The Chad

It's funny you mention horizontal space, and I do think it is a bit cramped, but not real bad. I didn't seem to think the IS felt much bigger though. The roof line makes it feel kinda small from the driver's position. Maybe I'm just used to the 93 million miles of headroom that comes with owning a convertible.

meteoro

Best advise, and I concur...Go drive it!!

Best of both worlds IMHO, creature comforts and sportiness.

CHIS350

Boxster!

Gernby

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I traded my '02 Suzuka Blue S2000 in on a White IS350 about 3 months ago. I miss the S2000, but not enough to regret the switch. The only things I REALLY miss about it are the convertible top and incredible handling. Of course, if I modded the IS to the extent that my S2000 was, the handling might not be so much of an issue. I fantasize about getting a used S2000 down the road so I can gut it for the track.

tcho82

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Just did a search to see what I was going to find. But glad to see a lot of ex owners here. Its the middle of winter so I can't say I miss the convertible top, but come summer time I know I'm going to be lusting over others with convertibles. There really was no joy like driving home with the top down on a warm summer day.... I'll have to wait til the IS convertible comes out I guess. All in all I'm pleased with my switch, but I would also complain about the lack of feedback from the steering. Power is plentiful and I love the torque. I also love having the power in lower rpms ranges, instead of having to make the 9k rpm runs in order to get some power. The s2000 was an awesome car, it was just time for something different.

mav16

I have both. The IS is a great sports sedan but make no mistake, its not a "fun" car like the S2000.

Soda

I've done the same switch you're considering...I started w/a 2000 S2k sold it for a TSX w/navi...got bored in 6 mos..kept the TSX & purchased a new 04 NFR S2k...boyfriend hates them (cuz he thinks they sound like they're fallin apart) so I sold it. Cried like a BABY when the guy picked it up from my house...So I traded the TSX in for the IS350, good replacement to stop missin the S (so I thought)..But it can't replace my need for the fun to drive S2k..I stopped by the honda dealer and they had the most BEAUTIFUL Laguna Blue 06 w/the front lip & I had to have it...So I bought it and now have both. IMO, I've been there and you CANNOT replace the S w/a big sloppy handling 4 door. I bought my blue S 4 mos after my IS. That's not long...There is nothing like being able to put the top down every once in a while and go for a drive and just relax and V-tech the you know what outta that lil car..For what I pay for my IS and my S2k I could have almost leased an M6... What was I thinking!!?? That's the only replacement as far as I'm concerned. And I'm 27. I figured I was gettin old!!

SkyIS

I had a 01 S2000 with an OEM hardtop before I trade it in for the IS. The S2000 is a great car, especially those (before 04) with 9000+ redline. The handling is great. You can really feel the car.

I trade it for the IS because at the time we're expecting our first baby. We had the idea that both our cars should be suitable for a car seat. We are wrong. The IS is too small for my girl's car seat.

However, I do not have any regret about this change, since I consider myself a little too old(28) for the S. I prefer comfort over power and handling. On the other hand, my wife is now blaming me for getting rid of the S even she loves the IS too.

Bottom line, if you want luxury and comfort, you should go for the IS. If power, speed, and handling are still on top of your list, then you should keep your S.

SkyIS

[QUOTE=Soda;2354182]Cried like a BABY when the guy picked it up from my house...QUOTE]

My wife too were crying. She cried even before we went to make the purchase.

Soda

Lol, it was terrible and I felt like a child but you can't replace the S without a similar vehicle. It just doesn't work! Unless you're truly ready to let it go, I know it's costed me a small fortune, I shoulda kept my 00 and by now it woulda been paid off for almost 2yrs! I kick myself in the A$$ for that!

Soda

the only thing I didn't like was the red seats! Too bright! Here's the current child..

khoongy

i didnt come from an s2k. i came from an 01 prelude. i also didnt enjoy people wanting to race me all the time. i felt like i needed a luxurious car with enough OOMPH to shut the ricer boys up... and the 2IS 350 does just that. ive had the car for about 3 months now and not very many people want to go head to head with the 2IS, unless they think its a 250. but i am very happy with my switch from honda.i have driven the s2k though. beautiful car. i wouldnt say the 2IS is a "fun" car, but it sure is a nice one. it doesnt have the loud engines like the vtech hondas, which is a + for me because i am getting more mature like you are yourself.

but since you are a tech junkie, who needs power and luxury, i think you should make the switch.

tcho82

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Beautiful color.

Soda

Thank you! I love her!

ldc

I don't own an s2000 but i've driven one alot.

From a driver's point of view the s2000 is more fun to drive due to it's sportiveness whereas the Lexus is more for cruising....both are very different cars ( ). Perhaps one would appreciate the LExus more in the Auto than in the manual. Alot of reviews have given the thumbs up for auto tranny over manual.

From an image point of view, if you do get yourself a lexus, think hard about the color because imo color adds to the looks more than you think they do. I'd get silver because it highlights the car best and that is what people want in a Lexus, image.