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Originally posted by Ludedude
Dude, I like you but you're clueless when it comes to talking about driving experiences ;)
Weekend car? Yeah lets see...VW econohatch vs. 2 seat convertible. Tough choice 
And why is it that I never see Golf R32s or GTI's out on the track? I do see lots of Vettes, Vipers, and oh yeah, S2000s. 
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It seems as though your driving experiences depend solely on the fact that the car is a two seater and a convertible. One of which creates a totally pejorative effect in terms of road handling performance.
First of all two cars in two completely different classes are being compared here which makes pros and cons plentiful and unfair on both ends. The main thing to realize here is that these two cars were never ever meant to be in direct competition with each other. A VW Golf R32 is an all around road carver with a 241hp 3.2l V6, all-wheel-drive, big wheels, big brakes and host of other performance minded features which makes it more than a roadster. At (241hp) the R32 is meant to be compared to cars such as the WRX STi (300 hp) and the Lancer EVO (271hp). All of which seem to have better numbers than the following roadsters. (not to distract from the fun of the following cars merely an observation)
The S2000 is a roadster however with an inline 4cyl 16V at 240 hp still a very powerful car as well. Although it retains the free spirit of a roadster it lacks one of the key pleasures that is so true to the roadster name and that missing entity is torque.
The S2000 is meant to be compared to cars such as the TT, Z4, 350Z, G5, Boxter etc. Not only in terms of #'s but in terms of usage.
The real question is not which one would you choose but what are you looking for !?