Yup, I sold my Evo FQ-330 to get my first S2000, which was the right decision. I then sold that S2000 and got a 911 (996 as that was the current gen at that time), but I really regretted that sale so a few years back bought another S2000 from my friend (single owner car over 15 years and she drove it like Miss Daisy!). Was just about to sell it and get a Boxter Spyder (a truly epic car in its own right), then decided I'd only regret this again so turned down the Spyder and am keeping my humble S2000 until I die. The only thing I am doing is putting a Milltek exhaust on there as the original is looking a bit worse for wear after 17 years, and I do want something a little more raspy, but not intrusive.
I've owned my S2000 for 15 years, which is slightly less time than I've been with my girlfriend. If i had to get rid of one of them, it wouldn't be the S2000.
The s2000 is the worst because it ruins the experience of other cars. The transmission feels like a precision rifle and is loud and revy. Best roadster ever!
Great review of the legendary S2K and really appreciated the touches of humor. You are right in that it will bring a smile to your face. I've owned my AP1 S2K for 12 years now and it still brings a huge smile to my face when I hit the redline at 9000 rpm. It's an amazing car.
I’ve owned my 2004 Silverstone S2000 (with OEM hardtop) since July 2012 and absolutely LOVE it! Currently with 98k on the ODO. My actual daily driver is a 2013 Camaro. And yes, the S2000 is my Garage Queen!
I immediately got triggered as soon as i saw the title of the video, but honestly i somewhat agree with some of the things you've pointed at. 8:05 that grin when you accelerate is what the S2000 is all about.
The S2000 AP1 is the best little sports car I have ever owned. The suspension is outstanding, the engine has double the horsepower of the typical small sports car from the 1950's all the way to 2023. It is very balanced. It drives like a go-cart. The AP1 looks like a classic sports car, while the AP2 looks more modern and plastic
I love that Honda made the effort to offer such a focused sports car in roadster form at the turn of the century - a car that was pretty basic in terms of creature comforts with an emphasis on maximizing driver involvement. While I enjoy what the S2000 has to offer, I recognize that this car is not for everyone. Working the manual gearbox while exploring the upper end of the RPM range on twisty backroads is exhilarating for some yet exhausting for others. Thankfully Honda saw to the needs of the first group as there was no shortage of other cars for the later group. It doesn't get much more visceral than driving a Honda S2000 with the top down.
Love this review! Yes, it's an absolutely terrible car but it just might be the greatest car ever made. All I know is that I'm never parting with mine because every time I drive it I giggle like a little girl. It's glorious.
I share the same sentiments as you. The E85 first generation Z4, to my utter surprise, felt better then the S2K in most aspects of performance, comfort and maintenance. I have driven both in multiple occasions and yes, I agree with your review. Honest review.
IF YOU'RE CHANGING GEARS IN THE S2000 AT 6K RPM, you're not NEARLY reaching it's potential (against a Lexus SUV) - of course you're getting owned because you don't know what you're doing. The fun of the S2000 is @6,000 rmp+ AND you've got no clue. Owning one is different. My son is 6'4" and fits fine. I've had the '04 S2000 since '07 and put 85,000 miles on it - it's bulletproof and a BLAST to dive, if you can find your way above 6,000 RPM!
The s2000 is mega and I absolutely love it! Revving it to 9000rpm is one of life’s pleasures, it’s so visceral not many other cars can match the feeling; however when you’re not revving it all the way out, it’s not fast.. that’s all I was showing.. I could have been clearer in how I explained it. The reward of going all the way to 9000 is epic and the car loves to rev so you find yourself doing it often :)
it is terrible of you to be in such height. you will find many terrible cars due to your lengths. you should take a bus. and refrain from driving as all cars will be terrible for you.
Surprisingly the size of car usually doesn’t correlate to drivers room. Bus’s are no better! The best car I fit in was a KTM X-bow, which is TINY, but had an adjustable pedal box
Thanks for your comment. I was trying to capture in that by making such a focussed sports car that is INCREDIBLELY fun to drive, it’s compromised as a normal car. Not a bad thing, just a series of engineering trade offs. Depends what you’re after, but I absolutely love the S2000
Those awfull red cars so cliché so too low so soo red and that awfull conformist wanna be low blue car..the owners loose hair..disgusting😂😂😂 not. The S2000 is still on my list to have. It's beautiful ❤ Love this review.
@@thetuneupAU just please dont do what everyone else does, rate cars based on what it was designed to do instead of comparing it to unrelated generic crossovers companies are spewing out these days, sure it has a boot not as big as a 3 series bmw, however it has a massive boot for a 2 seater convertible sports car therefore it should get a really good score for that, things like that. (im not saying you did any of this in your video im just throwing a suggestion lol)
@@CurtisSmal Completely agree mate! I've actually removed the scoring in my other videos now, so I can just talk about how the car is in the context of it's class. Take a look and let me know what you think :)
@@thetuneupAU absolutely perfect mate, i love the humor you throw in too, specially the gr corolla review, sitting there straight faced while a child seat goes flying around in the back is hilarious to me, youve definitely earned a sub from me.
How do you mean? Keep in mind, in Australia the AP2 kept the 9000rpm 2.0l engine, but got the rest of the upgrades like strengthened gearbox, diff, suspension geometry changes etc
Great question! If you want that raw driving experience, but from something modern than the type r is actually a good competitor for a similar price point; however, and it’s a big however, it has a roof! The new FK8 and FL5 CTR are hugely capable cars from factory and I adore them; I need to do a review; but they are the best cars for sale for reasonable money
The Honda S2000 ROCKS! Everyone in history that has sold there S2000 has regretted it in shame 😔
Exactly 😂. Same in my experience, like 80% of every ex s2k owner regrets selling
Yep. Selling mine is the biggest regret I have in life
Every S2K owner graduates to an Evo, or a BMW, then maybe a Porsche; then back to an S2K (as a second car).
This is the way. 😅
Yup, I sold my Evo FQ-330 to get my first S2000, which was the right decision. I then sold that S2000 and got a 911 (996 as that was the current gen at that time), but I really regretted that sale so a few years back bought another S2000 from my friend (single owner car over 15 years and she drove it like Miss Daisy!). Was just about to sell it and get a Boxter Spyder (a truly epic car in its own right), then decided I'd only regret this again so turned down the Spyder and am keeping my humble S2000 until I die.
The only thing I am doing is putting a Milltek exhaust on there as the original is looking a bit worse for wear after 17 years, and I do want something a little more raspy, but not intrusive.
This story should be written in a stone tablet somewhere for future generations to behold!
One of the original reviews said, "Ya gotta drive it like ya stole it".
I've owned my S2000 for 15 years, which is slightly less time than I've been with my girlfriend. If i had to get rid of one of them, it wouldn't be the S2000.
The s2000 is the worst because it ruins the experience of other cars. The transmission feels like a precision rifle and is loud and revy. Best roadster ever!
It really sits in a class of 1 for driver engagement, especially at this price
Great review of the legendary S2K and really appreciated the touches of humor. You are right in that it will bring a smile to your face. I've owned my AP1 S2K for 12 years now and it still brings a huge smile to my face when I hit the redline at 9000 rpm. It's an amazing car.
They really are special cars; don't sell it! I know a few people who have and they ALL regret it
Me to 12 year's daily, rain snow, a 1999 ap1 jap ❤
Just discovered your channel, keep up the good work! I've just hit subscribe, the Comedy factor is brilliant! 🤣
Thanks mate!
I’ve owned my 2004 Silverstone S2000 (with OEM hardtop) since July 2012 and absolutely LOVE it! Currently with 98k on the ODO. My actual daily driver is a 2013 Camaro. And yes, the S2000 is my Garage Queen!
Sell it to me please😓
@@SoundsByFace5 Sorry, but I can’t. I’M IN LOVE!
The AP2 we got in Aus is a special thing, the best of breed. Great review
I immediately got triggered as soon as i saw the title of the video, but honestly i somewhat agree with some of the things you've pointed at.
8:05 that grin when you accelerate is what the S2000 is all about.
Ya this is a terrible terrible sports car ! that being said, I absolutely can’t wait until I buy one ! 🥰
The S2000 AP1 is the best little sports car I have ever owned. The suspension is outstanding, the engine has double the horsepower of the typical small sports car from the 1950's all the way to 2023. It is very balanced. It drives like a go-cart. The AP1 looks like a classic sports car, while the AP2 looks more modern and plastic
Ap1 or Ap2. They’re all amazing
@@thetuneupAU agreed. Old guys often like ap1 because the interior looks like the classic english or italian sports car that they never could afford.
I have an 06 AP2 and at age 60 just love this car. Love my S2K
One in the vidfeo is facelift AP1, meaning it has everything AP2 got except the engine.
This car begs you to drive it like you stole it
I love that Honda made the effort to offer such a focused sports car in roadster form at the turn of the century - a car that was pretty basic in terms of creature comforts with an emphasis on maximizing driver involvement. While I enjoy what the S2000 has to offer, I recognize that this car is not for everyone. Working the manual gearbox while exploring the upper end of the RPM range on twisty backroads is exhilarating for some yet exhausting for others. Thankfully Honda saw to the needs of the first group as there was no shortage of other cars for the later group. It doesn't get much more visceral than driving a Honda S2000 with the top down.
Great first video. ❤
@2:30 wow that was classic my man. Just shoot a CR with all the goodies and YT shared your video. Good stuff
Thanks so much mate! I love your stuff too. Just realised I wasn’t actually subscribed to you from this channel; done now ✅ 👊
Love this review! Yes, it's an absolutely terrible car but it just might be the greatest car ever made. All I know is that I'm never parting with mine because every time I drive it I giggle like a little girl. It's glorious.
Well said!
It’s noisy inside and rides rough but definitely fun to drive 👍. Great review!!!
Get a Prius
@@Dcdc956 yup, got a Corolla Hybrid 👍
I share the same sentiments as you. The E85 first generation Z4, to my utter surprise, felt better then the S2K in most aspects of performance, comfort and maintenance. I have driven both in multiple occasions and yes, I agree with your review. Honest review.
Thanks mate! You’re gonna love my next review then.. 😉 (it’ll be out this week)
Nice review. I like the detailed driving impressions, personally.
Thanks!
I'm 5'11"... I fit in one fine...
IF YOU'RE CHANGING GEARS IN THE S2000 AT 6K RPM, you're not NEARLY reaching it's potential (against a Lexus SUV) - of course you're getting owned because you don't know what you're doing. The fun of the S2000 is @6,000 rmp+ AND you've got no clue. Owning one is different. My son is 6'4" and fits fine. I've had the '04 S2000 since '07 and put 85,000 miles on it - it's bulletproof and a BLAST to dive, if you can find your way above 6,000 RPM!
The s2000 is mega and I absolutely love it! Revving it to 9000rpm is one of life’s pleasures, it’s so visceral not many other cars can match the feeling; however when you’re not revving it all the way out, it’s not fast.. that’s all I was showing.. I could have been clearer in how I explained it. The reward of going all the way to 9000 is epic and the car loves to rev so you find yourself doing it often :)
S2000s have ruined other cars for me, I can't find anything else that ticks the same amount of boxes
I was getting so pissed on the flaws section until I realized he’s definitely trolling 😂
it is terrible of you to be in such height. you will find many terrible cars due to your lengths. you should take a bus. and refrain from driving as all cars will be terrible for you.
Surprisingly the size of car usually doesn’t correlate to drivers room. Bus’s are no better! The best car I fit in was a KTM X-bow, which is TINY, but had an adjustable pedal box
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Is this your car? What's the wheel size?
They're WedsSport TC105X 17x9 +49 with AD08R 245 tyres all around
That chick in the white Ferrari was checking you out in your terrible 20K dollar Honda. Nuff said. Or maybe it's the hair.
😂 don’t tell my wife 🤫
had me going there at the start, i was so hoping it was satire (cause im 2 days from buying one) and sure enough it was lol
Why would you change gears at 6000 rpm’s when you have 3000 more begging to be used??? It’s so much more fun to shift at 8-9000 rpm’s
Put your bag of Ganga in the Seceret Compartment 😮 and learn how to shift at Red Line !!!
AP2 with a 9000rpm? Pretty rare
We never got the 2.2l in Australia. Only 150 ‘AP2’ (2004+) were delivered in Australia; so yep, pretty rare!
Dude, you should learn to review cars properly... Honda s2000 is regarded as a classic for a reason....
Thanks for your comment. I was trying to capture in that by making such a focussed sports car that is INCREDIBLELY fun to drive, it’s compromised as a normal car. Not a bad thing, just a series of engineering trade offs. Depends what you’re after, but I absolutely love the S2000
Shifting at 6000rpm .. wow .. facepalm
Terribly brilliant car, great review!
How tall are you?
Those awfull red cars so cliché so too low so soo red and that awfull conformist wanna be low blue car..the owners loose hair..disgusting😂😂😂 not.
The S2000 is still on my list to have. It's beautiful ❤
Love this review.
48/90 isn't a good score to give a "big" 👍 for 😅 I get your drift though- as I am an s2000 owner 😎
Yeah, I wasn't really happy with the scoring system.. I'll have to have a think of how best to do it!
@@thetuneupAU just please dont do what everyone else does, rate cars based on what it was designed to do instead of comparing it to unrelated generic crossovers companies are spewing out these days, sure it has a boot not as big as a 3 series bmw, however it has a massive boot for a 2 seater convertible sports car therefore it should get a really good score for that, things like that. (im not saying you did any of this in your video im just throwing a suggestion lol)
@@CurtisSmal Completely agree mate! I've actually removed the scoring in my other videos now, so I can just talk about how the car is in the context of it's class. Take a look and let me know what you think :)
@@thetuneupAU absolutely perfect mate, i love the humor you throw in too, specially the gr corolla review, sitting there straight faced while a child seat goes flying around in the back is hilarious to me, youve definitely earned a sub from me.
@@CurtisSmalthat’s so much mate! That’s made my day 😊
S2000 is the best car to ever exist
A car so nice I bought it twice
Is weed legal where your from?
Nope! But before you call the cops, it’s a bag of dried parsley.. I swear officer!
Obviously doesn't know about the Seceret Compartment in the S2000.
Y don’t know much about this car
Trolling
your issue is that its a ap2
How do you mean? Keep in mind, in Australia the AP2 kept the 9000rpm 2.0l engine, but got the rest of the upgrades like strengthened gearbox, diff, suspension geometry changes etc
@@thetuneupAU no way, i am i correct than. in my personal opinion i love my s2k its a very fun car but thats just me
Buhahaha felony charge
How come you didn't mention the Honda Civic Type R as a competitor? Even though it's front wheel drive it still corners well.
Great question! If you want that raw driving experience, but from something modern than the type r is actually a good competitor for a similar price point; however, and it’s a big however, it has a roof!
The new FK8 and FL5 CTR are hugely capable cars from factory and I adore them; I need to do a review; but they are the best cars for sale for reasonable money