Honda S2000

[Maniac]

Brother had one. Very raw cars, deffo not suggested for a DD, doesn't like commute traffic. Terrific if you get to stretch its legs. He spent a packet on seized callipers which apparently they're known for. Sold it on a few years back to go all grown up after his missus saw him lose control on a round about. Pre-facelift has no traction control.

[adann]

Certainly tempted and replies in here backing that up.

How much do you think I could make on an 09 23i with 50k miles?

[Mr Tidy]

am I crazy for liking this?

No - definitely not! That looks great.

[Mad Professor]

Great fun but feels quite slow until it comes on cam -but then on full chat -oh my -what a noise -engine utterly bomb proof
Rear end easy to lose in the wet and steering feels a bit vague
Gearbox is so precise -makes the Z feel like mush in comparison
Alloys prone to rust like most jap cars of that era
Quite pricy to insure -bizarrely more than my M
Whats not to like

[philboo]

Hi Adam

I'm a private individual not a trader and long term Honda fan from the late 80s. I've just started looking for a nice original low mileage s2000 and came across your discussion thread. If you decide you don't want your dad's car please let me know as I'm interested if it's a facelift 2004 one. What colour is it ?

Phil

[adann]

This is the S2000 alongside the current car for those interested. Still very tempted!

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[mj2k]

I loved mine, best & worst car....in the wet and pressing on....god no! My S2000 was where my forum name came from and kept it ever since.

Gear shift and engine noise was amazing, loved every second when pushing on & some of my most memorable drives.

Tonneau was quite literally the most poorly designed thing ever taking up so much boot space

Insurance is mad though, I assumed driven by younger drivers when the prices bottomed out - it seemed like a generation change in owner language on the owners club, all text speak & made me feel ancient

Do it - you can get an E89 again easily but not a known loved history S2K.

[philboo]

That pale metallic blue is the one colour I'm not a fan of. I'm after red, a silver/grey or white. I don't feel I'm missing out now. It'd be a good buy for yourself though but not sure in daily use it's going to be as easy to live with as a Z4. Although I used elises daily for over three years and they were the best years driving ever.

[elevensies]

am I crazy for liking this?

no

but very random

[DPG]

I'd have it in a heartbeat - even if it's Nuremberg Blue.

[Gee]

If it was a choice between the 2 I'd be in the S2k. I regret not buying one all those years back...

[Ed Doe]

Another +1 for the S2k - utterly magic car. I watched my perfect car get bought literally minutes before I called to put my deposit down - later facelift GT Model, in yellow with a hard-top - just gorgeous! I ended up with my coupe as a result, and still love it now 3 years on, but I will always have a hankering for an s2k - very much still on the must-have list for the future!

[paulgs1000]

Another one for buying - no hesitation. A growing market for them and your Father's S2000 low mileage and known history makes it one that will be easily sold. As mentioned it will hold it's value and with 'dady discount' you will make money.
Sought after and very well thought of - what's the hesitation? As someone mentioned above - keep for a time then sell when 3.5is available at the right price.
For interest - I tried a S2000 before deciding to buy my first Zed (2 litre version) - someone had tried to turn the Honda into a noisy monster - induction Kit and loud exhaust. Keep it standard for best return.

[shawna]

I had all the above cars and the best would be the Boxster 987 especially in 3.4

S

[adann]

Decided against going for the S2000 at this point in time (sure I will regret this later on in life) but other things must take priorities.

The S2000 has gone and he has replaced with an Jaguar F Type S V6 - jealously has certainly increased!