Which Year is Best?

4ndr3w ph3rgu50n · 07-28-2009, 03:53 PM

I don't know a whole lot about cars, but I have my mind set on an s2000. My brother told me that one year red lines a lot higher than the rest. Which one is that?

RL1924 · 07-28-2009, 03:57 PM

Not to be rude but this is a VERY popular question, You will not get an answer on this at all everyone is back and fourth test drive them both if money is not an option. If it is then you will have to go with what you can afford

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=s2000+ap1+vs+ap2

RayYay · 07-28-2009, 04:04 PM

Actually, I think this is a valid post. He first started off by saying he doesnt know a lot about cars, meaning that he will not have a clue about AP1 or AP2. So he couldn't have known to search for that. But then again he could've googled "S2000 higher redline" haha

AP1 (2000-2003) 2.0L with 9k redline
AP2 (2004-2009) 2.2L with 8k redline

Infinity · 07-28-2009, 04:08 PM

Depends on what you want. If you think the 9k redline makes the car better then go for 00-03. If you think an extra .2 liters and 10lbs of torque make the car better then go for an 04-09. All up to you Mr Jonesy.

turbosix · 07-28-2009, 04:12 PM

2010 s2000 is the best, hands down

lonestarbuzz · 07-28-2009, 04:14 PM

but it only has a 7500 rpm redline.

RL1924 · 07-28-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayYay

Actually, I think this is a valid post. He first started off by saying he doesnt know a lot about cars, meaning that he will not have a clue about AP1 or AP2. So he couldn't have known to search for that. But then again he could've googled "S2000 higher redline" haha

AP1 (2000-2003) 2.0L with 9k redline
AP2 (2004-2009) 2.2L with 8k redline

Being a valid post or not, You will never get a clear answer about this, Who ever owns an ap1 talks down about ap2, and vice versa. I think the newer you can get the better.. But hey thats just my opinion

RayYay · 07-28-2009, 04:40 PM

Honda shoulda made the final year 2009 S2000 to be an AP3. Best of both AP1 and AP2 haha

or not, sorry for the ignorant rant haha

lonestarbuzz · 07-29-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayYay

Honda shoulda made the final year 2009 S2000 to be an AP3. Best of both AP1 and AP2 haha

or not, sorry for the ignorant rant haha

which would really be an ap1 with 2 cupholders!

J'sS2K · 07-29-2009, 07:43 AM

**EDIT**

Dr. Jimbo · 07-29-2009, 10:54 AM

Andy-man, there's plenty of threads on this. Do a search and observe the past feuds. Stay away from the plastic back window, if you can. The ap2 interiors got nicer and the tail lights look much better IMO.

takeshi · 08-04-2009, 12:33 PM

Any year that starts with 200...

Seriously, get out there and test drive.

Java Junky · 08-04-2009, 01:18 PM

'57 wuzz good, but '62 wuzz even bedder.

mlc · 08-04-2009, 01:57 PM

I am sure this is going to come across wrong but are you sure an S is for you. This is an awesome car, it does things that not allot of cars can do. BUT...it can also bite you in the a$$ in a heart beat if you dont know what you are doing. A good working knowledge of how cars work, I dont want to say it is a most but it sure does help...ALLOT, will keep you from making some very expensive and potentially even more costly mistakes.

If you do decide on an S just make sure that you understand how it works before "testing" what it can do.

Sorry didn't mean to rant. I have an AP1 MY00 and absolutly love this car. But I also give it much respect.

Good luck.

Kevin

toms2000 · 08-05-2009, 06:38 AM

Whichever year you wind up getting
is the best year!

dingleberries · 08-05-2009, 07:28 AM

Check this out it talks about both years the differences in engine size, compression, Hp and torque numbers as well as red lines

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=100600

CRF · 10-28-2009, 08:57 PM

Many thanks for directing me to a very informative article. Answers a lot of questions that any newbie would have.

AP2FTW · 10-28-2009, 09:16 PM

04

philiam · 10-28-2009, 09:45 PM

This'll tell you more than you want to know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000

gomarlins3 · 10-29-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRF

Many thanks for directing me to a very informative article. Answers a lot of questions that any newbie would have.

Glad to hear it.

07-28-2009, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
4ndr3w ph3rgu50n Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3	Which Year is Best? I don't know a whole lot about cars, but I have my mind set on an s2000. My brother told me that one year red lines a lot higher than the rest. Which one is that?

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RayYay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 399	Actually, I think this is a valid post. He first started off by saying he doesnt know a lot about cars, meaning that he will not have a clue about AP1 or AP2. So he couldn't have known to search for that. But then again he could've googled "S2000 higher redline" haha AP1 (2000-2003) 2.0L with 9k redline AP2 (2004-2009) 2.2L with 8k redline __________________ 2008 Honda s2000 GPW 1992 Acura Integra RS FW

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Infinity Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11	Depends on what you want. If you think the 9k redline makes the car better then go for 00-03. If you think an extra .2 liters and 10lbs of torque make the car better then go for an 04-09. All up to you Mr Jonesy. __________________

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RayYay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 399	Honda shoulda made the final year 2009 S2000 to be an AP3. Best of both AP1 and AP2 haha or not, sorry for the ignorant rant haha __________________ 2008 Honda s2000 GPW 1992 Acura Integra RS FW

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RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	Not to be rude but this is a VERY popular question, You will not get an answer on this at all everyone is back and fourth test drive them both if money is not an option. If it is then you will have to go with what you can afford http://lmgtfy.com/?q=s2000+ap1+vs+ap2

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Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,532	Andy-man, there's plenty of threads on this. Do a search and observe the past feuds. Stay away from the plastic back window, if you can. The ap2 interiors got nicer and the tail lights look much better IMO. __________________

08-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
takeshi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 124	Any year that starts with 200... Seriously, get out there and test drive.

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mlc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 288	I am sure this is going to come across wrong but are you sure an S is for you. This is an awesome car, it does things that not allot of cars can do. BUT...it can also bite you in the a$$ in a heart beat if you dont know what you are doing. A good working knowledge of how cars work, I dont want to say it is a most but it sure does help...ALLOT, will keep you from making some very expensive and potentially even more costly mistakes. If you do decide on an S just make sure that you understand how it works before "testing" what it can do. Sorry didn't mean to rant. I have an AP1 MY00 and absolutly love this car. But I also give it much respect. Good luck. Kevin

08-05-2009, 06:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
toms2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Providence, NJ Posts: 86	Whichever year you wind up getting is the best year! __________________

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dingleberries Intermediate Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pa Posts: 167	Check this out it talks about both years the differences in engine size, compression, Hp and torque numbers as well as red lines http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=100600 __________________ **rain, rain go away so i can drop the top today** Cheeeeeseee dident we put u in a dumpster once... I got out

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CRF Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 14	Thanks Many thanks for directing me to a very informative article. Answers a lot of questions that any newbie would have.

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