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Htowniman · 10-22-2009, 10:48 AM

Hi all,
I just want to say hi and tell everyone I have make up my mind that getting a S2000 instead of Audi TT, WRX.
Here is the reason, First, No matter how old the Honda car, still look good to me. e.g. old hatch back Civic Si or Integra. I can see myself driving a S2000 even when I getting old. You still see some old men (maybe 50) driving it. Second, I believe Honda can last forever.
Here is the basic spec I know between AP1 and AP2
AP1 can rev to 8800rpm with cable throttle.
AP2 redline is 8000rpm but increase more torque with cable throttle on 2004-05. 06 to now are drive by wire with revised seat and better stereo.
Anyone can give me their experience between those. I have read some other forum member saying the old passenger seat is uncomfortable based on their girlfriend experience.

Anyone can point out which have the POS or Con?
I do not think dealer in here will cut the price in winter, since here doesn’t really have winter at all.

I’m kind of leaning to 04-05 models with cable throttle better respond and more torque for daily use.

midwesta · 10-22-2009, 11:06 AM

Stick to 02+. The 00-01 have plastic rear windows and other little problems that were fixed by 2002.

The seats are not bad. I was not a huge fan of them and put in Recaro Pole Positions, but I would have done that even if the seats were great. Haha.

The 04-05 are the best in my opinion. By 06 the car has so many electronics and such which take away from what the car was supposed to be.

Htowniman · 10-22-2009, 11:24 AM

Yeah, That is what Im thinking, It needs to be 2002+. More electronics more chance to fix. Just keep it simple.

Htowniman · 10-22-2009, 12:33 PM

Wow, some low mileages 2004-05 AP2 selling more than 06-07 AP2. It seems like 17-20K for the 2004-07 S2000. I saw some 06 AP2 with 20K mileages for $20K, but 04-05 with 60-70K miles selling just 1-2K less?

How does those used car dealer know 04-05 is the best S2000?

I like White color one, but it only come with Tan leather. Maybe Black on black is next best choice? hehe

midwesta · 10-22-2009, 12:37 PM

Yeah white is the best but that Tan is terrible. I would just buy it and get new seats and carpet. Those are easy to find.

gomarlins3 · 10-22-2009, 01:53 PM

Welcome to the site from one of those 'old men' that drive an S2000.

lonestarbuzz · 10-23-2009, 08:41 AM

^tee hee. old men.

Htowniman · 10-23-2009, 10:07 AM

lol, Sorry for that term. I just hoping I can keep the S forever. The S gonne be my second car. Im driving a Murano with 70K miles, and my wife has a 01 Civic with 80K miles with new tire on 2 weeks ago. She will use my SUV, if I get a S. And we dont have intention to sell the Civic, she bought it new and replace the transmission when it was 25K under warranty. Plus, I do not want to be other S owners selling their car later because they need a bigger car or more room etc..
Also, other major infulence is couple of my neighbors been keeping their 20+ years old Poscher with them and keep it really nicely. One of my friend just let me drive his 1986 turbo Z. It is amazing when the turbo kick in to the 20+ old car.

Im just not into that body style. Maybe I post some picture later this week.

H20 · 10-23-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Htowniman

Hi all,
You still see some old men (maybe 50) driving it.

Im 55 and I'll out run ya, out jump ya, out screw ya and most likey I'm better lookin too!
Old men...50...grrr...frikin kids..

JOECHY · 10-23-2009, 03:28 PM

Welcome to the site from another Houstonian! I have an 04 and it has been great to me as a daily driver. You know living in Houston nothing is down the street and you need that reliability. Go with 04+ in my opinion.

Watch out ya'll- Texas is going to take over S2000.com!

Htowniman · 10-26-2009, 10:22 AM

Just test drove a 2003 yellow S2000 on last Friday with no intention to buy, and just want to compare the different between AP1 and AP2.
http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1437973858.html

That S2000 in really bad condition. The back bumper had bad paint job, both muffler was taken out. (really loud) The cultch needs to be replace, duck tap been taping inside the top. The most important problem is there is a hole got cut in + sharp after the air intake. I was shock when I saw that. Seem like the last owner was upset the trade in offer. LOL. Overall, I think it has good torque in AP1, but I haven't driven a AP2 yet. I will try to go out this weekend to look.

dwhale · 10-26-2009, 11:25 AM

wow, that car is messed up! I have a tear in my passenger's side on the roof near the rear as well. Thankfully it hasn't been leaking.

I'd pay about 8000 for that car. There's not even an air filter box! That air filter looks like an OEM replacement too, haha.

Crazy...

XenoGears · 10-26-2009, 05:18 PM

Htown? Holloween town? That must be it.

Pwn Apetit · 10-26-2009, 05:39 PM

It takes a while to find an AP1 in good condition. the one i just got is almost in perfect condition and it's a 2001. even the plastic window is in good shape. it took about 3 months of searching and waiting but I finally found it. mines black on black too. awesome color combination I think!

philiam · 10-26-2009, 09:28 PM

Hell, my youngest kid is about to turn 50. I still manage to get in to stewie from my walker.

S2nasty · 10-26-2009, 10:46 PM

I like the white and tan lol

S2nasty · 10-26-2009, 10:52 PM

I see the said yellow car in question as a exhaust delete mod?

Htowniman · 10-27-2009, 08:08 AM

Well, I think he took off both mufflers and replace a pipe in the back. That kind of mod you usually see those V8 engine trucks or Mustang.

Daddy Zach · 10-27-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H20

Im 55 and I'll out run ya, out jump ya, out screw ya and most likey I'm better lookin too!
Old men...50...grrr...frikin kids..

Let's hear it for the more mature s2000 drivers...old enough to know better and still older not to care anymore!

10-22-2009, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Htowniman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	new member from Htown Hi all, I just want to say hi and tell everyone I have make up my mind that getting a S2000 instead of Audi TT, WRX. Here is the reason, First, No matter how old the Honda car, still look good to me. e.g. old hatch back Civic Si or Integra. I can see myself driving a S2000 even when I getting old. You still see some old men (maybe 50) driving it. Second, I believe Honda can last forever. Here is the basic spec I know between AP1 and AP2 AP1 can rev to 8800rpm with cable throttle. AP2 redline is 8000rpm but increase more torque with cable throttle on 2004-05. 06 to now are drive by wire with revised seat and better stereo. Anyone can give me their experience between those. I have read some other forum member saying the old passenger seat is uncomfortable based on their girlfriend experience. Anyone can point out which have the POS or Con? I do not think dealer in here will cut the price in winter, since here doesn’t really have winter at all. I’m kind of leaning to 04-05 models with cable throttle better respond and more torque for daily use.

10-22-2009, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
midwesta Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 108	Stick to 02+. The 00-01 have plastic rear windows and other little problems that were fixed by 2002. The seats are not bad. I was not a huge fan of them and put in Recaro Pole Positions, but I would have done that even if the seats were great. Haha. The 04-05 are the best in my opinion. By 06 the car has so many electronics and such which take away from what the car was supposed to be. __________________

10-22-2009, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
midwesta Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 108	Yeah white is the best but that Tan is terrible. I would just buy it and get new seats and carpet. Those are easy to find. __________________

10-22-2009, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,290	Welcome to the site from one of those 'old men' that drive an S2000. __________________ 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.

10-26-2009, 11:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
dwhale Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 50	wow, that car is messed up! I have a tear in my passenger's side on the roof near the rear as well. Thankfully it hasn't been leaking. I'd pay about 8000 for that car. There's not even an air filter box! That air filter looks like an OEM replacement too, haha. Crazy... __________________ Sophie -----------------^

10-22-2009, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Htowniman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	Yeah, That is what Im thinking, It needs to be 2002+. More electronics more chance to fix. Just keep it simple.

10-22-2009, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Htowniman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	Wow, some low mileages 2004-05 AP2 selling more than 06-07 AP2. It seems like 17-20K for the 2004-07 S2000. I saw some 06 AP2 with 20K mileages for $20K, but 04-05 with 60-70K miles selling just 1-2K less? How does those used car dealer know 04-05 is the best S2000? I like White color one, but it only come with Tan leather. Maybe Black on black is next best choice? hehe

10-23-2009, 10:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Htowniman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	lol, Sorry for that term. I just hoping I can keep the S forever. The S gonne be my second car. Im driving a Murano with 70K miles, and my wife has a 01 Civic with 80K miles with new tire on 2 weeks ago. She will use my SUV, if I get a S. And we dont have intention to sell the Civic, she bought it new and replace the transmission when it was 25K under warranty. Plus, I do not want to be other S owners selling their car later because they need a bigger car or more room etc.. Also, other major infulence is couple of my neighbors been keeping their 20+ years old Poscher with them and keep it really nicely. One of my friend just let me drive his 1986 turbo Z. It is amazing when the turbo kick in to the 20+ old car. Im just not into that body style. Maybe I post some picture later this week.

10-23-2009, 03:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 568	Welcome to the site from another Houstonian! I have an 04 and it has been great to me as a daily driver. You know living in Houston nothing is down the street and you need that reliability. Go with 04+ in my opinion. Watch out ya'll- Texas is going to take over S2000.com!

10-26-2009, 10:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Htowniman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	Just test drove a 2003 yellow S2000 on last Friday with no intention to buy, and just want to compare the different between AP1 and AP2. http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1437973858.html That S2000 in really bad condition. The back bumper had bad paint job, both muffler was taken out. (really loud) The cultch needs to be replace, duck tap been taping inside the top. The most important problem is there is a hole got cut in + sharp after the air intake. I was shock when I saw that. Seem like the last owner was upset the trade in offer. LOL. Overall, I think it has good torque in AP1, but I haven't driven a AP2 yet. I will try to go out this weekend to look.

10-26-2009, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
XenoGears UROBOROS!!! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 141	Htown? Holloween town? That must be it. __________________ JDM= Just Don't Man. Things want done on my 02 Suzuka s2000: New top, Hardtop (with install kit), new radio, new speakers, and ap2 taillights. WTB: OEM/Mugen hardtop (pref. Suzuka Blue) + install kit. Let me know if you wanna sell. Mods done: LED's in license plate, trunk, and dome.

10-26-2009, 05:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pwn Apetit Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 25	It takes a while to find an AP1 in good condition. the one i just got is almost in perfect condition and it's a 2001. even the plastic window is in good shape. it took about 3 months of searching and waiting but I finally found it. mines black on black too. awesome color combination I think!

10-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	Hell, my youngest kid is about to turn 50. I still manage to get in to stewie from my walker. __________________ .

10-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
S2nasty Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	I like the white and tan lol

10-26-2009, 10:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
S2nasty Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	I see the said yellow car in question as a exhaust delete mod?

10-27-2009, 08:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
Htowniman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	Well, I think he took off both mufflers and replace a pipe in the back. That kind of mod you usually see those V8 engine trucks or Mustang.

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