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Originally Posted by Dam Road
4 weeks ago I was driving my s2000. Had two of these Hondas, both APIs with 9k redline. Would still have but my height and age made driving the vehicle a chore instead of a pleasure. I went from a Who Concert to a NY Philharmonic Session. The s2000 is raw, the 135i is more civilized. The s2000 has revs and the sound that goes with it, the 135i has torque and sound deadening so you do not hear it as well. The s2000 is 2700 pounds and razor sharp in turning. The 135i Vert is 3600 pounds and you feel that mass in the turns.. The s2000 is a 2 seat roadster, the 135i is a 2 seat GT.
You mentioned you were looking for style along with something that did both what the s2000 and the CRV did. The 135i will do most of what you want with a lot more style, but it is not a s2000. It is not meant to be one.
Do I miss the s2000? Oh yeah but I also luv my 135i Vert. In the perfect world I would never age and have both in my garage.
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+1. Just sold an S2000 2 weeks ago, picked up my 135 vert 2 days ago and couldn't agree more on the comparison (and my SO has a CRV). I'll add a few details: The back seat on the 135 was a deciding factor...my 2 yr old daughter and wife both fit well and my daughter loves convertible motoring. The things I miss about the S2000: the shifter and seats are better IMO, and the motor, light weight and chassis make for a more visceral drying experience. The much better finish, added space, comfort, rear seat, sound system, torque and overall quality of the 135 make up for the stuff I miss about the S2000.