/V8 Muscle car (as there aren't many windy roads in MI). Those options would be for daily driving and I have no kids. Penny for your thoughts?

The WRX by far has the shittiest resale value. I bought my 2014 WRX for 20K with low miles in 2021 and now I can find them for 8-13K. Overall though I’d say the WRX is a better driver as long as you’re not trying to make it fast 😂 little lighter, cheaper maintenance and parts, smaller wheel and tire, better MPG, not as packaged out so less things to go wrong, cloth seats easier to maintain and better for the heat, cheaper clutch change etc. Funny enough you mentioned the road noise inside cause it fucking sucks! By far the worst thing about the WRX-STI platform.

I bought my STI new back in 2019 and can relate to most of your points. The best mod I did was to replace the 19” wheels with 18” WRX wheels. Better ride, acceleration, mileage all in one.

Get equal lengths on it!!

Do you know what windshield wipers are those you have my si one sucks 😂😂

do you always shift like that in first to third gear at 4-5.5k rpm? lol just curious

Hello fellow LV subie owner! Great job with the video, you hit lots of key points. Hope to see you on the road ✌🏼 (btw does your sti hate our summer heat as much as my 21 wrx does? So sluggish 🥲)

Most forward answer yes if you got the gas money since it gulps gas I had a 2015 sti which blew up great car until the end, ended up getting a GR Supra but it got totaled now I drive an rsx😂

Wanted to get one back in 2021 of November but unfortunately they stoped orders for the sti’s and none were in dealer lots in a 500 mile radius. Recently got a 24 tr in wr blue for cheap. Currently love driving the tr and mpg isn’t too bad

I was mid sip drink and spat it out when you said “my 370z rwd can easily be a 360 Z in the rain” 😂

the video is edited so well to fit exactly what you're talking about, that it feels so relaxed like if it was a conversation. definitely going to sub and hope to see more of your vids!!

I used to daily my 2015 STi but with the gas prices, she now just gets driven a few days in 2 weeks lmao. I do love driving it tho, but as a daily? that clutch will get you tired real quick

Practical, well thought out explanation. As if I didn't want one already, now I feel it's a no-brainer. 😂

Amazing video I just bought a 2020 STI Limited but I also have had an 02 RSX Type-S for 5 years

Have you had a chance to try the other non-STI trims? I'm not a performance nut (I enjoy driving slow cars fast) and not only are the Premium and Limited options easier to find, they probably are under-stressed in terms of tune, and with more forgiving performance intervals.

Had my 2015 STI since 2017. Got it used with 20,000 miles on it. Now it has 155,000 miles. Has coils, Volk wheels, Recaro Japan seats, all bushing upgrades, Cusco braces, turbo and equal headers and it’s A perfect balanced car.

Yep just keep it stock look just like my 2014 370 touring for 10 years now 👏

Not hating on the sti but the wrx is an amazing cheap performance car. Honestly getting 23 mpg for city and 32 mpg on hwy i cant complain on it.

I debated buying a nice 2019+ STi before picking up my Type R. Both are really awesome all around cars.

What of tired to you have? If don’t mind me asking?

good video, could add time stamps would help a lot