I agree, there aren’t too many reliable, easy to work on, rear wheel drive, manual cars under 20k. Reasonable examples of s2000s around me are going between 15k-19k and for what you are getting I think it’s an amazing choice.
I sold my e92 M3 competition to get super clean AP2 that I daily drive. While the initial costs are pretty comparable, the maintenance on the S2000 is exponentially cheaper. It's also a lot less stressful being back in a Honda knowing how reliable it is and not having to worry about my rod bearings exploding my engine. The e92 M3 is still slowly deprecating, while the s2000 has been climbing in price consistently over the years. I say if you want one get one while you still can afford it.
I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the sky high prices of s2000s lately. But the only reason for wanting the prices to come down is to buy one. If you really want a car and can’t afford it, it’s not because the car is overrated. Prices are directly related to demand. There is an increasing demand for s2000s as they are becoming less available. It’s a good thing. I don’t want to see more high schoolers buy them and wreck them.
@@lLOVECHILDRENthe whole reason people drove jdm in the first place is because you could buy one for 5k and put 40-60k in them and they could hang with top performance cars like a 911.. now that the car is 30k and cars are getting faster every year good luck because you’d be better off just buying a 911.
Car enthusiasts need to understand that the oldest S2000 is 23 years old. This is almost classic car territory! It is amazing and inspiring that the S2K continues to be the benchmark for more modern cars. Nevertheless, it is unfair to compare its price to performance ratio against newer, technologically advanced, and more powerful sports cars. Cheers, decade-long AP1 S2K owner.
I agree but I do think it is valid/fair to compare aspects of performance because we would also compare reliability, collectibility and maintenance costs which the s2000 is def top tier, balancing out the performance/tech aspect. Overall, with all things considered I don’t believe it’s overrated at all.
Yes they are pricey but honestly if you ever drove one you’d understand there’s nothing else like it i really encourage those who haven’t experienced a raw s2000 to try it the experience is like no other feels like your a part of s2000 the the moment you push the clutch in that’s when you feel it 🏎️
Being compared with cars are still coming out today is a testament to how good of a car it is. Perfect? No, but a damn good car! Still turn back for a second look everytime park it.
It's just such a complete package. The thing is a dream to work on, parts are readily available and there is a huge aftermarket, it still looks great even after all these years and it's just so dependable. Doesn't require a computer to be plugged into it when you fix it, just fit a new part and off you go, handles amzingly, sounds epic, earns it's keep and you'll probably always get back what you paid for it, to me it's a no brainer.
I bought a 2006 S2000 with 46,000 miles for $32K earlier this year. At first I had major buyer’s remorse but after going through one summer with it, I got to experience everything it has to offer. I probably overpaid (duh) but driving this thing is such a privilege!
The S2000 is special and you only experience how special it is when you drive one hard and around corners.. I totally understand the prices now for them, specially the AP2s.
The ap1 was so cool. A buddy had one in the early 2000s. I remember taking a midnight cruise in the summer with the top down. Surprisingly at top speed, like 137, you could still hold a conversation haha..
The s2000 is one of the last great analog cars made. The f20c engine is legend and this will be more valuable than a BMW that nobody will want to buy and and maintain in 15 years. What will an s2000 with 75K miles or less be worth in 15 or 20 years???? Way more that a BMW or Boxster from same era. Therefore they are worth it.
I have 3 months of ownership with My ap1 Payed $9400 usd Clean title Only 1 dent barely noticeable Silver sebring with All red interior (not Black on red) Car was owned by old lady 1 owner she bought it In california from the dealership and never left it outside the house Car only had 1 problem when i got it Needed new sparkplugs and 1 ignition coil was not working Fully stock all oem besides ap2 front bumper that her son Put on the car it was paint with factory honda sebring silver color by professionals and looks exactly the same (has some rockchips) but still they gave me the original ap1 Bumper This car is truly amazing and i dont want to sell it ever thanks god i had the money when i found this amazing deal finally a dream come true !
Update I had to replace Sparkplugs One ignition coil and tensioner pulley bearing was worn , total spend 120$ USD Yeah That’s Honda for you guys ! 21 years old car running perfect and Only $120 for maintenance
I'm never selling my Ap1. When you drive this car, you're hooked. It's reliable if the power train is stock, but fixing all those old bushings, mounts, master cylinder, slave cylinder, retainers, jet bolts.. yeah.. I bought mine from a car collector and it's mint.. Don't buy this car if you're broke cause finding OE parts or similar is expensive.. I LOVE IT..
Talking about the S2000 we shouldn’t talk about the price driving it experiencing it owning it and you will enjoy every bit of it that’s the difference to any other cars and it’s nothing like it! Is pure drivers pleasure!
I've owned a 94 mr2 turbo built, 280sx S13 drift built, 04 Mustang GT supercharged and track built, 2012 Mustang GT500, and now I own an 05 S2000 AP2, and it is by far the best drivers car I have had, it feels that it has so much potential and I can't wait to get going on it. My plans are to build a time attack car, it drives like blades on Ice it's well balanced. Thinking 550 HP will be a perfect balance of weight to power while still hammering the throttle early on corner exits. It's a great car
@@theRated Thanks man! I actually wasn't planning on winning the bid, but it was a pleasant surprise! Haha. A lot of comments on it being a steal, though I did have another S2k owner at work tell me I overpaid, but he did buy his like 5+ years ago. Thanks! I'll definitely enjoy it!
I considered those other cars… and bought the S2000 and love it. E46 has rod bearing issues. The boxster has cylinder scoring and IMS issues and doesn’t look as good as an S2000. All are great cars though.
Pretty much every time i drive my Laguna AP2 I get comments, see people taking pictures of it, etc. It isn't because it's reliable and the BMW has a grenade under the hood, passer-bys who don't have to live with the maintenance don't care about that stuff. They still say "that's tight", "lit", etc - thats just cruising around today. It's so strange because I bought in 2015 and few people cared. Had an E46 before. Different car but the S2K, impractical as it is, has become the best car I've ever owned.
I already have an s2000 but my first choice was getting an MR2 spyder and swapping in a 2zz from a Celica GTS/ 6 speed manual . Im more of a Toyota guy so ill probably end up getting one down the road before mr2s skyrocket too
I have one the s2000 is a great car best purchase I've made had mine sense 2017 had other cars nothing compares to it specially now that they've skyrocketed in price
Honestly, I love all the cars and would drive all cars created if possible, but everyone has their favorites, for me it's the Japanese ones, my dream car being the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, I would still pay any amount of money since it's a dream car and I think anyone would pay any amount of money on their dream cars. As for the price, Japan and Japanese cars right now are extremely popular, you can see on CZcams, videos about Japan or Japanese cars get many views, thus increasing demand on these cars and prices keep going up.
S2000 is more reliable than all the other cars you mentioned. You think a BMW water pump will last as long as the S2000? No it won't, it'll be pissing coolant in 3-4 years. You think the S2000 has issues with the IMS bearing like the Boxter? NO, because it doesn't need that crap.
These kind of people comparing unreliable junks on steroids with a beautiful engineering masterpiece are very low iq. They don't get the difference in anything or everything.
Agree, it's not over or under rated. Driving the stock S2000, oh my it's niiiice! It's a sports car so you have to sacrifice things like trunk space but it's a sports car. Why care? Just accommodate to the situation. The car got character
No other "comparable" car has the same cornering speed and deliver the same driving experience on the right roads. People talking number will never understand
Those other cars cost a lot more to maintain and keep running being aging luxury class sports cars. I own a e46 m3 and a s2000. Don’t have to worry much about the s2000. But things are starting to fail on the m3 and it’s expensive to fix. But I do love both cars and would never sell them 🤙
I love the car, the one I wish I had for my first car, but I'd never get rid of my 97 Prelude, and I mean that. I think it's overrated online like instagram and forums, etc. But in person at least for me in AZ, I hardly see them, and I'm constantly going to meets and shows. But in person od say it's perfectly rated like you said
I think the closest fighter to the S2k has to be Miatas. You can get an NC for half the price of the Honda, leaving enough budget to add a Rotrex and coilovers to give a very similar driving experience. Or spend more for an ND2 which already has power, and just do the coilovers. Big difference is, the S2000 will gain in value, while those others will probably lose value or at best hold steady. The Porsches are great cars and beautiful, but a very different experience. I was ready to trade in my NC and move up to a 987 Boxster, but decided I like my Miata better. If you like the S2000 revs, a Porsche will feel like a diesel. They also have shockingly bad shifters compared to the AAA-tier ones in the Miata and S2k. They have no LSD available except in really rare 987.2 examples, and really tall gears that put you between 1st and 2nd on a touge road. They're also notably heavier than an S2000, and WAY heavier than an NC, and absolute yachts compared to ND. The S2000 is awesome because it's a mouth-foaming high-energy lunatic. It's not comfy or refined, it doesn't cruise, it doesn't waft, it ASSAULTS corners. The Porsches cruise and waft. They can assault corners too, but it's a different vibe.
so 9100rpm 918 and 9000 gt3's feel like diesel compared to your otherworldly 9000rpm hypercar? looks like 987 represent all "porsches", per your very unbiased opinion
@@Mark-rt6fy Obviously I wasn't referring to every Porsche ever made, just the ones that get cross-shopped against Miatas and S2Ks. Old Boxsters and Caymans. You know, the ones MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO. Obviously if I had an extra half-million dollars to buy a GT3, that would be more exciting than an S2000. But since you brought it up, the 918 has a power curve very reminiscent of a 454 Chevelle due to the electric torque fill.
I love my s2000, but I don’t think it’s a very good car for the past few years market…. Kinda like 993 Porsches, so awesome when they were reasonably priced. But absolutely not ever paying or think it’s cool for people to pay 100k for them
Im not. Other than being a rwd (by eletric motor 🤮) its not going to have anything in common with what made the s2000 the legend it is today. 9k rpm NA motor ❌️ Purpuse built chasis in today's economy? ❌️ Two door roadster? ❌️ (highly unlikely as they already axed the civic coupe and brought back the integra as a 4 door) No electronic nannies cutting into the fun? ❌️ In today's economy its just highly unlikely they repeat the same great formula
Ahah the problem is Engineering 😂😂😂 Any of this cars have a point of engineer compare to s2000 Start one distribution, and finish at the weight. Suspensions geometry and design it's away above at any point
Damn right its worth it. Boxster with 8% engine fail rate. And a BMW M3, please. Thats not even a similar type of car. And in my humble opinion, japanese engineering trumps German, any day of the week.
Its a great car, easy to work on, not to pricey to maintain less expensive compare to a BMW but more expensive compare to a Mazda mx5. Bought mine for 6k 6years ago and its my second/weekend car, would i pay 20k/30k for one? problably not, not sure.
You got yours at the bottom of the price for the s2k.. i purchase an AP2 last year for 27000 and i jump on it because i know later that is going to be cheap for a clean AP2.
@@Mind2kill thats what i paid for mine 27k usd.. October of 2022.. 2004 Grand prix white.. there is a small video on my channel of the car.. it is super mint condition.. white with tan is a rare color combo so that alone sells for a premium price.
Everyone has their own opinion but I honestly think with that low miles 30k is good to go. I’ve seen ones with 50k miles that go as low as 25k but I also see ones with 50k that go for 35k… exterior color and conditon, interior color and condition etc… are usually the reasons for the price variance IMO.
Exactly , getting a s2000 back in the day you had to be a pilot, and til this day if your just now getting your masters after saving up you can finally get one..unless your selling drugs good luck
$25k for a 100000 miles as a not rich person it makes you rethink if you can keep it atleast for a year since no space for people or trunk space $50k is for those very low mileage grama garage kept $12k is still the range for high mileage 150xxx-300xxxmiles 1st gen ,flooded,stolen/rebuilt titles
I understand what you mean, totally different autos but what I’m saying is …Comparing cars that are in the same price range currently. Basically saying if you have “x” amount of money, which would you rather have? Similar to saying, would you rather have a raptor or a used r35… yes both are not nearly the same. Not the same type of vehicle, performance, intangibles etc… but considering the prices is the “insert car” overrated/underrated for what you get? Hope that makes sense. Reason I like doing these is because it 100% brings up everyone’s different opinions. 🤟🏽
I’m actually looking at S2K versus a Cayman S. Would you recommend a 2008 Cayman S at $24 to $27K or a ‘06 S 2000 at $34? Both options are around 50 to 60,000 miles. Another option is a 2006 Cayman S with 100,000 miles for 20 grand. I was initially looking to get an S2k but the prices are just getting crazy
@@mbmurphy777 wow tough one. I think most would still say the S2k. S2k is already an icon. I don’t think you’ll lose any value on it plus it is 100% more reliable. The porsche, as you drive it, it’ll lose value. Just my humble opinion.
I agree, there aren’t too many reliable, easy to work on, rear wheel drive, manual cars under 20k. Reasonable examples of s2000s around me are going between 15k-19k and for what you are getting I think it’s an amazing choice.
Exactly!
Factual
20k?? They're at fuck 40k here in France 😭
@@SetKat-Alexim so sorry 💀I’ll pray for u my brotheren
Yeah everyone that I see is over $30,000
I sold my e92 M3 competition to get super clean AP2 that I daily drive. While the initial costs are pretty comparable, the maintenance on the S2000 is exponentially cheaper. It's also a lot less stressful being back in a Honda knowing how reliable it is and not having to worry about my rod bearings exploding my engine. The e92 M3 is still slowly deprecating, while the s2000 has been climbing in price consistently over the years. I say if you want one get one while you still can afford it.
Smart move!!! Genius!
9,000 RPM's The Honda S2000 ROCKS
Totally!
I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the sky high prices of s2000s lately. But the only reason for wanting the prices to come down is to buy one. If you really want a car and can’t afford it, it’s not because the car is overrated. Prices are directly related to demand. There is an increasing demand for s2000s as they are becoming less available. It’s a good thing. I don’t want to see more high schoolers buy them and wreck them.
I can agree with that!
bet the high schoolers bought all for cheap and decreased supply, hence increasing price
@@lLOVECHILDRENthe whole reason people drove jdm in the first place is because you could buy one for 5k and put 40-60k in them and they could hang with top performance cars like a 911.. now that the car is 30k and cars are getting faster every year good luck because you’d be better off just buying a 911.
Car enthusiasts need to understand that the oldest S2000 is 23 years old. This is almost classic car territory! It is amazing and inspiring that the S2K continues to be the benchmark for more modern cars. Nevertheless, it is unfair to compare its price to performance ratio against newer, technologically advanced, and more powerful sports cars. Cheers, decade-long AP1 S2K owner.
I agree but I do think it is valid/fair to compare aspects of performance because we would also compare reliability, collectibility and maintenance costs which the s2000 is def top tier, balancing out the performance/tech aspect. Overall, with all things considered I don’t believe it’s overrated at all.
Mine is 23 now, had it's birthday last month 🎉
Sadly a Corolla GR will rape a S2K today.
@@jasonn2284an s2k with a turbo equal to the gr’s would rape
Yes they are pricey but honestly if you ever drove one you’d understand there’s nothing else like it i really encourage those who haven’t experienced a raw s2000 to try it the experience is like no other feels like your a part of s2000 the the moment you push the clutch in that’s when you feel it 🏎️
Totally!
Being compared with cars are still coming out today is a testament to how good of a car it is. Perfect? No, but a damn good car! Still turn back for a second look everytime park it.
Best comment so far imo 🔥
I had mine since 2008. Imported from Florida to Norway. Still no rust and still love it
Dope!!!
@@theRated Just message me if you need any info bro
@@djmyth84 will do! I appreciate you bro!
Can I see the tattoo?
It's just such a complete package. The thing is a dream to work on, parts are readily available and there is a huge aftermarket, it still looks great even after all these years and it's just so dependable. Doesn't require a computer to be plugged into it when you fix it, just fit a new part and off you go, handles amzingly, sounds epic, earns it's keep and you'll probably always get back what you paid for it, to me it's a no brainer.
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I bought a 2006 S2000 with 46,000 miles for $32K earlier this year. At first I had major buyer’s remorse but after going through one summer with it, I got to experience everything it has to offer. I probably overpaid (duh) but driving this thing is such a privilege!
With that low miles, it’s a good one! Hard to find now days. In hawaii 46k miles would be around that price possibly higher. Congrats bro!
@@theRatedthanks man!!
The S2000 is special and you only experience how special it is when you drive one hard and around corners.. I totally understand the prices now for them, specially the AP2s.
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The ap1 was so cool. A buddy had one in the early 2000s. I remember taking a midnight cruise in the summer with the top down. Surprisingly at top speed, like 137, you could still hold a conversation haha..
crazy!
Top speed is like 159mph..
The s2000 is one of the last great analog cars made. The f20c engine is legend and this will be more valuable than a BMW that nobody will want to buy and and maintain in 15 years. What will an s2000 with 75K miles or less be worth in 15 or 20 years???? Way more that a BMW or Boxster from same era. Therefore they are worth it.
For sure! Great insight
I have 3 months of ownership with My ap1
Payed $9400 usd
Clean title
Only 1 dent barely noticeable
Silver sebring with All red interior (not Black on red)
Car was owned by old lady
1 owner she bought it In california from the dealership and never left it outside the house
Car only had 1 problem when i got it
Needed new sparkplugs and 1 ignition coil was not working
Fully stock all oem besides ap2 front bumper that her son Put on the car it was paint with factory honda sebring silver color by professionals and looks exactly the same (has some rockchips) but still they gave me the original ap1 Bumper
This car is truly amazing and i dont want to sell it ever thanks god i had the money when i found this amazing deal finally a dream come true !
Danmmm that’s dope! Congrats!
Update I had to replace Sparkplugs One ignition coil and tensioner pulley bearing was worn , total spend 120$ USD
Yeah That’s Honda for you guys ! 21 years old car running perfect and Only $120 for maintenance
I'm never selling my Ap1. When you drive this car, you're hooked. It's reliable if the power train is stock, but fixing all those old bushings, mounts, master cylinder, slave cylinder, retainers, jet bolts.. yeah.. I bought mine from a car collector and it's mint.. Don't buy this car if you're broke cause finding OE parts or similar is expensive.. I LOVE IT..
Sick!!!
Talking about the S2000 we shouldn’t talk about the price driving it experiencing it owning it and you will enjoy every bit of it that’s the difference to any other cars and it’s nothing like it! Is pure drivers pleasure!
I've owned a 94 mr2 turbo built, 280sx S13 drift built, 04 Mustang GT supercharged and track built, 2012 Mustang GT500, and now I own an 05 S2000 AP2, and it is by far the best drivers car I have had, it feels that it has so much potential and I can't wait to get going on it. My plans are to build a time attack car, it drives like blades on Ice it's well balanced. Thinking 550 HP will be a perfect balance of weight to power while still hammering the throttle early on corner exits. It's a great car
Dang! That’s amazing!!! Freakin dream garage!
I just bought one lol. $29k for a 2000 AP1 with 20k mi (35k km). Probably would pay less a few years back, but not bad for today's market
Wow that’s a steal! Something that low miles here in hawaii would be about 35-40k at least! Congrats!
@@theRated Thanks man! I actually wasn't planning on winning the bid, but it was a pleasant surprise! Haha. A lot of comments on it being a steal, though I did have another S2k owner at work tell me I overpaid, but he did buy his like 5+ years ago. Thanks! I'll definitely enjoy it!
I’ll take a V70 R and put the difference into some nice wheels and tires, a nice shiny black paint job and more ground effects
Reliability is wonderful for the wallet ....
Great point!
It really is 😂
S2000 is an absolute rocket
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I considered those other cars… and bought the S2000 and love it. E46 has rod bearing issues. The boxster has cylinder scoring and IMS issues and doesn’t look as good as an S2000. All are great cars though.
Perfectly said!
Pretty much every time i drive my Laguna AP2 I get comments, see people taking pictures of it, etc. It isn't because it's reliable and the BMW has a grenade under the hood, passer-bys who don't have to live with the maintenance don't care about that stuff. They still say "that's tight", "lit", etc - thats just cruising around today. It's so strange because I bought in 2015 and few people cared. Had an E46 before. Different car but the S2K, impractical as it is, has become the best car I've ever owned.
Wow amazing color!
I already have an s2000 but my first choice was getting an MR2 spyder and swapping in a 2zz from a Celica GTS/ 6 speed manual . Im more of a Toyota guy so ill probably end up getting one down the road before mr2s skyrocket too
That would be crazy! 🔥
I’d agree it’s fine if bought for a reasonable price, however dealerships that mark it for $30k absolutely not
I have one the s2000 is a great car best purchase I've made had mine sense 2017 had other cars nothing compares to it specially now that they've skyrocketed in price
Perfect purchase and timing!!!
Honestly, I love all the cars and would drive all cars created if possible, but everyone has their favorites, for me it's the Japanese ones, my dream car being the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, I would still pay any amount of money since it's a dream car and I think anyone would pay any amount of money on their dream cars. As for the price, Japan and Japanese cars right now are extremely popular, you can see on CZcams, videos about Japan or Japanese cars get many views, thus increasing demand on these cars and prices keep going up.
I know I agree the r34 is the dream dream. Just so expensive 🥲
The fact you can get a gt86, frs or brz makes the s2000 not as big of a desire.
Definitely a good argument!
As Doug Demuro just said about a week ago it is one of the best bang for your buck sports cars. For the price nothing feels as good.
Prices are finally coming back down to 🌏 ✊🏽
S2000 is a great car, but it's worth a ton now because most have seen a bush.
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S2000 is more reliable than all the other cars you mentioned. You think a BMW water pump will last as long as the S2000? No it won't, it'll be pissing coolant in 3-4 years. You think the S2000 has issues with the IMS bearing like the Boxter? NO, because it doesn't need that crap.
These kind of people comparing unreliable junks on steroids with a beautiful engineering masterpiece are very low iq. They don't get the difference in anything or everything.
Agree, it's not over or under rated. Driving the stock S2000, oh my it's niiiice! It's a sports car so you have to sacrifice things like trunk space but it's a sports car. Why care? Just accommodate to the situation. The car got character
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This is a Crazy car
Have you driven before? Super fun. Kinda slow compared to cars nowadays but still fun!
With the s2000 and nsx you are paying for the reliability. Parts for the s2000 aren’t terribly overpriced except for maybe a few jdm items.
Totally makes sense!
No other "comparable" car has the same cornering speed and deliver the same driving experience on the right roads. People talking number will never understand
Even if you can afford to buy an old Porsche it doesn't mean that you can afford to own it. It's still a Porsche. With s2k it's a different story
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Those other cars cost a lot more to maintain and keep running being aging luxury class sports cars. I own a e46 m3 and a s2000. Don’t have to worry much about the s2000. But things are starting to fail on the m3 and it’s expensive to fix. But I do love both cars and would never sell them 🤙
Great insight!
What clip is the last one with the grey s2k blowing smoke
Shoot I I have to I check I can’t recall
I love the car, the one I wish I had for my first car, but I'd never get rid of my 97 Prelude, and I mean that. I think it's overrated online like instagram and forums, etc. But in person at least for me in AZ, I hardly see them, and I'm constantly going to meets and shows. But in person od say it's perfectly rated like you said
Nice! Mannn I love that prelude, def underrated.
Purchase price but cheaper to repair and maintain
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Still underrated.
Especially for how old it is and how it’s still better than most new cars yeah?!
I think the closest fighter to the S2k has to be Miatas. You can get an NC for half the price of the Honda, leaving enough budget to add a Rotrex and coilovers to give a very similar driving experience. Or spend more for an ND2 which already has power, and just do the coilovers. Big difference is, the S2000 will gain in value, while those others will probably lose value or at best hold steady.
The Porsches are great cars and beautiful, but a very different experience. I was ready to trade in my NC and move up to a 987 Boxster, but decided I like my Miata better. If you like the S2000 revs, a Porsche will feel like a diesel. They also have shockingly bad shifters compared to the AAA-tier ones in the Miata and S2k. They have no LSD available except in really rare 987.2 examples, and really tall gears that put you between 1st and 2nd on a touge road. They're also notably heavier than an S2000, and WAY heavier than an NC, and absolute yachts compared to ND.
The S2000 is awesome because it's a mouth-foaming high-energy lunatic. It's not comfy or refined, it doesn't cruise, it doesn't waft, it ASSAULTS corners. The Porsches cruise and waft. They can assault corners too, but it's a different vibe.
Amazing insight! Thx!
so 9100rpm 918 and 9000 gt3's feel like diesel compared to your otherworldly 9000rpm hypercar? looks like 987 represent all "porsches", per your very unbiased opinion
@@Mark-rt6fy Obviously I wasn't referring to every Porsche ever made, just the ones that get cross-shopped against Miatas and S2Ks. Old Boxsters and Caymans. You know, the ones MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO. Obviously if I had an extra half-million dollars to buy a GT3, that would be more exciting than an S2000.
But since you brought it up, the 918 has a power curve very reminiscent of a 454 Chevelle due to the electric torque fill.
I love my s2000, but I don’t think it’s a very good car for the past few years market…. Kinda like 993 Porsches, so awesome when they were reasonably priced. But absolutely not ever paying or think it’s cool for people to pay 100k for them
💯 on the mark on this!
Yes worth it. And I own a ap2
Nice!
S2000 are a classic and I’m glad that it’s coming back in 2024.
Is it?
Im not. Other than being a rwd (by eletric motor 🤮) its not going to have anything in common with what made the s2000 the legend it is today.
9k rpm NA motor ❌️
Purpuse built chasis in today's economy? ❌️
Two door roadster? ❌️ (highly unlikely as they already axed the civic coupe and brought back the integra as a 4 door)
No electronic nannies cutting into the fun? ❌️
In today's economy its just highly unlikely they repeat the same great formula
Ahah the problem is
Engineering 😂😂😂
Any of this cars have a point of engineer compare to s2000
Start one distribution, and finish at the weight.
Suspensions geometry and design it's away above at any point
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Damn right its worth it. Boxster with 8% engine fail rate. And a BMW M3, please. Thats not even a similar type of car. And in my humble opinion, japanese engineering trumps German, any day of the week.
Nice take 🔥
“ Money Talks “…..The way prices are increasing it is actually under rated……it’s called “ Demand vs Supply “
Ill never sell my AP2!
Exactly! In fact, pick up another one to fk around with! Cheewhooo!
Its a great car, easy to work on, not to pricey to maintain less expensive compare to a BMW but more expensive compare to a Mazda mx5.
Bought mine for 6k 6years ago and its my second/weekend car, would i pay 20k/30k for one? problably not, not sure.
Banger! Exactly my thoughts 🔥
You got yours at the bottom of the price for the s2k.. i purchase an AP2 last year for 27000 and i jump on it because i know later that is going to be cheap for a clean AP2.
@@civicpride1986 my car also got alot more than 27k 😄 126k now. How much you pay for yours if i may ask.
@@Mind2kill thats what i paid for mine 27k usd.. October of 2022.. 2004 Grand prix white.. there is a small video on my channel of the car.. it is super mint condition.. white with tan is a rare color combo so that alone sells for a premium price.
All of those other cars are higher maintenance and less reliable.
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Is a 2001 with 47k miles worth 30,000?
Everyone has their own opinion but I honestly think with that low miles 30k is good to go. I’ve seen ones with 50k miles that go as low as 25k but I also see ones with 50k that go for 35k… exterior color and conditon, interior color and condition etc… are usually the reasons for the price variance IMO.
Not overrated, but way overpriced lately
100%! It’s crazy how the prices are still a bit over.
Exactly , getting a s2000 back in the day you had to be a pilot, and til this day if your just now getting your masters after saving up you can finally get one..unless your selling drugs good luck
Yeah no, good luck getting an E46, E92, or Boxster to run as good as an equivalent S2000 for the price
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$25k for a 100000 miles as a not rich person it makes you rethink if you can keep it atleast for a year since no space for people or trunk space
$50k is for those very low mileage grama garage kept
$12k is still the range for high mileage 150xxx-300xxxmiles 1st gen ,flooded,stolen/rebuilt titles
For the working man with a family, yes. But for friends and such, nowadays everyone likes taking uber, meeting up in their own car, etc.
Overrated for sure but I do understand because they're no longer made but damn they aren't worth the price.
Bro you can't compare an E46 M3 to an S2K 🤣
I understand what you mean, totally different autos but what I’m saying is …Comparing cars that are in the same price range currently. Basically saying if you have “x” amount of money, which would you rather have? Similar to saying, would you rather have a raptor or a used r35… yes both are not nearly the same. Not the same type of vehicle, performance, intangibles etc… but considering the prices is the “insert car” overrated/underrated for what you get? Hope that makes sense. Reason I like doing these is because it 100% brings up everyone’s different opinions. 🤟🏽
Great car that is overpriced now.
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For me S2000 > NSX
BMW engineering is trash
Porsche engineering is trash
Both of those cars can’t even make to 200k mileage.
Great point!
Only thing wrong with thee s2000 is everything besides the motor and trans. ......everything else is junk.
To each their own! I can appreciate the passion with the word “junk” lol thx for the comment 🤙🏾🙏🏾
Honda prelude > s2000
Damn i love preludes. Always still keep an eye out for them.
Wanna buy mine? Lol
I would! I’m stuck in hawaii
In terms of performance for money it is incredibly expensive. In terms of cool, maybe not.
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I’ll never sell my s2k
I’d never if I had one! 🔥
Corvette c5 or c6 for same price is a wayy better platform than this over priced vtech miata.
I can definitely see this side
Way overrated
Can’t argue with that
Same as the NSX and look at those prices..
Over rated in my opinion hope the prices go down to buy one
Prices are def up! Want one too
Good luck.. better buy one while you still can.. later prices will be even higher..
I got 3 words for ya: Pontiac Solstice GXP
Talk about rare…
Overpriced but not overrated
Facts!
Only peasants would think it’s overpriced, mind I own Ap1,ap2 and cayman s. Ap1 still offers the best driving experience 🥱
“Peasants” is tough 😂
I’m actually looking at S2K versus a Cayman S. Would you recommend a 2008 Cayman S at $24 to $27K or a ‘06 S 2000 at $34? Both options are around 50 to 60,000 miles.
Another option is a 2006 Cayman S with 100,000 miles for 20 grand.
I was initially looking to get an S2k but the prices are just getting crazy
@@mbmurphy777 wow tough one. I think most would still say the S2k. S2k is already an icon. I don’t think you’ll lose any value on it plus it is 100% more reliable. The porsche, as you drive it, it’ll lose value. Just my humble opinion.