Honda S2000 | The PERFECT Car For Your 20s + A Great Investment
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- Mike takes the Honda S2000 for an exciting drive and explains why the S2000 is still a great buy in 2020. Would you buy one of these today?
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Just bought an AP1 about month ago... it is a blast to drive
So funny I worked at Honda dealerships when these came out i started as a porter and car washer worked my way up to a new salesman there we made salary as well as commission I had two opportunities to buy these at a small discount and passed on both #imaidiot
Yes I would I’d buy 2 one to drive and one more 2 drive after the first gets too many miles bc the price on these is gonna begin to rise again.
I just purchased a 2006 AP2 MINT MINT with 22369miles on it (No accidents, no dents, no repaint, ALL STOCK, no RIPS on the convertible top) for $37800 USD Tax in. Let me know if you think this was a good deal. (Colour: Silverstone Grey)
Bought my 02 S2K 1 1/2 yrs ago....best car I’ve EVER OWNED
I bought this car as a 25th birthday gift to myself earlier this year, and I absolutely love it!
Congrats! And enjoy.. hope you have sticky tires on the rear as she likes to slide!
Just bought one about 2 weeks ago! I love it! Was able to find a completely stock 1 owner 2003 with 91k miles! Was able to pick it up for 15k. So glad i picked one up.
just got one for myself as an early bd present too! I've been growing up around the import scenes and this has been one of my dream cars to have. The feeling of finally holding the keys in your hand and drive off with the top down is amazing. Congrats friend, I'm loving mine too!
05 with 35k silver and red combo
I'm 23 and can't even afford a rusty miata :C
Got an 07 😁 today with 33k in mint stock condition black, after 6 month search. You guys enjoy. Wish i could have got it for 15
✌🏽✌🏽
I am an old fart, I turn 70 next week. I have owned this car for three years, mostly drive it in good weather and on weekends but it is so much fun. I’ve had a lot of cars in my life and none of them are this much fun. When people say that you have to thrash this car to get the most out of it, it makes it sound as though it’s gutless but it isn’t. It’s just a car that begs to be driven hard. For anyone who truly loves to drive, this is your car.
You might be an old 💨 but you speak the truth! Thanks for watching
Happy birthday!
ACCELER8 Thanks!
You’re not old unless you act old!!!’✌️
@@aquaisuseful682 ty. Real talk
I love my AP1 2003. I bought it when I was 33. I'm now 48 and I still love it and still puts a smile on my face. It's a daily driver and great fun to drive. 😍👍😃
Im now 35 and cannot afford a sports car. Boohoo. Lol. I remember sitting in one back in 2006 at the dealership and wowing at its sleek lines.
I bought my 2007 AP2 (Silverstone Metallic with Red/Black interior)with only 27,800 miles on it back in 2012 when I was 60 years old. I currently have about 43,000 miles on it and still loving it. When I take it out for a drive, I drive it like it's STOLEN!
Did you ever sell it? I’m looking for one now.
I do that on the free way on and off ramp and once a while on a green light left turn with no cars around.
I bought my 2006 ap2 in January 2023. I turn 60 years old in August 2023. In my younger days I had three rx7s so I know all about sports car, but for some reason never knew about the S2000 until the past couple years couple years which it drew me in. What an amazing piece of machinery
@305dadecounty305 do you own an S2000? I live in zip code 33186 and drive my AP2 2006 Suzuka blue about 2x weekly here. It is garage kept for sure.
@newtonwilliams3778 I have a 2007 AP2 S2000. It's usually sits in my garage and only take it out on nice days every few months.
You touched on something in this video that most others who review these cars overlook - the fact that you can explore so much of this car's capabilities without losing your license. There are so many cars out on the road today with mad levels of performance. They are marvels in their own right. But I love that with the S2000, I need to work it out hard to really get it moving along (yet, once again, while still being able to retain my license). To me, that is exactly what a sports car is supposed to be all about.
Appreciate that man, thanks for watching! And enjoy your ride
Bought my ap2 when my wife was 6months pregnant with our first child! 7yrs later and another child, i still can't let this go!!
Hahaha! I don’t blame you, with 2 kids you need your own time.
It’s not going anywhere.. so enjoy it and top down life!
Don't let it go! Teach your children how to drive stick in it, it's a simpler clutch to operate (:
The quality in this video is impressive, thought you had a million subs for sure goo shit
According to social blade, that will be in about 5 years!
I thought the same thing at least 100K and I don’t understand how I have been subscribed to every RUclips channel for auto reviews since day 1 I’m always one the first to know about channels this channel is outstanding keep it coming
I've owned my 00 S2K for 4.5 Years and I love it. Its the only car I've owned that every-time I drive it, it puts a big smile on my face. Although in Northern Ireland it tends to rain quite a bit but if your in Vtec you'll usually not be getting wet. She's been ultra reliable and has never let me down in the 30K miles I have done in her *touch wood*, even took it to S2K Euromeet in Italy which was a great experience, the sound of 198 S2000's in the Italian alps is a experience i'll never forget. As far as i'm concerned Honda hit the ball out of the park with this car, I can see why they've been reluctant to produce another as they would have a hard time living up to the original.
Damn. That sounds like a great drive
It is a hell of a car overall and fun to drive! Thanks for watching!
wanted a S2000 since 2005 when I was in middle school. Finally picked one up in mid-July 2020 at 25yo. This is a great video and great to see this car gets the love it deserves. It truly is a fun car to drive.
The title nailed it too, great car for 20s+. Still a relatively "affordable" sports car
The ap1 actually has a glass roof windows from 2002 and up
Thanks Paul! Much appreciate the correction!
I own a '01 AP1 got it when I was 18, I'm almost 19 now. I can say it's not the smartest decision for a beginner driver, but it's such a fun car.
Me too i own the ‘00 AP1 got it 2 years ago when I was 18 and now I’m almost 20 I love the car
I got mine when I was 19, I am now 27. I learned to drive stick on the car. Please heed my advise and buy really good tires & take it to autocross. Autocrossing will help you learn your limits as a driver in the car; don't wild out on the public roads. I may have crashed mine early in my ownership b/c I drove beyond my abilities -- cheers safe driving
Great Job! Timeless Classic Beauty! Thx!
Perfect for your early 30's too...just picked up an '05 Suzuka Blue on Saturday...it's definitely a driving enthusiasts choice. Great video man 👌
The Honda S2000 was a result of an incredible design team’s, 5 years of dedication. At the time, Ayrton Senna (one the greatest F1 drivers ever) was with Honda team and his fingerprints are all over this car’s design, suspension tuning and most importantly engine tuning. This is why the Honda S2000 has its “real driver’s car” feel when you drive it.
That's a myth. Aryton did not help develop any Honda production car. He just test drove the nsx on a track to help with the marketing.
@@Bruceillest101 EXACTLY! Especially nothin to do with the s2000
What a beautiful example! I've had mine nearly 4 years now, and will never ever let it go. Incidentally, mine is identical to yours - a 2005 in silver with a black interior:)
They are, crazy how they weren’t as popular as some others in it’s time.
Just got my one last week.Finally got one after wanting it for so many years.Its incredible
Just bought my first S2000, all stock with 54k miles and I am loving it. Reminded me of my first brand new car, a 1992 Integra. To me, this S2000 was the pinnacle of Honda cars.
Agreed!
How much did you pay?
@@305dadecounty305 2006 MY and $17,900.00. Texas car, all numbers matching. Now I have 59k miles. KnN air filter / Advan A08 tires. I tracked it once to see if the hype is real and yes, its very much everything people have said about this car.
@@cooperbrown1 I’m looking for one now and I found a 2007 with like 80k miles but they want 25k for it
@@305dadecounty305 If the car is clean, all matching, interior is clean and everything is where it is supposed to be,then you may have something worth getting. See if you can take it to a Honda dealership and ask them to give it a good once over and go from there. I had to put some money into a lower control arm. It was bent and dramatically affected the handling. I then took out the seats and had them re-bolstered. Changed all fluids and had Honda give it a full inspection. It cost about 1800.00 but the car is now like new. If you dont have any parts that need attention then i may be a good buy. Mine is all stock except the KnN air filter. Try to keep it that way because you will earn your investment back and likely gain on it too.
Good review. I've owned mine for 10 years now and this review hits all the important points. The only thing I take exception to is the comment about the engine sounds from 6,000 rpm up. It's frantic but it will never blow unless you have messed with it and turbo or super charged it.
Totally! I mean to say that it “sounds” like it will blow up.
It is bulletproof
I own a AP1 2002 Model since 2010, bought with 80000kilometers, now its over 180000.
I wouldn't like to have it as a daily but as a freetime and trackcar i love it.
Modern turbo cars are faster, but the driving feeling that the S2000 is giving you can no hot hatch give you.
The feeling is what counts for me, not 0-60miles or 0-1/4mile times. Even at low speeds i love how it feels when i take a curve.
You can track it but you can also cruise it with the top down.
Great video.
Will get this on my 40th birthday in 5 years time!
This channel is so underrated, though. Keep the great work going bro.
Seen every review on the Tube, you cover everything, well done. I love my '03. Hey car is a adult now in Canada. Had the old girl for 15 years.
never thought of it as a front mid engine. thanks for dropping some needed knowledge :)
Thank you!
Great information discussed in the video bro, I had no idea
Great video, I can really hear the passion in your voice. Going for a drive in my AP2 now!
Hahah! Thanks man! What a sick ride
Great review of a really astonishing car! Very comprehensive.
Congratulations to seize the opportunity to teach the meaning of “middle engine”, there’s still a lot of ignorance and misconception about it.
Greetings from Brazil.
Great video! I also own a 2005 GPW. I've had it since 2012 and currently have about 78k miles on it. I've been contemplating selling it for years now, but your video reminded me of why I bought this car to begin with!
Hahah! Amazing
Very detailed, learned a lot. Great video!
Thanks! It’s a bit more technical than normal, but glad you enjoyed!
Great video.
Here in UK we only have AP1 and we call the mark 2 a "Facelift"
Mine is identical to the one in your video. Sits in the garage till the sun comes out. Love it so much and will never sell it. It is my toy though and not a daily...
Cant wait to drive it into europe through the Alps and then round the streets of Monaco
London Ontario represent! so happy to see a youtuber from my home town!
Yes!! 🇨🇦
I absolutely fucking loved your review, I’ve owned this car for about 4 months and you described every little thing I loved about it. I’m definitely keeping for life in my lineup.
wow.i want to buy this as my second car.it amzing.love ur passion.thank u
Great review bro , Enjoy your passion for this car , This will be collectible in future years.A investment and great fun.
Appreciate that!
I'm have been driving the heck out mine.. 214k miles runs like new, love it. 2007 s2000
i had my first s2k at 21 and my 2nd at 26. AP1 first then AP2 which i prefer having owned both. however, in the UK we have our AP2 with the F20 engine that hits 9500revs whilst having the better exterior. My AP2 has DOUBLED IN VALUE IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. Buy one whilst you can!!!!!!!!!!
Nice!!!
same in Australia - the F20c engine reigned until 2009 here too. I think Honda had to appease the US market with the F22c early in the piece as their target market at the time didn't appreciate high revving low capacity power
There's actually even a way to open the hood even more, and I've always liked that trick. I believe it was designed that way to make working on it easier.
If you lock the driver's door lock, it actually locks the passenger door as well. So essentially you do have a button to lock the doors ;)
Bought a year 2000 AP1 August 2019. Amazing car to drive. Makes me smile every time I take it out. Now looking to add a Jaguar XKR-S to the garage and having to decide whether to sell my 2018 Civic or the S2K. S2K needs to stay.
Bought mine when I was.. 26? I'm turning 33 next week, still love it.
Your the example!
Update : 33 years old now, still puts a smile on my face after 7 years of ownership daily driven and 3 track events. Never selling this bad boy!
B. Son keep it forever, we really don’t get cars like these anymore.
Bought one on impulse and loving it ever since. Came from a much higher powered car (R34 Skyline), yet the driving enjoyment of the S2000 is just as fun (if not more).
Yes sir! Enjoy it
Please explain why the car is more fun than the R34.
I had an AP1 for about 5 years in the late 2000's and sold it. It was my only car at the time and I needed something more practical. Completely regret that decision now.
It’s a tough one.
I bought a 2006 back in 2014, drove it for 2 years...sold it for 3000 more than i paid for it. Regretted the decision to sell every single day afterwards...then 3 years later, the guy i sold it to, offered it back to me, and i got it back for 3000 less than i sold it to him for!!
Great review. One thing id like to know. Ive heard there was never a 2.2l s2000 in europe but did the other changes like gearbox synchos still happen to tthe AP2
Affordable in my 20's if I lived with my parents and have no other financial obligation sure.
Awesome video, presentation, and fhe quality of the camera is superb. What kind of camera are you using?
bought mine when i was 24. im turning 35 this aug and still own it
I had read long long ago that in the first generation the rpm’s were displayed in a straight line from L to R with thin light strips
They designed it that way so that when it was halfway lit , that’s where was the sweet spot for v-tec was , so when you’d be driving fast with your eyes on the road, you’d be able to see with your peripheral vision where the rpm’s were and where v-tec was
I can’t believe I remember this.
Daymm!
The heads up display is set like this on a few cars... the BMW M340 I just reviewed
I had an AP1 Suzuka Blue with blue interior. I definitely envied the AP2 wheels. It was one of the first cars with START button. It Fit like a glove, handled like a go Kart, had the best shifter ever made. God I miss it.
Main competition at the time was the Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4, and Nissan Z.
Me too! I miss it.
Competition is weak!
I own an '05 AP2 identical to the example in this video. It's a riot to drive, but you have to beat the life out of it, which it wants, and it delivers. They will continue to climb in value as cars become less mechanical and more robotic. Grab one while you still can!
a lot of people love the s2k shifting gear. i know it goes in butter smooth. the problem i had with it, its not easy to know which gear you jam it into if you shifting fast. with civic or integra, i can just jam it without worrying it goes into the wrong gear - it naturally guide you into the right gear and you can feel which gear its going to. that was not the case with s2k.
I had mine for 5 years now, drove it stock the first 4 and enjoyed every minute of it. Last year I got a supercharger installed and it puts a different kind of smile on my face!
Jackson racing?
ACCELER8 Kraftwerks, built by LHT Performance, thats the only way I would ever modify such a perfect factory car.
I own an 2005 AP2 as well same exterior color, but with red and black interior. The pros the 2004-2005 is the wired throttle body and not drive by wire. Also it DOES NOT come with traction control. It made me a better driver and the drive much more rewarding.
I just started to trail break as I enter my turns and feather the accelerator as I exit, boy does the car rotate really well doing that. Its a slide entering the turn but in a controlled way to prep for the exit.
Great review of a brilliant car.
Great review ! Is that marble flooring in the garage. That’s classy.
Thank you very much! It’s porcelain’
Currently own one as my daily. Its a shame to see so many S2000 owners just letting their cars sit and not driving them due to the potential value being lost in miles.
No car should sit in a museum! Can’t make memories while the car is sitting in the garage!
The S2000 Is at Its best as a weekend car or track car.
I also daily my S2000 but you can only truly appreciate how great it is when you drive something else then get back into it!
let them sit we need clean s2000 for the future.
That's nothing, at least they're preserving them..... But how about those jackoff stance ricers that "slam" or "hella flush yo" a s2000?...... What a waste.......
The fact he emphasized the 10 years LOL. I love it
Great video brother. I have a 2005 yellow love it. Remember the S2K is not a daily car its like a motorcycle for me. must people who buy these track them or just dont daily them. Some do of course since they just have 1 car. please mention next time this S2K is not a daily driver. Also 2005 is last year for cable throttle and no traction control. 2006-2009 considered now AP2.5
I have an AP1, I love it, just put 8 g's into it and love it even more!!!
I am definitely buying this as my first car Idc!
So much almost correct info in this video. For example AP1 had glass rear window in 02 and 03
Very good investment indeed. Nice color 👍🏻
AP1 was built throughout the entire production period from 1999 until 2009. AP2 models, which had the f22c engine, exist in differing years depending on market location.
Never knew that! Thanks for the contribution!
Bought an '01 in 2004 and still have it on the road and driving daily. Needs a new paint job which will happen soon and absolutely love this car. We have become one with each other. If you can, buy one now before the price goes up!!!
Truth!
I remember chasing one when I got my first car back in high school (2004). It was a MK3 golf 2.0 slow and long story short S2000 went around a hairpin turn I followed, he pulled out flawlessly, I spun out and nearly crashed into a bus...
Lolololol!
But a VR swap in that thing with real coil overs would have been on its tail
Hey great review on this car. Everything about it.
Appreciate that
I bought my 2003 S2000 as a gift to myself a few days before I turned 19 I’m almost 20 now and have put over 12k miles on it I love driving it
I'm in the UK and bought one of these new in 2004 and kept it for three years. I did enjoy driving it but not as much as the the two previous EP3 Civic Type R's which were a hoot to drive.
Going to find a civic type R
Definitely the car I'll get once student debt is taken care of. Probably the best graduation gift you can give yourself.
or perfect for your 60's or 70's. I just bought one, it has 42,100 miles on it. AP1 nearly perfect and original. The main reason I bought this over a Corvette or Mustang or Alfa or Jensen Healey or Morgan +4 is that the insurance is $119 dollars added to my regular insurance policy. It is like driving in a go-cart, very fun. those 4 hooks are for hanging net bags, not coats.
We need more reviews like this, classic heroes 🏆
Please review more, we need more classic Minis, Civics, Toyota T-sport, RX-8, Golf VR6, R32, etc…. The list goes on
Ive had my S2k for a little over five years now and I never want to get rid of it. Its a little rough as a daily driver, but I wouldn't trade the fun away for practicality reasons.
And whenever you get close.. come back here and re-read your mindset!
Those hangers behind the seats were for VHS tapes when you rented movies from Blockbusters. That's what I used it for......
I’m 23 and I have owned my 2007 AP2 for 2 years. I bought it as a Christmas present to myself when I was 21. Soon throwing a nice fat turbo on it. I know by turboing the car it will go down in value but at least it’ll be 5x the fun. I love being naturally aspirated but when you throw boost at these engines they really wake up.
I bought MY04 in 2012 with only 7k on the odometer. Love it to date.
Damn, great buy!
The hooks behind the seat is for an optional s2000 pocket , not a suite or bag :)
Ahhh! Thank you for the input to help the info flow!
This right here is a proper achievable dream car
Love the video man. Great production and love the info you put in. But I gotta correct you on the weight thing. You say you can't get a sports car that's 2700 lbs in today's market without breaking $100,000. But the Fiesta ST makes about 200HP and 202 lb/ft of torque and that little guy weighs at 2700 lbs as well and costs as much as an S2000 used. Just a side note! :D
Thanks Marquis! That's true! Thanks for leaving that information here. We'd love to review a Fiesta ST in the future, it's too bad Ford discontinued most of their cars in North America. :(
@@ACCELER8TV I would absolutely love to see your take on the Fiesta ST! It really is a tragedy what Ford did in the NA market, but what can you do you know?
The color around the windshield it actually means something different. If it isn’t matching the color (usually black) then it means it was ordered with a hardtop spoon. Some came in a color matching spoon
Thank you for the clarification and contribution to the channel! Much appreciated!
this is why i love my Celica GTS. FWD yes, but when you weigh 2200lbs, got a 7800RPM redline and lift/V-tec, it all comes together and you aren't breaking any speed limits going from first to second.
The beauty of it!
Fun cars for sure love mine
Been daily driving them for over 16 years. Recently stored it to daily a new Type R. Honda does know how to make an emotionally connected car.
I need to know,
I had a 2001 Integra R, and an s2k.. how does the new R compare?
Don't forget about the new ND miata. Probably as close as you can get aside from asking for a new s2k.
I NEED to review it!
The 86?
@@miguelfragoso7023 2020-2021 Toyota 86, ND Miata and S2000 are definitely very close. Love all three
S2000 is an incredibly well made car. That shift gear box is the GOAT!
I bought my 00 S2k right after finishing college in 2007. It has 165k miles on it now and has been crazy reliable, even after hundreds of track day and autocross laps. I've had much "faster" cars over the years, but the S2000 is the only one I refuse to sell. Overall, it's been consistently the most fun to drive AND the cheapest to own and abuse. That's remarkable in and of itself.
Isn’t that crazy! They don’t make then like they used to
The most underrated JDM.... What a lovely car, not a fan of convertibles but I'd buy this without thinking twice.
Truth!
Underrated? Said nobody ever.
After watching this video, I went and got myself the S2000. But I haven't been able to find those sunglasses. Where'd you buy them?
This for me along with the NSX, is the perfect driver's car. The best Engine EVER....10 years ahead of every supercar maker!!!! Amazing, superb engineering
Well said!
I wouldn't say best engine ever. One of the best....... The biggest flaw is the lack of torque...... The v10 from the McLaren F1, s14 from e30 m3, voodoo from gt350R, etc etc..... It's hard to say.... That's not including Motorsport engines.....
I just bought that exact car. 2005 Sebring Silver with black interior. All original one owner with only 44k miles. Recent major service of all fluids and plugs / VC gasket. I’m 6’ 2” at 275 lbs clothed and armed, and I actually fit decently. I’m almost 50 y.o.. So far I love the car.
For health reasons, you should shed just a couple lbs.
@@UFC_Buffalo Oh I agree, however my size isn't from a typical obese person, I'm a larger more muscular "heavy". I could stand to drop at least 20-30 lbs. of actual excess weight though.
@@protectandswerve lol I know, I was only kidding. If you can fit into an S2000, you definitely aren't obese or anything 🙂.
@@UFC_Buffalo LOL All good!!
I'm 24, I pay 120 a month for my 95 civic 00 s2000. Love the rawness of the ap1. Only drive it in good weather😎
Awesome review. Ap2 has more than just 6% more torque. More like 7-10% more power across the entire rpm band. It used a different HP measurement standard, so was still "rated" at 240hp even though it produced significantly more power than the Ap1.
You must own an ap2… Different measurement for hp lol where the hell did you hear that. F22c is rated at 237hp not 240 like F20c.
He’s actually correct. During that time a lot of other cars had their horsepower numbers change because of the new horsepower calculation. The AP2 makes about 5-10 more horsepower than an AP1 on a dyno.
LOVE IT........
Amazing car, owned two at different points in time, sold my last one to pay for school. Of course now they're worth double what I sold mine for... Wish I hadn't sold it in the first place... upgraded to an A90 Supra recently, but was VERY seriously considering getting another S2K instead. In the end they stopped making the S2000 in 2009 and I just couldn't justify buying a car that old for the money they were asking. I drove my S2K's the way they were meant to be driven, and now it's too old to sustain that sort of abuse reliably, especially if I don't know the full history of the car.
Nonsense, shits reliable af
had a 2002 from 22 to 30, bought a near mint 2003 to replace it after several years missing the fun - no regrets even though the new one cost nearly MSRP lol
if you want a fun to drive roadster AND you value your money. This is the only game in town!. Love the ND2 Miata but you will lose money on it.
I believe the AP1 and AP2 version thingy is not related to the way it looks, as in 2004 facelift model. AP1 is the 2.0 liter EU/Japan version which revs to 9k redline and AP2 is the 2.2 liter US version which revs to 8k redline.
The hooks behind the seat is to hold the factory option pouch
Love this Honda
Finally a reviewer who revs the piss out of it like you're supposed to
Great car- I want to get one now...
You also need to change your bulbs in the tachometer too.