Regular Car Reviews: 2000 Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 is the Final Fantasy 6 of cars. The S2000 is the car you are to like if you want to be cool. Braggers like the S2000 because all the power lies at the top end where they never have to reach and face-facts. This car isn't as fast or powerful as everyone says it is.

[@stigmsr1]

The creepiest thing about owning an S2000 is other S2000 owners. They take the "Jeep wave" too far. You see the wave then they make a U-turn and follow you to talk about S2000's. It happened all the time. Friends that didn't believe me I'd let borrow my car and they all experienced it.

[@Otto__]

Hahahaha why is this true! It happened to me too ! Annoying af ! xD

[@TrickStatus]

Yeah I was at a gas station, sweating my balls off and this dude walks up to my car as i'm about to leave and sticks his head in the window and starts talking to me about his s2000.

[@georgecastanza834]

I've never experienced anything like that... you must live up north. because that's def. an up north thing to do.

[@stigmsr1]

#S2K2014 I actually live in NC. I have a buddy in upstate NY and it's happened to him too but not as often as me maybe it was my black color over his silver. Not saying everyone with an S2K is like that but y'all have some crazy love for that car.

[@GammaLoo]

I have experienced the exact thing before, for a very strange car, an old 1989 Acura Integra R, my first car. Strange dude had one much like it and ran up beside me on the highway and tried to have a conversation about them at 55. Same dude managed to come across me at my retail job weeks and miles later, tried to start up a conversation again. He quickly realized how creepy it was, never saw him again. Luckily I only get nods and revs from my fellow Pontiac G8 GT owners, we aren't assholes... yet

[@LoadPast]

I love the fact that Honda made ZERO automatic versions of this car. Plus, the S2K never made Honda money, by most accounts it cost them a lot of money to keep the it in production. This thing is like a gift from Honda to their enthusiast fans. You'd be a fool not to accept it.

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

They were lousy cars with gutless powertrains -- that's why Honda never made money on them. If it had the silky smooth V6 out of first gen NSX, they might have still been building them. But the idiots at Honda saddled this car with the torqueless lump instead.

[@trv88r]

@@LakeHowellDigitalVideo the s2000 had the most hp/cylinder also u replied to a 2 year old comment lol

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

@@trv88r You're a fucking moron. It made that peak horsepower near a "very usable" 9000 RPMs..... By the time you got into the power band, those pieces of shit already lost the race. I noticed you glossed over the pathetic 160 ft lbs of torque -- less than an Altima sedan of that era. Garbage cars.

[@trv88r]

Mister D well I’m 16 so I know jack about car but I’m pretty sure the s2000s lightweight chassis makes up for its lack of power? Idk man I’m learning

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

@@trv88r My uncle owned one -- and I drove it a lot. The 240 horsepower was made at 8300 RPM -- The engine under 5000 RPM the car was completely gutless. If you wanted to trash the motor and abuse it, it would perform okay. If you look online, S2000 are infamous for blown engines -- and it is a way to buy one cheaply. But they were terrible cars on the street -- because a street race is over by the time an S2000 got into its peak power. As I said earlier, if the S2000 had the V6 out of the NSX -- it would have been an amazing roadster. But saddled with a 4 cylinder motor that only made 150 lbs of torque at its peak -- there were better roadsters built at this time. The BMW Z4 M roadsters were so, so much better than the S2000 at that time.

[@hopked]

I had two AP2 S2000's. I tracked them, I played, I learned how to do my brakes for the first time, and I learned how to detail. All of this was thanks to the love I had for my S2K's. This review made me so mad... Then it ended, and I disappointingly looked outside. I looked out into the street to see my... C6.

[@vibeandride2984]

You deserve more likes

[@michaeltom637]

"The Honda S2000 is the Final Fantasy VI of cars." God, that hit the spot.

[@RallyLancer95]

Notice the intro was to Terra's Theme?

[@scroogemcduckenjoyer]

i thought no one like vi.. seems like everyone only babbles about vii

[@InTheZone85]

that's why I was confused too

[@notskilledskater9780]

Don’t use the Lord name like that man.

[@MrGovenator1]

The most important thing about this car though is that its suppose to be fun to drive. This car doesn't need to be fast in a straight line. It follows the same line of thinking as the Miata, not a fast car, but fun and rewarding to drive.

[@maninredhelm]

That's the other direction you can go in. You can C6 or you can MX-5. If you S2k to its potential, you might as well C6. If you don't, you might as well MX-5.

[@MrGovenator1]

maninredhelm I don't know if I could get a C6. With the new C7s, I don't think I could ever look back at the previous generation.

[@CaliPatriot88]

MrGovenator1 C5s are better than the C6s in my opinion.

[@MrGovenator1]

CaliPatriot88 Its more so the quality. The exterior looks awesome, and the interior is finally some nice materials.

[@CaliPatriot88]

MrGovenator1 Yeah the C6 felt cheap in a lot of ways, the C7 however made my jaw drop. I still can't believe it's a Corvette.

[@tipoomaster]

"The official car of day 1 DLC", beautiful.

[@ethownzbh]

No fucking way, Im actually about to go buy a 2000 s2000 today...and mom says the world doesn't revolve around me. WELL WHO THE FUCK IS EGOCENTRIC NOW MOM!!??

[@ethownzbh]

Bought the car. So wonderful.

[@marciwata9684]

Good choice, right? These internet "racers" have no clue how much more fun the S is than anything in it's price range.

[@CaliPatriot88]

Ethanmeister You won't regret it, best car I've ever owned.

[@ripem1417]

My first car was an S2000, hated the engine, it has a V8 now. More than enough power plus girls love the design

[@CaliPatriot88]

macaronipizza LS engine I'm guessing

[@112233jjooee]

Wow this was depressing for me. I was a nationally ranked musician in high school who had the potential to do great things in music, Even though i got okay grades in high school, all my teachers would tell my parents i had the potential to be valedictorian like my sister if i wasn't so lazy and unmotivated. I went to bondurant while on vacation and took a driving class, i picked it up really quickly and my instructor told me i had the best car control of anyone he'd taught my age and that my lap times were significantly higher than he'd expect from someone with my lack of experience. My entire life has been a big game of collecting these worthless claims of potential. In truth, i am unable to commit myself to anyone or anything. Who knows, maybe some day ill get some motivation, or discover amphetamines, and be some sort of renaissance man, until then im just a lazy internet dweller who's mom at least thinks he's 'special' and 'talented'. Also, I have a stage II 2006 new GTI if you ever want to review it. I got it from this guy for cheap who didn't want a bunch of questions asked, nothing gone wrong yet and the police haven't shown up at my door, but who knows?

[@inaNis_]

hey man, you doing alright?

[@Jeeters87]

@@inaNis_ from 6 years ago? Idk... I hope he's alright. Is KZbin turning into Facebook? Awkward interactions with people you barely know or remember trying to catch up with you. It sure looks like it. Let's have a 50 year long passive conversation right here. S2K man. Remember Dreamcast?

[@eliwilson3902]

I was just explaining this same thing to my friend. He's incredibly smart and gifted probably more so than me but he always takes the easy way out and never cashes in his potential. He claims it's a way to make your life steady but if you don't ever take the risk to go for the girl you want, or the job you want or start that business you always wanted to, you're just wasting all that energy in the long run instead of possibly getting the break you were looking for.

[@walterkersting6238]

If it makes you feel any better, your potential was probably overrated; you may have never had any potential at all. You peaked in high school, it happens...

[@acrain7]

@@walterkersting6238 how in the world would that make them feel better- sounds like you’re the one who peaked in highschool, my friend, and now you’re just looking to take others down to your level so you can feel okay about your peak.

[@Sarranwrapdc4]

I wonder how Moog feels about this review...

[@LOLHICRONO]

I know how Rake feels about it.

[@3newyorkbagels]

LOLHICRONO rake loves it

[@MrGovenator1]

LOLHICRONO Rake is love... Rake is life.

[@mjcmustang]

Mighty Car Mods

[@paulrodriguez300]

this made me giggle a little... some one should post this to the mcm forums

[@ObitoUchihaisgay]

Used S2000: 20k Used MX-5: 4K At least where I live, its not worth it

[@MegaMRCHURRO]

My buddy got one for 16k

[@oneday3857]

Potential

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

@McLarenBMW Whatever shit you're smoking, I want some. The S2000 was and is a gutless hunk of shit. All show and no go.

[@i_dodge_trees]

@@LakeHowellDigitalVideo so you've got a solstice, and have the gall to talk shit about the s2k. You're clearly already smoking something, and it ain't weed.

[@paulregener7016]

@REEL SIXX What the heck is this comment? I mean just like the S2k the Miata was meant for modifications, that's why they have a cast iron engine block with a forged crankshaft. S2k has aluminum head and engine block, but it has forged internals. They are both meant to be modified and tracked. Or just for a cruise around the block with the top down, the car fulfills many people dreams

[@mr.speyside5240]

That was a great video. Your channel has so much... POTENTIAL!

[@null2470]

You dropped that cleaner than they dropped Harambe.

[@paultiplea]

Mr. Regular, I love you but you basically worshipped the Miata and then you give this car so much crap. Cmon mane.

[@chinchy111]

he did because everyone already loves this car. he could talk all day about everything thats good about it

[@seankurth4371]

The S2000's main asset is that it feels like so much fun when you're driving it. You feel like you're zipping around corners and hugging the apex, but you're not. You feel like you're going 110mph, but you're only going 70. You feel like you're doing some mad drifts to compete with the illegal JDM RX7 next to you, but all that's happening is the rear end's wiggling a bit because you turned off traction control. It feels like such an amazing handling car...but the Miata is great because it actually is and actually does do all of those things. The S2000 feels better, it feels more fun and raw than the Miata, but the Miata actually is. The S2000 has a higher top speed and accelerates better, but good luck keeping that speed around the curves, unlike the Miata, which despite being technically slower actually will beat a Mustang on a mountain road.

[@paultiplea]

Have you ever driven an S2000?

[@seankurth4371]

Paul Tiplea Yes, have you? It feels great, it feels better than the Miata. It's certainly much faster than the Miata. But in actual driving dynamics you'll get humiliated by the Miata in the curves every time. Yeah, you can tune an S2k to drift and corner, but you can also tune a Ford Festiva, if you have to customize it there's really no point. Admittedly the Miata is a very high bar, since its basically the best cornering car in the world, but that's the standard the S2000 held itself to and that's the standard it will be judged by,

[@paultiplea]

I have driven both extensively, and have owned an S2000 in the past. I can not for one second say that the Miata sports superior handling or steering to the S2000. The opposite actually. And I'm not really sure what you mean about drifts. The AP1 S2000 is widely known to be a very tail happy car. I mean they didn't even have traction control. The Miata is a GREAT chassis and handles extremely well, but it is lacking in two other areas that I think are essential: a great engine, and looks. Now looks are subjective so that's just opinion. But you cannot contend that the F20C is one of the greatest engines to be put in a sportscar/roadster. It was and still is a feat of engineering. The car doesn't just "feel" great. It is great. Talking about tuning and mods is irrelevant as any car can be modded.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

This video has a "Potential" to annoy the fuck out of lots of people...

[@kennw5173]

and by lots of people you mean you -_-

[@SwishaSilva]

Nope. It annoyed the fuck out of me too

[@wboeren1]

Annoying video, but i like the car. It has a lot of..

[@kennw5173]

POTENTIAL

[@SwishaSilva]

It's his opinion

[@cefb8923]

As an S2K owner for the past 8 years I can say one thing, owning a S2000 is a lot like owning a Jeep Wrangler.. unless you have one.. you just don't get it and like people have mentioned in the comments people sell their S2000s and always come back.. just like Wranglers. The people in the comments don't get it, it's more than just numbers on paper, or what brand it is, what following the car has.. for both of those vehicles it's just different. There's just something about them, they're simply more fun to drive.. which is what matters most.

[@peekaboo4390]

I don't own one but do have an A4 v6 vert. I think the S2000 is all that and the bag of chips.. beautiful car .. amazing build. I would trade the a4 in a flash for an S2K. People in the comments really dont get it.

[@xAKALISx]

Reviving an old post. I remember watching this video and wondering why he shat on the car so much. I've got a post floating around here from that time, i'm sure. I'm now going on 16 years of ownership of a 2001. Still remember buying it and the date (March 23rd, 2007). There really isn't a car out there that I would sell my s2000, so I could buy said car. I've grown to compare it to everything I've driven. The closest fun I had was a gutted 98 Dodge Neon ACR, no AC or power steering, that I drove the crap out of. I intended to do a k24A swap, but sold all the components I had and sold the car. Someone eventually did a k24 1st gen neon though. The S2000 is a fun car. A step above a Miata. Don't know anything about the boxter or z3. It is still being raced and still having parts developed for it. It has seen a flood of cheap buys/sells/rebuilt and salvaged title buyers in the last 6-8 years. Which has put it into less than competent hands, and thinned out the availability slightly. A remake would probably put it into sudden value like houses during/after covid.

[@PURENT]

​@@xAKALISx The irony is every roadster out there that isn't a Miata, is always described by it's owners and fans as "a step above a Miata."

[@justinhatton]

I can confirm having owned both, it feels the exact same for some reason and I’d never look at other cars or vehicles the same. There’s a fascination with something that feels right to drive and connects you with its movement. Seems ridiculous, it’s just a feeling. More power with other vehicles didn’t equate. OP is right on the money.

[@bonamin]

Considering the target group of this car, the era it was made, and the money it costed, it is a the best car ever made. Period. - Highest Output per Liter NA production Engine ever made for many many years. - Engine Sound like no other, screaming at 9.200 RPM. - Handling like a razor blade with the most stiff convertible chassis while STILL 50:50 Ratio and lightweight. - Looks that will turn heads ANY time, at ANY place. Design that will last over the years. - Capable of 700+ HP output using stock internals, stock transmission, stock differential, stock chassis. - Reliability of a rock basically. This was built to last. If you are a lazy ass driver who wants 500kgs of Toque @ 1000 RPM, go buy a 5L Diesel Turbo truck. This was meant to be driven at the limits. If you do that, as experts, owners, and people who used it say, "it's an experience like no other" or "puts a smile on your face everytime". There is NOTHING to be compared to this car. And I really mean, NOTHING. The car literally broke more records than any other car out there. PS. Cars like the Honda NSX, the Honda S2000, and the Honda Integra Type-R, literally REDEFINED the whole world of Automotive industry. Just go back, and look at what these things did. Honda. #Raping the Competition since Day One.

[@jobdoneright5934]

I think the lnf turbos from the sky and solitce whooped s2000 in Sema?

[@vincentbaelde-millar670]

Period. In you humble opinion. Howabout the Mk2 toyota MR2? - NA only matters if you want it to, higher peak HP and more area under the power curve with a turbo - Engine sound is completely subjective - Lightweight, 46/54 weight dist. fun to drive - Looks are subjective, I think the MR2 looks much better - A lot of engines can make 700+ HP with the right turbo, but it will always accelerate wear, in the end you'll put in the same time and money to any engine. - Reliable. Built to last. So many wild claims. So much opinion. And rape is cool right?

[@eejjkk]

I believe you mean it has the "potential" to be the best car ever made...period.

[@wyvern4588]

This car OWES it's existence to the Miata. And reliability isn't that great, the diff and transmission come to mind. You like what you like, but to say its the best car ever made for what it costed is totally up to perception.

[@bonamin]

Wyvern The diff and the transmission can hold up a lot of power from the engine. I've seen stock diff and trans S2000s producing 600+ HP. But as in any car, the way you drive is plays the biggest role. You can't expect upgrading it to 300-350 hp, adding slick tires, and launching all day long. At some point your are going to brake something. After all it is just metal.

[@captaincornflake]

“You can play Minecraft all day and never cash it in.” I came here for laughs, not to be personally attacked.

[@Unb3arablePain]

A month ago, being a Toyota fan, I wouldn't have even looked at one of these and would have thrown money an a used MR2 Turbo or an FR-S instead. Then I actually read about them, especially the AP2's. Now it's the only car I want. Not an MR2 Turbo, not an STI, not an S4, not an FR-S, not a Miata. Just this thing. I'll probably have to work my ass off the next year or so to afford one, BUT I WILL GET ONE OF THESE THINGS IF IT KILLS ME. Also, apologizes to any S2K owners for any V-TEC jokes I've ever made.

[@PENGUINIAN1995]

I have a boosted S2000, I got bored of it kinda fast, I already want a Z06 lol

[@matt25675]

what sort of things did you read about it

[@nezerac]

AP2 is supposedly the one to have. But realistically Marty beat it with a turbo mx5. XD

[@mathew633man]

Unbearable Pain v-tecs are fun if you know how to use it. i had a lot of fun with my honda.

[@jimdabomb]

Unbearable Pain I have a 2012 Camaro SS with some bolt ons and I am actually looking at old S2000's right now.. I'm going to try to buy a cheaper one and have both cars but it's possible I may trade the Camaro for one.

[@francistheodorecatte]

Mr. Regular learned object tracking in After Effects! :D

[@RegularCars]

NOOOOpe! That was manual key-framing HOMESLICE

[@francistheodorecatte]

RegularCars HARDCORE BROSEPH

[@Gazdatronik]

Wait, AF does object tracking now? Things have changed since college.

[@rayzala1393]

"My hands are registered as weapons" Always catches me off guard and makes be burst out laughing. Love this guy.

[@anonharingenamn]

Songs are getting better. Oh, and it's Final Fantasy SEVEN that you're supposed to fawn over. Not that I know why, I've never played it.

[@DiegoRuiz1991]

Nope, FFVI is like a S2000. You are supposed to love it but it's not that good, unlike FFVII

[@LOLHICRONO]

***** FFVI shits all over FVII, 7 just has the larger fanboy following.

[@RegularCars]

FF 6 is the "Grand Opus" of the series, focused and spartan. ALl the good stuff is in the lat 10% of the game...just line an S2K. Final Fantasy 7 is a sheen and 90's polygon fest from start to finish. If FF7 was a car, it would be...

[@Mr00Ted]

RegularCars ...the 1996 Ford Taurus

[@scoobsmcgee9325]

RegularCars Porsche 911. In the sense that it's been re-released 300 times with almost as many spin-offs, and eaten alive by it's fan base at full price every, damn, time.

[@Viper-sn5cx]

Just stumbled upon this channel since I just got bit by the automotive bug lol. Been watching scotty kilmer alot and learning so much while being entertained but never thought someone like you would be making car videos in such a unique comedic style. I love it!! Thank you for being you bro. Ff6 is also my fav game ever and that iris verse man wow lol

[@prashanthpanicker2890]

The grapefruit technique is the only way to achieve your pleasure potential!

[@PigMCplayer]

oh god

[@Rogers1977]

Literally the realist review of the typical owner of an S2000, not so much the car lol.

[@yumeneko63]

I usually like your reviews, but not this one. You do not understand s2000 at all. Honda knowingly lost money on every s2000 they sold. The car is constructed extremely expensively and conscientiously by dedicated employees at only one location at Takanezawa (高根沢工場)factory in Tochigi prefecture, Japan. It does not share any parts with other Honda cars, except an optional titanium alloy shit knob, which was shared with NSX. F20C engines's cylinder walls are hand polished by the very few qualified technicians, who were permitted to assemble it. In the age of massively rationalized modular engineering, what other car maker would do that? Honda only charged about $34,000 for S2000. Just think about it. They did it for pride and joy of manufacturing an excellent sports car. You just don't get it Bro! Sociologically or in any way. From Japan

[@seanmaxwell3319]

A Miata is always the answer. From Japan

[@ayle1312]

shit knob

[@Tylermania66]

this is the best comedy channel i have ever seen.

[@willyoueatmyshorts1]

Not that I am taking this review all that seriously... but a stock 2000 S2000 is faster in a straight line than a stock 2000 Mustang GT. As for going around a track, I never raced a Mustang but I'm pretty sure the S would win there too.

[@JimS870]

They're about dead even, with the advantage going to the Mustang. And I'm guessing the GT will dust the S2k cause you don't have to rev it so high

[@DrewLSsix]

Like he said it’s about potential, and someone who never approaches the potential of this car will likely lose to anything remotely close to the car driven by a decent driver.

[@satan3090]

So you own an s2000? I'm guessing

[@jennifferwestwood1876]

I only watch, not skip, advertisements for RCR! Best car review channel on KZbin, beats Doug's by a mile! Love you guys!

[@CyriltheWolfmusic]

The Roman wins my heart with the Terra's theme in the intro. :D

[@bigpharmasports9120]

I'll be honest, mr regular is not bashing the S2000 as much as he is the S2000 fanbase

[@aztecred92]

Amazing, a Honda S2000 review and VTEC was never mentioned!

[@Fightface]

4 years too late, but it was mentioned at 4:02

[@ThePensiveWalrus]

The five seconds of black at the end of the video was great. It had the potential of interesting content after the song.

[@ZackKolev]

Wow!! You are right on! I've had an 01 S2000 for 3+ years and I am set on getting a C6. I have been actively looking for about a month now. Your C6 review was pretty helpful.

[@seinsmeld13]

I had one of these a 2008. It was a great car but too loud on the highway and too light for most in the back end. A great car if you ring it out, ring it out. 100% recommend this great car.

[@FiredEmpire]

That Final Fantasy 6 theme and the S2000...Of course they will never be forgotten!

[@manchild83]

Man...you're just hating because you've never been to 9K...

[@ninjatacoshark]

ya know back in december of 2017 I was pretty depressed for about the entire month and binge watched a lot of your older car reviews, and just wanted to say that it helped me feel better hanging out in my room all sad most nights. So thanks

[@Afterthought_]

The presence s2k fanboys who cant take a joke (or the truth) are strong in this comment section

[@NippyMoto]

I know I'm responding to a 3 year old comment but people are angry not because of the Joke but because this guy genuinely doesn't get it.

[@prashanthpanicker2890]

​@bodd boward I'm responding to a 2 day old comment but s2000 owners are the worst but I seriously want one.

[@Diablo99V]

Best drivers car for the money and most owner satisfaction rating in its class. Funny review but you missed the entire point of this car.I don't see any C6 owners coming back to another c6 after selling it, I've seen it endless times with the Honda S2000.

[@marciwata9684]

Exactly. ..I'm on my second 2002! Fun as hell.

[@tmilli446ss]

because the c6 owners all bought c7's

[@Diablo99V]

Still not as fun and satisfying to own. I owned several cars including Corvettes and the only that still in my garage is the S2000, may be replaced by an Alfa 4C but I'm still debating.

[@nutsackmania]

Maybe you're taking this way too seriously.

[@cefb8923]

@@nutsackmania Maybe you're taking this way too seriously.

[@Slickpete83]

Please review the S2000's little brother the 1997-2001 Honda Prelude

[@zhemin]

They are not even close to a S2000 >.>

[@Mattwiistand]

***** Made me laugh so hard. Ive always disliked that car

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

If any engine is the S2000's older brother, it would be the B20A.

[@LowFlyinOK]

GT6SuzukaTimeTrials What? Because the B20A had FR cylinders? So did the H22, that's why they smoked and ate oil. The F20C and F22C were the bridge between the F/H-series and the K-series.

[@golevka]

Thanks to your band director, but also you, for the extremely fire bit about potential energy. One of the million small things that freed me from perpetual neurotic hesitation to launch when I watched this vid

[@triskalguilo]

Damn Roman, great covers on the beginning and end.

[@burnedmyfoot]

"You can play Minecraft all day and never have to cash it in". I need to make some changes.

[@flowgangsemaudamartoz7062]

Did ya?

[@burnedmyfoot]

@@flowgangsemaudamartoz7062 Kind of. Still working on it.

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

"I need to make some changes" *just swaps to playing CSGO*

[@goobon]

VTEC: The Pinnacle of Wasted Potential

[@bartonovichnickel2554]

So is 3 or 400 HP out of five or six litres of engine.... even with variable valve timing.

[@goobon]

Bartonovich Nickel Even though we all know either one can make more power than they come from the factory with.

[@kinger2005]

+Bartonovich Nickel 6 liters that is only slightly larger and heavier than dohc 4 bangers 1/3rd the displacement

[@DogeCharger]

+goobon Gotta get that VTEC, broh!

[@goobon]

Doge Charger dewl overhëd kamZ

[@Scott-J]

Ah! The end song! I'm sitting here trying to figure out which Toad the Wet Sprocket song that is... of course it's the Goo Goo Dolls. Bah!

[@blammers]

It's ok, I'm pretty sure they're the same band

[@DeadLikeYou]

you know, every year or so I come back to this video. This talk about "potential is wasted energy" rings so true that I take the time to revisit it almost any time the topic comes up.

[@f22cap2s2k]

Why are you in 5th at 35 mph? I "cruise" at 50 in 4th. Get the revs up. You're not using the "potential" of the car. lmao.

[@Drexult]

+Brett Smith He's scared of vtec kicking in

[@NuvisReeval]

+Brett Smith You might as well "cruise" at 50mph in 3rd then as the car does 80mph in 3rd, at least the AP2, not sure if the transmission is geared any differently on the AP1s.

[@f22cap2s2k]

Having owned both and ap1 and ap2, I can tell you 5th @ 35 mph is well below the cruising rpm of around 4k. At 35mph you should be cruising in 4th at most, 3rd is fine too. It's a Honda, not a Camaro, 2000rpm is barely above idle :p

[@LunaCarGirl]

+Brett Smith Mr Regular never really gives it the beans because he is driving someone else's car and he addressed this in a prior video. Trust me I wish he would seriously drive some of these cars too but that is just his character, he is not Matt Ferra. (I know i spelled Matt's name wrong sorry) Also his videos are suppose to be a slight parody on the rest of the automotive journalists so some of the things he says are hyperbole or just used to create a character to depict the drivers of a certain car who can reasonably exist considering the car and what audience it is aimed towards.

[@davidclaudiu2]

+hammerheadZ1 lol okay vtec kicked in bud.

[@bigchiefmsu]

That is a killer "Terra's Theme" cover, Roman.

[@Ryan.......]

I was kind of considering selling my NB Miata and buying an S2000. That desire may have been nipped in the bud by this video. After thoughts of an S2000 whithered, I started thinking about what else would fit as a Miata replacement. I thought about a 370Z. At about the 5:20 mark my thoughts drifted to, "An early C6 would be nice." Then you almost immediately delivered that punchline. Beautiful.

[@crate2819]

I have an Nb miata as well and of course, like everyone else, I have the same thoughts about upgrading to s2000. There is nothing that quite feels like the miata except old british roadsters. If you remotely enjoy the nimble feel of your miata, the s2000 won't be a good replacement. The s2000 feels light but it's no miata.

[@apache1234657]

+R Bax get a golf gti then you never have to worry about spinning your car or oversteer and you can have fun with it

[@crate2819]

apache1234657 Just have to worry about plowing into a tree instead.

[@apache1234657]

Matthew Heagerty it has brakes too

[@crate2819]

apache1234657 There is a thing called a sense of humor. It's fun..makes life better.

[@teejuschrist]

Thanks for re-doing this one, while I appreciate the humor no doubt its the insight that brings me here. Keep up the good work guys!

[@keithstone8693]

All of the s2000 owners lol "Yessss... Let the butthurt flow through you"

[@ismailnaranjo5121]

I normally don't think too much of the songs but that last mashup was pretty funny!!! Keep it up guys!!!

[@justsumguy2u]

The problem I always had with the V Tec is that you have to rev the hell out of it to get any power. That's fine if I'm on an open road where I can wind it out, but when I'm driving around town, I want some low-end grunt. To that end, I think the Miata will always be a more capable car.

[@georgecastanza834]

ITS CALL FUEL ECONOMY DIP SHIT

[@justsumguy2u]

Wow, all in caps, even....I'm guessing you're either 16, or just have the mentality of a 16 year old. You're the kind of dude that Mr. Regular was making fun of....."track day, bro!". In any event *sigh*, there are plenty of other high output four cylinders out there with power in the low-mid range, AND get good gas mileage. Now go bolt on your Hoosiers, it's track day, bro!

[@georgecastanza834]

Track day bro was the Mx5 review, BRO.

[@justsumguy2u]

I realize that.....people that drive S2000's are part of that same crowd.

[@fokker1138]

S2000 makes plenty of power and doesn't need to reach the stock VTEC switch over for driving around town. It's low-end grunt is higher than the Miata's high-end grunt. If you're so worried about the switch over for driving around town, test pipe/hfc and a tune, drop the switch over to around 4K rpms and then you can stop light race with all the cool kids.

[@Sobepome]

I know this video is like 4 years old, but the mentality you approach this car with is increasingly becoming the way I consider everything in life. It helps me not spend money on really stupid shit because I ask myself "What is this thing right now, with zero expectations?" and suddenly I'm not buying a shitload of really terrible video games or other crap I don't really need that turned out to not be a good purchase. This is the greatest car review for people who don't give a shit about cars.

[@chrisbarbosa6942]

I currently have an 04 S2000 (ap2) and it's a great car to drive, especially with the top down. Most of what he said is true but I don't like or have an s2k because of its "potential", I have one because I've always wanted since they came out and I love roadsters. It's also a nice looking car and I usually don't say this but VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO ;)

[@jeffriggs9194]

Also, when the S2000 came out it was the highest CC to HP ratio engine ever made. The engine is great in my opinion

[@StingrayOfficial]

So, my name is Stingray, and I really want a S2000. I would say you nailed this one good sir. #C6

[@Skulclaimr]

Anyone remember when Romans Bars would hit not a little to hard, but just as hard as you need them to be? The S2000 reminds us of a happier time in our lives, and this video reminds us of the magic that these videos used to have. Now the bars don't hit quite the same, and the reviews no longer offer the same emotion these older ones once did, and still do.

[@ethanbassen8594]

Mr. Regular, your Toyota fanboy biases are showing. Honestly, you slob all over an old MR2's shift knob but rip on a car that does everything better. Admit it, if this had a taco wearing a sombrero badge instead of the H in a square, you'd do nothing but glorify it just like you did the SW20.

[@awesomeologyism]

It isn't about performance, it's about the car itself, and what it represented about both the company at the time, and the time itself

[@Varitype]

Lol Et B you think that ? he's telling the truth hondas have a good range of engines and some good chassis not all eg, ek kd1 or wtf is all the other abbreviations but all honda fan boys think their car is the shit, I can take a suzuki swift and mate 2 75 bottles of nos to it and beat the living crap out of an NA honda, the the excuse is, the car had nos... they always have an excuse, if you can't take a review don't watch his stuff bro....

[@ethanbassen8594]

It is a fucking sports car, it is about performance. Fuck the backstory, and fuck the stereotypical owners, an S2000 shits all over an MR2 and using pedantic shit like "wasted potential" is just a loser's excuse. and, Adam SafeHouse, your fucking comment is so unintelligible and wrought with grammatical errors that I cannot even fathom the point you are trying to convey. Where did you get this 'excuses' shit? The video was about 'potential.' And yes, I understand and accept that Honda is the living embodiment of wasted potential, but I'm not a Honda fanboy, I'm just a person who recognizes that one car Honda built is better than one car Toyota built and that some English major who drives an Echo using all the trite excuses he can pull out of his eloquent little ass isn't going to change the fact. S2000 > MR2.

[@awesomeologyism]

Et B And no one is arguing that this S2000 is better than the MR2 that was built 9 years before it. It's all about what the car itself means to the person driving it. The DeLorean DMC-12 is classified as a "Sports Car," is it as fast as an S200? Hell no it isn't. But I would guarantee that you can find plenty of people that would take it over the Honda The Whole "Wasted Potential" thing is a slight to people that buy the S2K, and just use it like any other Daily Driver. They have it for the "Potential" of what it can do, while never actually doing it. Listen to the video starting at 4:25 , where he mentions the merits of the car

[@ChristianF15cher]

Dunno what you’re talking about. Mr Regular drives a Honda Fit.

[@fhowland]

As an S2000 owner I have to agree. The car is pretty frustrating to drive in real life circumstances because you can’t enjoy it unless you’re driving like an asshole.

[@taro1586]

Great video! Can you find a rx7 to review please it would be greatly appreciated.

[@jonbar140]

A miata will pull better than an S2K? This car is one of the best cars of the 2000's. Will be worth $60,000 in 8 years

[@FranciscoFJM]

The fuck kind of fever dream prediction is that lol

[@jonbar140]

@@FranciscoFJM Fast, fun, analog Japanese cars such a high price since they don't make cars like that anymore. Add to that they're liability and driving experience of an S2000 and you get high values in years to come. Right now they're value increases 25 to 30% each year and they are fetching 25,000 in decent condition with high miles as is. It's not that much of a prediction, we can look at what all the nineties Japanese cars did. Type R are worth $60,000. Car buyers don't get lucky they see past trends buy up cars that have the same stats that haven't gone up in value yet.

[@hudsonja]

Fuck that potential BS, I love them because they have the most buttery shifting gearbox of any car I'd ever driven prior to the year 2004 (including over 3000 different BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches, Corvettes, Mustangs, Civics, RX7s and 8s, and tons of others, paired with a peppy motor that got great gas mileage, and it's fucking GORGEOUS, and is damn fun with the top down... It's a fun car, and not a fortune either... I love these damn cars.

[@TheOklep]

+Joseph Hudson miata has better shifting feel. S2K is way too heavy for a roadster, and looks is IMO kinda cheap/trashy.

[@hudsonja]

+TheOklep maybe the new ones but I've never driven one of those.. I will always love the way these cars shift though.

[@adamlocsi6926]

+TheOklep My s2000 weighs 2600lbs????

[@TheOklep]

+Adam Locsi roadster with more than 1000kg is not a proper roadster. First mx5 weights 900kg (1990lbs), lotus elan mk1 is 700kg (1610lbs), lotus M100 is under 1000kg, even new miata 2016 is 1000kg. Roadster should be small cheap lightweight sportscar, not heavy-as-your-ordinary car but without the roof.

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

+TheOklep The NA weighs 940kg wtf are you talking about?

[@blueshades06]

Man, two sarcastic reviews about these cars. Everyone can hate on it. It is a blast to drive and just yesterday I was at a stoplight next to a pickup and the little kid in the back goes "now that's a cool car"

[@RocasThePenguin]

Would take an S2000 over any Corvette. Not sure if this was a car review, or an owner review, because it seems like most of the attacks were towards the owners rather than the car itself.

[@CaliPatriot88]

The most amazing, single best car I've ever owned. Daily drove it for almost ten years, never skipped a beat and the maintenance is stupid easy. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to own such an amazing machine. It literally broke my heart when I had to sell it and I cried for a solid hour after I saw it drive off.

[@Acc0rd79]

OMG S2000 over a C6 any day of the week, the S2000 goes up in value where a Vette plummets in value year after year.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

I wish Honda was still building this

[@cm7atrix]

Except a lot of people did. It competed with the porsche boxster while costing thousands less.

[@cm7atrix]

Sales figures dont mean anything when it comes to sports cars. If anything it indicates a versatile, economical, and boring car-a camry perhaps. I dont see many mclarens around so they must be shit right?

[@LazyScoutJace]

That last scene with the Iris cover is some serious work of art...

[@0nizukaS]

Where is MOOG? MOOG must come see this video.

[@willgoeb6401]

Hey Mr. Regular. I'd like to say that I appreciate your reviews not just being entertaining, but also quite convicting. I haven't particularly fit *most* of the stereotypes portrayed in your reviews, but this one was different. There was a phrase of great meaning to me. These words have been ringing through my mind relentlessly since I heard them from you: "Potential is wasted energy." I've been told, in particular earnest by my English teacher, that I have "potential". "The genius that could be", she's said. I've never believed it. But this is something that I've really had to think about lately, and I think you have set me on a path that will not be changed by hand of Man or God. I know you probably won't see this, but thank you. Take it sleazy.

[@paulrodriguez300]

i just came here for the comments

[@RegularCars]

Paul Rodriguez I came here during my refractory period.

[@omfgitlagz]

I came...

[@paulrodriguez300]

that escalated quickly

[@paulrodriguez300]

they didn't let me down tho

[@yournevergunnaknow5201]

That bit about having potential really spoke to me.

[@jpthomas9491]

The Honda S2K: "Wow, what a wierd Miata!"

[@SilverScarletSpider]

0:20 what is this intro song music cover based off of? I like it! Just found out it is: Terra’s Theme from Final Fantasy 6 👍

[@andezzat]

Since when does a miata beat an S2000? x'D

[@TheOklep]

+andezzat timewise, probably never (stock miata). In fun-per-km comparison, everytime.

[@andezzat]

that's pretty subjective right there. I personally haven't driven either but from what I can tell, for lots of people the additional power and probably same amount of quality handling in the S2000 might amount to more fun. I can't think of why the miata is better other than the fact that it's lighter and looks differently.

[@TheOklep]

+andezzat Weight has the biggest impact on handling, and difference of 300kg is HUGE. S2K has great engine, but other than that, it is nothing special. Who wants more power, he can put turbo into miata, and you can get 250whp like a breeze. And it will kill everything for fraction of money. But again, I dont think that power/speed in roadsters is important. Thats why speedsters exist

[@andezzat]

hmm maybe but 1300kg is still considered light. and 6.5s 0-100 in an NA i4 2L? count me fkn impressed! it's a great car, and I'd pick it over the miata if I had the money.

[@TheOklep]

+andezzat IMO, 1300kg is not light at all. Here in Europe, it is average weight for everyday car, so. I would never buy s2k because it is way overpriced for what it is. I can buy Opel Speedster (which is Lotus Elise with different badge) for the same amount of money, and it is car that is lightyears ahead of s2k. 0-100 in mid 5s. And again, if you care only about power, you can build/buy turbo miata for like half of the price s2k or maybe even less, and it will be in low 5s, and better in terms of handling

[@jmfs2k273]

One of the true greats in automotive history ...ask me how I know .After ten years of ownership I can report the S2000 is in a class of one.Its an amazing car ,I'm going for a 9k rip now.

[@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM]

All the butthurt in the comments is hilarious.

[@Beelzebub6one]

Hating a car that's perfect in every way....who's really butthurt? Butthurt cause you can't afford an s2k, butthurt cause you had the money for a s2k but you bought a miata and now regret it, butthurt cause you didn't use a condom and now you need a car with more seats.....but when you have an s2k , all the haters don't matter, because you don't need their acceptance, they are beneath you...but seeing them hating your car can be funny, like a small dog barking at you

[@kalelvigil1510]

Ely Paul I found the welfare child guys.

[@fakename287]

Fucking hell these fanboys are fucking seething lmao, can't even take some legitimate criticism of a car that they'll never be able to afford

[@3DVRraw]

damn right. You just nail it on almost every car you review. Gratings from Germany

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

Drinking Game. Take a shot every time he says potential.

[@jordonstudio]

I love coming back and watching this video. Some of the best song work by the ROman

[@Thenevisian]

holy crap, an AP1 with 35000 miles on it!!

[@WildGameLegacy]

Michael Henville mine has under 40k

[@Thenevisian]

Matthew Hutchins awesome.!

[@adamlocsi6926]

I'm the owner, it now has 67k miles. Been the rockies and the appalachians 2 times now.

[@AnthraxVX]

i have an s2000 now for 18 years, i have other cars as well, 335i, landcruiser, legacy, and have driven tons of cars, carrera (non turbo) c4/c5/c6 , ISF, STI's, etc etc. Definitely the most fun car to drive, for the driver, my s2000 is now supercharged with 410whp, fully built motor, fills in that want for more power, i will never get rid of it :)

[@VelocityLabs]

0:13 People who use the middle turn lane as a merge lane need to go back to drivers school.

[@danielfulop]

I'm not from the US, but I knew there was something fishy about that :D

[@obiwanda]

On busy 4+ lane roads, you might wait hours trying to turn left when both sides are clear. If the oncoming side is clear, it's perfectly fine to turn into the turn lane and then merge when safe into the travel lanes. In certain traffic conditions you'll never get out otherwise.

[@Synystr7]

People who think that its better crossing 4 lanes of traffic instead of 2 lanes followed by a merge into traffic need to really read the driver's learning manual again... Or look at side impact crash statistics and where they most occur.

[@thinredpaste]

The only reason I don't approve of the middle lane merge is because I ride a motorcycle and I can't be sure you see me. More people die on bikes because of cagers pulling out in front of/merging into them than most other causes combined, so it's a very real concern.

[@silverdetox]

Velocity Labs funny, pretty sure the instructor told me to do what youre arguing about when taking my on-road exam. guess its different everywhere?

[@inudude15]

I have to say, this review saddens me. The first S2000 review was funny with the novelty plushes and dick holes, but this one was just a borderline attack about "potential". To me, this is one of the most realized, fully fleshed out sports car built. Ignore the bench racers who've hardly even seen one, to live with this car is brilliant. It's overhyped facts and figures aren't the point, it's what this car can do. It can make normal driving cool. You can daily this car and it's easy, it's just a used Honda. Which means every morning you can walk out and see this car waiting for you, your work commute can mean a top down jaunt in this car. And let me speak from experience here, that is fucking awesome. Perhaps the stigma is more ingrained in the AP1 cars, perhaps the third time will be the charm, but please RCR you have to review my AP2 S2000. Perhaps a softer face and a light blue complexion will help you see what is so imminently good about these cars that was missed the first go rounds...

[@shaft9000]

psssst he's JOKING AROUND, RCR actually loves S2000 check the other videos he made

[@nutsackmania]

take it easy dude

[@Norrr3]

04 and 05 ftw! 05 owner btw

[@Pyrochazm]

The butthurt is strong in these comments. I love it!

[@Jorsherr]

Owner of a 2008 S2000. Don't fit your owner descriptions but laughed my rear differential off. You were right about it being the last 2-seater before moving to a Corvette. Let me know if you ever want to review a CBR1000RR-R RRRRRRR SP ... if Honda ever gets around to delivering instead of delaying.

[@Gui-San]

"This is a [inset name of the car here] from the year 2000." Damn, it looks like Mr. Regular was abducted by Doug Demuro...

[@nicolaspinto2927]

Every time I watch one of these RC reviews I come expecting only vaguely educational but entertaining snark and leave with inexplicable life philosophy.

[@Vile_Villain]

you made fun of it more than you did actually review it and talk about it

[@jimmypuppo3965]

+chunk less welcome to RCR.

[@behemothokun]

+chunk less nah, he made fun of S2000 owners, not the car itself.

[@Vile_Villain]

it doesn't bother me, I thought it was kinda funny

[@ThatFreakyTh1ng]

You guys are hilarious. Does nobody understand what it means to be an "artist"? We call them content creators here on KZbin, I guess. RCR makes the videos he wants, the way he wants because its what makes sense to him at the time and he's the one in charge. He can say whatever the fuck he wants. Nothing here is absolute truth, but we also know him enough to assume there are likely no lies, or if there are, they are likely sarcastic, and noticeably so. The S2K has lots of potential. That is spot on. He likely emphasized this, understanding exactly the kind of following and anti-following this car has. Yes, it's more expensive than cars that are faster. Yes, it can be sluggish outside of its powerband. But any of you seriously trashing this car have never driven one. RCR has driven hundreds of different cars, and is in fact a honda fan. Even then, I'm sure he doesnt find this car to fit his bill in one way or another. That doesn't mean it can't fit yours. Drive these cars for yourselves before you say anything, but please, please continue being butthurt about what is said on RCR. It makes it all the more entertaining. P.S. there is much more to a car than seconds per dollar.

[@gorrilaunit99]

An S2000 is faster around Tsukuba than a LAST GEN 2010 Mustang GT Only the MKVI GT was faster. The Ecoboost Mustang was also slower. RCR not knowing shit about the handling of cars as always.

[@satan3090]

Are you an s2000 owner?

[@jordan-leemccarthy8805]

Jesse, don't do it. I bet you he's got more than a 100 grand under the hood of that car.

[@nthgth]

Best of both worlds: Grab a highly used one, sell the drivetrain to a dedicated Honda nut, and grab a C6's LS2 V-8 and TR-6060 tranny. Maybe even build the engine to be able to make better use of the S2k's 9000 RPM tach.

[@BurlyMammoth]

Bryan Liguori You aren’t rotating an LS reliably to 9k, you are a crayon munching fuckwit.

[@gentleman7407]

This. May I pray for those poor bearings.

[@emrico]

the whole thing about potential is fucking genius. thanks mr. regular, you made me figure out a lot of stuff.

[@Driftuner]

i get the jokes and i love your video...but, "potential"? No my friend, this vehicle delivers....lets just start, and stop, at: it is faster then an NSX around almost every track Honda has put it against they're own NSX...and the NSX isnt really a slow car..

[@jobdoneright5934]

the s2000 losses in Sema to solstice and sky turbos.

[@TechPanzer]

Sema? This seems the kind of place wher drag races happen. Drag racing isn't real racing... It's like saying cheerleading is a sport. Please, put these Solstices and Skys around Tsukuba, Laguna Seca, VIR... I guarantee, that S2K will make donuts around them and still finish first.

[@ducksouponline7420]

Only when u rev to 9K rpm, thats why it has potential, if you dont go high rpm then its slow as f

[@mrKozmoz]

Dat FF6 overworld theme, you are amazing

[@stu3131]

TERRA'S THEME ;_;

[@rowelljrdetorres1512]

your intros are always the best part

[@89ry89]

did you mean final fantasy 7? i think you meant final fantasy 7 the one with sephiroth

[@MrLolx2u]

The F20C has the greatest torque value for most NA engines and it's one of the highest if not the only highest reving engine out of Japan from the factory and for the road. The beefiest part of the torque curve is around 7-9K yes... I admit that BUT if you stroke the engine to a higher CC say 3L, the torque curve will decrease. What do I mean decrease? If stock, the curve would be around 6-9K range but if it's stroked, the bandwidth would be around 5-9K which is the same as city driving standards as most cars never drive past the 5K rev mark during city driving. I had experience driving one of my old neighbour's S2K which he stroked it to 2.8L and had his ECU done for making the car pick up "boost" (VTEC works much like a turbo but no spooling so most Honda fans don't call it VTEC. We call it boost.) and it's pumping almost 320BHP with such minor tune and the car shifts and launches well at the 5K range.

[@SidewaysGts]

Speed Reaper "VTEC works much like a turbo but no spooling" This is *so* wrong its giving me a headache. "so most Honda fans don't call it VTEC. We call it boost" Wut But more importantly: "I had experience driving one of my old neighbour's S2K which he stroked it to 2.8L " Who the heck makes a 2.8 liter stroker kit for the s2k? The largest kits im familiar with go with a 97mm stroke, and 90mm bore- Which to my knowledge, is really about as big as you have room for, bring the engine up to 2.4. Id LOVE to know how they turned it into a 2.8.

[@MrLolx2u]

SidewaysGts The engine on the S2K can and quite a few were stroked to 2.8L. Even J's racing made one NA machine stroked to 2.8L which revs to 10,000RPM. Honda drivers call it VTEC but still, as an internal joke, we all call it boost because it works almost the same as turbo lag when it just does not have power at the lower range but once you hit the powerband, it just shoots forward. My nation had strict modification rules and our cars are fucking expensive. One of the worst places to but a car so all we had for Boy Racers are S2Ks, MX-5s, Civics from EG to EK series and at best, R35 GTR. Heck. We only have 1... 1 surviving 3rd gen BNR32 proper Nismo GTR Skyline. Besides, the F20C was not the only engine fitted to the S2K. There's also the F22C for later models which JDM and American Market got. They ARE 2.8L stroked S2K but mostly in racing scene. I might be wrong about my neighbour's car being 2.8L. Might be a 2.6L which I know was very common besides the 2.4L but that's not the point. So far, there's not a lot of NA motor that runs pure to 9,000RPM straight out of the factory except Ferrari V8s.

[@SidewaysGts]

Speed Reaper "and quite a few were stroked to 2.8L. Even J's racing made one NA machine stroked to 2.8L which revs to 10,000RPM." Last I looked, Js racing ran a 2.2 @ 10k rpms, and theyve been running that setup for many, _many_ years. If you know of them having run a 2.8@10k rpms, awesome! But please cite a source. Id love to read about it :) (Ive never seen it, and cant find anything about it.) "Besides, the F20C was not the only engine fitted to the S2K.: Never said otherwise. "They ARE 2.8L stroked S2K but mostly in racing scene. I might be wrong about my neighbour's car being 2.8L. " Awesome. Sources? "Might be a 2.6L which I know was very common" Nowhere have I been nor am familiar with (America, Japan, and australia) is 2.6 "common". At all, even slightly. Again, you can readily find a plethora of 2.4 liter kits, and 2.2 kits for the f20 are common. But 2.6? Common? Again, please cite your references. I wont doubt you, but Id like to know more than "some guy on youtube said...". Maybe since theyre so common you can referene the bore/stroke theyre using to obtain this displacement? Ive done some searching, for 2.8, and now 2.6- Im not finding diddly, let alone finding enough to warrant calling it "common". But I readily admit I may very well be missing something. But thats why Id love to see your references :) Cheers and thanks.

[@SomebodyHadToSayIt99]

You shouldn't call it boost since its valve timing not forced induction. It's clever valve timing that gives all the power to the top end and gives the illusion of a turbo. Vtec is not boost.