Honda S2000 ULTIMATE Buyers Guide
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If you have not owned an S2000, you will not be upset if you get an AP2 or AP1.
Any s2k is better than no s2k :)
Very true!!!
For sure
I’ll never sell my AP1
Same here amigo 😍
Sell my your ap1 😂
You mean you want to buy my 90,000 mile
Original 00 Ap1 sorry not for sale ever
@@carltorres513 think he was joking lol and no one mentioned how much miles your car has good for you tho enjoy
Yeah I think I know he was joking but thanks for letting me know
Actually, the CRs have AC and radio, but it could be purchased without those options as a "delete." I have owned 3 S2000s in the last 15 years, an early ap1, 05, and currently a DBW 06 AP2. One of the best Japanese car I have ever own, you can't go wrong with one before they get out of reach for the normal person.
Thanks for the info! Which one did you like the most?
Other way around.....all CRs were 'delete', they could be optioned with AC/Radio. Majority were optioned that way (on build order, not customer order....in NA, customers didn't order color combos....they took what was available). If you went into a dealership that didn't have the color you wanted, you either found it at another dealership or the dealer horse traded with another dealer that had it.
@@urmilpatel1721this is the right answer. AC and Radio options were dealer installed.
I owned an ap2 and I can tell ya it was a very raw experience, mine had an aem ecu, ap1 intake cam mod, skunk 2 header and invidia exhaust and the car was amazing to drive and it was faster than 3v mustangs and most early model chargers
Nice that sounds like an awesome car!
One additional color you missed is the Imola pearl orange. I believe they produced 80 around the world. Only available in Europe Japan and Canada. I had owned one amazing color. It was originally introduced on a Acura Nsx. Cheers from Canada.
Just a timeless car. For sure one of the best looking cars.
buyers guide:
Step 1: Buy one, do whatever it takes
Step 2: See above
-Owner of a black 05 ap2. Based on slight differences and/or refinements I'd say I like the ap2s exterior styling over the ap1. I haven't driven a newer model with drive by wire so I can't compare the 06+.
-If you own a garage your top will last (138,000 current miles, original top, 2nd owner).
-Aftermarket street clutches might give you "clutch buzz" in reverse or while decelerating like mine did. An ACT flywheel, pressure plate, and oem clutch disk work and sound smooth, no buzzing or rattle. I had a competition clutch street setup (sprung disk) and I had to remove it as I couldn't stand the extra noises
-Check the screws on each soft top latch to ensure they're not loosening up. Mine were very loose when I checked them around 100,000 miles. I did drop the top a lot up until this point so maybe that contributed
-My headlights still work perfectly (knock on wood). These factory HIDs are definitely more reliable than any halogen or led setup.
I will say to anyone with an s2000, go get yourself a spoiler, like the factory trunk spoiler that gives it an aggressive, but subtle look. And if you don't know, there's recesses on the bottom side of the trunk lid indicating where you would drill a hole for this spoiler so you're not going in guessing. Take your time though making the holes (start small, then work up to whatever size you need), making sure not to make them too large or not drilling a perfect circle.
Thanks for the info, lookin at an Ap1 white w/ red interior. Sooo nice!
Hope you bought it! I've got an 02, black with the full red interior (dash, doors, etc)
My fav car so far, even though it's one of the slowest I've owned.
Love the upgrades on the S2000 V.2.
Same it looks really good!
The Honda S2000 fuckin ROCKS
Great video! What side skirts are those?
Would LOVE to see a Skyline R32-34 buyers guide from you!
Im on year 11 of ownership with my ap1 - berlina black 🗿
Nice! Glad you were able to get one before the price hike!
When people stop accelerating and cruise at 6000 rpm... I want to yell, 'Shift up or floor it you bloody donut!!'
From time to time I feel like selling my s2k and every time I realize how much I’d regret letting it go
The only problem with the S2000? They stopped making them.
Truee
Emola Orange 🍊 is my favorite, Owned a Suzuka Blue AP1 💙 most folks thought it was a BMW. 😅
Extremely happy to report that I have a stock 2004 Silverstone S2K with the OEM hardtop! In the words of Homer Simpson: WOO-HOO !!!
I have a 03 Ap1. But with full exterior swap ap2. Best of both.
I really want one instead of my 23 civic, but at the same time, its hard to find parts for this car so it would be pricey to take care of.
Nothing like the original engineer design AP1.
Ouch, them hard top S2000's are beautiful ❤!!!
237* not 247
You left out the yellow. I think they were slightly different depending on AP1 or AP2. I think the AP1 was Spa Yellow and the AP2 was Rio Yellow. Just saying... 😉
Rare colours, dunno maybe it's just rare in the UK, but i've been looking for the right Imola Orange S2000 for years and years and years.
theres another version in uk , is a ap2 but w the ap1 engine! thats the one
In europe they have a very rare s2000 f1 edition championship white and signatures from button and barricello in the car🔥👌
Thanks for the info!
I saw a CR the other day 😍
I love this car so much but u forgot a yellow color the best on i guess
The Apex Blue Pearl looks pastel like due to the camera settings most of the time. In person my CR looks amazing in the right light. That being said, I do love me some Laguna Blue Pearl haha!
Luckily my AP1 has an f22c swap and tune and still can rev to 8500Rpm
Nice video!! Solid for those begining their hunt for an S2k. It's definitely appreciated and as someone that went through the hunt before, it's accurate!
My 2 cents that I can add to your awesome video:
The convertible cover is actually to protect the soft top, like during the week while it's parked if it's your weekend warrior.
You actually had one of the most desired color combinations on screen and didn't mention it! Lol the White with Tan interior. Most GP White S2K came with a Black interior followed by the Red interior, the rarest was the one with the Tan interior. I could be remembering wrong (my s2k hunt was about 10 years ago lol) but I think the GP White S2k with Tan interior was the only color with Tan interior. **JUST checked, 2 things: GP White with Red is rarest (you got that right!) BUT red was offered with other exterior colors Black and Silver so it would be easier to do an interior swap for those colors. So imo White+Tan remaind king, specially 2003 to get the best AP1 ;)
Now about Suzuka Blue... We are going to have to beef over that one lmao. I believe that at the end of the day(30 years from now) the Suzuka Blue with Smurf interior will be one of the most valuable S2000s in auctions (outside of CR and S2k w/ rare parts) there is NO car unless you jump into the custom supercar range, with an all blue interior. That will be so iconic and unique that it will skyrocket it's price....Now about that beef, come on man, don't say my MRS color is feminine, I'm already driving a hair dressers car ;( lol
Yeah I thought that’s what it was for but I still think it’s kinda useless when you can get a full car cover to protect the whole car. I think the tan interior is cool too but nothing beats red on a sports car! Hey man at least you don’t have yellow😂. I think with some mods the mrs can look really good in blue but when it’s stock without the TRD kit it’s just to bubbly for the color. I would love that color on a old Nova though! I just think the car needs to be boxy and bigger to make up for the femininity in the color
As for the blue interior, I totally agree with you! That will definitely be one of the most sought after options!
what wheels are on the s2k in the thumbnail? i need them.
what rims you got on the s2k?
Drove both and I like the ap1 better cause of the raw sound and 9krev. The ap2 is more smooth and more gentle.
Where would the best place to buy one?
Wait lime green is an oem color?
Bought 2 of them. I was No. 7 in Norway to get delivery in june 2000. Crashed it of course and bought another in 2003. Both AP1. Wouldn't even consider an AP2
had an 03 for half a decade as a first car. Thing rode out from 100k-170k with just plugs/coils and oil changes. TCT was squeakin though
7000 dollars wont even get you a junker anymore, good luck with that, the engine alone will be worth 10,000 so even if the shell is totaled people will still pay 10 grand if the engine runs.
Found an S2000 in my state going for 12k, it seems like it’s in pretty good condition mechanically and interior wise, but the front bumper needs to be painted and there’s a couple pant chips, what do you think?
buy it or i will cause 12k??? i’m struggling to find one around 18k that isn’t trashed
Not sure if it was mentioned but next year we can start importing right hand drive 1999 s2000's
Oh crap! Totally forgot about that!
That came fast😮
You misses a few colours. Red, black, grey, yellow and silver.
No love for those colors. Lol
Moonrock grey 👌🏾
What are the best synthetic oils to use for the transmission and diff?
I would do redline, motul, or amsoil. I personally use Amsoil and it’s great stuff. If you go on their website and put ur vehicle in it will tell you the exact oil u need and for what application.
Amsoil recommends their syncromesh transmission fluid in the s2000 and it works great
Hey man. I know this is late but you should only be using honda transmission fluid. For the diff I would recommend amsoil.
I will get a yellow S2000 in yellow as my JDM crown of jade when i get rich
Ever see a F1 or NASCAR car leaving the pits? Those cars have low torque.
Solution: Step on it!
S2000 performance depends so much on driver skill.
Get and keep the rpm high.
What no Rio yellow :)?
Silver paint, you did not mention silver it looks classic.
It’s the only color I wanted and I’ve got it- 2004 Silverstone with an OEM hardtop.
Where’s the Imola orange Pearl color? 😂
Forgot it lol
@@hakosan86 that’s how rare it is 😂
@@doncayetano6303 exactly😂
I like the AP1 better because 9,000>8,000 simple as that..
Exactly!
*8,200. and I prefer dbw and the extra torque from the F22
@@Garlander not as fun.
@@bige7186 not as fun over a 800 rpm difference?
@@Garlander 1,000**
Suzuka blue is not that rare, the yellow ones are way fewer and would have been a better choice for "rare".
Yeah your right. I screwed the pooch on that one lol
@@hakosan86 it's cool man, i still liked the video. I actually have a suzuka blue one so i figured I'd give my input. To be fair, it is not my favorite blue either. Lol
With value discrepancies between AP1 and 2 it really just comes down to which one has lower mileage. Even though these cars are practically mileage exempt since they're so special and rare, mileage still influences purchase prices (same is true for any used car). In that case since AP2's are several years younger than the originals their mileage is almost always lower. Otherwise, both AP1 and 2 fetch top dollar. And yeah, GPW with red interior is epic, ask me how I know ;)
the closest thing to a bullet-proof roadster ?
Yep
im tryna sell 1
the biggest problem is the top tearing due to normal use which is a manufacturing issue. i had two replaced under warranty and i
put a third on at 2000 bucks put 100k miles on it. then i bought another and
the same started to happen so i traded it in.
I don't want to jynx myself but I'm the 2nd owner of my s2000, purchased at 52,000 miles, currently has 138,000 miles. Still on original top and it is garage kept.
How in the world do you have Suzuka blue metallic in place of Imola Orange or Rio yellow pearl? Seriously?!??
Because they were so rare i forgot about them😂
I guess @hakosan just deleted his comment...
I also came to comment on the RYP...I was expecting it on the list. It's a US color. Spa Yellow Pearl too. I mean, I'm don't mind it too much because I have a LBP lol
I think Imola Orange was sold in Canada.
Oh, and I'm pretty sure the HRSPRS is 237, not 247
@@hakosan86 😂
@@jiurriza I didn't expect Spa yellow to get any shine but c'mon RYP & Imola 🍊 is 🔥 but we all know that the God Prix White is the best color haha.
@@jiurriza yeah i did lol
Misfire is normally a sigh of over reving
I own a Suzuka Blue s2k im 400 pound black man bruh.
Ap2
That new front bumper looks terrible. Or atrocious I guess is the better word.
There's a black 1 in my country with spoiler 2001 s200 he wants $10,000 I'd give him $7500 but is it worth buying
What is an AT2?
hows 2nd gear?
I like the ap1 better, it looks like a classic european sports car. Ap2 looks like a modern japanese toy car.
The s2000 isn't that rare for a niche car. Compared to an F150, of course. They sold almost 60,000 of them in the US in it's 10 year run. A rare car is something like... A Lexus ISF. 5,800 sold for example.
True
What? No Silverstone with red interior?
AP1 is definitely the better s2000 and value wise should be the most expensive considering the AP2 is more common
Is your girlfriend a hairdresser?
AP1 = 9k redline magic
Buy Mazda mx5 if you under 6feet tall.
Bro, you're hyping it up way too much. You don't need to steal a cr wing to get one. You can buy it and the trunk new from Honda.
Idek why im watching this, ill never own one xD
Disagree my NFR is the only color that matters
Do not sweat! The car is overrated . It’s honest not that great. It’s a heavy oil drinker
False
Just saw one listed for 104k…
I've driven 10 or more S2000s over the years. Thought I would buy one but never did. One thing kept me from pulling the trigger... zero torque. You have to drive these things like you stole them. They don't come alive till 6,000 rpm. Way too buzzy for me. For the same money I purchased a C6 Corvette. Torque on demand, a true driver's car. Have a C7 currently. If you like sports cars, there's NO substitute. There's a big difference between buzzy cars and ballsy cars.
S2K is definitely not the car for you. You want American grunt. OG owners loved the British roadster feel from a Japanese manufacturer.....much like the OG owners of NSXs loved the supercar feel from Japanese engineering and reliability. 23+ years of ownership, only time I've driven any of my S2Ks like "I stole" it was on the track or for spirited driving (like on the Dragon).
Also, if you want torque, get yourself an EV. Nothing daily drivable like launching an RS etron GT, Taycan, or Model S P100D from a dig....you'd have to build out a street rod to get close.
Corvettes don’t age well.
@@z32luvr Hahaha. You're in the minority on that one.
Yup, they have no torque, and you have to drive it like you stole it to get it to perform. I personally like that, enough to make me prefer it to my old Porsche and Focus st. I have been considering a c6 z06 as a second sports car though. I'll never get rid of the s2k
People who say “ low torque “ do not know how to get the power from the engine.
A bicycle can beat a S2000 if you don’t know how to drive.
Ap1 is rude and crude.
Ap2 is a detuned S2000.
9,000 rpm……nothing can beat that.
Had an ap1 and a ap2. Still have my ap2. People are foolish and think the Ap1's extra 600 rpm make a diff. The ap1 stops making power before it hits its redline. The ap1 has a miserable torque curve and weak retainers that can crack and also cause valve float. My ap2 has a much better and useable torque curve. It has a built head so I can rev to 12k rpm so who gives sh*t about an 8800 rpm. My ap2 retainers won't crack, I have no valve float, I have more torque, more modern looking headlights/front bumper. I have traction control for when I want it (rainy days), I have lower miles, and the ap2 is more refined than the ap1.
I highly doubt your ap2 can rev to 12k. You'd need way more than a built head to do that.
The retainers were worse. But they only crack from over revs that occur from shifting improperly. I've inspected mine and they are fine. I'll replace them IF I over rev it. Otherwise I'll be fine forever. It's not a big deal
@@Wallstreetavarice I was an engine builder and a master ASE auto tech/machinist for a decade and I personally built/machined my whole motor; bottom end and top end. Yes that's correct, if you want to rev your s2k to 12k repeatedly you need to also build the bottom end; namely the rods, bearings, and oil supply to account for the needed rod ratio/stress/ and heat at the higher end of the rpms. However, with just a built head you can rev the S2K up to ~10.5-11k rpm as long as you have enough oil delivery and I did so before I built my bottom end. Several S2k's out there have been doing it for years, namely the S2k's that Real Street Performance has built; check out their cars on their website or contact their shop and ask them about it.