2008 Honda S2000 (AP2) - Worth the Hype or Overrated? | POV Binaural Review

I was finally able to get behind the wheel of a Honda S2000, and all I can say is...I get it. This car was a pleasure to drive and was quite different from a lot of the sports cars I've driven before. I would even go so far as to say I enjoyed driving this more than the Porsche Cayman GT4 I drove just recently. I can see why so many people love this car.
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2008 Honda S2000 (AP2)
Engine: 2.2 L F22C1 I4
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Horsepower: 237 hp @ 7,800 rpm
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm
Curb weight: 2,900 lbs
MPG: 18/25 MPG
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - First Impressions
06:31 - Top Down Experience
12:09 - Comparison to Other Cars

[@georgevella4797]

Yeah … they are that much fun to own. As Shigeru Uehara stated long ago “Please take good care of your S2000, keep it by your side for long, and enjoy it from the bottom of your heart.”

[@VirtualGuth]

"Top down, the way this car was meant to be driven and experienced." AMEN I understand that not everyone is into roadsters, but thank god for the S2000 when it comes to those of us who are.

[@ManualHondaAuctionsLLC]

i have that same laughing with excitement when i drive mine. cool video

[@jubbalandcars]

First time with a S2k I’ll never forget

[@gaboaaa23]

I DO NOT know ANY 4 cylinder engine in the WORLD, that sound that GOOD like the s2000's engine! No need for any intake mods.

[@yukonstriker1703]

K20Z3 sounds just as good.

[@marclebrun641]

I bought my S2K 19years ago . Still own it, it's the BOMB, comparing it to a new cheap sports and not finding much wrong with it just goes to show Honda was way ahead , let's see what people day about a FRS/BRZ in 20 years and see if it competes, short answer NO. it's a gem and will never be reproduced, I'd buy a FRS/BRZ if I didn't own a S2000. Nice review 😁

[@slimjim77M]

AP1 owner/lover here. Solid review.

[@KirkwoodImaging]

The sound of the K&N intake is nice in its own way, but the stock intake doesn’t get enough love in my opinion. It strikes a perfect balance between intake and exhaust sound and makes it sound like an F1 car in tunnels/overpasses.

[@ImPlankinq]

Gutting the stock air box and covering the resonator gives you more sound as well and helps w the heat soak you get from aftermarket intakes

[@brandonnhol]

UK mod and LHT Intake mod goes crazy

[@6mtzhp55]

I've owned some nice hydraulic racked cars rated highly for their steering feedback, E46 BMWs etc, and own an AP2 like this now. Just got out of it actually. The dampened steering feedback is actually a plus IMO, I am already feeling so much through the chassis as it is, I can rely more on the steering holding the line I set and concentrate on the way the suspension is loading up or unloading, pretty important on a short-ish wheelbase. Maybe someday I will pull the fuse for the EPS and see how unassisted steering feels.

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

The Honda S2000 ROCKS and the Ap1 steering is much better 👌 than the Ap2.

[@jubbalandcars]

I have a comparison video of AP1 vs AP2 coming out next week. I would say steering is marginally better. Overall car is excellent though

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

@@jubbalandcars can't wait ❗ya know what they say, there's nothing better than the original 😉

[@renedescartes5964]

Hey Kevin you're doing a great job keep on going. By the day do you have any tips on how not to feel guilty of not being productive during your schedule break days ? Thank you

[@jubbalandcars]

Reminding yourself that life isn’t just about productivity

[@constantinrenoir8273]

Great job man! For next driving videos, could you put again a view on your footwork please? :)

[@jubbalandcars]

I’ll do that on track day videos

[@constantinrenoir8273]

@@jubbalandcars Yeah, thank you very much! :D

[@GethinJames]

I sold my AP2 for a 718 Spyder. There wasn't any other car I'd sell it for thought.

[@christmasisawesome9348]

Do you still miss the AP2?

[@ArthurChociai]

Overall this car is Amazing! The pros are more than the cons in my opinion. Do you believe there could be something done about the steering?

[@jubbalandcars]

I don’t know… maybe power steering delete? Not sure if that’s possible on this car

[@Bleifuss88]

Nice review, spot on! Imho the steering is okay for an electric one, way better than most that came afterwards (especially BMW). Of course, classic hydraulic would have been nicer. What bothers me more is the brakes. In stock, they are absolutely not up to the task and need to be upgraded even for spirited road driving. And even with an upgrade, the brake pedal feel like kicking into a rubber ball. But all in all, this car is the absolute best you can get in this price range in terms of driving pleasure. This is absolutely a class of its own. I think you have to go into Porsche GT3 territory to find this pleasure again, for five times the price. Never going to sell my 08 AP1 (in Europe we got the AP1 facelift still with the F20C screamer instead of the AP2). This car simply is the real deal.

[@jubbalandcars]

Stock pads were garbage and started cooking a little even after my uphill stint. I thought pad upgrade would fix but sounds like pedal feel still lacking. Perhaps BBK necessary

[@Bleifuss88]

@@jubbalandcars Brake ducts are definitely needed and better pads, which is all still relatively reasonable priced. Of course, BBK solves many things, but leads to further necessary modifications like longer wheel studs, spacers due to the larger kit which in turn could mean that the fender needs to be widened. Will cost several grand and you nearly bought the car twice.

[@sdlausen1]

Ford GT350 is similar experience. It just has a LOT more power.

[@veasnamoth88]

@@sdlausen1 I was going to say the same thing. When I stepped out of the GT350 I was genuinely giddy and couldn't stop talking/thinking about it.

[@juldeparis]

mistake all non honda owner do : change gear at 5K rpm 😅

[@riceoobxg]

What is this lovely stretch of road called?

[@gaboaaa23]

shiftknob is standard in this car. No upgrade.

[@bsimon9554]

Is there anyway that you guys who have had the car longer have improved steering feel?

[@lazyrider6918]

That is technically not an "s2000". It is an "s2200" and exclusive to USA for the most part. The 9k redline is the only "true" s2000 as the engineers envisioned it to be. Great car nonetheless. And if you want to see what "raw" really feels like, drive an Ap1

[@jubbalandcars]

Stay tuned for AP1 vs AP2 comparison coming out soon

[@pkonyoutube]

You know, I just test drove an AP2 and was underwhelmed. It had decent torque, but still nothing that would be enjoyable out of vtec. Then when I hit vtec, the motor sounded so coarse and didn’t have that lunatic high rev aspect that I was expecting. Did they delete balance shafts or something? Honestly I enjoyed my 8th gen SI engine more, but maybe because it was just a test drive.

[@sengvang3718]

Double wishbone in the front and in-house double wishbone in the back

[@sengvang3718]

Hit me up if you ever plan to sell it. Would love to add another one to go along with my 2007.

[@SuperBullyone]

a good one is worth every penny.

[@akala123]

Ap1 or bust sir

[@xxcalcalxx]

you driving it wrong lol, every shift you did was 5k or less... you really cannot experience the power band unless you shift close to redline, its a different story when you shift there.

[@jubbalandcars]

Did you not see the multiple parts in the video where I went to redline and was pushing the car? The speedometer and tach is blurred at segments for strategic reasons

[@arjunsengupta9810]

The C6 Z06 starts at just ~$5k more than a low-mile AP2, and feels like an S2000 turned up to 11. I think you'd like that a lot more. Besides that, there are several cars below $80k that I enjoy much more than the S2000: Mustang GT350, Audi R8 V8, C6 ZR1, 997 C2S.

[@jubbalandcars]

Need to try those other cars. 997 is great but didn’t love the base Carrera as much as I expected. The GT3 was amazing though. Audi R8 V10 was awesome but too heavy and understeer prone for my liking

[@sonof69star]

This is a good car but Way Overrated. Don't waste your time arguing with me cos I don't give a sh@t about anyone's comments online. I owned both the S2K and the E85 Z4. The S2K is no doubt a fun car and has great transmission box and many tuning capabilities and I loved it. But the low end torque is real. Engine blowing up is not uncommon too. And no one dares to compare this with the first generation E85 Z4 with a inline 6 engine. It now costs half the price of the S2K but can match the S2K in both looks and performance. It has a wider boot space, a roof that folds down properly, timeless simple interior and a soundtrack of a 6 cylinder. Don't come and tell me that the S2k is an all out race car unlike the BMW and give me that fast and furious horsesh#t. Any consumers out there with a tad common sense, look at the direction of the first generation Z4 if the S2K is too expensive for you. Watch the Japanese racing legend ranking the E85 Z4 next to the S2K as the best sports car kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvWmYShm8d5kNE