Honda S2000 (AP2) | BEST Sports Car Convertible Ever?

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@FourTheWheels Ай бұрын

Never get tired of a good S2000 overview vid! I have the exact same car. One of the best purchases I’ve made in my life!

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks a lot for the comment & feedback! You’re super lucky, this car is so much fun to drive! Hope you subbed to come back for more!

@gtyunltd Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks always for the amazing support!

@Lumber_Jack 4 күн бұрын

I had 05 and 08 AP2s back in the day, and stupidly sold them. But I recently acquired an all-original low-mileage 05 in beautiful condition (was owned by an actual little old lady). Within 15 seconds of driving it I remembered how special these cars are. Despite being a fun little convertible, it drives with a level of composure and sophistication that is unparalleled. Of course the engine is fantastic, and the shifter has widely been recognized as one of the best of all time. I've owned a lot of great sports cars over the years, but the fact that I sought out an S2000 all these years later says it all. It's hard to do better. I feel like the 04-05 were the best AP2 models, since they had the original seat design with the headrest cutouts, old fashioned throttle by cable, no stability control, and really nice clean five V-spoke wheels. 06-07 had plainer seats, throttle by wire, electronic nannies (VSA), and a cluttered wheel design. Things got a little better for 08-09 with improved seats and they went back to five spoke wheels, but the car was canceled after the 09 model year since sales had dropped off significantly. The S2000 was ahead of its time in the early years, forgotten in the later years, and now cherished here in the future. Maybe that's what makes it so timeless? BTW, when the S2000 AP1 debuted in showrooms in 1999, they were regularly marked up to $50K or more (and people paid it). Think about how much $50K was in 1999! That cooled off by the next model year and pricing remained sane throughout the remaining model years. Sadly, 10 years later they couldn't give them away. I remember a dealer had a 2009 CR model sitting in the showroom for almost a year and offered it to me well below MSRP. What a dummy I was passing on the car, since a nice clean CR is worth well in excess of $100K now.

@Drive_Culture 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment & detailed feedback! Super lucky to have owned multiple S2000s! Yes, it really was (and is) such a special vehicle! I’m gonna try to do an AP1 and CR review at some point too! And yes, a low mileage CR can go closer to $200k these days!

@GmanR88 Ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this requested video! I saw you on Savagegeese as well and was happy to see you on that channel. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, man!

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Sure, happy to post this review! Let me know what other cars you want to see on the channel! Glad you enjoyed the SG video too! Mark & Jack are awesome!

@GmanR88 Ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culture Some JDM suggestions: Honda (some will be hard to find, I’m sure): -AP1 S2000 -AP2 Club Racer -S2000 type S, GT, ultimate edition, GT edition 100 -EK9 Civic Type R -Honda S500, S600, S800 -Spoon Civic Type R -Mugen Civic Si -Accord Type R Toyota: -Mark IV Supra twin turbo Mazda: -FD RX7 Nissan: -R32, R33, R34 GTRs Thanks for responding!

@jonnyboy111-n3r Ай бұрын

Great video yet again!. 1. NSX, 2. S2000, 3. DC2 ITR, top 3 Honda's of all time

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the comment & feedback! Can’t say I disagree, which is why I rushed to get reviews of all 3! Let me know what other cars you’d like to see!

@commonduck10 Ай бұрын

Of course we want another s2000….

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Ha, that is an understatement! Hope you subbed to come back for more!

@antoinelee-thomas9536 Ай бұрын

AP3.

@ganstahype Ай бұрын

You forgot to mention the “secret” storage compartment, accessible through the side glove compartment by raising the lid with the wind deflector. Great review though! Makes me happy that I still own mine since I bought it new in 2002

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Whoa! I guess I didn’t realize that compartment was there!? 🤣 Of course something you’d pick up as a long time owner, like yourself! What color combo is your S2K? Hope you subscribe to come back for more!

@ganstahype Ай бұрын

⁠The “secret” compartment isn’t intuitive to find but it’s described in the owner’s manual (page 66). Some people find its placement strange but I think it fits in with the s2000’s use of vtec… maximizing the most out of available space. My color combo is Suzuka Blue. Silverstone Metallic (my original color choice) wasn’t available in 2002 but I don’t regret my decision. Will definitely be subscribing to your channel, Jonathan.

@PrinceDavid Ай бұрын

Always loved this car! Great video! My dad was considering this car in 2001 but he ended up with a BMW M roadster instead. That car was more powerful and faster but he had so many issues with the car he probably would have been happier with the S2000

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! Those M Roadsters were nice! What color was it? Hope you subscribed to come back for more!

@PrinceDavid Ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culture It was a blue M Roadster, it was a beautiful car! That year i think it had 315hp. I did subscribe.

@z32luvr Ай бұрын

Great Review! One of the best drivers cars ever made. I prefer the AP2 for looks and reliability. There is nothing like a S2K.

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! Your black S2K looks amazing! Let me know if you want to see other S2Ks or anything else on the channel! Hope you subbed to come back for more!

@z32luvr Ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culturethanks! It’s a 2008 with 16k miles. You gained a new subscriber 😁

@justeeno9528 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review😻

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the comment! Let us know what other cars you want to see on the channel! Hope you subscribe to come back for more! 👍🏾

@eddiec30 Ай бұрын

i had an 05 AP2 in silverstone. it was the last model year of the drive-by-cable AP2 before it switched over to DBW. no traction control but was perfectly set up in stock form for that 2.2L with the smoother torque curve. still the best driving honda ever in my opinion, even better than the NSX (but then again the S2K does have like 10+ yrs of technology on the NSX lol). Would love to see another S2K developed and launched, but even if a new model is better in every way, it's gonna be nearly impossible to get that "raw" feeling the S2K's are known for again in current times.

@Drive_Culture 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yes, as always, you make a lot of good points! S2K is truly a special car, and it will be hard to replicate that raw & visceral feeling moving forward! Don’t put it past a bunch of smart engineers though to figure out a way though!

@joselima-q9w Ай бұрын

I've had mine since 2011 ap2 05

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! You’re super lucky to own one! What color combo do you have? Hope you subscribed to come back for more!

@joselima-q9w 27 күн бұрын

Red/black

@duketogo666 Ай бұрын

I love that the hazard switch is right to hand near the shifter. Pet Peeve on 10th gen Civic that the button is way forward up on the dash by the vents.

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yeah it’s interesting how that button is in all kinds of places depending on the brand, model, etc!

@PlasmadaeDal Ай бұрын

LOVE!

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & continued support! Yes, doesn’t get much better than this!!

@PlasmadaeDal Ай бұрын

@Drive_Culture I am one who likes the AP2 better. I think it looks better and as far as the driving experience, I think you summed up how amazing it is, even if it doesn't redline at 9k. And that RED! Just in time for the holidays! If Honda brought back a gem like this, I think it would break youtube haha!

@MacTX Ай бұрын

It was a stunning car when it came out. The design looks great even in 2024.

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Completely agree with you! Hope you subscribed to comeback for more!

@UltraStunts Ай бұрын

It's not a stop start button. Its a start button. You turn it off with the key. It will grind the starter if you press the button when it is running.

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! A Freudian slip I suppose! 😂 Since every new car I’ve reviewed has turned it into a dual-purpose button! No worries, I used the key to turn it off! 👍🏾 Hope you subscribed to come back for more!

@UltraStunts Ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culture its hard to adapt too. All modern cars have a start stop button. If i let someone drive my S2000 its the first thing i tell them to save my starter.

@woofelix 21 күн бұрын

I accidentally pressed the started button when the car was still running. It doesn’t grind. Mine is a AP1 though

@UltraStunts Ай бұрын

I am fortunate to have both a AP1 S2000 and NA1 NSX. In my opinion the NSX is the best manual transmission that Honda ever did. On the NSX the gears are really tall. So tall on a tight corner you need to downshift to 1st. The synchros are so good you can do it without complaint.

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Wow! You are super lucky to own both of these masterpieces! What colors are you cars? If you haven’t already, feel free to check out my review on both the 1st & 2nd gen NSXs! Hope you subscribe to come back for more!

@UltraStunts Ай бұрын

@ both are silver. Not planned just worked out that way. I will check out your nsx video for sure

@SnoopiS2000 Ай бұрын

Best Honda ever made.

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! That’s a tough one, but hard to disagree! How are you enjoying your FL5?

@SnoopiS2000 8 күн бұрын

@ love it 👌🏾 my humble opinion I’ve driven the NSX also the s2000 feels like a no nonsense drivers car. NSX is not as hard edge it’s a little less fun too NSX is art.

@duketogo666 Ай бұрын

That would look extra sweet with white rims... I'm here to juice the algorithm ;-)

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Ha! Too funny! Let’s see if juicing the algo works! 😂

@antoinelee-thomas9536 Ай бұрын

We really need an AP3 gen S2000. Mazda is really in a class of their own with nobody giving them any competition. I'd be even okay if Acura picks up the S2000, if Honda themselves can't bring themselves to do it. An 8000 RPM and 280hp and 240lb-ft of tq AP3 S2000 would be lit. I would be okay of its the 1st turbocharged S2000 as long as the S2000 can come back. Have you seen the white modern-day S2000R reworked by Evasive Motorsports in California?

@Drive_Culture Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah, you’re not the only one clamoring for a new S2000! Who knows if we’ll ever see one come to market! I’ve actually been to the Evasive shop & even sat in that S2000R! It’s amazing, but the price tag is astronomical!