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Rodrigo ive had a E46 and they are lots of fun , they handle great and daily driving is a blast , but repairs do get pricy , and most parts are made of a hard plastic which usualy needs to be replaced at around 100k or theystart to crack.
The s2k is a great car , if i replace my 200sx it will be for a s2k. i say go with the s2k, i sold my bimmer for a G35 sedan black on black
I agree, great driving car, smooth and powerful, but OMG the cost when things go badly is enough to make you cry. I'd never buy a used E46, at least not without a very comprehensive warranty - if you have top end trouble, it is insanely expensive if you're out of warranty. Even with a warranty high mileage E46, no thanks!
The S2K is reliable and also a great driver's car, but still kind of pricey IMHO for what you're getting. Honda parts are also expensive, go look up the cost to maintain an S2K to comparable vehicles, Honda has too many $600 water pumps and things like that in their newer cars, it's like owning a 944 for parts.
Keep the 200SX, buy another car you want when you want, personally the prices on decent used Z33 350Z's are insanely low these days. Just do your homework.
edit: Btw I also drive an
'04 G Coupe 6MT, great car - as is the sedan. A killer deal would be to snag a 2007 MY sedan coming off lease, but I also like the 05-06 MY sedan, too. With the number of cars moving off lots today, if you have coin I am sure you can cut some killer deals.