opinion on a honda s2000

[TunedIS300]

im inches away from gettin a s2k but not really sure which to get and is it worth it test drove one and almost pissed myself was wondering if i can get some opinion on either a AP1 2 L or a AP2 2.2 L both make the same power but was wondering if it a good car thankss still inches away from gettin it

[420sx]

Get the newest one with the lowest miles that you can afford.

[CleanNeon98]

both great. Id aim for an AP1 just cause I like the styling nad 9k rpm more. Go for an 02+, they had a glass rear window, youll thank me later

[pinacup7]

both great. Id aim for an AP1 just cause I like the styling nad 9k rpm more. Go for an 02+, they had a glass rear window, youll thank me later

your retarded.. and you work at car sales place????

The ap2 is a much better starting point than a ap1. They made a ton of changes. Get a 04 and up. I've been trying to find a 05 gpw with red and black interior for a while now.

[TunedIS300]

yea mite need the rear window lol but i was thinkin of a hardtop conversion but im liking the AP1 same power outta a 2L not a 2.2 and gas isss high haha

[DPancoast]

Fun car to drive....

I like them in the graphite. Actually test drove one that was the graphite color with red/black interior....had under 3k miles on it. Pretty sweet. I'd say get it I guess. I'd honestly rather have a lexus.

[TunedIS300]

yea my lexus is nice but gas in a honda is better and gas in my lexus is kinda steep still deciding

[Jon@WrightAgency]

Having owned an S2000 and read A LOT about them....i can say this:

The AP1's are GREAT cars...the 9k redline is very cool....but trust me, you wont be redlining each gear on a daily basis...so that is no as important as some may suggest....and while the price is usually right on the AP1's (for obvious reasons) it is VERY tough to find one that wasnt beaten on, baked in the sun (soft top), or modified in a way you dont like.

Now, the AP2 is what i would recomend. True the redline is down (See above point) but the tq. is up (very usable in the real world), the gearbox was tweaked (again, useable upgrade) and the style (subjective) of the wheels and body kit are VASTLY improved over the AP1. Throw in the glass rear window (02+ so obv on all AP2's) and a few otehr nick-nacks and you have yourself one heckuva car.

Like someone said before me, get the newest one you can, with the lowest miles, and that is stock. Things to look for include the condition of the soft top (faded, smoothness, operation), obv rear tires, and wear on the bolsters of the seats. Otherwise, find the color you like and let er rip!!!

[DPancoast]

they had a susuka blue one at JL Freed in Lansdale.....not sure if it's still there....but just sayin. Good luck with whatever you do

[TunedIS300]

yea idk yet i mite not get a good trade value if i trade my lexus in =(

[jen.]

they had a susuka blue one at JL Freed in Lansdale.....not sure if it's still there....but just sayin. Good luck with whatever you do

it's suzuka blue! don't go sellin' my car!!!
jk.
if you buy this car please let me ride in it. i'll pay you one dollar. no, really. i love s2ks! i called dibs on that one at JL Freed but the dealer didn't see my kidney as a fair trade for that car and asked for money instead.

[TunedIS300]

haha im gonna go check that one out tomorrow mayb go for a joy ride hahah the only down side of the s2k is its a 2 seater =( but ill get used to it if i do get it mayb a turbo will replace the pain of not havin back seats lol

[AMF Racing]

ap2 all the way. honestly you can't compare the two cars there is really not many things the same. front-back top-bottom most things are changed. IMO 04-05 is the best year to own. no traction control or drive by wire. right now your gonna have a hard time finding killer deals as the market for drop tops is high due to the weather. i bought my 04 in feb. had 22k miles on the clock, one owner serviced at honda, and honda certified. i paid $16,500 OTD. You should be able to find a clean stock ap2 for right around 20 or little lower. here's a good thread showing all the changes throughout the years. w/e s2k you end up with it doesnt matter they are ALL fun cars.


http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2173176

[DPancoast]

haha trust me bro. 2 seaters do just fine :)

[TunedIS300]

haha thanks for the input guys i mite not even keep the drop top lookin at gettin a hardtop conversion anyways but 1st needa find a decent car and price and get a good trade in for my is300 cant just let it go for nothing but thank deff gonna look into it

[AMF Racing]

haha trust me bro. 2 seaters do just fine :)

2 seaters and four door beaters do even better :mrgreen:

[TunedIS300]

haha yea how good is ur car on gas ?

[AMF Racing]

haha yea how good is ur car on gas ?

depends how i drive it. on the highway i get like 27mpg. beating on it, we won't go there, lol. i don't daily drive my car so i dont really care what it gets on mileage. i think the ap1's do a tiny better on gas mileage though due to smaller engine.

[TunedIS300]

yea im thinkin that too but doesn the ap1 make the same power as the ap2 at 237whp? but the ap1 redlines at 9 which is kinda amazing due to the fact that my is300 only redlines at 6200 so im amazed

[AMF Racing]

yea im thinkin that too but doesn the ap1 make the same power as the ap2 at 237whp? but the ap1 redlines at 9 which is kinda amazing due to the fact that my is300 only redlines at 6200 so im amazed

nah stock ap1's make around 200whp and stock ap2's around 210whp. my car with intake/header made 220whp. they are both rated at 240 crank hp, but i think the rating system changed around 2004 so the ap2 actually makes more.

[TunedIS300]

oh thats not bad if im gettin this im gonna have to get use to not driving people around but im 50/50 rite now really dont wanna get rid of my is300 since the 5sp is somewhat rare now to get a hold of and i only have 20k on the car and someone sayed i would only get like 17,000 for a trade in which is really ****ed up knowing that i still owe like 19 but yea 50/50 i know more about honda tuning then wat im doin wit the lexus

[BluS2k]

i believe any year s2k would be a blast to drive, whether it be an ap1 or an ap2. i may be a little biased being that i have an s2k, but it really is a hell of a car. take a test drive in both models if you can and judge for yourself which you prefer. they are both slightly different driving experience's, and not much beats a top down drive down the expressway in sub zero temps : ) whichever model you choose i am sure you will be happy.

[TunedIS300]

deff will try to test drive both a ap1 and ap2 if i get a change

[BlackTypeR]

i believe any year s2k would be a blast to drive, whether it be an ap1 or an ap2. i may be a little biased being that i have an s2k, but it really is a hell of a car. take a test drive in both models if you can and judge for yourself which you prefer. they are both slightly different driving experience's, and not much beats a top down drive down the expressway in sub zero temps : ) whichever model you choose i am sure you will be happy.

I agree. Except for the top down in sub-zero temps :-p.

[OBEEWON]

AP2 is faster around a track than AP1 by a decent bit.

[MPowerKai]

I've had 3 S2000's and all 3 have been 2001. It's not because I can't afford a newer one I just like it more, 9k redline, the plastic window gives you more viewing area when the top is up, it weighs less than a CR, it's more raw.

[dres2k]

I've got a 07 (AP2), and it always puts a smile on my face when I drive it. It fits me like a glove cuz i'm like 5'8"ish 170 asian haha.. but if you can live without back seats and have somewhere to park it up where you don't have to be all paranoid about your seats and whatnot, than just get the newest one you can afford.

[TunedIS300]

yup deff lookin into the ap2 like 04 or mayb 05 thats my max cant afford 06 or 07 but i dont think there is much of a diff. between the 04 and 05 models any consider gettin a hardtop? really love the look of the hardtop would honda be able to get one for an 04?

[TGilb2007]

Driven both the AP1 and Ap2.... and honestly, I like them both for driving around in the summer time, and cruising around.... but a 2 door, 2 seater just doesnt work for me.

[Boosted08]

s2000's are sickk