Should i get a S2K

Oxford S2K · 11-07-2006, 04:16 PM

Well i would love all of your input on buying a S2000. I really love honda and i have driven a crap load of them. I now wanted a convrtable and would like to know the ups and downs of owning a S2000. i really like the car and im a person who does not care for stock look. So any info good or bad about owning a S2000, or maodifing one, or avaibility on parts for them. So i know what im getting in to when i buy this car would be helpful. PS i have not found one yet will be purchesing one in the spring as well as if there is anything i should look for when buying one would be helpfull as well thanks all and hope to be driving a S2000 soon.

gomarlins3 · 11-07-2006, 09:24 PM

Do some reserach on the differences between the AP1 (00-03) and the AP2 (04-present) so you can get an idea of the positives and negatives of each. There are not any major changes, but some people like the 'softer' suspension and like the extra torque (AP2), while others like the more 'go kart' like suspension and the 9,000 RPM redline (AP1). There are other cosmetic differences that some people like and others do not.

As for engine mods, there are many for both models, but few do much to truely increase HP and TQ other than boost. Honda did a really nice job of getting just about all it could out of the stock 2.0 and 2.2 motors. You can get 5-20 HP out of different mixes of mods, but to get the high end of 20+, you need some serious money and tuning. To get 100+ HP, you need boost.

As for what to look for when buying used, check the rear window on teh 00-01 since they are plastic. Other than that, there isn't anything I can think of off the top of my head that causes concern to many owners in general. Heck, it's a Honda for goodness sake.

pecetrn · 11-08-2006, 01:33 AM

You'll love yourself for buying this car. As for downsides, trunk space and no backseat; but who needs those anyway?

11-07-2006, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oxford S2K Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17	Should i get a S2K Well i would love all of your input on buying a S2000. I really love honda and i have driven a crap load of them. I now wanted a convrtable and would like to know the ups and downs of owning a S2000. i really like the car and im a person who does not care for stock look. So any info good or bad about owning a S2000, or maodifing one, or avaibility on parts for them. So i know what im getting in to when i buy this car would be helpful. PS i have not found one yet will be purchesing one in the spring as well as if there is anything i should look for when buying one would be helpfull as well thanks all and hope to be driving a S2000 soon.

11-07-2006, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,812	Do some reserach on the differences between the AP1 (00-03) and the AP2 (04-present) so you can get an idea of the positives and negatives of each. There are not any major changes, but some people like the 'softer' suspension and like the extra torque (AP2), while others like the more 'go kart' like suspension and the 9,000 RPM redline (AP1). There are other cosmetic differences that some people like and others do not. As for engine mods, there are many for both models, but few do much to truely increase HP and TQ other than boost. Honda did a really nice job of getting just about all it could out of the stock 2.0 and 2.2 motors. You can get 5-20 HP out of different mixes of mods, but to get the high end of 20+, you need some serious money and tuning. To get 100+ HP, you need boost. As for what to look for when buying used, check the rear window on teh 00-01 since they are plastic. Other than that, there isn't anything I can think of off the top of my head that causes concern to many owners in general. Heck, it's a Honda for goodness sake. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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11-08-2006, 01:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
pecetrn Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 44	You'll love yourself for buying this car. As for downsides, trunk space and no backseat; but who needs those anyway?