DC5 reviews (esp. compared to S2000)

[phatmanace]

folks,

my best mate has an S2000 - The engine note is just so addictive, I'm pretty hooked!

I'm considering a second car, but I need 4 seats, and am therefore looking at the ITR DC5 rather than the S2. Poring over the stats, I note that the engine has a bit less power (200 vs 237 I think) - but I think that the ITR is a little lighter - so one hopes that the overall performance should be pretty comparable between the two cars.

Can anyone vouch for the Teg? - esp in comparison to the S2000?

I'm really keen to hear any opinions from ownership experiences.

Cheers, Ace

[kingstondc5]

DC5's suck hairy balls,

Your comparing a fwd to a rwd, 4 seats to 2 seats and in two different areas. Best bet is to go test drive one and then buy mine

[Grovsie26]

Exactly^

One's a 2 seater sports car, the others a coupe. Chalk and cheese here. Obviously if you need more than 2 seats then it's the DC5 only lol. The DC5 will be a lot easier to drive quickly, especially in the wet.

In a straight line, there shouldn't be much in it, would be very close.

DC5 is about 1180KG with around 215bhp, the S2000 is 1250KG with 237bhp.

Just do a search of the forum for DC5, lots of comments, or visit the DC5 and check out Kingston above you's, buyers guide.

[phatmanace]

Thanks, I noticed in another thread that you mentioned a buyers guide, perhaps you could point me to a link, or PM it to me.

I realise that they are different propositions, but as I have 2 little children, its a lot easier to justify than the S2 !

Believe it or not, the other car that I'm considering is a 996 cabriolet, but the vtec is such an awesome noise and experience, I thought I would have a look at the 'teg - ( the porsche would obviously cost twice as much ass well!)

Many thanks, ace

[Grovsie26]

http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/index.php?/topic/2475...

[Hoygo]

kingstondc5 said:

DC5's suck hairy balls,

Says the dude who has modified his one to look like a clown shoe.

ps: im considering a Dc5 too,rather than buying a new car that will cost a lot,i better search for a old one that feels new,will test drive one on saturday.

[kingstondc5]

Clown shoe? Er how and what clowns have you been hanging around with?

[Hoygo]

The ones who wear these http://techdigest.tv/nike-transformer-shoes-thumb-...

[Grovsie26]

To be fair Kingston, he's not wrong, lol, you've butchered a perfectly good looking car, lol. Still, nevermind. You'll know this when it doesn't sell.

[kingstondc5]

So the clown shoe reference is in fact linked to the autobot sticker lol

Guess we'll see if it sells or not and if it doesnt, then ill stay in the 'stable' with the GT so im in a win win situation really

[jsl20]

surely an RX8 would be the best 4-seater alternative to an S2000? similar specs, RWD etc.

[phatmanace]

jsl20 said:

surely an RX8 would be the best 4-seater alternative to an S2000? similar specs, RWD etc.

I did consider it, but reading through the historical posts on it, general consensus seems to be that the performance doesn't justify the running costs - i.e if you can live with 15mpg, then there are better cars out there

[Old Gregg]

I've said this many times on here, but I'll say it again - the DC5 is a fantastic car, that's all there is to it.

OP, I can only suggest you find a nice one in the classifieds and go and drive it. Obviously it won't scratch that rear-drive itch of the S2000 and 996, but as FWD's go, it's up there with the very best.

[syko89]

The DC5 is brilliant, and compared to the S2K its about the same in a straight line.

Dont worry about it been FWD, its so easy to drive on the limit compared to an S2000.