BUY A Honda S2000 (before it's too late!)

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[@spacewizard69r96]

Bought mine almost 10 years ago, now it’s boosted pushing 430whp on corn. Stock internals other then retainers and springs :) never sell!

[@mannyrosado9887]

I have an unmolested 02 S2K with the standard gray and combination with 105k miles. The car feels and drives like it still new. An amazing and intoxicating experience even in basic form. On my list I have a hard top, new rims (currently on AP2s), and a list of upgrades for the engine and suspension. No turbos.

[@smashwer]

how much did u buy it for

[@mannyrosado9887]

@@smashwer I got it from a friend who was retiring from the service for $13k with 92k miles on it back in 2018.

[@smashwer]

@@mannyrosado9887 thats a really good price i can only find s2ks for around 30k with like 170k miles

[@benjaminemerald8027]

I got my 02 Ap1 sebring silver w 31k miles in 2014 for 16500$ in absolute mint showroom condition it now has 76k miles w Skunk2 racing pro st coilovers, Aem V2 cai, Berk 70mm test pipe, HKS high power single exit exhaust, Mugen 3 black suede steering wheel, Ap2 retainers/keepers, carbon fiber center console but I kept all the oem parts and can be reversible to oem again but never ever will I sell it and I got a second 01 ap1 that I paid only 2 grand for w a brand new soft top installed and guy blew up the motor on his way home from picking it up from the upholstery shop and was so pissed he just wanted the money back he had just spent on the top so I bought sight unseen and glad i did too

[@RyanEvans1228]

Problem is finding a cheap one that's not completely clapped out

[@vFxlconz]

I found a supercharged s2000 with perfect interior and a carbon fiber hard top for 22k

[@fernandocadena2625]

I got one that still factory w mud flaps I got 2 payments left and the title is mine anyone looking for an AP2 w factory mud flaps 😂

[@REXae86]

@@vFxlconzoverpriced

[@SR_superior_1000]

So rare it makes a McLaren F1 look like a common car.

[@pastperformance2285]

Attention to detail under the hood has always been Hondas mantra. Stuffed into a nice roadster body and it’s really nice.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

It's not a Mercedes 'S' class.. but it's a Honda S! Which means FUN roadster!

[@Daniel240sx]

Guys dont buy the perfect Showroom condition one You will want to drive this thing every single day And by doing this any rockchip Door ding Little scratch WILL HURT Im victim of buying a 1 owner garaged keeped mint condition one and with time every little minor thing Hurts Buy the clapped one Beat the hell out of it Enjoy life

[@endless_touge]

I watched two years videos about painting and detailing then practicing and now i have no worries keeping my S and my Prelude in mint condition

[@memooboost]

Good thing I already bought my black ap2 months ago and well worth the money rn… trust they gonna up in value more in time.

[@ronaldtorres7647]

Been holding one for 6 years now, worth the investment!

[@landedeagle4596]

Like your vibe Dude, the S2k is a cool ride, Honda been doing it for decades so they know what up

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

Pre 2015 you could find them for 10-15k all day. Even as low as $8,000 with high mileage. Now? Ha haha. You're paying way more. 3-5 times that. The time to buy was years ago, not now unless you just really like it. It's at the peak of its appreciation already.

[@christ510]

I know of an 07 ap2 for 10k.

[@TheJMedia]

The s2000 was a dream car of mine for many years and glad to say I finally got my hands on a new formula red ap2 last year!

[@AVV_Beats]

Bought an '01 S2K in 2017 when prices were low, enjoyed the hell out of it for four years - then got married, moved house, and had a baby. Even though money is getting tight, even though I have no time this year (and probably next year) to go to car meets or drives, I'm not selling, ever. It's the best car I've ever driven and I know once I sell it, I'll probably never have one again.

[@IdealMediaChannel]

HOLD IT!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@newtonwilliams3778]

Awesome car love my ap2 2006. Got it in Suzuka blue but based on all my research Laguna blue pearl is the ultimate color

[@5thtenn]

If you think the S2000 is not the most fun car, it's because you don't own one or haven't driven one.

[@huetuber1204]

I've driven an S2000. It's not the MOST fun car I've driven. That title goes to my NSX.

[@5thtenn]

@@huetuber1204 You could have saved yourself a ton of money and it's ugly too.

[@henrywan5551]

Awhile back I sold my 05 AP2 and purchased the 08 CR apex blue, my wife looked at it and said , what’s the big deal? 😭. I didn’t speak to her for a good minute.

[@Victorvictorly]

Bought my 2001 AP1 last year for 14.5k. Its my dream car since I was in high school. I remember sitting in a black S2Ks drivers seat and felt the cockpit...I knew I had to buy this car. I eventually saved up enough money. Saw one one sale on the facebook group for 16k...worked down to 14. Got my best friend to drive it home. The car was painted GPX White, soft top had holes, 167k miles and engine was rebuilt by the previous owner. I eventually got to work on the car, replacing the soft top, new RPFI1s, Bridgestone potenza re71rs tires, ohlins track and road coilovers, flushed all the fluids, OEM axles since it had aftermarket ones, and valve adjustment. The car drives so smooth with upgrade tires and suspension...one of the first things Id reccomend doing. The car handles like a dream in the mountains. The car already came with Invidia Q300 exhaust and K&N CAI which makes the VTEC sound amazing. Its my weekend car so I don't drive it too much since its not as practical as my daily auto civic. When I do drive it I remember why I love this car so much, It makes me feel alive. Something about driving with the top down and VTEC screaming up to 9000k RPMs is such an experience. Its not the fastest car but it sure is a lot of fun to drive. I don't want it to be the fastest car or I would've gotten something newer or a car with more displacement. Buy this car for the experience and cherish how good this car is.

[@bige7186]

Congrats u just made the S2ks go up even more in value 🤦‍♂️

[@4Runner123]

I bought my 07 Laguna in 2008 drove sunny days only. Only mods were prodrive wheels with a better stance, Greddy dual exhaust, cold air intake and Hondata flash pro. This car was the most fun compared to anything else I have ever driven.Smoothest shifting transmission by far. Sold it in 2020 since I wasn’t driving it enough and had other priorities. Lots of cars out there with more power but I can tell you all of my friends that I took for a good burn could not believe it was only a 4 cyl. Kicking myself to this day for selling it. Even though I sold it for way more than I bought for originally. I also kept all original parts so I could put back to stock in a couple hours.

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

A cheap s2000? That ship sailed around 2015 lol

[@pmb6287]

Honda makes it simple!!

[@Spoolin_thriller2xx6]

So may plans for my s2000! It’s such a great car and extremely fun to drive.

[@b.deonchris]

What a coincidence I got notified about this vid when I bought a S2000 on Gran Turismo 2 (don't judge)

[@davis6692]

Now do why we need a toyota mr2

[@j7sportvideo24]

The Mr2 is a gem

[@JoeBetsonVettes15]

No such thing as a cheap s2k!

[@zpzp96]

I own a white AP2 and I am keeping it. Been daily driving it for over 3 years and it is such a blast

[@shamma1977]

Owned an ‘01 back in 01, then fast forward to 2021 when I picked up a formula red ‘06 but unfortunately had to sell it 2 years later and thankfully I made up for it with an ‘07 GPW which I hope to keep for many years to come 😍

[@billbrock8740]

Second owner of a 2004 Silverstone S2K with OEM hardtop and 98k on the odometer. Have owned the car since July 2012. Paid $16,500 for it. All stock. Worth much more now!!

[@riityee]

Keep a eye out on your hard top . Fuckin thieves are out

[@Orlandobori]

I Just got one last Tuesday a black ap1 2001 for 14k my dream car

[@Immortal_Her0]

niceee hopefully one day my day will come :)

[@ahmedeo4529]

where did you find it? location/state and mileage please? in the market for one but theyre 25k+ looking nationwide in the us

[@ronaldtorres7647]

@@ahmedeo4529 what’s your budget?

[@ahmedeo4529]

flexible ideally under 25k@@ronaldtorres7647

[@nsrracing1]

Just my 2 cents for people that are not aware when dreaming of that s2k like i did and after i bought it. realize that both ap 1 and soon to be ap2 will be approaching 20 or have crossed over 20 years. And like anything else, regardless of miles, things break and / or wear out. With that said, you will find most parts for s2ks have been discontinued by honda because thats what they do and they dont care even if its a popular model. Sure they make many after market stuff but youll find out how hard it is to find a part when you really need it because the dealer told you no longer available and forced to buy used. My sterring control module went out and was told by the dealer we found the problem bad news they dont make the part. Tell me if you find one to replace it and reprogram it if you can. I did but really sucked to know i would have owed an aluminum brick if i couldnt find one.

[@civicpride1986]

In 2016 i had a chance to buy a running and driving Ap1 for 8k and i did not do it.. biggest regret ever.. because in 2022 i purchase an AP2 for 27k but it is well worth it.. they drive and handle amazing.

[@ronaldtorres7647]

I got one in 2016 and still holding. Congrats on getting yours!

[@Jmacelwee]

So glad I bought mine in 2018 😩

[@luisarias4839]

Did these only come in manual?

[@michaelvang8355]

Yes

[@hascyhascy]

I swear its cheaper to import one from Japan then to buy one here in Ontario, Canada lol. Might do it, will be RHD tho 🤷‍♂

[@R19Robbin]

Even high mileage S2000 in europe are expensive 😬

[@endless_touge]

Most cars in Europe have "low mileage" in ads compared with my 170k km. Mine is like new even interior with perfect seats and no cracks. Those "low mileage" cars are all ripped and beaten. Reality is that they have way more miles than the sellers say. The ones posted with high mileage are probably way over 300k

[@pain.497]

Been wanting these ever since 07' when I was a lil kid and I will get one

[@arizonaridersclub]

We're riding with ya.

[@dakota3872]

Ap2 is a better car. Ap1 is a better S2000.

[@rtaylor0361]

When someone says this car does not have enough hp or torque , I say exactly where are you driving it now and pushing it to its limit ??? That would requre top speeds of over 130mph and frequent drops to below 60 . Also many power upgrades , degrades precise throttle control an important trait when driven on back , public roads with telephone poles all around you if you get my gist . The USA has great tracks but : 1: You don't live near one 2: You have to pay a yearly fee plus a fee each time you race 3: You may have to purchase some kind of special insurance 4: If you do it often , you may have to pay for some engine rebuilds and other costly stuff Conclusion : 99% of S2000 users performance enhancements are just for show . With its mid engine design , if you put a 6k rev limit on it , and drove it like you stole it , you would be much faster then most people dare . That's because how much hp you need depends on how much you had to slow down in a corner . With its mid engine configuration , you're not slowing down much on corner exit so you can be up to high speeds again without much power .

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

"Why you NEED an S2000" Yeah, if you can find one under $10,000

[@mickesvensson9594]

they are 25-35000 here in sweden...

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

@@mickesvensson9594 That's about what they're going for here in the States, and that's WHEN they're for sale. Good luck finding parts for them too.

[@arryag2008]

Honestly, I think you’re comments are a tad exaggerated. I’ve seen multiple for sale near me under $10k (North Carolina) and they have pretty minor issues (torn soft top, leaks here and there, etc.). As for not being able to find parts for them, also exaggerated. I own an AP1 and finding parts for it is relatively cheap and they’re available everywhere. This car isn’t a 4th generation Supra…

[@catnipabuser3089]

yeah around me in VA all around 25k-30k

[@statusquoreject]

Bought my first S2k for $12,000 before taxes with 64k miles and it came with volk ce28 wheels. Bought my second s2k for $16,000 with 18k miles. Both had fully built motors. Was able to buy multiple heads, blocks, transmissions, etc for them. Yes finding one at a good price is getting harder but getting parts for it is not as hard as you’re making it sound

[@12347saul]

i’m soo happy i got last year. All these youtubers are about to send the price of this car to the roof.

[@statusquoreject]

I was lucky enough to get two s2k’s in my lifetime. First one was a 2002 with 64k miles that i paid $12,000 for and it even came with volk ce28 wheels. That one is gone now but I replaced it with 2006 model that only had 18k miles on it for $16,000. That one now has a fully built motor and can rev to 12k rpm. It sits in my garage and only gets driven for a weeks during summer. I have an AMG C63S as well the one garage spot I have goes to the S2000 and it’s the car that’s most fun to drive. The S2000 is one of a kind.

[@rainyasfc7483]

thinking of getting one this year

[@erdelta260xz]

Pov you wanted an s2000 but After this video they Will go up as f

[@ramrod410g2]

Good luck enjoying the drive if you’re over 5’10”.

[@billbrock8740]

I’m 5’ 7” and it fits me like a glove! Daddy’s genes and the S-2000 make for a perfect fit!! : )

[@SkunksterPlaysPoorly]

I’m 6’1” and fit perfectly. Much more room than a Miata.

[@christopherlowery855]

Love the S2K, yes! $12k was a hard swallow for me back in 2005. These cars have since maintained that value, or doubled/trippled it 18yrs later. As a former owner of 4 civics, I fell in love with Honda. In 98 I kept saying "if only Honda built a RWD car that wasn't the NSX". In 2003, I was saying "If only the S2K was affordable". That was 20yrs ago. Most of them for sale today are collectors items and the rest are all treated like new cars. This thing was $32k new. In 20yrs, its depreciated a measly 37%? Why is the rich man's miata treated like a Ferarri F40? For now, this car is just a dream. I already own a miata that puts one of these to shame. While I spent $12k for a PWR of .13, you guys want to spend $20k for a PWR of .08? Same handling, same speed, more fun... more work. But, wrenching is part of the enthusiast diet. If money is no object, hands down a better pick. Unfortunately for most of us, thats not the case. Another note, who's financing a 20yr old car thses days? I had to get a personal loan from my bank for my miata. You're looking at a 3yr loan max. With 3.5% APR, $20k amounts to $586/mo for a 20yr old vehicle with 20yr old vehicle problems. I guess if you have the money to burn, you do you. Overall, I agree with the video title. Yes, I want an S2K, I just don't want to pay the S2K collectors item tax for one. That topless part was priceless. Same with the "sugar free redbull" bit, lol. Agreed, always better to go topless, preferrably, with a rollbar... sexy. Great vid as always

[@nintense1]

S2000 good value is long gone. Anything under $20k is likely to be unreliable or poor body or both. Even in today’s overpriced Miata market, they’re much better value, more reliable, and not much slower.

[@ZiekeMan47]

Just bought one for €20k 130.000 mileage ;)

[@williamjordan760]

Nice car

[@kennethcastillo2311]

My boi had the nips pierced this whole time

[@atlegangletsoge6165]

So let's just imagine this. What if Honda brought back the S2K with the New Type R engine to compete with the BMW Z4 and the Nissan Z? All while being the lightest I should mention😮❤

[@ebredenberg]

Topless handshake!

[@rocknohroll]

I think the bmw z4 e85 is the better daily driver. I do miss my s2000 though.

[@spleencare1987]

“It blew the Miata out of water” If you can’t beat the miata, then you’re running on 1 cylinder

[@dyaanahmad5079]

S2K bro

[@cheezypoofs4523]

No such thing as a cheap s2000 LMAOOO

[@Jok3rz21]

Next on IDEAL….”Why you need a 1989 Ford Tempo with a 5 speed manual” 🤷🏽‍♂️😩

[@thompsonbutz5354]

my dude got his nipple peicerd

[@chappie1420]

Cheers to the editor for not making fun of pierced nipples xD

[@georgeboyd4619]

Sazuka blue!

[@Tiger-gs6xm]

Brand new S2000 Msrp was $33,000.

[@wing0291]

In Florida a lady has a s2000 with just 27 miles and this car is value Ferrari money lol

[@arryag2008]

You’re fucking with me…

[@ronaldtorres7647]

I have a 2005 with 26k miles

[@wing0291]

I was a sales manager for a mayor car dealership if was you keep your car bc this s2000 are going up in value and they are getting hard to find bc they are going to be classic cars soon

[@kingsargonii6939]

S2000 and Prelude deserve a resurrection

[@alandanielsaucedo5066]

It’s been too late for like 2 years. Even a crappy high mileage one goes for a decent amount.

[@samwisee]

I have a bone stock AP2 with 51k miles… can’t decided if I want to mod it and keep it or just sell it and move on. It’s a great car, frankly it’s one of the all time great JDM… but it’s by no means perfect. Driving position is perfect if you’re between 5’4” and 5’8”, steering wheel is fixed so you can’t tilt or telescopic adjust. The brakes are typical 90s soft and doesn’t inspire the same level of confidence as more modern brakes. The shifter is one of the greats but steering feel is non existent. A lot of the issues can be fixed or “bring up to code”, but the new ND2 Miata is finally a better car objectively.

[@RayClaudio-g7i]

Upgrade the brakes to bembo/TLX Bembos

[@Spanghew]

He drives a 981 Porsche Cayman

[@alfredsnyder329]

Too bad this video has now increased the price of used Honda 2000's. Also, sadly, if you're 6'3 or taller, this car isn't for you.

[@binskee677]

Fun facts, all of those views on videos like this are from S2000 owners ^^

[@jaymilo8425]

Uhh anyone else notice Brad had nipple piercings?

[@nick8150]

epilepsy warning required

[@codyromero9899]

this is the worst car anyone could ever purchase Hondas suck and are slow (i really want one but every single one near me is like 30k and i might just make an irresponsible decision)

[@elliotbawden7205]

I have one, incredibly weak. Even in its hay-day, weak. Hp, decent, at 6500-7500rpm but probably about 130-170hp before that. Torque is an incredible joke. A civic of same year can keep up. The only way it can become somewhat competitive is if you throw a turbo on it which just destroys the engine.

[@civicpride1986]

How does a turbo destroy the engine, this engines can handle 600-700whp safely with proper tuning and supporting mods..

[@Thoravious]

Obviously it's not the car for you. Buy a corvette

[@codybrown4465]

First

[@ninjastriker0137]

Second

[@airbomb34]

The most overrated JDM tuner car today? YUP

[@civicpride1986]

Nope

[@ninjastriker0137]

Early

[@tkskagen]

Talk to a HONDA Certified Mechanic, and you will buy a MIATA or MR2 instead...

[@danielgrozdanov8905]

For its price, its not worth it over a miata. Period.

[@SnoopiS2000]

It really is worth it over a miata.

[@billbrock8740]

Miata = Chick Mobile. Enjoy the ride, Barbie.

[@kimchibaby300]

Man I should have bought an s2000 when they were cheap instead of being 1 year old 🥲

[@5thtenn]

you should have thought long-term.