Honda S2000 | 9,000rpm to reach nirvana | Future Classics with Becky Evans S2 E7
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- The Honda S2000 may not feel like a car that should be considered a classic as it still looks modern even 20-plus years later. The looks still remain the secondary attraction as the real selling point is that glorious singing VTEC engine.
Late '90s and early '00s Japanese performance cars were really on form during that era, and the S2000 might just be the king when it comes to pure motoring fun.
#S2000 #gwontheroad #Honda #JDM #VTEC #9000rpm #redline
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How about Becky's verdict on the BMW Z4M Coupe? czcams.com/video/IG6KTy85eTM/video.html
It’s not the same car, it’s a earlier variant. Mine has a folding metal roof (2011) it’s also more powerful with a sport button which alters the mapping, boosting the power delivered.
Becky might want to spend more than 2 seconds working on these videos before publishing them
Becky's enthusiasm matches mine each time I Rev up my 03 s2k I've owned since, well, 2003! I'll be 90 in June 024. A joy on our curving and hilly Wisconsin country roads. I get to drive hundreds of miles never crossing or intersecting major interstates! Only interruptions come passing through tiny cute country towns having taverns with cold local beers.
Becky, do you have IG so we can follow you? We love your reviews
I test drove a 2001 on my 50th birthday. I still own it and it is my dailey driver with just over 220,000 miles.
I want to make a post just like this when I’m 73!
Honda should really have never stopped making them to be honest. I just feel they still have a place in the market. I'd love to pick up a modern day version myself and I'm sure I wouldn't be alone in saying that. Don't get me wrong the Type R is a great car (not too keen on the looks) but yeah I just wish they brought something like this back into their range.
Unfortunately the market for such a focused sports car wasn't large enough even back in the late 2000 aughts to keep the S2K around. And as time goes on, the percentage of car enthusiasts continues to decline. Aside from the NSX, the S-series cars were the only purpose-built sports cars Honda ever produced. On top of that, given the 30 year gap between the S800 and the S2000, it's not likely that we'll see another S car any time soon. Even if that were to happen, it's highly unlikely that a naturally aspirated, high-revving engine would once again find a place in such a car (provided that an internal combustion engine would be used at all given Honda's commitment to eliminating their use of the ICE). Furthermore, the costs associated with developing an entirely new sports car platform would have a modern S car selling at prices most would not be willing to pay, especially were the car absent of the modern conveniences that so many buyers demand today.
These days enthusiasts should consider themselves fortunate that Honda has the engineering ability to take a budget compact car like the Civic and turn it into the CTR. A car that comes with truly impressive levels of performance along with most all of the conveniences that today's buyers want, while also being far more practical than a sports car like the S2000. I don't care for the looks either, but it appears that today's younger buyers don't seem to mind given the level of performance the car offers.
I think, in the US at least, the lack of an automatic transmission killed it. All of it's market rivals eventually offered one.
I agree- same with the ITR.. Honda's board changed direction since that era and its a total shame
The GR86 is basically a new version of this but in a Coupe form.
The production of the vehicle stopped due to the market crash of 2008/2009. Stopping production of this car was a responsible decision by Honda.
This car is a must have
Future classic? This car has been a timeless classic since its first introduction. Loved watching newbies pop their S2000 cherries!
Still future classic. In US the low mileage cost 50K usd. They should cost north of 30K in uk, we not there yet
@@Boxer4ever That's because it's a classic now. That's no different than the sun going down and then having to explain to somebody that it's going to come back up.
Still have my 02 i bought new in 2002, neurotically maintained 100% OEM right down to the radio. Just a tick over 100k on it and still on the factory clutch.
And just like that s2000's have increased in worth
Yet another car in the series that's already an appreciating 'classic'.
One of the best drivers cars ever made!!! I love them and would have one if I could afford it
pick one up right now before it's too late.
Should have bought one a few years ago but you still want one you better get on the ball right now or they'll never become reachable
Never fails to put a smile on your face, looks like it belongs even today, Best gearbox ever fitted to a production car and to top it all off it's a Honda, that engine will keep going and you'll be passing the car down to your kids! I will never regret buying one and I'm glad I did while we are still able to enjoy these older cars.
One of the best channels talking about cars in general without specific prefferences.
Some petrolheads should learn that
I bought one of the last ones coming over on the boat from Japan.
It was discounted from £29,000 to £19,950.
I ran it for5 years, the only problem mechanical was the roof rubbed the frame and caused a hole to appear, this was after 3 and a half years.
They supplied a new roof and I paid the labour to fit it, also the wiring rubbed against the car frame causing a misfire.
Great car, the only snag now is the road tax, the emissions when I sold it meant it was heading for £500 per year, it might be more now.
Traded it in for £14,000 eleven years ago and paid £23,500 for a 20 month old BMW Z4 3.5 S Drive manuel (only 17 in the country) made for the track with 12,000 miles on the clock from BMW main dealer.
Still got it, just clocked 60,000 miles, can’t find a better car for fun factor. But …….
27mpg. Fun comes at a cost. My other car is a hybrid, brilliant but the soul of a fridge.
the early model year pays less road tax, my 2004 car is on 395 a year. After 19 years, it is now on 152k miles
@@zihaoye2382 2004-2005 is most desirable as it's facelifted and on the low tax under £400. 2006+ is dead meat with double tax!
Becky, as a long time AP1 owner I think you described the S2K absolutely perfectly. As an old California surfer we coined the term STOKE. And if ever there was a car that really delivered pure driving stoke, the Honda S2K is it. Cheers
thought the same, she gets the car unlike many reviewers!
Bought mine for under £9k, it’s now probably doubled in value and will only go up. The best purchase I have ever/will ever make in my life!
To clarify, the redline of the F20C is 8,800 RPM - 9,000 RPM is where the rev limiter kicks in. The earlier S cars revved even higher. As a motorcycle manufacturer, Honda was certainly no stranger to when it came to producing high-revving engines. Back in the 60's they had GP bikes that were capable of reaching 21,500 RPM.
9250
I own one, it's 9k redline
@@jackbrady657 If you look closely at the spacing of markings on the tachometer in your car, you can see that it's actually 8,800 RPM. Referring to the Honda Japan website shows that upon the release of the S2000, Honda themselves noted that 9,000 RPM is the rev limit for the F20C.
@@VirtualGuth still no
@@jackbrady657 I also own one, EU spec, it’s
9250 rpm. And also own an EP3 TypeR, 8300 rpm. Do not mistake the dashboard redline with the actual engine one
Bought my 01 s2k back in 06 its been driven a few times every week since its by far my favorite car ive ever driven
Great video and awesome car. I owned a 2003 many years ago. Bought it with less than 10k miles after the original owner supercharged it (added other after-market options) and was moving on to his next toy. I know it was not pure, but it was insane when it hit the powerband. Most fun and exciting car I ever owned (including several that I paid much more for). Clean, simple and designed in all respects for fun and for the driving experience.
S2000 is not used for drifting because is made for time attack from factory. 50/50 and different wheel base than drifting machines. Different suspension and smooth power delivery. This car is for fast cornering not dancing in smoke. The fact that is convertible doesn't really matter
Also it's prone to snap oversteer. 50/50 distribution is generally not ideal for drifting.
It's because the steering is not ideal for drifting. Most people who set these up for drifting swapped in an FD rack.
Great video, thanks! ❤
I'm the mx5 guy peeping round the corner. Lol
You can rag a 1.6 Mk1 MX5 100%, and it's still slower than a Diesel Insignia. That's why I love it! 😅 You have to be responsible in an S2000 😮
@@DarkStryder360 I got an rs which is as fast as a diesel insignia. Its a labour of love threw the winter but wouldn't change it and it only owes me £3000 and smiles per miles.
It's ok, it's 2023, you can wear that rainbow with pride in your mx5.
@@phenom573 Silly comment all round.
@@phenom573you mean SUVs and Crossovers... you probably own one
Probably the best motoring CZcams series atm. Keep it up!
Is it the only one you watch? 🤔
I have an 04 s2000 with 107k miles. Amazing car.
I have a 2007 one and I love it!
Is that a cheeky Renault spider and Morgan 3 wheeler I see, I digging Phils taste!
It's a true driver's car just below Lotus, but much more daily-able, it's a car that makes u smile n so rewarding every time when you finish driving it👍🏼👍🏼
but the lotus elise with a metro engine lol
@@MT-xy7fw how bout a K20 or K24 supercharged Exige?🫣
Just finished watching your 911 video and here you are again haha
I'm glad I was wise enough at 21 when I bought my '03 to not modify it extensively. I always had a feeling they would be special and a future classic. Sadly I'm afraid there won't be any future cars that are at this same level when you consider performance, price, and pure analog simplicity.
The more you modify it, the better it gets 🙂
The truth of the matter is as much as I would have to modify mine to even come close to my other car it would never be worth it.
@@vel87xif you gonna sell it yeah keep it stock . I never drove a stock s2000
@@vel87x you can always modify the suspension for better handling. It's always fun chasing down a car in the canyons and having them look into their rear-view in disbelief 🙂
Front brake discs look toast
Proud owner of a 2004 Silverstone S2K with the original OEM hardtop (very rare. I’ve seen these sell for $10,000). All stock engine with 98,000.
Same colour as mine, mine has a hardtop too!
I love my s2k!
is it supposed to say S200 owner in Phil's lower third, or is that a typo?
I remember Moog’s one that had unicorn farts
Looks like the “S” emblem on right front quarter panel is backward/upside down…
Phil Gardner "S200 owner"
Honda S2000 prices after this video: 📈📈📈
Hope he let you have a go in that renault spider aswell!
Another really well spoken video, well done 👏
Right after the RCR upload 😂
That review was EPIC
That number plate would have bring problems to Clarkson in the us as the fkl on the 928
I love my ap1
Thye electric powerboats I had were powered by motors that would spin at 40,000 RPM...
We had to gear it down 2.5:1 so the propeller would function.
The thought of that made my brain spin 80,000 RPM.
I don't want one. I NEED one
STOP TALKING ABOUT THOSE CARS speculators will make the priced for these cars higher.
Keep talking, mine only increases in value.
Yep keep increasing My value lol
How do you read that car's plate? 😁
agreed.. weird tag
I’m a big Honda boi
I didn't hear any crossover. You should drive some Fiat P126 instead of that. I guess this is tutorial how to drive Honda economical.
The Honda S2000 ROCKS
Understatement of the decade.
Just wish it had hydraulic steering. The steering is a dealbreaker for me.
I think they did it for weight reduction
@@johnconnor7501 I’m calling bull. Concerned about weight reduction but put in a power top and leather interior?
@@TT92348 I have an is300 with hydraulic steering and an s2k with electric steering and the hydraulic feels a lot better but it’s also more maintenance, they leak oil eventually and replacing the rack is a big pita.
@@johnconnor7501is it a big difference in your opinion. Would it be a deal breaker?
No dealbreaker here. I have plenty of cars with hydraulic PS and this feels great in the S2000. As you row through the gears and hear that engine rev, you forget about everything else.
Future classic?
It will be vintage classic soon.
Cars that were ahead of their time
Example 300ZX, 3000GT, S2000, And many others
Same colour too... Becky....??? Roof up?? Thats's mad.
Is this CZcams or tik tok aimed at love island viewers who haven't seen a 'ridiculous ' S2000 before.
Probably.
I had 1 of these great handling car with a fantastic engine but awful gear box
The owner on here said it has an excellent gearbox...
"Probably the world's best gearbox in any car" is what he said.
Haha what! It’s one of the best gearboxes ever made. It’s amazing
Think you must have had a broken gearbox as when it's warmed up it's faultless.
Must have bought one made on a Monday morning. Slickest gearbox on any car ever made.
This is the most over hyped and over rated car on the planet. The factory chassis tuning is truly bizarre, rubbery at a gallop and overtly snappy above 8/10ths. Sure, the engine is an engineering marvel but that does not make a great car.
@beckyevans is paid to lay praise on every featured car. Just like the S2000, there is no balance to this reporting.
People don’t realize relatively slow all these older “icons” are . Like the skyline , Silvia , rx7 ect . Most entry level cars today are faster lol
This is true, my daily driver, diesel, E Class Merc is very nearly as quick as my S2000. BUT, I know which one I prefer to be in 🙂 The S2000 has very little straight line speed on track, but if I drive it well, I can use its handling nimbleness to out-pace more powerful cars in corners. However, it's quite a tricky car to drive on the limit, but more rewarding for that. But yes, if I go off the boil, I stand a very real chance of being embarrassed by a Focus ST! So it's more we're buying into the last of the pure bred ICE cars, before electronic gears and throttle, traction and stability control, detracted from the purity of the driving experience and started to do everything for us.
The RX7 is different however; my 1999 RS is nearly as quick as my 911 Turbo, so I'd not put that in the same category as the S2000, as the last series of RX7 are still rapid by todays' standards.
Bought mine for under £9k, it’s now probably doubled in value and will only go up. The best purchase I have ever/will ever make in my life!