Honda S2000 Sports Car, Road Test & In-depth Review - Viewing in 4k is best.
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- Honda S2000 is my original, 44,000 mile example which I bought recently. Starting in the little village where I live, the film moves into a beautiful region called "The Cotswolds". My thanks to Peter and Jenny who inspired me to make this video.
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Mark this is a fabulous video! All the shots have been together in an incredibly seamless manner. I have been to England a few times but I stayed only around London. The region this video is shot in seems like a marvelous world of its own! In the U.K you get the best of both worlds; the updated suspension and a facelift while keeping the same 9000 rpm F20c motor which was no longer an option for us in the U.S after 2004. Enjoy your S2000 and thanks for sharing such quality content.
Hi there and thanks for your really nice comments which are so rewarding to receive. The panned outside shots were filmed by our Parish Council chairman, Richard, the rest by yours truly. If you are in England, the Cotswolds Region is about one and a half hours from London.
I do appreciate how fortunate we are to have kept the 9,000 RPM engine, however I don't usually accede 8,500 revs myself. If you happen to visit my CZcams channel there is a brief clip of the replacement, ultra low mileage, red S2000 which will feature in my next video. The black car has gone to a good chap who is an S2000 enthusiast.
Hi again,
As you expressed interest in the area I filmed my last video then please note that I am finishing another which shows much more of that lovely area known as 'The Cotswolds'. So please watch my channel! Best, Mark
@@Country_Car Thank You Mark! I will make sure I subscribe and check out your newest video. Best Regards!
This man made the s2000 look so classy
Thank you very much.
This is the most therapeutic video ever 😌thank you so much.
Thank you for the most original reply out of 62 to date. In what way would you say that my video therapeutic.
@@Country_Car not sure if you're being sarcastic or honest. But I own this vehicle and the scenery and the way you explain the driving experience makes me comfortable.
@@thedevilsmentor1482 My reply was meant to be a compliment.
Watching this video 2 days after coming back over to Norfolk from the cotswolds for a little driving holiday.
Went from Evesham to Castle Combe and everything in between! Absolutely stunning roads and scenery, will be back in the not so distant future.
Hi, very interesting to hear about your Cotswold trip. I am in the last throws of editing a brand new 21 minute video which has taken over two months to make called "Honda S2000 Explores the Cotswolds". Definitely made for you. If you have time to view, it will bring back some of your memories. Subscribe to my channel and I believe that you will be notified after it has been published. Best, Mark
You sir...are the greatest!!
There is not a review I have not seen, a forum or article I have not red nor a bolt I have not touched personally on this majestic creation. This machine, your " review " and added scenery and words to go along with, in my humble opinion and HUGE bias towards this Honda vehicle. You have done the S2000 the most justice here on CZcams.
Personal Thank You!!
~ Garrett
~ Jezebel The S2000
~~ “ Please take good care of your S2000, keep it by your side for long and enjoy it from the bottom of your heart. And share the quality and legacy of the S2000 with many friends so that the legend of the S2000 will continue for long ”
~ Shigeru Uehara
What generous comments indeed from an ultimate S2000 fan. Thank you.
Hey Garrett, you certainly seem to have lots of love, admiration and respect for the car! I myself have been a huge fan of the car for the last few years. And have just started my journey to save up and buy one.
I was financing a brand new 2021 Honda civic, and after 2 years, I sold it and purchased a 2006 Honda civic with 33k miles in cash!! Using this extra money I hope to cash flow more into my s2000 savings.
I’m considering buying the car in cash, as I wanna stay away from financing, but I wanted to ask you; what is your opinion on the current market value of the car?
Should I go for a car that’s near mint? Or should I shoot for one that’s around 60-100k mile mark and pray it hasn’t been tampered with too much?
Ideally I want one with the least amount of miles and as close to mint as possible for the sake of truly enjoying the car, but you know they get more expensive the lower the mileage. And if I’m buying it in cash, it’ll take me forever!! I WANT IT NOW!!! Lol
What do you say?
Hi, yes, I will absolutely answer your questions! Do I agree with the market pricing, I surley do. Once you shift to second for the first time, you'll understand and accept why you waited and paid the extra thousands than you would have say seven years ago before the jump in appreciation.
Which is good, not many vehicles are(:
I bought my 03 in 2015, yes, go ap1 man, no question, in 2015 from a honda dealership parked right out front like a ball room spot light was shinning upon, blinding me. It was over right then. I paid 15,500 seventy six thousand miles.
A well-used one is great for knowledge in wrenching, re maintaining those say 140k parts. I would really only buy honda parts, blue honda oil filter, spoon makes a few parts, so does ballad for some miscellaneous parts I would choose over honda oe, but very few, but I really feel honda built this car to last, made to rev and drive hard, and just keep doing it, after twenty years on my chassis and damn near adding 200k miles, I have not had to do anything major. Mine was like, a 2% percent under mint. LHT PERFORMANCE on youtube will help you with just about anything, whole channel is dedicated to this car, other than billman250, John and George are the wizards, and I have not yet found a question I have searched for on our forums s2ki.com, that I have not found.
100k mile or a mint one, well, a mint one nets you a mint s2000. Fixing a 100k or buying mint, I'd dare say probablely would equal the same money spent, you just have it sooner. But still one thats hardly been touched, still has that honda showroom dust to it, that's a special honda 2000. I have a seventh gen civic as my beater. Yes, I want a gt Porsche , but other than that, no, next purchase of mine is a Japan spec chassis shipped here using HPLogic in Florida. Buy it, you'll know the one, like, they pick you if that's not too crazy to read.
Any further questions or iterations, whatever, write it down here. I'll answer it.
Wherever that day comes when you purchase, and after your mind finally lets you out for the day...let me know!
This video is great Mark, a very nice example of a 2009 S2000. It looks lovely in black too!
Many thanks for your kind comments James. Best, Mark
What a beautiful scenery and what a fantastic car is the S2000. Well done sir.
Thank you Carlos, I am happy that you liked it. Have you seen my latest film yet? czcams.com/video/DDAVze-30q8/video.html
Very nice video and S2000 review. Love the pacing, storytelling, the different angles and the editing, good job Mark! I have owned one of the earlier models, a 2001, for 7 years now and I can confirm it can be very snappy on the edge so you need stay focused driving it on the limit and in the rain. The S is my forever car, I will never sell it unless unforseen circumstances force me to.
The production quality of this video is tops! Great review for a great car!
Thank you for such a lovely comment and glad you liked it. Hopefully I will publish another Cotswold based S2000 video this year.
Absolutely delightful! I enjoyed the ride along with you! Fabulous car! Just Fabulous!
My pleasure. In 2020 I sold my black S2000 and bought a v low mileage red one seen here: - czcams.com/video/NfKQdK7rJKE/video.html
My dream car -Honda S2000.. One day!
Best Honda S2000 review I've ever seen.. and I've seen them all.. Gave me great memories of my 2007 Honda Civic Si K20Z3. . Thank you.
Miguel, I have received a few kind comments from people generous with their praise but none so appreciative as yours. For this I thank you. There are a few very good CZcams videos, as you will have seen, which makes your comment all the more rewarding. This has encouraged me to make another video with my recently acquired, ultra low mileage red Honda S2000 which replaces the black one. By the way I also had a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 which was 100% reliable over 75,000 miles. Best, Mark
Love this video! Just got my s2k last year and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made, love how you taught us about your village as well! Seems like a great place to live and drive the s2k!
My absolute pleasure, thanks for your comments.
My favourite Honda ever made. Out of all the great cars they made like the Civic, Integra, Accord etc. the S2000 is the best one a relaible, comfortable and well priced sports car everything about it is great. Great video really enjoyed watching it.
That's how this car should be. Beautiful and Stock. And that's how a review should be made. Classy.
Thank you for your uplifting comments which make it all worthwhile.
@@Country_Car i think that was Honda's purpose when they made this car. Beautiful reliable and fast roadster. Something unique but still affordable to have in the collection. To drive it fast on twisty roads or some track fun sometimes. Unfortunately it seems that most people didn't got that .
Excellent review sir, Honda s2000 definitely deserves a video of this calibre.
Only thing missing was a couple of select drone shots.
Glad you liked my video and taken on board your comment about drone shots.
Great review and beautiful scenery! One of the best videos on youtube featuring one these. And I've watched a lot....lol.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Best of the best youtube car related video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this video. Stay safe
Enes, thank you for your lovely comment - it makes it all worthwhile and another video is in the pipeline. I sold my black S2000 to an enthusiast and now have an ultra low mileage red S2000 which is on my CZcams channel if you are interested. Best wishes, Mark
That was the most polite car review I have watched. Thank you
Entirely my pleasure; thanks for watching.
The Power of Passion. Congrats Mark!
Thank you Julio, happy that you enjoyed it. Best, Mark
Hi Mark, I got my 2006 s2000 last year and it’s wonderful to see someone else enjoy the car as much as I do:) not a bad place to go and give this brilliant review.
Thanks for watching my video. Maybe you will feature your S2000 on CZcams one day!
My dream car, thanks for sharing it with us!
My absolute pleasure.
Best camera angle while driving a car! Fantastic review of the wonderful S2000.
Thank you for your very kind comments Elow.
Amazing video I felt like I was watching a super relaxing movie!
Thank you for your wonderful comment. Have you seen the short footage of my replacement S2000 with which I hope to make another video this year.
So jealous of the roads where you live. I live in the southern part of the province of Ontario in Canada and have nothing but boring roads for my 2007 S2000. I have to drive a long way to find interesting roads. Thanks for the video.
The English roads are great and we take them for granted so I really feel for you. However we both have an 2007 Honda S2000 but I am not sure if yours is the 2.2 lite AP2? with a bit more torque? Lovely comments from viewers like yourself have encouraged me to start making another video this summer, probably in the Cotswolds area where I live. Already I have footage from running up the Prescott Speed Hill Climb near Cheltenham. It's the first time driving off the public highway and I learnt so much about the car's wonderfully balanced handling, even on nearly new tyres. It's a short twisty road with challenging corners and I had to change down to 1st gear for three of them.
I am guessing that you live somewhere to the south of Ontario. It is 8 times bigger than England which explains your distance from more interesting roads. Please let me know your car details as I feel that Canadians, although geographically a long way, are very close to us in the UK. Best wishes, Mark
S2KNorth you should come out here to B.C. for some truly spectacular roads!
This is a fantastic video, you deserve far more than 67 subscribers! I have subscribed and look forward to more of your content. It makes me want to throw away my MX5 and buy a S2000 immediately! I must also say the English country side is bloody beautiful when it isn't raining all the time!
Thanks for your lovely comments which make it all worthwhile. I have since sold the beautiful black S2000 and replaced it with an exceptionally low mileage red model which is in mint condition. This will be the vehicle in my next video project when things get better. I have never driven one but Richard Hammond rates the MX5 highly as you may know. The S2000 is a lot more challenging car to drive with gusto and I am just learning.
this is the best video for the s2000 i have ever seen. 100% all seriousness. Maybe even the best review/ overview
Thank you J Horenziak for such a lovely comment. The black S2000 in the video has been replaced with an ultra low mileage 2007 S2000 to feature in my next video. You can catch a glance of it being delivered on my CZcams channel if you are interested.
Love your car mark great video
Excellent review, as a recent S2000 owner you covered all the points that make this car so good.
Thank you for your lovely comments. Best, Mark
that was an absolutely fantastic review!
Thank you Dan. If you go to my CZcams channel there is another S2000 video plus a Toyota GR Yaris review and test. Also I cruise up the Prescott Speed Hill Climb in the Honda in another film.
@@Country_Car Sounds brilliant, I will have to give them a watch!
This was such an informative and relaxing watch. Thank you for sharing your town and your S2000 with us. I've enjoyed both road tripping and racing my 2006 for a couple of years now. Incredible vehicles these are.
Hi Jake. Many thanks for your interesting comments. Especially to hear that you have raced your 2006 S2000. I shall be checking out you CZcams channel in the next few days to see you in action maybe. There is a hill climb course which is well known in England called 'Prescott Speed Hill Climb' in Gloucestershire. Tomorrow they have invited drivers to participate in a non competitive "drive thru" at speeds under 50 MPH. This will be a first for me in a Honda S2000. Do you have any electronic handling aids turned on when racing? Best wishes, Mark
@@Country_Car have fun! VSA (vehicle stability assist) was introduced in 2006+, but I disable it when racing. It makes the car a little less predictable, but less restricted in the corners! I don't use any other equipment for the time being.
@@Jake-wn5hp Hi Jake, Prescott Hill Climb was BRILLIANT! This is the first chance for me to explore the S2000's handling properly and it didn't disappoint. The Eagle F1s have only covered 150 miles so I left VSA on and probably drove at about 7 or 8 tenths only. By the third and last run I had a lot of confidence in the amazing ability to balance the car with the throttle on corners.
What's it like in the wet? Best, Mark
Awesome video, great production value! I'm an mx-5 owner myself but I've always admired the s2000. Cheers!
Thanks Josh. The MX-5 is also an awesome machine.
Superb job! I hope you make more videos! I am subscribed.
Wonderful video pal, kudos to the camera person
Nice find on such a late model S2000, quite rare
Looks to be in rather good condition although the paint needs correction,lots of carwash scratching
Great video Mark! Love my s2k. Picked up a 00' w/32k miles last year. Cotswolds looks very nice!
Thanks for watching and comment. Yours sounds great too.
Better than money in the bank. Good investment. Lovely example.
Thank you Ian. I have since replaced it with this immaculate, original, ultra low mileage S2000: czcams.com/video/pZvYMiEz7ug/video.html
Wonderful video in possibly the most beautiful part of England. Absolutely love The Cotswolds! The S2000 is made for those roads, been down there once in my S2000 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. I shall be going there again in mine!
Greetings from USA! I have wanted an S2000 for quite a while. This video was just amazing. A beautiful car on some beautiful roads. Everything about how you filmed this was just awesome! Those slow pans of the village and the countryside were a great touch. Keep it up!
Return greetings from England. Many thanks for your lovely comments. I hope you realise your dream soon when the right S2000 comes along.
@@Country_Car if you don’t mind me asking, what made you switch to a red S2000? Just preference? She looked very nice in your delivery video! Hope to see a video on that soon after your winter has subsided. I have subscribed.
@@branden1119able Hello, yes it would seem strange at first. The black '09 S2000 had done over 44k miles and in mint condition. My current red '07 had completed less than 10k miles and although totally original, is literally in mint condition throughout. When new the car was treated to a synthetic coating all over so never needs polishing. She also drives like a new car, not that I have been far yet. It's winter hear and covid regulations forbid unessential journeys which is correct of course. Good to hear from you.
Hello Mark. Nice vid and at the same time a great advert for the Cotswolds. I have a 2009 car that's identical to yours - black with a black & red interior and I believe the S2k is the perfect example of the Aristotelian phrase - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts . Honda engineering and execution at its best.
Hello and thank you for your kind comments. Partly because so many viewers, like yourself, have said that they like the shots of the Cotswolds that this year I made such a film featuring my ultra low mileage red S2K which replaced the black one. czcams.com/video/DDAVze-30q8/video.html
Lovely roads and great video Mark! I have a black 2002 S2K in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Thanks Jeffrey for your comment and telling me about your S2000. It must be a very exciting car to drive fast especially as it's a 2002 AP1 pre-upgrade car or perhaps it has been modified accordingly? Even after the 2003 upgrade Honda continued remapping the VTEC engine to smooth out power delivery. Best, Mark (Daxies rule OK)
@@Country_Car I love driving the AP1 (no mods, just 17" wheels). Some have called the handling 'twitchy', but it was designed to respond to throttle inputs near the limit.
The best S2000 review video, well done sir.
Receiving such generous comments make it all worth while - Thank you. Have you seen the short footage of my replacement S2000 with which I hope to make another video this year.
@@Country_Car Yes! I ending up checking out all of your S2000 videos after this one. Can’t wait to see more!
gorgeous video of the countryside
Many thanks for your comment
Fabulous review while incorporating local scenery. I'm on the hunt for a S2000.
Many thanks. What year S2000 are you looking for? I believe that the last changes (with handling assist an option) were made in 2006 and all as standard in 2008.
@@Country_Car Hi Mark, I'm open to early or later model aslong as the condition is great. I currently have a Honda Integra DC2. Owed for 12 years and counting I wouldn't mind a S2000 joining the stables.
Amazing video 👍👍👍👍
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. Best, Mark
What a beautiful car I’m happy I own one. Love the location of the video it complements the S2000 perfectly 👍🏾 brilliant.
Thanks for your comment. Hopefully another S2000 video in the same region. Tell me about your S2000 please and where are you? Best, Mark
@@Country_Car I have a Black 2007 with 70k miles all original. I live in California.
@@wolfpac550 Thanks, I have weather envy. I had the black 2009 but sold it last year and now have a red 2007 exactly the same mechanical spec but VV low mileage. There's a couple of short clips on my CZcams channel.
Well done Sir, love my '03 that I've had for 17 years. Such a great car at a reasonable price...for now😅
Love the video hope to get one some day 👍
Thanks for your comment. I hope that you get one too.
An English gentleman's review of the Honda S2000. That's was very refreshing and enjoyable to watch. Hope to see more videos on it as you enjoy the ownership experience. I have a 2003 myself which I've now had for 5 years. P.s....I think you give Harry Metcalfe of Harry's Garage on CZcams, who equally lives in the Cotswolds, a run for his money 😊👍
Receiving appreciative comments like yours makes it all worthwhile; many thanks. You have owned a 2003 example for 5 years which is impressive; so how many miles have you driven and is it AP1 or AP1 Upgrade? When it's possible to do so I will start filming again in my 2007 red S2000 which replaced the black one in the video. Please see:- czcams.com/video/pZvYMiEz7ug/video.html
I have received 18 comments so far but for some reason known only to CZcams just 7 are displayed. Amazingly they all say nice things about the video. I will now go and watch some Harry's Garage productions. Best wishes, Mark
@@Country_Car Mine is the pre- facelift which has no traction control but the revised suspension from the earlier ones which were very twitchy. Mine also comes with the rear glass screen on the soft top instead of the plastic screen on the earlier models. Americans tend to use the term AP1/2 so in that respect, can refer to mine as the AP1 facelift. I have only done around 10k miles in that time being a weekend car that also goes into hibernation in the winter unfortunately.
Just watched the delivery of your red one and it's a stunning car. Really stands out in that colour and will be looking forward to when you get to review that. Wheels look great also.
You will certainly enjoy Harrys Garage and he has some tasty cars of his own. One of my favourite videos of his showing a varied selection of his cars here.......
czcams.com/video/oGyY9V068x4/video.html
And if you enjoy farming in the Cotswolds, Harry has the answer for that also with Harrys Farm! All the best.
@@koolkat969 You have selected the the most important upgrades. As you know all S2000s are fitted with the Torsen LSD in lieu of traction control and later models have 'vehicle safety assist' (VSA) which apparently helps in the wet. Will you ever take your S2000 to Brands Hatch? Oh, I will never close the aluminium bonnet by pushing down again!
VSA - Vehicle STABILITY assist 🙂
Thanks for the correction. Purely as an exercise I have tried to locate my own video via Google/youtube etc. UNSUCCESSFULLY - how come so may other people are finding it?
PERFECT.
Special greetings to Korea from England. I originally made this video with the intention that it would be seen by the good folk in Korea on a Korean based CZcams channel but that did not happen. It is so good to hear from you so please pass on the link to your friends please. Best wishes from Mark
Fantastic video Mark, with some beautiful shots and great editing. The weather and those green country roads makes me wish it were summer again, rather than this dark and frosty new year's day! Are you a member of the S2KUK owner's club?
How rewarding it is to receive your kind comments especially the one about reminding us of summer. Yes I joined the S2UK club a few months ago and I think that they are a very worthwhile organisation.
When the weather improves it would be fun to make another video featuring my red S2000 which has replaced the black one. Any suggestions are welcome.
Best, Mark
How very kind of you to say so! It's all about what everyone puts in! 🙂
Mark, I have exactly the same car but the wheel is on the “right” side. Lovely video...thanks.
Great comment, many thanks.
Fantastic overview. I do believe I will try owning one
Thank you, great comments and hope you do become an S2000 owner.
Here's my other video with my red replacement S2000:-
czcams.com/video/DDAVze-30q8/video.html
Mark
@@Country_Car I look forward to watching it!...you preferred a different colour?
@@graceann335 It was a rare opportunity to buy an immaculate very low mileage car. It still has under 12k miles on the clock.
What a nice man, I wish he was my Father.
Really? What a lovely comment, I must have been on best behavior.
Nice video and without screaming voice like in many CZcams video's about cars. I like it!
I own my 2002 S2K since 2010. Bought with 82000kms on the clock and now it is on 182000km.
After 11 years i'am still in love with this car. As a daily driver and only car i won't like it but for the hobby it is great.
Now it is waiting in the garage for the spring, because i don't drive it on salty roads.
Mine is red, like your next S2K if i understand well.
Many greatings from Holland.
Thank you for such great comments Niek. You and me are both waiting for the spring to arrive. That's a lot of miles. Have you had much mechanical work done and how often changed transmission, rear axle and brake fluids? I sold the black S2000 in my video to an enthusiast because an ultra low mileage red 2007 S2000 became available so I bought it last July. This car will be featured in my next video/s. There is a clip of it being delivered on my CZcams channel if you are interested. A pleasurer corresponding with an enthusiast from beautiful Holland.
@@Country_Car
Hi Mark, sorry for my late reaction.
I refresch the engine oil every year and a couple of years i drived it on the Nürburgring and then all the other fluids also every year, now every two or three years depending of how many i drive the car.
You have a 2007 model yet, nice!
It seems it drives a little bit else as a 2002 model and the engine has a modification against the oil consumption. And yours has dynamic stability control.
But in big lines it is the same car ofcourse.
Have fun with your S2K.
On my channel you can find a video of me on the Nürburgring i think.
Many greets from Holland.......
@@Country_Car
czcams.com/video/dT3BNyvmMfI/video.html
Excuse for the bad quality, filmed with my handy. This year i'l buy a better camera. :)
My S2K has a KW V3 suspension, a great update. And it has also 17inch rims from the younger S2K.
Tyres Yokohama AD08R, great tyre in the summer.
Front brakes Tarox F2000 discs with Tarox pads compound 114.
You can find a lot information of the differences in modelyears at s2ki.com
Very nice review, wonderful scenery. The electric power steering is not bad at all IMHO. Greetings from Italy's North East "wine hills"
Buongiorno Italia! Thank you for your comment. Some drivers make negative comments about the steering but I agree with you, the steering is accurate and connected. There is a small amount of 'sneeze factor' built into the steering which is a good thing.
I quite enjoyed your video. You are fortunate to have two S2000. What is the other classic red car in your garage? It isn't anything I've ever seen on my side of the big pond. I couldn't help notice the beautiful landscape in your area. The rolling hills remind me of those found on Prince Edward Island and the country roads are similar to my area in eastern Ontario. I'd love to drive an S2000 in your part of the UK, if I ever get there some day (Covid forbids right now).
Hi Marc. After making the video featuring my black S2000 I sold it to an enthusiast from Hertfordshire who now loves it. The red S2000 is my one and only 'first love'. A very kind friend allowed me to film the start of the black Honda video in his wonderfully atmospheric car stables. The red car you see in the background is an iconic Jaguar XK120 which would have been produced sometime between 1948 and 1954. Next year my step mum is hoping to take the train journey across your Canadian Rockies. Best, Mark
Nice video Mark!
Praise indeed from S2KUK, thank you for watching the video.
@@Country_Car oh and we'd love more subscribers to our CZcams channel 😀
Great!
Thanks, you should make a short video of your lovely S2000!
Great review Mark. I love your AP2. Yours wheels are unicorn wheels - AP2 V3 wheels. I have a 1999 AP1. From Sydney, Australia.
Peter thanks for your very kind comment. So you have a 1999 AP1. Is it the hairy standard original or modified setup and how long have you owned it? If still original I am fascinated to know if it's as hairy as many drivers say.
@@Country_Car Thanks Mark. I have had the car since September 2019. However after 2 months of my ownership, I ran into an engine issue (bottom end, spun bearing - rod knock). Hence I went through a comprehensive engine rebuild which took about 4-5 months and now she is healthy as ever. I have a Fujitsubo Exhaust System and a injen cold air intake (which i will replace with a K&N air intake very soon). I will also install an ASM headers soon. Suspension wise, they are on coilovers. If you mean whether if I experience snap oversteer (by referring to hairy), I experience it time to time but I try driving carefully (eg braking in a straight line only, not accelerating in a sharp turn) to minimise oversteer :)
@@duruwa123 Ooh! Those modifications sound significant. Being a recent and late-comer to the S2000 I haven't driven a corner on the limit - yet. My competitive driving has been on stage rallies so far and fast S2000 driving is completely different but an enjoyable challenge. At least I should be able to cope with tail beak away! Best, Mark
i need to get one someday!
You will but I believe that prices will rise.
Loved the review. Also an S2000 owner 👍🏻
Many thanks. I would love to know about your S2000.
@@Country_Car Hi Mark, I have a year 2000 model. It is coming up to 21,000 miles. Silverstone Grey, with red leather and red hood. Owned it for coming up to 2 years and love it. I share it with my son and don’t do too many miles, however it does get used.. Gio
very well spoken mark
Thank you.
Mark- thank you for the enjoyable video. I had the pleasure of driving the Cotswolds years ago, albeit in a Rover, not an S2K. Truly envious of your proximity to that amazing region. I have a 2007 that has approx. 90K miles, but was extremely well cared for by the previous owner. Love the car, but at 6’3”, 220 pounds, it’s an extremely tight fit. Are you planning on driving your new S2K much, or is it going to be an investment?
Your comments are much appreciated Chris. The black 2009 S2000 in the video has gone to an enthusiast in lieu of an immaculate 100% original ultra low mileage 2007 red S2000 which is a definite driver and keeper for life. Hopefully this year it will feature in my video/s when we are out of lock-down. I put a brief clip of this S2000 on my CZcams channel if you are interested. Although I'm slightly below average build the S2000 fits me well! Did you here Jeremy Clarkson's comment that when he first visited Dubai for the Topgear programme many years ago: "I was the tallest thing in the Dubai at the time".
good
Great video, a lovely blend of British Countryside and sweet sounding VTEC revving. I'm purchasing an 09 S2000 that looks identical to your black one, was wondering if you've encountered any problems with it at all? Also, why did the red s2000 replace the black one?
Thanks for watching and your comments - it makes it all worthwhile. The black S2000 was faultless, lost nil oil which remained a clear honey colour all the time. Actually for me the best colour IS BLACK however, the rare chance to buy a 100% original S2000 in near showroom condition throughout with less than 10k mileage was too tempting so the lovely black job went to a charming couple from Hertfordshire. Congratulations in advance of your excellent purchase. Please let me know when you post a little video on CZcams, details of mileage etc. Making a video is a concentrated way of learning how to drive a Honda S2000 properly but I am STILL learning!
Thank u grandpa
Great video! I thought the 2008-2009 tachometer fuel and temp indicators were different than 04-07 models.
Hi Ruben and thanks for your extremely interesting comment which prompted me to do a bit of research. There are 3 variations including the 2004 AP1/AP2 variation.
Up to 2003 features:
Dual trip counters, which can be individually reset.
Switching of speedo & odometer between miles & kilometers.
9000 rpm red line, at which the red area flashes as a warning.
Maximum speed 250kph.
Adjustable illumination levels for both lights on & off operation.
Illumination dimmer cancel (for driving with lights on, in daylight).
Graduations on RPM meter get larger as red line approaches
2004 to present day features:
Dual trip counters, which can be individually reset.
Switching of speedo & odometer between miles & kilometers.
8800 rpm (US AP2 2.2Lt engine 8000 rpm) red line, at which the red area flashes as a warning.
Maximum speed 250kph.
Adjustable illumination levels for both lights on & off operation.
Illumination dimmer cancel (for driving with lights on, in daylight).
Low fuel warning indicator.
Most interesting to me is that the earlier rev counter's graduations get bigger. Now we have both learnt something today!
Have you seen the film I made this year? czcams.com/video/DDAVze-30q8/video.html
Best, Mark
Great review, please do more on red car........
こんにちは😃！草原の中、ワインディング走行とてもリアルな表現ですね。
HONDAミュージック奏で走り爽快の画像ありがとうございました。
私と同じブラックです。
コメントしてくださってありがとうございます。黒は、これまでで最高のスポーツカーに最適なカラーです。
Wonderful video about a superb car in a bucolic corner of the world.
Thank you for your incredibly apt comment. I am also a Land River fan and since visiting your channel could I recommend having a look at my '4 x 4 by Far' video. czcams.com/video/M2G60-5Phvk/video.html
@@Country_Car I bought an S2000 new in 2006 that's now at 40,000 miles. My favorite observation was that you regard the S2000 as a British sports car. So do I.
@@bannister556You are a man after my own heart and thank you for your comment because I wondered if many people would agree about the similarity. By the way what does a traditional Land Rover enthusiast think of the new 2020 Defender?
@@Country_Car I own a '97 NAS D90 and previously owned 80" L-Rs (51, 52, 53). I see the new Defender as my (former) 2006 LR3 (D3 to UK) with retro styling, which is fine but not what the Defender had been. I'm now looking forward to the soon-to-be-introduced Ford Bronco (2-door). What's your view from over in the UK? - Jeremy
That's an interesting range of vehicles Jeremy. I spent all of my career in oil and gas (pipelines and installations) much of it literally in the field. As you can imagine over the years I think I must have driven every combination of 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder petrol, 4 cylinder diesel, long and short wheelbase plus a forward control. The light-weight model escaped me though. However my first 'car' was an ex-army Austin Champ with a 2.5 litre Rolls Royce waterproof engine.
Did you know that Land Rover enthusiast Richard Hammond likes the Ford Bronco - praise indeed? There is no short answer to your question. Some die hard enthusiasts think it is too car like inside but they haven't looked properly. It's the toughest, most capable off road Land Rover to date and wades much deeper than the old model. All the reviews are of top of the range models which kind of misses the point. Personally I believe that it is spot on but a bit too expensive, starting at over £40k in the UK.
There is only space for one second car in my garage and that is a Honda roadster and I need a sensible economical every day car which is a 2020 Polo GTI.
Are you interested in the upcoming new Extreme E series which starts soon?
Please do more Sir.
Hopefully I will make another video this year with my red S2000 which has replaced the black one.
Beatiful place! Where exactly is it at?? And Excellent review and quality of the video..Regards from Houston, Texas..
Thank you for your comment. The journey starts by driving through 2 villages outside, then proceeds into The Cotswolds, an region designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in England.
Nice video. Just note to close the alloy bonnet/hood you should drop it from a short height rather than pressing down on it.
This us true the aluminium can debt easily. Great advice 👍
Oh, Good tip!
Coolest grandpa ever!!😆🚗
Thanks for the comment, there's life in the old dog yet!
Jeremy Clarkson would approve of this review. It's brilliant.
High praise indeed Geoffrey, especially as Jeremy really liked the S2000 back in 2009. Thanks for watching . Have you seen my latest offering at: czcams.com/video/DDAVze-30q8/video.html Best, Mark
Hey Mark Venetias boyfriend here, awesome video mate!
Thanks Rob, glad you liked it.
When you showed the interior cubbies, you didn't show the "secret compartment", I presume you know it exists?? Thankyou for the review, I have a 55 reg, had it for 8 years, no plans to part!!
Thanks for the comment. 8 years - that sounds like a perfect partnership?
Yes I bought the car not knowing much about them really. I service the car myself, my wife says the car gets more attention than she does! Driven several times to Spain, it’s wonderful driving through France and the car gets a lot of attention over there, they are very rare on the continent! Love it, have no plans to sell, I’ve just retired so I can lavish even more attention on this icon of a car!!
There's another storage compartment above the main one. I went a year without knowing on mine even through I kept reading about the secret compartment.
Yeah the rich stole the land. Great content.
What a great comment, thank you. Have you seen my later video? czcams.com/video/DDAVze-30q8/video.html
anyone who loves the s2k has amazing taste. id love to drive the touge with that beast
Thank you.
Is there an exhaust?
Hello Yoshi, thank you for contacting me. My S2000 has a standard exhaust which is not very loud. Hopefully it does not draw unwanted attention! Mark
@@Country_Car wow Mark, that pretty loud audio when you got on the throttle!
@@VancouverViralVids That's what the S2000 is all about!
Taki dziadzio w S2000?
Hi Mark !
Your car it is at sell ?
Thanks
Thank you for your comment. The car was sold to an S2000 enthusiast who is very pleased with his purchase.
The 2009 model revved to 9000?? I thought AP2 revved to 8200...no?
Thanks for the comment. Honda only sold the S2000 with the AP1 engine here. Have you experienced an S000? Your videos sound/look very inviting so I am going to have a session soon. Best, Mark
@@Country_Car ahhh ok. Didn’t realize that. Yes I have a 2006 model. But it has the 2.2 L engine here in United States
@@Krazy_Shorts The only countries besides the USA to receive the AP2 cars with the 2.2 L engine were Canada and Japan.
Well shot and thought out video. Some great shots of the scenery
I would disagree with your thoughts on the steering; it’s simply numb and offers little to no feedback. It’s a disappointment considering the rest of the traits the car has that you mentioned. Thankfully because of how the car drives and feels when on it you can forgive this issue.
Andy when did you last gave full geo setup, might need tweaking?
UK S2000 Owners Club - S2KUK
Trust me car is fine in that regard... it’s a trait of the EPS rack unfortunately 👍
Well spotted! Full geometric and decent tyres fitted AFTER the video was shot. I have since passed the car onto a lovely chap since I acquired a v low mileage red one.
Fair, the s2000 is not known for it's steering feel, but keep in mind that was Honda's first stab at electronic steering and it was developed in the 90s. Since then, it's been over 20 years other manufactures had the advantage of "time" to develop.
09 and it has a 9k redline? How?
Please expand your question.
The AP2 sold in the UK kept the 2.0l 9k redline engine, whereas the AP2 sold in the US (and possibly some other markets) came with the 2.2l engine which had more torque but a lower redline.
Amazing production and scenery. I enjoyed seeing the s2000 driven in the type of roads Honda intended--this is where this car really shines. I have a 1999 MX5 and a 2008 Honda S2000 and both deserve a special place in automotive history. The MX5 biggest advantage is that it is a fun and playful car; its light weight makes it more fun on corners, and the MX5 has a much lower cost of entry, since so may were made--however, the Mx5 required more upkeep, although parts are cheaper. The s2000 is a more purpose built and serious performance machine. It is built around a beautifully engineered engine and transmission which MX5 cannot touch. I love the s2000 so much that I did a 4 part buyers guide in my CZcams channel:czcams.com/play/PLmxdy5YlEKfY33IJaQ3kNBggEdu7zRQZb.html
The MX5's broad appeal to a wide range of buyers (even those who prefer an automatic transmission) is the reason why Mazda has been successful in making a business case to keep it production for over 30 years. I do not believe Honda necessarily intended the s2000 to remain in production for the 10 years. The s2000 is a point in time car--more special and a whole other level of build quality (Honda was really making a statement with this car---no expenses spared in overbuilding it's engine and transmission--as Honda delivered a 50 year gift to itself). I have been an s2000 owner (or steward) for over 10 years and God-willing, I will always have the means and health to drive one. Looking forward to the video of your recently acquired mint s2000. All the best.
It's really interesting to hear from an experienced Honda AND Mazda spots car owner; you have the best of both worlds. Your comparison highlights the fact that they have very different personalities. After making the S2000 video, when the car was up in the air for suspension geometry adjustments, I discovered both front tyres completely worn on the inside so it's amazing it handled as well as it did.
The black S2000 has been sold to an enthusiast and I have purchased an ultra low mileage 2007 red model which will feature in my next production. Meanwhile I might make a short mid winter garage start up and tyre pressure check video for something film.
I have subscribed to your CZcams channel which looks very interesting indeed. Best, Mark
@@Country_Car Agree...the Mx5 and s2000 are quite different machines and one can have both without feeling it's redundant in the garage. Looking forward to seeing your new s2000, and other videos, on the Chanel
@@apolloandratti7922 There is a clip of the red S2000 being delivered on my CZcams channel if you are interested.
@@Country_Car Thank you!
I don’t think you know about the secret compartment!!?
Also remove the rear arch liners ASAP
Thanks for your constructive comments James. I do know that compartment's there - that's why I don't mention it. If you are referring to potential body rust there is nothing corrosive behind those wheel arch liners. Best, Mark
@@Country_Car have a look for the the hidden button at the top of the central storage.
think about joining the owners club lots of info and advice is there for you. I’ve had mine for 12 years and most costly mistake was NOT removing the rear arch liners. They hold dirt and moisture are are a ticking time bomb,!!
@@s2k_jb As I said in my reply I know the compartment is there; its supposed to be secret that's why I didn't mention it. I am already a member of the S2K owners cub who indeed have a wealth of information. Good to hear from you James. Best, Mark
Awesome video….my fav car EVER to drive and own…sure wish I could find a new engine for my 2002 AP1 🥲
Thank you Ricky and good luck with finding a replacement engine.