first off the nsx and the s2000 are close in power, but the nsx's is quicker by a sec in the 1/4 and in 0-60 this is a comparison between a 2002 nsx and a 2004 s2000
the nsx handles better than a s2000, but the 91-94 have a problem with the rear camber and the tires wear out quick.
the s2000 is 200-300 pounds lighter.
it also depends on what your looking for? a daily driver or a weekend car
the nsx gets much more looks than the s2000,
also it depends on if you can fit into a s2000 or not. I am 5'11 and 200 # and had a hard time fitting in the s2000 where as I can fit in the nsx with plenty of room. when we take the nsx out we get shit tons of looks and compliments
and my room just told me that if you can barely afford to buy the nsx, you wont be able to afford the maintance. and trust me its not easy working on that car.
you can find an older nsx in that price range but seeing is how your a teacher and your wife is a waitress, i would stick at looking at a s2000. dont get me wrong I love both cars and the nsx is fun to drive, but kills my roommate on maintance and he works at ibm and makes good money. shit he bought tires for his nsx for $1000 and 10,000 miles later has to replace them, normally you get 6000 to 8000 miles out of the rear tires.
timing belt and water pump is $2500 and thats not dealer price, dealer wants more $
plus you cant adjust the height of the steeringwheel on the s2000
we get stupid people trying to race us, like a guy in a z06 wanted to race. plus you get dumb people that dont even know what that cars is and ask us is that the new corvette
plus after market parts are harder to find for the nsx and cost a shit ton more than parts would be for the s2000