Author Topic: Modern Classics: Honda S2000, 2000-2009 (Read 34569 times)

wing · « **Reply #80 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:26:04 pm »

street fine but then ... meh fast cars aren't my thing on teh street anymore.

rrocket · « **Reply #81 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:30:08 pm »

Quote from: wing on July 19, 2010, 11:26:04 pm

street fine but then ... meh fast cars aren't my thing on teh street anymore.

Well garage/trailer queens aren't my idea of fun cars either.....

TopGun · « **Reply #82 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:45:43 am »

Quote from: rrocket on July 19, 2010, 11:06:07 pm

I looked at a mint, low(ish) mileage 2004 with about 30,000 miles on it for $17K. It was flawless.

Pretty much like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Honda-S2000-Certified-Only-22k-Miles-No-Accidents-/330452335171?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cf07e7a43

OMG it has tan interior...hold me back!

How did you resist Rrocket?

rrocket · « **Reply #83 on:** July 20, 2010, 06:18:52 pm »

Quote from: TopGun on July 20, 2010, 09:45:43 am

Quote from: rrocket on July 19, 2010, 11:06:07 pm
I looked at a mint, low(ish) mileage 2004 with about 30,000 miles on it for $17K. It was flawless.

Pretty much like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Honda-S2000-Certified-Only-22k-Miles-No-Accidents-/330452335171?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cf07e7a43

OMG it has tan interior...hold me back!

How did you resist Rrocket?

That's the colour combo I was looking for too...Grand Prix White on Oak. I dunno...still banging the idea around. But sheesh...we already have 4 cars...

Filip · « **Reply #84 on:** July 21, 2010, 11:07:30 am »

Quote from: rrocket on July 20, 2010, 06:18:52 pm

Quote from: TopGun on July 20, 2010, 09:45:43 am
Quote from: rrocket on July 19, 2010, 11:06:07 pm
I looked at a mint, low(ish) mileage 2004 with about 30,000 miles on it for $17K. It was flawless.

Pretty much like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Honda-S2000-Certified-Only-22k-Miles-No-Accidents-/330452335171?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cf07e7a43

OMG it has tan interior...hold me back!

How did you resist Rrocket?

That's the colour combo I was looking for too...Grand Prix White on Oak. I dunno...still banging the idea around. But sheesh...we already have 4 cars...

My only regret is that I didn't pull the trigger on one sooner. I say do it while you can

It really is a joy.

TopGun · « **Reply #85 on:** July 21, 2010, 12:29:25 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on July 20, 2010, 06:18:52 pm

That's the colour combo I was looking for too...Grand Prix White on Oak. I dunno...still banging the idea around. But sheesh...we already have 4 cars...

Echo...your IS...her IS...oh...and her Accord ya?

Hmm...well...one of 'ems gotta go! Having two ISs is kinda redundant...and both summer driven.

hey, I need a car to drive.

johngenx · « **Reply #86 on:** July 21, 2010, 04:08:33 pm »

The S2K is very high on my list of toy cars to think about.

rrocket · « **Reply #87 on:** July 21, 2010, 08:21:56 pm »

Quote from: TopGun on July 21, 2010, 12:29:25 pm

Quote from: rrocket on July 20, 2010, 06:18:52 pm
That's the colour combo I was looking for too...Grand Prix White on Oak. I dunno...still banging the idea around. But sheesh...we already have 4 cars...

Echo...your IS...her IS...oh...and her Accord ya?

Hmm...well...one of 'ems gotta go! Having two ISs is kinda redundant...and both summer driven.

hey, I need a car to drive.

Well the S2000 would be summer driven too, so we're not gaining anything there.

The Echo might not be around too much longer...but again, will need a winter beater.

I REALLY would like an S2000 to put one of Precision's new billet turbos on. I just missed the timing of these with my Supra. They are amazing. Low boost or high boost, they put out great power with great response.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #88 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:28:22 pm »

Just drive the IS all winter, some snows and you're good to go

rrocket · « **Reply #89 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:49:24 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on July 21, 2010, 09:28:22 pm

Just drive the IS all winter, some snows and you're good to go

Yes, I know. We have snows for the IS300. But since I already have the Echo (and now the Accord Coupe), there's no need to drive either Lexus in the winter.

Julie · « **Reply #90 on:** July 31, 2010, 08:41:26 pm »

Okay, bringing back this thread - Please don't laugh if this is a stupid question, but

Can you drive this car year 'round? Does anybody do that?

The more I read about this car, the more I like. Especially since it's depreciated ++, esp. in the States. Used Miata prices still seem too high to me (in terms of the price/value ratio, if I compare it to a S2000, which basically has NO reputation among non-enthusiasts... which explains the steeper depreciation, I assume...)

(Yes, I know about the low torque, but I don't care. I have a TSX.

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wing · « **Reply #91 on:** July 31, 2010, 09:26:29 pm »

Sure people drive it year round.

Julie · « **Reply #92 on:** July 31, 2010, 09:36:43 pm »

Quote from: wing on July 31, 2010, 09:26:29 pm

Sure people drive it year round.

It's warm enough and all?

Wing, would you say the S2000 is among the best handling cars you've tested? What about tactile steering feel?

wing · « **Reply #93 on:** July 31, 2010, 09:40:19 pm »

S2000 > *

Seriously there is no other car out there right now that I would consider buying for sporty driving it's still tops -- the power bump helps a lot!

It gets warm enough it's tiny inside you'll burn your hands it gets so hot. The transmission tunnel will even heat your coffee.

Julie · « **Reply #94 on:** July 31, 2010, 11:05:48 pm »

Another question!

Can you leave a S2000 stock if you want to do some 'driving schools'/HPDEs/lapping (no racing), or do you have to put in an after-market roll bar (and possibly permanently modify the car)?

rrocket · « **Reply #95 on:** August 01, 2010, 01:08:54 am »

Quote from: wing on July 31, 2010, 09:40:19 pm

S2000 > *

Seriously there is no other car out there right now that I would consider buying for sporty driving it's still tops -- the power bump helps a lot!

It gets warm enough it's tiny inside you'll burn your hands it gets so hot. The transmission tunnel will even heat your coffee.

Agree 100%. I've always poo-poed the S2000 a bit due to a lack of TQ. But as a handling car, it has few, if any peers. On the track, these things flat-out handle, right out of the box. The transmission is the best there is. Honda didn't really update these alot over the years because they were simply that good right out of the box.

rrocket · « **Reply #96 on:** August 01, 2010, 01:13:11 am »

Quote from: Julie on July 31, 2010, 11:05:48 pm

Another question!

Can you leave a S2000 stock if you want to do some 'driving schools'/HPDEs/lapping (no racing), or do you have to put in an after-market roll bar (and possibly permanently modify the car)?

I think for NASA ands SCCA it's mandatory now..for HPDEs even.

There are some bolt-ins/weld-ins that work well for the S2000. You can still use the top for some (if you want it as a street car) and about $500. They can be removed with no damage to the car.

Hard Dog makes plenty of roll bars for Miatas, S2000s, etc...

I'm sure our man WIng will chime in and correct me if I'm wrong...though I believe his does not allow the use of the top.

wing · « **Reply #97 on:** August 01, 2010, 08:35:30 am »

Rollbars only if it is a club event if it's "just some guy" organizing they will let you run without. Harddog sells a rollbar for about a grand when all is done.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #98 on:** August 01, 2010, 09:05:50 am »

Why do people think a ragtop is no good for the winter ?

Julie · « **Reply #99 on:** August 01, 2010, 01:01:34 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on August 01, 2010, 09:05:50 am

Why do people think a ragtop is no good for the winter ?

Because when I search for S2000s, I find many that say, "Never written driven". Same with Miatas. So it makes me wonder.

Author Topic: Modern Classics: Honda S2000, 2000-2009 (Read 34569 times)

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