WHich is better?

Go Heels · 02-20-2007, 05:27 PM

New here and I have a question. I'm looking at buying an S2000 as a second car (I've got a Honda Accord Daily Driver). How much difference is there in the pre 04 motors? I know Honda increased the displacement after 03, but I've heard mixed reviews. Your opinons?

spa01s2k · 02-20-2007, 07:02 PM

Test drive both. One or the other will jump out to you. I've driven both and they both have there strong points, but I'm an AP1 guy (00-03).

The main difference in the motors in the redline change and the change in torque. The AP2's have better torque and are said to be better for daily use.

Java Junky · 02-20-2007, 07:11 PM

Yeah, Spa's right on the money with his assessment. The two (the earlier AP1, n' later AP2) are both terrific rides. But they're apples n' oranges. The changes in the later model are much more than jus' the engine. N' when you come right down to it,the power difference between the two model engines is probably the least of the differences. The suspension and offset in contact patch front to rear is more noticeable to me than anything else.
But, make no mistake about it: both are driver's cars. Pickin' the one that suits your style of drivin' is not a luxury that many of us often get.
Be well n' like the old knight said . . . choose wisely.
Java

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 02-20-2007, 07:37 PM

[Be well n' like the old knight said . . . choose wisely.
Java[/quote]

is that an Indiana Jones reference Java

thats awesome I thought I was the only nerd on here

Java Junky · 02-20-2007, 08:06 PM

Abso@*#&in'lutely Hell. If it wuzzn't fer the flickers (movin' pictures) there wouldn't be hardly nothin' worth sayin'.
N' as far'z you bein' the "only nerd". Not bloody likely. (By the way . . where is my pocket protector?)
Be well.
Java

spa01s2k · 02-20-2007, 10:12 PM

Java's right, I forgot to mention that there is more than just engine differences. My bad.

02-20-2007, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Go Heels Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	WHich is better? New here and I have a question. I'm looking at buying an S2000 as a second car (I've got a Honda Accord Daily Driver). How much difference is there in the pre 04 motors? I know Honda increased the displacement after 03, but I've heard mixed reviews. Your opinons?

02-20-2007, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	Test drive both. One or the other will jump out to you. I've driven both and they both have there strong points, but I'm an AP1 guy (00-03). The main difference in the motors in the redline change and the change in torque. The AP2's have better torque and are said to be better for daily use. __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

02-20-2007, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Yeah, Spa's right on the money with his assessment. The two (the earlier AP1, n' later AP2) are both terrific rides. But they're apples n' oranges. The changes in the later model are much more than jus' the engine. N' when you come right down to it,the power difference between the two model engines is probably the least of the differences. The suspension and offset in contact patch front to rear is more noticeable to me than anything else. But, make no mistake about it: both are driver's cars. Pickin' the one that suits your style of drivin' is not a luxury that many of us often get. Be well n' like the old knight said . . . choose wisely. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-20-2007, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 639	[Be well n' like the old knight said . . . choose wisely. Java[/quote] is that an Indiana Jones reference Java thats awesome I thought I was the only nerd on here __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

02-20-2007, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Abso@*#&in'lutely Hell. If it wuzzn't fer the flickers (movin' pictures) there wouldn't be hardly nothin' worth sayin'. N' as far'z you bein' the "only nerd". Not bloody likely. (By the way . . where is my pocket protector?) Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-20-2007, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	Java's right, I forgot to mention that there is more than just engine differences. My bad. __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

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