The Honda S2000 CR Is One of the Greatest Sports Cars of the 2000s

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Honda S2000 CR review! The Honda S2000 CR is a really special sports car, and I absolutely love it. Today I'm reviewing the S2000 Club Racer to show you around this impressive car, and I'll show you all of its quirks and features. I'm also driving the S2000 CR to show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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[@caleblastname6969]

I just wish I could find an online auction website for cool cars from the modern era…

[@Terrible_ryan]

One day

[@Uriaah]

That'll never happen

[@killuminati1829]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Tool0GT92]

Same fam, same

[@andysedgley]

You mean the 1980s and up?

[@skyty0]

Doug be like: This car is perfect. Best car I've ever driven. I no longer wish to drive another vehicle after this one. 6/10.

[@spilot1016]

Right? haha

[@stacia6678]

@@yungboicontigo9278 ok

[@f1jones544]

Makes perfect sense. Objectively, the least practical cars I've owned were subjectively the best experiences to drive.

[@stacia6678]

btw, he wrote like 6 rage comments before and deleted most of them

[@automation7295]

People on YT comment be like: Wishing death on Doug for doing everything. Why can't you people learn to accept that all people have their own way to give scores? Do you people also wish death on people who write reviews on video games, movies, TV shows and books?

[@LucidFlameX]

The S2000 has aged incredibly well in my opinion.

[@z32luvr]

It’s timeless

[@goofysito4675]

Did anyone else get ad raped?

[@atodaso1668]

The rx7 is even older and looks better. But yeah it has aged well.

[@dondanana9573]

@@atodaso1668 shut up

[@atodaso1668]

@@dondanana9573 Its true. The FD RX7 is a better looking and driving car. Its not very reliable though. I have driven both, so don't even try.

[@Nickoboss29]

Fun fact: every S2000 CR has Yellow interior stitching in every color and you couldn't change it...

[@judge831]

It's a good thing yellow is my favorite car color.

[@billyjack5957]

That was what Chris Rock specified in the design.

[@Nickoboss29]

@@billyjack5957 yes

[@Gazza-is2tk]

@@TheFalseShepphard does his American flag profile pic not give away the fact, he MAY be an American?, so color is correct.

[@johnmitchell2269]

Colour

[@bonzobonanza]

Interesting fact: This is the 3rd time he has reviewed an S2000.

[@_baller]

The downfall of Doug DeMuro, it was nice while it lasted

[@bonzobonanza]

@@_baller I personally don't think so.

[@mattilinan]

@@_baller far from

[@_baller]

@@bonzobonanza timberrrr

[@Dranzell]

Yep, a normal S2000 and the 2 Fast 2 Furious one.

[@C-W-S]

You know Doug likes the S2000 when he’s reviewed three different versions

[@TheBasher-_-]

I think he Plays GTA online and knows we just got on in game so hes making new videos for us. Me and some of the guys have been watching his older S2k videos and others alot.

[@AMaidenlessRunt]

@@TheBasher-_- Doug on GTA online with one of those In all chrome with money sign rims.

[@boxingtherapy87]

See I'm not confused anymore now. I swear he reviewed already on this. But didn't know different versions

[@AMaidenlessRunt]

@@boxingtherapy87 I saw one where he review suki fnf2 car

[@TheBasher-_-]

@@AMaidenlessRunt HAHAHA 😂🤣 Doug: Does anyone want to come to my garage to check out some of my cars "Quirks and Features" 🤣❤

[@ilimit]

2 decades later, the *S2K* still remains one of the *nicest* convertibles on the road. Amazing car!

[@jarrodottinger3]

I agree! My 2001 Z3 is definitely lacking in the interior department. I still love the Z3, though. 😊

[@Jake_Garcia]

The only competitor and car that probably surpassed it is the mx5. I wish honda revives this model line again and we can have a legit rivalry

[@sharonbraselton4302]

bhy ²024 vsrsóokñ

[@HG504X]

Shame Honda isn't making a successor to the S2000. Its exactly the type of car we need during these times of heavy cars with electrification.

[@j.ballsdeep420]

You gonna be pissed when they reboot

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yes tger do honda s2000 2024

[@Dayashii]

doug secretly has 17 S2000's in a warehouse and is slowly trying to raise the price on them

[@aubreyseaweed7182]

next week: “Why last gen prelude was one of the best cars Honda ever made”

[@subarupenguin4924]

@@aubreyseaweed7182 I actually desire that prelude

[@Sheridantank]

Get a Del Sol before they go way up in value. They're on the climb, but soon will probably double. Like 10 years from now.

[@subarupenguin4924]

@@Sheridantank the problem is finding one in good condition I always see ones with dents and rust

[@Sheridantank]

@@subarupenguin4924 Exactly! They are beaten up but great cars and when theres so few left they will go up more. Me, my brother, dad, and a friend all had the same Del Sol over a few years. It had over 300k when I finished it by driving it into a flooded area after hydroplaning. It was an auto, I can only imagine a stick with the SI version would be such a fun ride. Great on gas, fits anywhere, targa top. I'm fanboying at this point lol

[@pepsimies3022]

Doug really likes reviewing different kinds of S2000s

[@badopinionsrighthere]

I don't blame him, if someone tossed me the keys to one I wouldn't hesitate. ... except for the fast & furious one, that one needs to be taken out behind the wood shed

[@straightbusta2609]

Ends up raising the market value for these thereby making more money on the ones sold on C&B

[@Zygrene]

Me too :/

[@Realpaul2k]

He needs to drive a supercharged one now

[@Sheridantank]

Del Sol review is a must

[@kayldomaj6493]

This has to be the best looking 4 cylinder engine ever.

[@straightbusta2609]

Dat engine cover tho

[@ant_picard]

It’s sooooo clean

[@DrewLSsix]

Lol, no.

[@skatan4727]

@@DrewLSsix what do u think is better then?

[@autochap4745]

ABF is better looking

[@tex_ap2486]

Forgot the shift light “peak power indicator” in the cluster of the CR

[@Martin-kc1xj]

Underrated: that smooth sliding action on the cup holder cover...

[@VoiDukkha]

perfection

[@gijshekelaar5587]

I was like WOW and had to watch that part again

[@raymondchen6720]

Disagree

[@Sheridantank]

I read this before seeing it and was like "can't be that impressive" and boy was I wrong. Slick AF

[@spencersgarage]

Very true… was just thinking this the other night in my 06

[@lightray9264]

"Honey, wake up, Doug finally posted another S2k review"

[@brien1254]

*another s2000

[@unknownalways22]

@@brien1254 the third one!

[@Lumber_Jack]

Great review. I had one of these (and previous S2K's) and it remains one of my all time favorite cars. The shifter is still a benchmark among car guys who know their stuff, and the original S2K was a pioneer with electric power steering that was good from the very beginning (some companies -- I'm talking about you BMW -- struggled with EPS for a long time). I totally regret selling all of my S2Ks but my life was moving in a different direction. Wish I still had one of them to hide in my barn. Regarding power, it's an interesting observation. At the time, one of the joys of the S2K was winding it out and enjoying the shifter. But you could also really enjoy the car at part throttle, shifting at mid RPM (still pretty high). That is not true of many modern sports cars that either have too much power, or rev hang, or both. Or they require you to break traction or break the law to have fun. I have an M2 Competition and most of its identity is about power and the exhilarating point and squirt acceleration. The rev hang -- a trademark of modern engines -- is very noticeable and takes some of the joy out of a manual transmission. But I found an interesting twist -- if I want to enjoy the M2C under legal conditions or part throttle, I need to put the throttle setting in comfort mode, which takes a little of the brute force out of the engine and lets you enjoy the shifter and savor the overall experience while running up to mid RPMs. All that power and modern engine technology needs to be crippled a little bit to get back to the sort of experience the S2K gave you all the time with no conditions. I'd say the S2K had a more honest, more genuine driving experience that most modern sports cars can't give you. Power isn't everything.

[@FierceMotorworks]

Honda's philosophy has always been "who needs torque when you can rev to the moon"

[@garrisonnichols807]

That's probably why my Fox body mustang 5.0 beat one in a drag race.

[@agr_]

@@garrisonnichols807 try a track race. Oh wait, you’ll drive your Mustang into the first ditch 😂

[@pe-peron8441]

@agr_ Exactly haha. Americans are really dumb sometimes

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yeß

[@sharonbraselton4302]

ßoo faries lamghiñí

[@tinfoilhat1619]

owned my s2000 for almost 8 years now, still puts a HUGE smile on my face. I track it once in a while and i daily it to work since ive owned it at 27k miles. almost at 100k now with no plans on selling. :)

[@Mickeyt57]

How much you want for it?

[@rfunk727]

I have a 07 S2000 that I bought about 8 yrs ago with only 23K miles on it for ~$23,000. Currently have 43K miles on it and love it (oh, I'm 68 yrs old).

[@tinfoilhat1619]

@@rfunk727 nice! Mines a 2004. 27k miles at the time of purchase, for $20,000. Right before value went up for them. But I've enjoyed every mile I put. Here's to another 100k :)

[@pbmcgme176]

I bought mine only 2 years ago for $17K. It was actually a neighbors whose owned it from day 1 and knew I was always interested. 2001 with 60K miles. Honestly it looks brand new...couldn't say no to such an iconic sports car. 9K rpm is unreal

[@tinfoilhat1619]

@@pbmcgme176 great steal!

[@filterec1698]

This is actually my car. I didn't discuss with Doug his opinions prior to release. As the owner of two stock examples, I agree with the car feeling "slow" by todays standards. There is no getting around it. In the time of cheap horsepower, this car can't help but feel a bit slow....and FUN.

[@pauldzim]

I don't think 0-60 in the low 5's with a manual is slow

[@strangeclouds7]

Do what Engineering Explained did and throw a small supercharger on it.

[@basslover352]

@@pauldzim probably has to do more with the powerband and launching well. If you don't redline shift you aren't going to feel much in everyday, even spirited driving.

[@sofa_kingcool985]

You sir are lucky to own this. And brave to let Doug drive it around as he pleases. To own 2 of them is especially impressive. #Salute

[@filterec1698]

@@pauldzim I've owned multiple iterations of factory supercharged fords, two Vipers (including a Gen V), multiple S2ks, and wide array of other "interesting" cars....this car is closer to "slow," than not, by today's standards.

[@slows2k352]

Paul: He's probably got more than a hundred grand under the hood of that car. Jesse: Hmhm

[@jayjunior607]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@ocas5230]

Who's paul?

[@MazDanRX795]

@@ocas5230 I didn't even notice he did that. Hmm

[@PP-xs7hu]

Breaking bad?

[@jayjunior607]

@@PP-xs7hu kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2tdIqYZsajj9E

[@danf321]

I remember people complaining about the S2000 “It needs to be driven at high RPM’s”, yet people loved Porsche’s because “It loves to be driven at high RPM’s”. Selective love appeal.

[@corba9527]

No, not that's not it. It's a Honda. That's it, especially here in the south. People hate em, even though they're arguably the best. 😂

[@ThatRosco458]

I think the difference is that the older 911s and GT3's are still pretty quick at low rpm's, and even faster up higher. However the S2000 is simply slow at low rpm's

[@jj-fk9ez]

honda still slow when driven at higher rpm, porsche not haha, the s2000 really isnt "slow" but compared to a porsche, come on.

[@jeffbezos3633]

@@jj-fk9ez it’s slow for a “sports” car these days but when it came out it was just pretty average although it’s a great reliable platform to build a sports car if you were inclined

[@rustler08]

That's a reading comprehension issue on your part. There's a big difference between "needs to be" and "loves to be," in that one requires it and the other is just more exciting that way. The Porsches still had low-end grunt, it was just more fun to be higher in the rev range. The S2000, on the other hand, feels like an anemic 90s Civic at low RPM and so it's mandatory to keep the revs up to not feel like the shittiest turd you've ever driven in your life (thanks, 2.0 liter displacement).

[@Dinoyipi]

Everyone else: *talking about the S2000* Me: *eagerly awaiting the Vibe GT review*

[@SmangItDrums]

Same.

[@pjbth]

I want a Saturn Ion Redline

[@zhila5958]

wasn’t the Vibe GT based on an XR-S Matrix? like both cars tho

[@tanchoonnee]

DOM HAS SMASHED A GREEN TRUCK

[@vladimirtalijan]

What's a Vibe GT? Sounds like a generic Android phone or a plastic PC laptop :) :)

[@antraxxslingshots]

Doug: The type of guy that rather asks for permission than forgiveness.

[@mgrmln]

The little open S2000 mode on the climate controls is the setting for when you have the top down Doug. I loved my S2000! I regret selling it. One of the best shifters in all of all time.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

bug ñeww ²024 hobda s 2000

[@philipbrazill2155]

I almost never see a s2000 on the road where i live but when you do see one its really special to see. Especially the CR version which ive never seen one in person. Cool video doug.

[@amr99912]

This car’s price is going to sky rocket even more after this video

[@squidwardshouse67]

They already sell for 70-100k what more do people want for a 4 cylinder Honda.

[@jem4274]

shhhhhhhhh

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

they're already crazy

[@matthewpettit4367]

Right. Way to go Doug, appreciate it bruh lol.

[@TheBasher-_-]

This video and GTA online S2k release will def push it into 40k range 😂🤣 Jk

[@ryanvaughn1215]

I wish Doug would decide if he’s 6’3 or 6’4 already.

[@ThePrairieDogChannel]

Depends on the temperature

[@sclogse1]

@@ThePrairieDogChannel And the wind speed.

[@Phaeliinx]

@@sclogse1 And geometric pressure.

[@rotorhead5826]

@@Phaeliinx Geometric pressure? Wtf?

[@mrsargemeister]

@@Farquad76.547pretty quirky feature

[@reneemarkovwheeler3944]

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[@michaelhaaland735]

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[@anthonyhiggins8959]

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[@davewilson3659]

Yeah Mr. Robertson smelser a Successful forex trader who has great experience in emerging market currencies investment origination and financial strategy

[@indianabrent7426]

who is this expert trader everybody is talking about and how do I get in touch or something?

[@alooshalshammari5915]

Dear Doug DeMuro Thank you for the work and efforts you put to make these fabulous videos. I have one cons: pointing with your finger although your voice description is enough. Sincerely yours

[@Arthurzeiro]

So that's why New Zealand is abscent from all those maps, it was hiding in Doug's shirt all allong.

[@djmax01]

@@JohnnyQPublic lol

[@CarsOverPeople]

Sports cars like these are a dying breed; NA, lightweight, RWD, simple, & a standard manual.

[@thomaswilliams1533]

Precisely why I just bought a c5 🤙

[@bindingcurve]

Miata ND. And with the refresh you would be hard pressed to like this more ;)

[@jonbar140]

Already dead save the Brz and Miata.

[@waleedg3927]

That's why I want to buy a 2022 gr86

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@bindingcurve did they fix trans issues with the ND Also doesn't rev as high tbh

[@RuisuCantEatCheese]

Ayeeeeeeee Doug is 6’3, 6’4 again 😁 feel it’s been a while since he mentioned his approx height

[@MrN1ckNack]

It’s been too long 😂

[@Cheezwizzz]

I had the good fortune to drive a standard S2000, the gearshift was unreal, just so precise and solid. And that engine! Perfect car in my eyes

[@johnlam924]

They only made them in standard

[@Cheezwizzz]

@@johnlam924 apart from the CR version

[@janciganik537]

Douglas be like "It is time to review the pontiac vibe GT"

[@snapchatsnacks3154]

I had one and honestly it wasn't that bad.

[@janciganik537]

@@snapchatsnacks3154 epic, this is not intended to be vibe GT hate lol

[@noxcure]

Probably the most mundane car he will ever review, and I am so looking forward to it

[@squidwardshouse67]

Low key they’re pretty sick. All Toyota mechanically with a 6 speed and 8k rpm redline. And you can fit a washing machine inside with the seats folded down.

[@richardnavratil9661]

Yeah, however good car it may be if others are stating so, it's surprising Doug would find it quirky enough to review...

[@earlbonham90]

Doug's Son: Hey Dad can I go to a sleepover tonight? Doug: did you make sure to check out Cars and Bids first?

[@tiobetio9501]

I don't think he has kids, so it's up to the dog.

[@looqman6941]

This one is great

[@unknownalways22]

well only a dog would check that flop

[@raymondchen6720]

Don’t forget about the quirks and features

[@arukas2731]

Please someone tell Doug Demuro that he needs to breed with his wife right now and get a baby!!

[@192lalo]

I sold my s2k and bought a farm In Peru with it. A put a few more thousands. And now it’s producing 3000$ and I’m only using a hectare. Got 8 more hectares. I could work with. My baby secured my future. I do to buy one, and when I’m old store it in a bar. For some guy to find in a few decades. And brighten his life for a life time. May he enjoy the legacy of the s2000. Whom ever that lucky kid is

[@timothy468]

I remember AOL and having this exact car and color as a generic picture for AIM.

[@TommyCrosby]

Fun fact: this car wasn't popular at release but got popular later because it was the last analog sport car from Honda. (Just wanted to make sure you knew that fact since Doug only said it three times in the video)

[@mitchlaz954]

Note: the chassis bracing you refer to in the rear under the top and near the spare is a stock standard s2000 part. My 2002 has the brace you refer to. Additionally, you missed that the S2000 was the first ever production car with a push to start button.

[@HBRDynamics]

Yup my 2002 has that as well

[@judge831]

False. Hagerty has an article about the origins of the first push start.

[@sjhart14]

There's no way the push button start thing is true. The very early VW Beetles (like 40s to 51) had a push button start and I don't even think that was the first.

[@1djbecker]

@@sjhart14 There is a difference between push button start, which is just a different way to activate the starter, and single press start, where the ECU runs the starter only as long as needed. The S2000 definitely wasn't the first car with the latter feature.

[@seancarmichael2773]

I have a 1929 Ford Model A with a push button start…

[@kewlbean]

Great video. Thanks for keeping the value of my S2000 up!! They really are magnificent cars.

[@callancollins7708]

Review a prelude please. one of my childhood dream cars along with the c5 that I own now.

[@mickey2036]

Prelude! 👍

[@notasian7620]

A 4th gen tho not the boring 5th gen

[@sharonbraselton4302]

biy c5 not birubg

[@SnowAroTV]

Damn, Doug hates the new Type R so much he totally forgot about Honda having a fast manual car after the S2K

[@OggaDugga]

Dealership markups and questionable styling killed the Type R. Unless it’s a genuine classic, nobody is paying $40k+ for FWD.

[@thinkforyourself5672]

For under $40K, which is what you should be paying it's a phenomenal car. It's handles like a dream, can be daily driven, gets really good fuel economy for a sportier car and is faster than most people realize. With a few upgrades the Type R is pushing close to 400 HP. They're awesome

[@tinrusic8395]

its more of a trim package instead of a whole separate car

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Need more fuzzy bathmats on the door panels.

[@TxGearhead]

It's always fun to see how well the S2000s can still hold their own against newer sports cars at track days. They may be the old guy out there, but they are still way capable.

[@dnegel9546]

What you think of the 09 car & driver lightning lap? Where it was several seconds slower then the cobalt SS

[@TxGearhead]

@@dnegel9546 I'd say the Cobalt SS could be fast in the right hands. I've never seen one at a track day, so I don't have experience with it. I have seen the S2000 consistently punching way above it's class though, along with the other usual suspects, various C5/C6 and Miata builds. Lightweight, balanced RWD is just a formula that works.

[@anthonyitaliano7316]

@@yungboicontigo9278 "like driving a very rare classic Ferrari roadster or McLaren F1" okay now I know you're a troll lol

[@taylorc2542]

@@dnegel9546 Cobalt SS was a beast that got serious attention from GMs excellent chassis engineers. A forgotten legend made by the same people who gave us the Z06

[@sharonbraselton4302]

veery g9id bec way cheaper new w9¹4 hobda s 2000 ony ¢⁴0000 toó¢50000 verzmiolñs hubdéß tgousd dolàreß

[@williamfurlan9176]

I was working at the top selling Honda dealer when these came out. Thanks for the throw back and it's crazy to see where they've come in value.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

2024 hbda s 2000

[@Tonygarageuk]

"Thanks for a lovely evening Doug, did you want to come in for a coffee?" "Your car has an impressive set of cup holders, how would you rate their cup holding ability?"

[@smilinmenacediecast]

Huh, I guess Doug must like his S2000s. Who can blame him, a blue one I posed with when I was 7 became immortalized as my favorite sports car.

[@InsaneBimmer]

Well I feel old af now.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

A friend of mine had a photo of an S2000 as his desktop wallpaper - heavily modified, body kit, wing, etc. Years later, he bought one used. Upon taking delivery, he found out it was the exact one from his computer background.

[@gergoantal1066]

@@AnonymousFreakYT Aww that's wholesome and heartwarming

[@12ealDealOfficial]

That's a good favorite sports car to have. S2000s are attainable, easy to keep up with maintenance wise, value stays rock solid, and people respect them in ways more disposable cars aren't. I was also fortunate to lust for a non- Ferrari, non- Lambo type vehicle as well, and acquired mine just a couple years ago.

[@gergoantal1066]

@@12ealDealOfficial Personally I would never actually own any supercar, doesn't fit my personality.These more simple, relatively speaking "cheap" Japanese sports cars and sport compact are what I like, more suitable for the "little man".Many don't get it actually.

[@LivingRad]

I love Doug's bobble head shaking around with excitement

[@judge831]

(14:28) That was some fantastic footage timing when you touched the cruise control button at the exact same time you said the word "push." It was very satisfying.

[@someguyonaguitar]

Doug : "this car was made for canyon roads" Proceeds with all highway driving.

[@dan725]

Easier to talk on the camera. When I’m in the curvy backroads in SD, it takes a lot of concentration because I don’t want to hit any of the motorcyclists that go through there as well.

[@_baller]

Doug can't drive

[@rickc2102]

@@_baller he's probably just cautious on public roads, saves the real primo experience for tracks and rock crawling

[@_baller]

@@rickc2102 he doesn't drive, he just sits in a car and talks about buttons

[@_baller]

@@yungboicontigo9278 true car guy that drives boxy land rovers

[@straightbusta2609]

Its crazy how this car could've been had for today's S2000 prices about 5 years ago

[@SnickterP]

And that the truth. When I first bought my 2002 S2000 back in 2012, I started autocrossing it to get a feel for its full potential. I used to see several and never thought much of it other than it had the aero kit and no soft top. it still amazes me how rare the CR actually is.

[@pauldzim]

No, it's crazy how a body kit and a wing make it so much more expensive

[@thomasjohannesen1003]

@@pauldzim and a hardtop. But yeah, out of context, that's a lot for a little, but that's the value of rarity.

[@zchen1994]

@@pauldzim and a oem removable hardtop!

[@annihilaiser3736]

@@pauldzim there was tuning all along: suspension, weight reduction, chassis stiffening and other stuff to make it special. Also, don’t underestimate aerodynamics.

[@lennywinbox1734]

I had one, totally loved it! Drove across the country 6 times, 3 ways. pure driving pleasure!

[@henrypark4356]

I love that the interior is built around the driver :)

[@johnramsay6263]

Doug’s the type of guy who does coke a few times a year and points out the hidden compartments in a car where you can hide something you don’t want people to see

[@CR80442]

Well that would explain a lot of things.

[@grhead812]

@@CR80442 it does

[@llbarcode]

This reminds me of Adam Sandler in The Hot Chick where he keeps telling the girls where they can put their weed lol.

[@rickc2102]

Duuuude 🤣

[@Roybaaa]

100 likes. Youre welcome

[@ktwei]

I know about your S2000 and all but Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that he just came into Harry's and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS, and a Motec system exhaust.

[@santiagopareja5094]

classsic

[@bindingcurve]

FWD "sports" cars are pointless

[@ChrisHondaProductions]

I can’t believe how much these go 4 now great vid Doug as always!!!

[@GR_FOURRARIS]

love that you uploaded this on my birthday!!!

[@MichaelB769]

As much as he emphasized the word ‘slow,’ I was expecting 7-8 sec 0-60, not ‘low 5’s.’ That’s not that slow.

[@Devogor]

Low 5 secs is still pretty quick nowadays imo, not for someone who drives exotics often obviously lol.

[@JradsEdits]

Agreed

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

Those are magazine numbers with 6k rpm clutch drops. Like WRX clutch drops. Sure, it can do it....

[@MichaelB769]

@@AnonAnon-qi4ts It's the manufacturer's numbers, actually......

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

@@MichaelB769 The 5-60 is more realistic and these are in the high six second range. It will do those numbers, but anybody who grew up on vtec Hondas of this era knows your clutch and syncros will be gone prematurely hard launching at 6000 rpm. Like I said magazine numbers. This car was well known to be smoked by the SRT-4 Dodge Neon of the day from a slow toll because of lack of torque.

[@Shreyansh147]

That's a dope looking car. Period.

[@stephenlemieux4822]

Very nice review. Balanced and reflective. One of the best. The Doug score is actually very relevant here. Looks like the basic version is a much better choice if your aim is to drive and enjoy it.

[@slmunney7760]

Great video and one of the most underrated sports cars ever. I owned a 2003 and the first generation was the most "pure" in my opinion for the sport enthusiast. No torque until you hit the power band, but it was something to wind it up to 8,400 rpms. And it handled like a go-cart. In '04, they added a little displacement to make it more drivable and marketable. Still a nice car, but not the same in my opinion.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wr⁸ng

[@laloajuria4678]

talks about handling while going straight on the freeway.

[@_baller]

Talks about the TLX Type S not handling well while having SHAWD

[@noxcure]

I noticed that too, a weird time to talk about handling when merging on a highway

[@nothinghere7391]

That's what I dislike about Doug. He talks about handling and the way the car feels, while testing them on a DAMN HIGHWAY. Now I'd understand it if he was driving a GT car, like a Bentley or an SUV... But a Lotus? A Miata? An S2000? That's just disappointing

[@straightbusta2609]

And gave it the same handling score as the regular S2K.......

[@mitchellwheeler4901]

@@noxcure I mean, if i let Doug borrow my rare car I'd probably forbid him from driving on some twisty backroad.

[@davidsucks922]

This car being a 70-100k car got me thinking about car values lately and made me think it'd be interesting to watch a video of Doug going through the current cars on the dougscore sheet and adjusting the "Value" category for many of them. Many cars with 10 scores (996 4s, C5 Z06, NA Miata) have since shot way up in value, while others have depreciated. I think it'd be interesting to see a "then vs now" video on that

[@macher001]

If I'm not mistaken, the original S2000 had the highest specific power output of any NA car in the world. Only Ferrari managed to beat that many many years later. If you ask me, price of 30k was a steal back then.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yes 2024 ßtill good orucé

[@samuelbeasonjr.3308]

I love them all, but when I had a shot at getting any S2000, I chose a 2003... AP1. After all of the test drives the AP2 was a much better car, but that AP1 was raw.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

That's what I have. I wanted the 9,000 RPM engine, but didn't want the plastic rear window. I love it!

[@xkimopye]

Yep, where else can you get to 9000rpm that isn’t a supercar or a motorbike. AP1 for me.

[@TheDomeHepot010]

Doug’s the type of guy to call a lip spoiler on an SUV “absolutely massive”

[@felineflammenwerfer8375]

Good to see he figured out how get the power out of it unlike the last S2K review.

[@codyg4318]

I have been looking at one of these for the last two weeks, looked at it on the lot twice and been tossing up the idea looking for hints to buy it. You just happening to review one right now I think is the tipping point. THANKS DOUG!!!!

[@jmpersic]

DOUG DOUG DOUG!! BUDDY!! FINALLY YOU ARE REVIEWING THE VIBE! The king of quirks! I've been waiting for this for years.

[@Sam-cd9jz]

it's amazing how the S2000 so looks relatively modern today. Such an amazing car i wish my dad had bought

[@sharonbraselton4302]

2024 hobda s ²00⁰0

[@LearningFast]

I would like to see Doug do a video on all of the cars that have scored the highest values in each category for the Doug score.

[@acampbell9952]

i would like to see him review a Chrysler crossfire

[@AudhaX]

Thanks again for promoting my car and jacking up the value ;)

[@furyofbongos]

Pretty amazing audio quality in the top-down drive.

[@redwolf9455]

13:57 "this bulge" Less doug demuro gets more clips to work with every video

[@haythamfayeq7363]

Less douge demuro is actually his son so he give him content on purpose

[@melvinburwell8202]

I worked for a guy who had a regular S2000, same color, in his garage. First time seen. Loved them every since$$$.🤩

[@TheMaxAttack]

Awesome car, cool T-Shirt, and great video!

[@alexwalker5645]

I had a 2000 or 2001 a year old or so with the 2.0 and that was the most perfect car. Perfect. Fast for the time, insaaaaane handling, beautiful, such good quality.

[@michaelvickers89]

My brother had a S2000 and I was hella jealous!

[@emmi5010]

How can u hate on ur brother

[@yeety1208]

@@emmi5010 cause S2000s are amazing

[@michaelvickers89]

@@emmi5010 Because he was my older brother and was cooler than me and had a way better car and a way sexier girlfriend… anymore reasons needed!?

[@triedproven9908]

Great car, ran one in my e46. Went back n forth edging each other between shifts. It was something out of a movie, and I just edged it out on the top end. Though the race was a win win if you ask me.

[@motorspins]

Awesome video!

[@rafalwroblewski8455]

Fantastic job. One question - what camera are you using? the quality is fantastic.

[@abhigyanbg5764]

This car is so 2000s that my smartphone turned into a blackberry.

[@eugene44569]

Nah my size medium t shirt turned into a triple xl because oversized clothes were all the hype in the 2000s

[@yeety1208]

@thx thx

[@morgan1985uk]

@@eugene44569 na, that was the 90's

[@_baller]

MySpace got replaced with fakebook

[@eugene44569]

@@morgan1985uk also early to mid 2000s

[@CraigOlson]

i always enjoy seeing you driving around San Diego area. Having grown up there, its always fun for me to try and figure out where you are driving. I see you have a favorite route that you take down the 5 from the La Jolla area, close to downtown and back up to the 52. If you like really great Mexican food, hit up El Indio on Washington St and Indio, by the airport. i see you've driven by that exit a number of times on your drive. Great review as usual.

[@matthewnelson5680]

I don’t even live there, but the Church of Jesus Christ temple is hard to miss. 👍 Instantly knew where he was.

[@rpmartin8650]

Yep. Always see that church when I cruise down to SD

[@paulrakis]

great job Doug. I love my 2005 S2000 yes i also have her in yellow one of the best colors for this car.

[@robertarauz2829]

"That's a cool car." - That fox in the background at 15:56

[@FrankieProkop]

21 seconds. Fun to see another S2K on the channel, for sure! Also, a Pontiac Vibe GT? Fun!

[@marshallcammack735]

I absolutely loved my Vibe GT until someone hit me from behind and totaled it - was a really fun car

[@NovaResource]

I used to have a 2003 with an SLP ram air hood novaresource.org/vibe/

[@Mr.M5]

Doug is the type of guy to put his seat belt on AFTER a car accident.

[@-HighTide]

...is the type of guy to put on a second t-shirt after buckling up.

[@antoncarlsson3129]

Doug Demuro, the guy that brings the information no one will ever think of and never care about, but make everybody think and care about it... and made a carrer of it

[@billyyayss]

I’ve been using that bulge as a foot rest on long trips for 8 years, the engineers designed the x frame and my short ass uses it.

[@patrickcampbell28]

I still hold he needs to drive an AP1 with the F20c engine in order to experience the S2000 at it's best. The F22c engine is great, but the 9000rpm redline of the original is what the car was designed around.

[@bige7186]

Thank you perfectly said!

[@rsschick12]

I agree

[@rogerio1234rogerio]

Here in Europe we never got the F22c, thank God!

[@mr.hernandezdrives]

that will hopefully be his fourth s2000 review, I want him to go to a canyon and rev it to the moon, and find even more quirks

[@floridawoodstowater8924]

Agree 100%. I drove two AP2's then drove a AP1. I purchased the AP1 2 years ago. Felt so much tight/stiffer and like a raw sports car.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Doug is the type of guy that likes reviewing different kinds of Honda S2000s

[@kyleheffner2285]

This vs Z4M ? Awesome video Doug!

[@emreevo8]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@huzzzer6083]

Definitely

[@dannymac6368]

Doug, honestly…I still regret not placing that last bid on your Skyline and keeping my minty AP1. 😔

[@cktwinturbo7548]

13:30 I feel like most Honda’s and Acura’s do this because my 98 Integra does the same exact thing

[@beniaminpopusoi4884]

I want those rims Great review Doug.

[@justconcentrate9843]

They are also very known for snap oversteer. I've crashed one.. its more of an issue for AP1 but still a thing with AP2. I got another AP1 and been calm with it

[@fhowland]

AP2s don’t snap oversteer

[@shamsulazhar]

Wow, that car is so well taken care of it looks brand new!

[@gergoantal1066]

Finally, a proper S2000 video on the main channel We don't talk about the weird bathroom mat pink anime S2000.

[@strangeclouds7]

He did a s2000 prior to the pink one

[@gergoantal1066]

@@strangeclouds7 And he did.I stand corrected.

[@hukmai]

Had a chance to test my friend S2000, aside from the toasty legs the s2000 is the pinnacle of refine, smooth,Japanese engineering

[@foxy2176]

I like the feature of having the key turned then pressing the button it just feels cool