I’ve owned the exact same car since 2022. Cured all my ailments and my mental well-being has never been better! 😅 Fun to drive, easy to maintain, and looks awesome. That’s the right recipe for me.
AP1 owner for 4 years. Was broke down for 2. Finally, on the road with an Inline Pro engine. Couldn't be happier. I've owned many JDM cars, the S2K is by far the best feeling.
I’ve had my 2006 for 8 years now. It’s paid for and in excellent condition. Unless I can afford something exotic (I can’t) I have no interest in anything to replace it for the $25k that it’s worth.
@@mccgarage another way of thinking about how it saves time is if the car dies and needs to be restarted. Your right hand can quickly shift to first, the left hand on the button, left foot on the clutch. Basically no wasted movement.
I've been a AP1 driver for 13 years and wouldn't have any other sports car. Personally, I have never felt my AP1 was slow. If you look at any of the comparison tests that the auto mags did when the AP1 came out in 1999, it beat (both 0-60 and road course) the BMW, Nissan and Porsche Boxster, all 6 cyl. !!! I too enjoy mountain driving and have had mine up to 135 mph. Yes, you have to keep the revs up there and it isn't going to win any drag races but for pure driving pleasure, it has no comparison. Cheers
Oh that’s cool to know about the old 0-60 tests! I think there’s just so much torque out of newer cars that most people would consider it “slow” but I agree with you.
I agree. I sometimes dream of a supercharger when at stoplights. The car can go pretty quick but you have to work for it. It doesn't have the effortless torque of a lot of modern turbocharged cars. But when I get into the mountains and canyons for a drive, I think the power level is perfect. I was with my buddies last week. One has a tuned 350hp Civic Type R and the other a 380hp supercharged S2000. When we are on the curvy roads its still a level playing field.
Relative to the cars I have owned since 1985, it is not slow at all. Depends on what you have been driving. My main fun car is my Cayman GTS and I just drove a 2003 S2000 yesterday and it had me questioning which car I own because it was so fun!
Completely agree! I think people’s expectations today are just too high for “fast” and then misunderstand this car when they get in it. The fun factor is through the roof in an s2000!
Wow that’s a clean s2000 I don’t see them often where I live I drive one back in 2012 it was bone stock I wouldn’t exactly say it’s slow I think it’s quick enough and yes vtec sounds amazing if I had one this clean no amount of money would make me sale it
Thank you! I think people now expect 300hp + with quick 0-60 and if they do, they become underwhelmed when they get in an s2000. So I try to set expectations right!
I’m not big into modding either but a flashpro tune helped mine in terms of midrange power. Vtech starts at like 4000 rpm now and builds more gradually. This makes third gear more usable coming out of corners. I find I can cruise around one gear higher often times.
I've raced an 07 mustang GT, 2014 focus ST and a Dodge Challenger with a hemi and outran them all in my 02 S2000 with just a exhaust,header and downpipe and bullfrog bored out throttle body.. I never thought of it as being slow, I time 0-60 in 5.4 sec.
The RHD S2000's have the start button on the Right Hand Side...Japan, UK, Australia and like mine in South Africa..you are right much better and more natural and having had mine also bin Toronto in a LHD appreciate what you are saying
Just think of this if u would put that car for sale how many inquiries would u get? The demand for it. Also there’s not many out there. So yea u made the right choice!! Top down in the summer on curves is the best !!!
Slow stock is debateable. These cars are meant to be driven high strung at the top of the rpms. You can always boost for more torque. Many reliable kits now a days whether you decide to turbo or supercharge. The F series is still a potent engine parts are harder to come by
I don’t think it’s so to be clear. But in today’s world with high hp in a lot of sports cars people don’t understand exactly your point. Would love to supercharge mine some day
"Owned an S2000 for 3 years. terrible car. never buy one. i actually sold mine for a c5 corvette, cause MURICA" lmao great video as always TyTy. I hope you document our S2000 cruise this weekend and do a video on that!
I’ve owned the exact same car since 2022. Cured all my ailments and my mental well-being has never been better! 😅 Fun to drive, easy to maintain, and looks awesome. That’s the right recipe for me.
😂 a testimony to its medicinal value! Couldn’t agree more
Mine immediately takes 10 years off
Yes right choice. I bought mine 4 years ago
AP1 owner for 4 years. Was broke down for 2. Finally, on the road with an Inline Pro engine. Couldn't be happier. I've owned many JDM cars, the S2K is by far the best feeling.
Thanks for the comment and support! Couldn’t agree more!
I’ve had my 2006 for 8 years now. It’s paid for and in excellent condition. Unless I can afford something exotic (I can’t) I have no interest in anything to replace it for the $25k that it’s worth.
I think that’s a great way to put it. It really punches above its weight for the price point they are at
I have had my AP1 for 13 years and still love it :) - AP2 sub frame though.
They are the best! Thanks for watching!
seriously havent like a car as much as my s2k! great video brotha
Thank you 😍
Best stock handling vehicle I've owned so far, my Mazdaspeed Miata MX5 would come in 2nd. Both cars are track worthy stock out of the box.
Left side ignition is a race car feature. Porsche had it on the left in Le Mans as it’d save them time comparatively to a right hand side one.
Oh wow! That’s really interesting I didn’t know that. I won’t get so annoyed now:) haha
@@mccgarage another way of thinking about how it saves time is if the car dies and needs to be restarted. Your right hand can quickly shift to first, the left hand on the button, left foot on the clutch. Basically no wasted movement.
I've been a AP1 driver for 13 years and wouldn't have any other sports car. Personally, I have never felt my AP1 was slow. If you look at any of the comparison tests that the auto mags did when the AP1 came out in 1999, it beat (both 0-60 and road course) the BMW, Nissan and Porsche Boxster, all 6 cyl. !!! I too enjoy mountain driving and have had mine up to 135 mph. Yes, you have to keep the revs up there and it isn't going to win any drag races but for pure driving pleasure, it has no comparison. Cheers
Oh that’s cool to know about the old 0-60 tests! I think there’s just so much torque out of newer cars that most people would consider it “slow” but I agree with you.
I agree. I sometimes dream of a supercharger when at stoplights. The car can go pretty quick but you have to work for it. It doesn't have the effortless torque of a lot of modern turbocharged cars. But when I get into the mountains and canyons for a drive, I think the power level is perfect. I was with my buddies last week. One has a tuned 350hp Civic Type R and the other a 380hp supercharged S2000. When we are on the curvy roads its still a level playing field.
Relative to the cars I have owned since 1985, it is not slow at all. Depends on what you have been driving. My main fun car is my Cayman GTS and I just drove a 2003 S2000 yesterday and it had me questioning which car I own because it was so fun!
Completely agree! I think people’s expectations today are just too high for “fast” and then misunderstand this car when they get in it. The fun factor is through the roof in an s2000!
Wow that’s a clean s2000 I don’t see them often where I live I drive one back in 2012 it was bone stock I wouldn’t exactly say it’s slow I think it’s quick enough and yes vtec sounds amazing if I had one this clean no amount of money would make me sale it
Thank you! I think people now expect 300hp + with quick 0-60 and if they do, they become underwhelmed when they get in an s2000. So I try to set expectations right!
I’m not big into modding either but a flashpro tune helped mine in terms of midrange power. Vtech starts at like 4000 rpm now and builds more gradually. This makes third gear more usable coming out of corners. I find I can cruise around one gear higher often times.
Oh interesting I’ll have to look into those! Thanks!
I've raced an 07 mustang GT, 2014 focus ST and a Dodge Challenger with a hemi and outran them all in my 02 S2000 with just a exhaust,header and downpipe and bullfrog bored out throttle body.. I never thought of it as being slow, I time 0-60 in 5.4 sec.
Wow really?!
The RHD S2000's have the start button on the Right Hand Side...Japan, UK, Australia and like mine in South Africa..you are right much better and more natural and having had mine also bin Toronto in a LHD appreciate what you are saying
Oh interesting I guess that makes sense! Glad someone feels the same way haha
Just think of this if u would put that car for sale how many inquiries would u get? The demand for it. Also there’s not many out there. So yea u made the right choice!! Top down in the summer on curves is the best !!!
Top down at night too is my favorite! It’s such a great car
BTW you might want to check fujitsubo legalis R exhaust or Greddy SP for a deep exhaust tone
Thanks for the tip!
Slow stock is debateable. These cars are meant to be driven high strung at the top of the rpms. You can always boost for more torque. Many reliable kits now a days whether you decide to turbo or supercharge. The F series is still a potent engine parts are harder to come by
I don’t think it’s so to be clear. But in today’s world with high hp in a lot of sports cars people don’t understand exactly your point. Would love to supercharge mine some day
Simply gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
how many miles is your s2000? how many miles did you buy it as?
117,000 and I bought it with 116,000
@@mccgarage thanks, im so stuck on deciding on a porsche 981 boxster or s2000. love that the s2000 is a tribute to honda's contribution to F1
S2000 vs. BRZ comparison video when?
When I say.. go!
Install factory exhaust !
I thought about that or tanabe/revel medallion!
I never burrito in my red ‘06.
You are missing out!
about the secret compartment, your not supposed to talk about the secret compartment. it's a rite of passage for new s2k owners.
Hahahaha I’m sorry! So don’t do a full episode on the secret compartment???
smh i want this car soooo bad lmao..
Save up and get a good one and it’ll bring you joy forever!
Can’t afford one of these so I’ll settle for a nd3 Miata
We love Miata’s!
"Owned an S2000 for 3 years. terrible car. never buy one. i actually sold mine for a c5 corvette, cause MURICA"
lmao great video as always TyTy. I hope you document our S2000 cruise this weekend and do a video on that!
I’m trading mine into the Chevrolet dealer as we speak