What's the best discontinued sports car?

"MLGCarGuy" (thejdmguy) 05/27/2015 at 20:53 • Filed to: None

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Title says it all. I say the S2k. Looks modern even today, and its engine is pretty cool. What say you?

TheHondaBro > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 20:55

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*inb4 Toyota Supra.

AM3R shamefully returns > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 20:56

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I agree, AP2’s can pass for almost new and who can hate the reliability of that cool f20c? Killer handling and still go for totally reasonable amounts of money..

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 20:56

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MGB

TheOnelectronic > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 20:56

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RX-7. Because unconventional engines are just cool, and the FD is gorgeous.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 20:57

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Porsche 924S. Lighter than the 944, using the 944’s motor but keeping the much cheaper Audi/VW parts bin interior, it was an honest sports car for the people. Still a little pricey but it was a hidden gem in the lineup. Something similar today using say.....the ubiquitous 2.0T from the VW group would be wonderful for a sub boxster entry level car.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 05/27/2015 at 21:00

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There need to be more Miata fighters.

MLGCarGuy > TheHondaBro 05/27/2015 at 21:00

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But is it the most Toyota Celica?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2015 at 21:01

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There really do. I’d really like a modern Alfa Spider or MGB that would run properly but then they’d lose some of their character.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 05/27/2015 at 21:01

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Though it was a great car, it probably would be better suited to bring back the 944 name.

MLGCarGuy > TheOnelectronic 05/27/2015 at 21:02

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Come on. If you mention the FD you must post the Spirit R.

MLGCarGuy > AM3R shamefully returns 05/27/2015 at 21:03

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You say reasonable amounts of money. Buy one now and watch as its value skyrockets due to the source of clean and un-riced ones drying up.

MLGCarGuy > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 05/27/2015 at 21:03

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This. All this.

Autofixation > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:04

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Maybe not the best, but it could have become awesome, the Subaru SVX. It never even had the chance to think about evolving, much less get a manual gearbox. But I think that given a second and third generation, it could have been a legendary, all weather grand tourer/sports car.

MLGCarGuy > Autofixation 05/27/2015 at 21:06

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I think that if more people had bought them, Subie could have invested in a full on STi version and that would have been extremely awesome.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:07

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MR2. Mid engines for the people.

Autofixation > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 05/27/2015 at 21:07

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I agree but man would I love to restomod a Midget with a Cosworth built Duratec with ITB’s, brakes, coilovers, and chassis reinforcement.

Stef Schrader > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 05/27/2015 at 21:08

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I need one of these!

I was going to say the 924/944. The practical cheap Porsche.

MLGCarGuy > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/27/2015 at 21:08

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MR2. Spin-outs for driving noobs.

Sn210 > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:08

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The affordable mid-engined sports car!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:09

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Yes. But then you look at it. With its pop-up lights. And then. It's ok.

Saracen > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:13

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S15 Silvia Spec-R.

Just too bad we don’t get the damn thing. But my friend has an S14 240SX with the S15 drivetrain swapped in and it is a GLORIOUS machine.

Berang > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:16

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Lotus Elise

(I know you can still buy them outside of the U.S. but I’m in the U.S.)

AM3R shamefully returns > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:20

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Trust me I know, if a local AP2 in Laguna blue pops up for under $20k with good miles it's being bought. Otherwise, I'll pick up a black on red AP1 for low teens and just use it as a nice weekender.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Autofixation 05/27/2015 at 21:21

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I don’t think I’d fit in a Midget but that sounds like an awesome idea.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/27/2015 at 21:32

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No way I’d trust Toyota to make a modern one without cocking it up though

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 05/27/2015 at 21:34

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Because it'd end up just like the CRZ.

MLGCarGuy > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/27/2015 at 21:42

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My neighbor has an SW20 MR2 and I slightly envy him.

Just kidding I really want to be him. He’s a real enthusiast, he’s got an E46 325i, an FR-S, an NB Miata, and that SW20, all with a stick shift.

MLGCarGuy > Saracen 05/27/2015 at 21:43

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Wow, Saracen can read minds???

I’m still confused as to how we didn’t get the S15. I love it.

MLGCarGuy > Berang 05/27/2015 at 21:44

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I haven’t driven or sat in an Elise before, but I’m confident that the Elise is probably the best roadster to drive.

Blondude > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:44

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Duh.

MLGCarGuy > AM3R shamefully returns 05/27/2015 at 21:46

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My dream S2ks were up for sale at one point. A white/tan AP1 with 8,000 miles was for sale a few miles from me. But it was sold really quickly. And then the same combo, but AP2 and 15k miles, popped up for sale and sold equally quickly.

One of the teachers at my elementary school drove a Laguna Blue AP2. (I still think she does) I want it.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/27/2015 at 21:48

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Yarp. Or it wouldn’t leak in the rain and would never snap oversteer and it’d be easy to work on.

AM3R shamefully returns > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 21:52

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I’ve yet to see a tan interior for sale locally.. I always assumed they were really rare. The crazy thing is sometimes you can find low mileage (under 40k) early AP1’s at crazy low prices... saw one with like 23k on it going for $19,999 at a Toyota dealership, too bad it was across the country!

MLGCarGuy > AM3R shamefully returns 05/27/2015 at 21:57

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Well dealers who don’t really know their stuff can sell it to you for great prices. The people/also stupid dealers mark them up. There’s an AP1 in red/black for $32,400 because the dealer believes a low mileage S2k should sell for sticker.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 22:02

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I love him. The e46 with a stick is amazing by the way. That’s the only one of those on the list that I’ve driven so... I drove the 33o ci if you’re curious.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 05/27/2015 at 22:02

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I kinda like dry interiors.

MLGCarGuy > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/27/2015 at 22:04

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I’ll take your word for it.

BadMotorScooter > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 22:08

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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 22:12

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I didn’t do any real track driving but... It was still nice.

DougNuts > TheHondaBro 05/27/2015 at 22:12

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Too heavy, it's a GT car.

MLGCarGuy > BadMotorScooter 05/27/2015 at 22:13

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Finally. Someone said it.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2015 at 22:24

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Perhaps, but I want the idea of the 924S over the 944. Not that the 944 was bad in any way, just that the 924S was a proper “entry level” porsche. FOcus on the engine and dynamics and let the interior be functional over luxurious.

CRider > Blondude 05/27/2015 at 22:54

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You can still get those (replicas), I see them on the road all the time.

Shift24 > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 23:11

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NSX

Oh wait...

But real talk Acura Integra/RSX, I know “Vtec kicked in yo” but still some of the best FWD sports cars ever

MLGCarGuy > Shift24 05/27/2015 at 23:14

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Respectable choice. The RSX is a cool car, but immature teens have driven up prices for low mileage ones and insurance rates.

not for canada - australian in disguise > MLGCarGuy 05/27/2015 at 23:21

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beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/27/2015 at 23:40

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No sense of adventure :p

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 05/27/2015 at 23:42

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You are talking about the whole T- tops leaking deal right?

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/28/2015 at 00:28

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Yeah. My current one doesn’t leak though. But its only a matter of time

Bytemite > MLGCarGuy 05/28/2015 at 00:37

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Isn’t the AP1 better since they lowered the redline for AP2? I mean, the high revving nature is the #1 selling point of the car and they get rid of it.

MLGCarGuy > Bytemite 05/28/2015 at 00:45

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It depends. Each has its pros and cons. The AP1 has a higher redline, which is nice. The AP2 has a larger engine displacement, a more accessible power band, and is more reliable.

Bytemite > MLGCarGuy 05/28/2015 at 01:24

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A more accessible powerband is taaking away the very trait that makes the s2k exciting and a sports car. If people want an accessible powerband theyd buy a civic.

MegaSuper > Bytemite 05/28/2015 at 01:27

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I think the S2000 is a solid choice just because it’s so small and yet powerful! Seriously, what other car has that kind of power in such a small package?

Bytemite > MegaSuper 05/28/2015 at 01:32

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Yep thats why it was so groundbreakingly good. There is no doubt the 240hp with 2800 lb power to weight ratio is a formula for success. There arent any affordable cars with that kind of ratio. But finally the ND miatas 155hp to 2200 lb is going to be just as good. Or youd need to back to the rx7 FD and take the reliability hit.

All Motor Is Best Motor > TheOnelectronic 05/28/2015 at 02:16

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The FD is timeless in a way I have yet to see any any other car of that caliber.

TailLightDetective > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/28/2015 at 03:16

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Oof, unfortunately the Jensen Interceptor wasn’t very good.

Fresh-Outta-Nissans > MLGCarGuy 05/28/2015 at 03:40

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Obviously no, but:

Someone buy this SR20VE Sentra for $3k so I don’t.

I miss my old SR motor with its VTEC. The 200SX, less so. *shudders*

pip bip - choose Corrour > MLGCarGuy 05/28/2015 at 05:45

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Holden Monaro

LongbowMkII > Bytemite 05/28/2015 at 07:23

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The AP2 also has a revised suspension for less snap oversteer. Lame!

MLGCarGuy > Bytemite 05/28/2015 at 08:52

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It’s not like the new powerband is easily accessible, it’s just that max power was previously achieved at 8300 rpm and now it’s 7800 rpm.

MLGCarGuy > pip bip - choose Corrour 05/28/2015 at 08:54

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For the Monaro, I don’t know if it’s necessarily a sports car. It is a fantastic muscle car. But it doesn’t seem as agile as you’d want a sports car to be.

pip bip - choose Corrour > MLGCarGuy 05/28/2015 at 08:56

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close enough for me.

8)

NJAnon > MLGCarGuy 05/28/2015 at 20:14

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DeTomaso Pantera. You all aren’t ready

Makoyouidiot > MLGCarGuy 05/30/2015 at 00:06

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Corrado?
Anyone?

MLGCarGuy > Makoyouidiot 05/30/2015 at 00:11

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Was going to say no but then I remembered…

This wing. So yes. It is a sports car.

Makoyouidiot > MLGCarGuy 05/30/2015 at 08:04

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Indeed!