The Honda S2000 Is Still a Fantastic Old-School Sports Car

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Doug DeMuro

Doug DeMuro

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@DougDeMuro
@DougDeMuro 8 ай бұрын
Check out THIS AP1 S2000 on Cars & Bids - crsnbds.com/ap1-s2000
@Oxy_Cotton
@Oxy_Cotton 8 ай бұрын
Hi m8 from australia, when was the last USA built car that was the most popular car of the year? And what was it? MUST BE BUILT IN THE US!
@amazingjason455
@amazingjason455 8 ай бұрын
Doug is the type of guy to get a Y2K S2K license plate on his year 2000 S2000.
@MannyKings5
@MannyKings5 8 ай бұрын
REVIEW THE MAZDASPEED MIATA ALREADY! Alanis has one!!
@MannyKings5
@MannyKings5 8 ай бұрын
@@Oxy_Cottontesla model y
@rareblendcars
@rareblendcars 8 ай бұрын
@DougDeMuro of for PETES SAKE!!! JUST BUY AN S2000!!! Hahaha!
@EastonHB27
@EastonHB27 8 ай бұрын
Doug is the type of guy to review an S2000 4 times
@mahadali619
@mahadali619 8 ай бұрын
And I’m the type of guy to watch it 4 times
@titicaca.
@titicaca. 8 ай бұрын
I cant complain
@Only_Ameen04
@Only_Ameen04 8 ай бұрын
Funny how it's more than Carrera GT. Doug probably will buy one anytime now
@Seawolf571
@Seawolf571 8 ай бұрын
classic Doug! :D
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
@@Only_Ameen04 but he doesn't CARE about reliability. Just fun. But ' fun ' will cost him
@aaronvanmorris6005
@aaronvanmorris6005 8 ай бұрын
I waited 10 years to own this car. Fell in love with it as soon as I got my drivers license and began saving for one ever since I got my first job. It always fellt to second priority for me as the money I saved had to be spent on college, then a house down payment, then an engagement ring, etc. Finally, after 10 long years of dreaming and putting life first, I finally got my S2000 three weeks ago. It's everything I've dreamt of and more and I'm beyond thankful to own one. If you're an enthusiast and ever get the chance to drive one, please do it. You'll love every minute of it!
@binskee677
@binskee677 8 ай бұрын
congratulation man! I never dreamed of an S2000 and actually just learned a couple of years ago what this car was all about when i was looking to find a pure drivers car but i would never sell it again. There are some great mods that really brings out the cars potential but doesn't need much to be really fun!
@uffdad8211
@uffdad8211 8 ай бұрын
Very glad that you were finally able to achieve your lifelong dream. Have many happy and enjoyable miles in your S2K!
@chrissellshomes150
@chrissellshomes150 8 ай бұрын
Congrats (from an AP2 owner)! Enjoy!!
@islamicsalami7208
@islamicsalami7208 8 ай бұрын
Congrats on your purchase! Glad it all worked out!
@parassj1308
@parassj1308 8 ай бұрын
Ohh man I love stories like this, I’ve actually been inside one a year ago when I went to buy a car with my dad for him and the dealership had one, AP2 in red, and I’ve fallen in love ever since, I’m just 4 grand away from paying my college tuition and I’m gonna start saving up to get this
@blakebarnes5816
@blakebarnes5816 8 ай бұрын
had my 2000 s2000 for 8 years. daily drove it through college, few track days, when my now daily driver is on jackstands it is my back up. i've put 80k miles on it and it's at 144k miles now. It is so rare that i have issues, it picks up attention here and there, fun to drive. last year i had an 18 wheeler hit my on the interstate and push me for roughly a mile and the sucker took it like a champ (i got lucky) and i have the car back fixed in my possession again. My girlfriend who has little interest in cars loves the car aswell. Refused to let me sell it to use it as a down payment for a house. would recommend anybody to buy one of them if you ever have the opportunity to pick one up
@sdlausen1
@sdlausen1 8 ай бұрын
Fun fact - the s2000 ap1 gauge cluster is a replica and homage to Ayrton Senna's F1 McClaren MP4 race car.
@GabriellCosta
@GabriellCosta 8 ай бұрын
This!
@dvtc8u
@dvtc8u 8 ай бұрын
the gear knob as well.
@WinkerPack
@WinkerPack 8 ай бұрын
Doesn’t matter, the cars still slow af
@RubyRoks
@RubyRoks 8 ай бұрын
@@WinkerPack Probably faster than the SUV you daily drive
@enjoiandrew4
@enjoiandrew4 8 ай бұрын
@@WinkerPack 🐕‍🦺🧠
@justenzo6342
@justenzo6342 8 ай бұрын
My dad bought a 2004 Honda S2000 brand new and still has it. It's one year older than me and that car is my childhood. It only has 22k miles on it. Love that car!
@SoulTouchMusic93
@SoulTouchMusic93 8 ай бұрын
"only 22k miles" is a tragedy in my eyes. He should enjoy his car!
@justenzo6342
@justenzo6342 8 ай бұрын
@@SoulTouchMusic93 Other things over the years have gotten in the way like other cars he would buy and that would be his little project. All the mods he’s done to it are complete and have been for years so a lot of times it will just sit while he finds another car that’s his project. It’s always been garage kept and under a cover so it’s in very good shape never gets driven in the snow either.
@lukerynkofs8678
@lukerynkofs8678 8 ай бұрын
Babe wake up Doug dropped part 4 of his S2000 series
@ahkiii_
@ahkiii_ 8 ай бұрын
The exterior design is timeless
@purwantiallan5089
@purwantiallan5089 8 ай бұрын
And also the sound and handling of the S2000.
@PeaceSTAR253
@PeaceSTAR253 8 ай бұрын
When I bought mine my aunt couldn't believe it was over 20 years old.
@RicVee1
@RicVee1 8 ай бұрын
​@@PeaceSTAR253yeah I know what you mean people tell me that they can't believe mine is a 2001 it's in such good condition but that's because I treat it like the king it is
@heroedeleyenda05
@heroedeleyenda05 8 ай бұрын
same goes for the Honda del sol. Sadly the del sol has a bad rep performance wise. but when i had my 97 delsol people would still compliment it all the time. that was back in 2014.
@Mrbfgray
@Mrbfgray 8 ай бұрын
Still looks 'modern', or at least very good. Respect and RIP Honda.
@BigOrangeVids
@BigOrangeVids 8 ай бұрын
I was at a Honda dealership talking to a rep and we were talking about how nice the new civic was before it had officially came out but I mentioned if Honda came out with a new S2000 I would choose that instantly and the excitement in this guy's voice when he said he would trade in his current for a new S2000 was unreal. This car is truly loved and there will always be people who see this car for what it truly is, perfection.
@lgz2006
@lgz2006 8 ай бұрын
You know a car is THAT good when it's been reviewed by the same person for FOUR times. What. A. Car. Bravo, Honda, bravo.
@nickt8050
@nickt8050 8 ай бұрын
Nah bro, I’d get if it was one standard one and one limited edition, top spec but he’s just rinsing for views at this point
@caidee
@caidee 8 ай бұрын
You wish :)) it's more so the auction site gets more reach
@nickt8050
@nickt8050 8 ай бұрын
@@caidee someone knows what they’re talking about 🦾
@caidee
@caidee 8 ай бұрын
@@nickt8050 I have a vague idea that the big investors in C&B concluded that Doug must do much more reviews in tie with the auctions
@taze27
@taze27 8 ай бұрын
To those who are amused when Doug makes videos of the same car multiple times. Years before he had Cars and Bids, he already had 2 reviews of the S2000. And what's the problem with him doing a new one of the same car? He's making money....doesn't everyone want to make money?
@chrissellshomes150
@chrissellshomes150 8 ай бұрын
When I bought my AP2 used, I asked about the original window sticker as well as manuals, etc. and was told by the owner that he had no idea where they were. I saw a different review on the car last year and they mentioned the hidden storage compartment which I had no idea even existed. I run out to my garage and open the lid and bingo!!! All of the original manuals, storage pouch and window sticker safe and sound. Bonus!! 😀
@eagle25311
@eagle25311 8 ай бұрын
The cop that pulled me over 2 hours after I bought mine showed me that compartment he said he also had one.
@mattpierson688
@mattpierson688 8 ай бұрын
for all you s2000 owners! when you drop the top... after unlatching, ALWAYS push straight up on the top, @8:24 youlll see the roof snap back, and thats the exact spot where these all rip! by pushing up on the roof while its going back, you eliminate the stress on the fabric of the top.
@tylerfitzgerald266
@tylerfitzgerald266 8 ай бұрын
Doug comparing an S2k to his Carrera was the ultimate ego stroke as an Ap2 owner. I absolutely love my car and cannot imagine getting rid of it! One thing he didnt bring up in the driving part of the vid, I love the feeling of how at any speed it feels like you are doing something illegal but you look down at the beautiful digital gauges and you're only doing 40 mph
@user-kg3pn4gk8c
@user-kg3pn4gk8c 8 ай бұрын
around 2 years ago from now Doug reviewed the Honda Beat calling it a baby S2000 and now here it is all grown up 😭.
@paulcarmi8130
@paulcarmi8130 8 ай бұрын
What sort of hobo feces did you smoke to come up with this?
@Oemg35
@Oemg35 8 ай бұрын
And that same year he reviewed a s2000 which interestingly was a year after he reviewed another s2000 which ofc was the successor to the s2000 he reviewed 3 years before that
@anthonygiardina322
@anthonygiardina322 8 ай бұрын
Hi was that similar to Honda DelSol?
@Queso305
@Queso305 8 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@PURENT
@PURENT 8 ай бұрын
@@anthonygiardina322 No, the Del Sol was a FWD. Honda Beat was a kei car, RWD, low horsepower, absolutely tiny engine, and significantly lighter than the Del Sol.
@georgepapo9771
@georgepapo9771 8 ай бұрын
I think another cool mention would be the fact that this car was the cover car for none other than Gran Turismo 2, a medium that taught many (if not most of us) all about cars such as this, alongside the rest of the series, Initial D and FnF of course!
@donkramer8848
@donkramer8848 8 ай бұрын
I owned a s2000 for 15 years, regret selling it everyday. I actually owned two, a V8 swapped one and a highly modified stock engine one, I preferred the stockish one overall, best driving experience I have ever had to this day. I’m currently looking for another one.
@Toyota4Life
@Toyota4Life 8 ай бұрын
I hate people that complain about regretting selling a vehicle when they didn’t have to sell it….
@iguanajones9214
@iguanajones9214 8 ай бұрын
@@Toyota4Life you don’t know, maybe this guy fell into a bind and had to pay bills at the time my man, not everyone is well off, sometimes financial emergencies happen 🤷🏻‍♂️
@Tony-cv2nj
@Tony-cv2nj 8 ай бұрын
@@Toyota4Lifei hate when people judge other people's decisions not knowing what goes on in their daily life
@Democratsknowbidensucks
@Democratsknowbidensucks 8 ай бұрын
had one as a first car. type r is better in every way.... i miss the little car but i paid 8 grand for one. Nice little beaters but really overrated now morons spend like 25k on 100k mile examples
@Alex-hu5eg
@Alex-hu5eg 8 ай бұрын
I've just seen one for 14k in my fb marketplace feed 😅
@GianniSalamiPastrami
@GianniSalamiPastrami 8 ай бұрын
To argue Doug’s last point, I saw a bone stock clean Black one last week and it made my head turn. It’s definitely an if you know you know kind of car, but man that’s what makes it special. A special car.
@MrKevinWhite
@MrKevinWhite 8 ай бұрын
Seriously...I don't think I've ever given a Z06 a second look. S2k is definitely more special.
@joewee
@joewee 8 ай бұрын
Very surreal to see Doug reviewing my childhood dream car in the same parking lot where I learned to ride a motorcycle. lol
@USA.FORMULAONE
@USA.FORMULAONE 8 ай бұрын
I owned an AP1 for over 5yrs, and I can't believe I never knew about that upper storage. 🤦🏻‍♂️
@LC2025-e8n
@LC2025-e8n 8 ай бұрын
It is a sneaky little compartment!😂
@JackaLopius
@JackaLopius 8 ай бұрын
I found extra key fobs in mine 4 years after buying it.
@Matyaz84
@Matyaz84 8 ай бұрын
appropriate for all kinds of things 😛
@alexkid1978
@alexkid1978 8 ай бұрын
@@Matyaz84 Like a wallet and condoms, or a gun if you're American.
@adamthompson4072
@adamthompson4072 8 ай бұрын
And the prices were starting to become relatively reasonable too
@royshavrick
@royshavrick 8 ай бұрын
Literally bro come on Doug De-Meme-o why you gotta do me like this lol
@excessivefarce2808
@excessivefarce2808 8 ай бұрын
They were never reasonable 💀
@z32luvr
@z32luvr 8 ай бұрын
@@excessivefarce2808 they are now.
@MS-mr4zm
@MS-mr4zm 8 ай бұрын
Yup- and now Doug F’d that up, same goes for the GTR & NSX which literally could be bought for 1/2 or 1/3 what they go for now only 5-10 years ago
@Mrbfgray
@Mrbfgray 8 ай бұрын
That tubular cage around CD changer in trunk is spectacular. lol (seriously tho)
@danieldebono7116
@danieldebono7116 8 ай бұрын
The s2000 actually came out in 1999. My mate had one. I had a 2001 model AP1 this in this exact spec (red with black interior).
@tisithecount4198
@tisithecount4198 3 ай бұрын
@@danieldebono7116 yep, 2000 was a reference to the engine size as a tribute to the S360, not the later s500. S360 even had a chain drive!
@EpicJacobE
@EpicJacobE 8 ай бұрын
Doug sure loves to review S2000s!
@ChR0nos_7734
@ChR0nos_7734 8 ай бұрын
And new Ford GT's (he even reviewed same car 2 times)
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
@@ChR0nos_7734but this is the FOURTH time. If he loves it so much, why can he buy one? Is it because there's so many on his Cars And Bids that NO ONE buys em?
@jimboh.2654
@jimboh.2654 8 ай бұрын
💆‍♂️
@josephkelly4893
@josephkelly4893 8 ай бұрын
I think he knows this one will go for a pretty penny
@n2vxc
@n2vxc 8 ай бұрын
YAH, Like maybe he is really hyping this car up to get more money on his auction site? just a thought., I mean yah its a Honda but still, Its just a Honda. I dont care what similar cars its put up against there still over priced and if im gonna spend bmw money on a car im gonna buy a BMW
@Skendybendie
@Skendybendie 8 ай бұрын
Just bought my second S2000 and I’ve driven over 20 different S2000s varying from Turbo to stock to supercharged or even fully built track cars and I’ve loved every single one of them
@nasky5186
@nasky5186 8 ай бұрын
One of those ripped past me on the road on monday and I still feel happy about that
@johnb9045
@johnb9045 8 ай бұрын
The only S200's I ever see here in Dallas are highly modified. The car is gorgeous plain. The wide body kits make it look insane. The last time I saw one it had exhaust notes similar to a Ferrari. Don't know how he did that, but it was glorious.
@agr_
@agr_ 8 ай бұрын
Been an S2000 owner for 2 years, I don’t think I’ll ever sell it. Best daily ever 👍👍
@liamclarke8269
@liamclarke8269 8 ай бұрын
Drove my ap1 dally for 13 years my best advice is put Goodyear efficient grip on and see a 99% different in handling in the wet, from spinning at slow speed and just dangerous, to bean able to push wish confidence, I simply can't express how much better she is amazing A rated wet tyre 🎉❤
@agr_
@agr_ 8 ай бұрын
@@liamclarke8269 great advice, I currently have sticky summer tires on… awesome when it’s dry, but during any rainfall it’s pretty sketchy 😅
@liamclarke8269
@liamclarke8269 8 ай бұрын
@agr_ And make sure your rear brakes are not binding 1 little bit this also creates massive let of overseer the more thag rub the worst it is I'm sher there is a mathematical aqua, cheers
@Democratsknowbidensucks
@Democratsknowbidensucks 8 ай бұрын
Lol buy a type r its better than the s2k in every way.
@chrissellshomes150
@chrissellshomes150 8 ай бұрын
I don't daily my AP2, but literally love every second behind the wheel. Especially this time of year. For the price, it simply cannot be beat.
@sleepeatdrive7619
@sleepeatdrive7619 8 ай бұрын
I love my AP1 S2000, I will never sell it! I’m glad Doug is STILL making videos on these cars because he is bringing awareness to these amazing Honda gems!!!
@kimaniharris7922
@kimaniharris7922 8 ай бұрын
Fellow s2000 owner! 🫡🫡
@strangeclouds7
@strangeclouds7 8 ай бұрын
He's bringing awareness to cars and bids
@nwezetx1
@nwezetx1 8 ай бұрын
Exactly ​@@strangeclouds7
@nwezetx1
@nwezetx1 8 ай бұрын
With plenty of false facts to boot. So many naive Gen Z types who don't know any better...
@neonnoodle1169
@neonnoodle1169 8 ай бұрын
I own an AP1 as well, and Doug is 100% correct: This is one of the best enthusiast drivers cars EVER at any price. It also has one of the best shifters ever put in any car at any price. Honda absolutely nailed it on the S2000.
@jerickbesana8610
@jerickbesana8610 8 ай бұрын
13:00 "who really wants to drive it around at redline all the time in town" Me. I want to. I want this car
@noobsaibot7006
@noobsaibot7006 8 ай бұрын
Honda s2000 not getting a Type R version was missed opportunity
@PANTYEATR1
@PANTYEATR1 8 ай бұрын
There's a video on KZbin that Larry Chen did from a performance shop that has built a beautiful "Type R" example. It's amazing. You should be able to find it easily
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic 8 ай бұрын
All we needed was a small turbo or blower on that F20/F20C to get it over 300hp.
@big-R
@big-R 8 ай бұрын
CR was basically it with a different name
@imnotamused23
@imnotamused23 8 ай бұрын
Its essentially already a Type R. Forged internals, FRM reinforced cylinder walls, 9k redline. The list goes on...
@santiagoa526
@santiagoa526 8 ай бұрын
Some consider it an unofficial type r with its red top valve cover
@afterburn2600
@afterburn2600 8 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to buy a 2003 AP1 in 2006. $24k and it was one of the best car purchases I've ever made. I had the S2000 for a dozen years and miss it to this day. I saw this car in your tour of your office and had a glimmer of hope that it would be up for review soon and I was delivered this gift today. Very excited to watch.
@t-money10
@t-money10 8 ай бұрын
After owing FD rx7 R32 gtr Nsx IsF I still keep my s2000 in the garage. It's one of the most fun driver cars I've ever owned ❤ 205k later and she runs amazing
@RicVee1
@RicVee1 8 ай бұрын
I own the same exact car just a 2001. Other than the engagement ring I bought my wife, it's the best money I've ever spent and I would never sell it I'm absolutely obsessed with it. It's given me about 14 years of amazing experience behind the wheel and I feel for those who have not yet had the chance to experience this great roadster. The 9k redline on that f20c motor is legendary
@Wargasm54
@Wargasm54 8 ай бұрын
Always liked the clean semi-aggressive look and stance of this car. I was never nerdy enough to get into the “you have to wring it out to enjoy it” mentality. I’m more of the “I want all the power now” kind of Neanderthal. But I can respect the car for what it is. Just prefer to have a pavement churning V8 AMG with 500+ ft lb of torque. But the S2000 is a beautiful car that still looks fantastic 2 decades later. 👍🏻
@nitrous36
@nitrous36 8 ай бұрын
I think people exaggerate the power deficit in the low revs. I've always had V6 and V8 cars. But finally getting to own and drive one of these didn't dissapoint me or leave me wanting more. To me its quick enough.
@Daij0ubu
@Daij0ubu 8 ай бұрын
Doug’s the reason I went out and bought an S2000 last year, haven’t regretted that purchase for even a second!
@albertadams2095
@albertadams2095 8 ай бұрын
I loved my AP1 (and both AP2s) and didn’t miss NOT having a clock. Honda knew they were making a timeless ride
@Wargasm54
@Wargasm54 8 ай бұрын
Nice!
@sidneywilson6177
@sidneywilson6177 8 ай бұрын
I have to admit . Doug’s childhood reminds me of mine when I had a subscription to Road and Track and Car and Driver . It was a joy looking forward to each issue at 13 years old . I still love his videos and others on cars
@malcolmbrown7683
@malcolmbrown7683 8 ай бұрын
The S2000 came out in 1999, April in Japan, May in UK, September in USA. Europe never got the 2.2 litre version which is no bad thing.
@nwezetx1
@nwezetx1 8 ай бұрын
I don't know why Doug doesn't remember these things or at least make sure he's correct in terms of research. The S2000 came out in 1999 as you said and was already making the rounds in the press during late 1998. It didn't come out in 2000 like he seems to think he did. His format is excellent and quite special. But he absolutely messes it up with these inaccurate tidbits or gaffes. I really wish that his assistants would be helping him with this stuff.
@Kev27RS
@Kev27RS 8 ай бұрын
@@nwezetx1Exactly! I wrote a similar comment recently pointing that out.
@carsaregood911
@carsaregood911 8 ай бұрын
@@nwezetx1 For the 2000 model year, it's not that serious
@SVSky
@SVSky 8 ай бұрын
@@nwezetx1 2000 model year.
@nwezetx1
@nwezetx1 8 ай бұрын
@@carsaregood911 I don't really care about your lackadaisical opinion. A lot of you Americans lazily don't seem to even get how our own model years work, so it's a waste of time to even entertain your BS. I already made my point and I'm not the only one who sees it that way.
@eleventhfromheaven
@eleventhfromheaven 8 ай бұрын
I own a S2000 currently and man it's such a good car! They have so much potential it feels like you can throw 600hp at this chassis and it would take it without complaining! Ive driven it everywhere from back roads to racetracks and man it feels so much at home on a track, it BEGS you to push harder and harder to the point I've gotten it sideways on the canyon roads just because it begs for it so much, I swear this car is a masochist 😂
@chrissellshomes150
@chrissellshomes150 8 ай бұрын
Agreed. I have never owned a car like my AP2. It's so willing to be tossed around and I enjoy seeing passenger's faces when I take a corner at ridiculous speed and the car simply takes it and begs for more............Such an amazing driving experience and then you drop the top on a gorgeous day and what could be better?
@EnigmaEngineering
@EnigmaEngineering 6 ай бұрын
I don't know of any other factory engine you can redline (and it makes power all the way there), bouncing it off the rev-limiter, on every gear pull, for 100k+ miles, burning no oil - "What insane people designed this car?" I ask myself every time I drive my s2k
@heinrichdude
@heinrichdude 8 ай бұрын
A timeless design inside and out.
@neonnoodle1169
@neonnoodle1169 8 ай бұрын
The S2000 is the poster car for how flat hoods got BEFORE pedestrian impact standards ruined the front of almost every car by making them "thick" to provide space between the hood and the engine underneath. Look at the front fender from the side from tire level and you'll see what I mean. Beautifully thin....
@Mathman420
@Mathman420 7 ай бұрын
Doug you are WRONG. To normal people that don’t know, this is tremendously special because it’s a beautiful car especially by today’s standards. To people who do know (like you), they do know how awesome it is to drive. You mentioned it in a list of awesome cars and basically called it an all time great. So you contradicted yourself. It IS one of the GOAT cars and it’s okay to admit it. And it really is a head turner.
@mrbruh3541
@mrbruh3541 8 ай бұрын
Doug, the prices were just starting to come down… 😭
@ryanA133
@ryanA133 8 ай бұрын
Doug says the prices must riiiisssseeee
@alphatrion100
@alphatrion100 8 ай бұрын
Still 20+ thousand euro for a 20 year old car where i live
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
⁠cough cough -He wants money- cough cough cough
@Resch72113
@Resch72113 8 ай бұрын
Thought the same thing, homie should shut up and stick to his quirky cars
@rmp5s
@rmp5s 8 ай бұрын
Yea...RIP, prices...
@fengstar1
@fengstar1 8 ай бұрын
I've dailied my 02 ap1 since 2008. 150k miles. The only thing that's broken(without me breaking it) is the right window regulator and a few gauge cluster bulbs. Zero transmission or engine issues.
@johnnyparker2128
@johnnyparker2128 8 ай бұрын
Back when this came out, I was an Airman First Class with little money and the S2000 was my dream car. I thought I would never be able to afford a car like that. Now, all I drive is sports cars and Doug has guided me.
@JUNAID187
@JUNAID187 8 ай бұрын
Awesome! What do u drive now?
@jimjohn9041
@jimjohn9041 8 ай бұрын
Yeah he’s been inflating car prices for a decade now. What a guy
@johnnyparker2128
@johnnyparker2128 8 ай бұрын
@@JUNAID187 ‘24 C8 Corvette Stingray. Worth the money
@purwantiallan5089
@purwantiallan5089 8 ай бұрын
​@@johnnyparker2128Corvette C8 2024 model priced as cheap as R35GTR 2007. $67.490.
@creightonsmith5333
@creightonsmith5333 8 ай бұрын
I've driven my AP1 for 13 years and have never given a thought to selling it. I am fortunate to live in the foothills where it really shines. Cheers
@andrewholder6707
@andrewholder6707 8 ай бұрын
Father Douglas is flat out refusing to review my CLEAN, original 1999 Type SH Prelude at this point
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic 8 ай бұрын
I had a 99 SH and it lasted like 4 months. Flipped it over doing like 60mph 😂😂😂
@electrikoptik
@electrikoptik 8 ай бұрын
@@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic I would be embarrassed to say this. But something tells me you were born after the year 2000. I'm calling you a dumbass.
@huskobar4545
@huskobar4545 8 ай бұрын
That's because it's a PRELUDE bwaaaaahaahaaahahaaahaaaaahhahaha
@jamesp1238
@jamesp1238 8 ай бұрын
I still regret selling my '01 SH 12 years ago...
@clonetrooper576
@clonetrooper576 8 ай бұрын
Unless its a hypercar, if you arent selling it on cars and bids, he isnt going to touch your car ever. Thats the reality thesedays.
@Kevin-bg3wu
@Kevin-bg3wu 8 ай бұрын
I worked as a detailer at Hondacars of Bradenton in HS when this car came out. "120 hp/cylinder!" I shined up the single example we had in the showroom daily.
@wowdogeful
@wowdogeful 8 ай бұрын
The base trim of the S2000 in North America was already quite highly equipped compared to other markets. If you bought a base model Honda S2000 in Germany at any point before 2001, it literally didn't have a radio. It wasn't hidden like in this model, it literally didn't have one. It also had no starter button, they just replaced the panel to the left of the steering wheel by a hole with a lid on it. Air conditioning was of course also an option, but this is probably less of an issue than not having a radio, since this is a convertible and you can just put down the roof instead. Of course almost no one actually bought this barebones base model, the majority of buyers went with the second lowest trim level, which was the base model in North America.
@agr_
@agr_ 8 ай бұрын
Nobody wants poverty buttons on their S2000
@arnd9081
@arnd9081 8 ай бұрын
In Germany they were sold without Cruise Control.
@johnmitchell2269
@johnmitchell2269 8 ай бұрын
The best version that Honda ever made of the S2000 was only ever sold in North America. That would be the S2000 CR (club racer). Usually Japan or Europe get the top models, so this was surprising at the time.
@JUNAID187
@JUNAID187 8 ай бұрын
​@@johnmitchell2269 CR didn't have the higher revving engine unlike the Japanese Type S spec or the ultimate spec that arrived in the UK in 100 units.
@davidlundmark9359
@davidlundmark9359 8 ай бұрын
Literally having no radio is kinda crazy
@snbala
@snbala 8 ай бұрын
On my second S2000 and I feel like I am back home each time I get in mine, a truly special one off car that will never be made or seen like again. Iconic and classic status.
@TheAdatto
@TheAdatto 8 ай бұрын
This engine was in Guiness world records as most hp per litre on a na engine
@LoneStarCarper
@LoneStarCarper 8 ай бұрын
Can we take a moment to appreciate how good Doug has gotten at pointing at things while filming his hand….that’s not easy folks
@alexr9490
@alexr9490 8 ай бұрын
As someone who owns a year 2000 s200 in new formula red with the lip and trunk lid spoiler, this looks just like mine. I feel like doug just reviewed my own car 😁
@brandonpreimesberger1321
@brandonpreimesberger1321 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for reviewing my car!
@morgan1985uk
@morgan1985uk 8 ай бұрын
Saw doug and s2000 and never clicked so fast!
@slowery43
@slowery43 8 ай бұрын
Wow that is s not even a litlte interesting nor remotely original in any way.
@AI.Overlord.X
@AI.Overlord.X 8 ай бұрын
​@@slowery43Go back to your guitar and cooking lessons lmao.
@purplepurplesaurasne
@purplepurplesaurasne 8 ай бұрын
These are so easy to stall with the AC on, but holy crap was it one of the most fun cars I've ever driven. Pure joy.
@raver208
@raver208 8 ай бұрын
Maybe in sun-spoiled California the S2000 is deemed “less than special” on the roads but here in NJ I positively drool when I see one….& it is definitely rare. 😢
@josiahvantassell
@josiahvantassell 8 ай бұрын
Gotta Love listening to Doug talk about the S2000 while you're in an S2000.
@coolaa7
@coolaa7 8 ай бұрын
I owned a 2006 for three years and never knew about that "hidden" compartment:) I could have used the space for sure.
@Maddack
@Maddack 8 ай бұрын
Same here!
@briandrennon6653
@briandrennon6653 8 ай бұрын
I was really hoping he wouldn’t mention it
@vivansalvi7904
@vivansalvi7904 8 ай бұрын
Doug has reviewed every car in existence and is just circling back at this point
@26danielpatrick
@26danielpatrick 8 ай бұрын
won't get enough of s2k reviews of Doug, Loved it
@trex8693
@trex8693 2 ай бұрын
Lucky to have one in the garage, 2000 AP1 Blk/Red, 45k miles, No mods.
@chakat1991
@chakat1991 8 ай бұрын
So the price of S2000 went up..AGAIN!!! thanks alot Doug! 😅 I was so close to getting one!
@tainogunslinger8855
@tainogunslinger8855 4 ай бұрын
Sold mine 6mos after my grandson was born & my wife & I unexpectedly had to take in him & his older sister. It was the right decision at the time. He's sitting here with me now, at 6yrs old, asking if I'll buy another one. Hopefully some day soon! I tell him. I miss my S2K so much. Silverstone metallic AP2. OEM+ No rice. Perfection!
@andrewb325
@andrewb325 8 ай бұрын
This car is solely responsible for the start-button craze that continues to today. Regarding the hazy plastic rear window, that is easily fixed with a plastic window polish kit. It makes it look like new and doesn’t take much work.
@evansmith2279
@evansmith2279 8 ай бұрын
F40 had a start button in ‘87.
@andrewb325
@andrewb325 8 ай бұрын
@@evansmith2279 yeah but nobody cared back then. After the S2000 came out every kid with a civic was buying one for their car. Now it’s commonplace in most vehicles.
@mickeyhartsell6096
@mickeyhartsell6096 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review of the original AP1 S2000. All JDM and the most beautiful S2000 ever. And I absolutely agree with you Doug , those original AP1 wheels are the best looking S2000 rims.
@user-iv8jf3mr1k
@user-iv8jf3mr1k 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic old school Honda is Honda Element, literally built on quirks and features and it had a manual transmission. Please review Honda Element!
@phooboy1
@phooboy1 8 ай бұрын
I see lots of them in Madison, Wisconsin. My brother in Swisher, Iowa has one too.
@user-iv8jf3mr1k
@user-iv8jf3mr1k 8 ай бұрын
@@phooboy1 I used to have one in college. Best vehicle I ever had. It was insanely well-built for 2003. Stock premium audio with front subwoofer on EX. Water resistant seats. It drove like a sports car in a box. Nothing ever like it since that time. I could fit my entire dorm room into it. My only regret was getting an automatic instead of stick shift. It was also cheap at 21k brand new. It lost zero value over the years since people that have them love them indefinitely. K24 engine. It was so ahead of its time. Now Honda makes dull adult cars with no soul.
@phooboy1
@phooboy1 8 ай бұрын
My brother likes that you can literally take a hose to the inside floor and wash it out, as the water drains out with conveniently located floor drains.
@user-iv8jf3mr1k
@user-iv8jf3mr1k 8 ай бұрын
@@phooboy1 oh no, that's a big misconception. It should not be hosed off. I encountered a few moldy used Elements that probably had previous owners doing that.
@phooboy1
@phooboy1 8 ай бұрын
He hasn't had that issue yet, and he's had it for 8 years. Maybe he's not telling me. I'll ask him.
@jamesb5863
@jamesb5863 8 ай бұрын
I bought my 2007 brand new and it still feels like new 16+ years later. I love the fact that when I go down to South FL, I see more Lamborghinis and Ferrari's that I see S2000's, which to me makes it feel a little more special.
@jonlosito2004
@jonlosito2004 8 ай бұрын
"How many times do you want to review an S2000?" Doug - Yes!
@robzo87
@robzo87 5 ай бұрын
Owned a 2002 S2k AP1 for about 5 years, and let me tell you this…I regret it everyday for letting it go for damn near nothing and a trade on a 2006 Acura RSX Type-S … was definitely not worth the little cash a trade for what use to be my one and only baby girl. 😢 Great review Doug! Glad to see you have appreciation for one of the best Hondas ever made.
@SB24sx3
@SB24sx3 8 ай бұрын
Doug HAD to post this after the NSXtra news
@edisonz2006
@edisonz2006 8 ай бұрын
Yeah can't believe he posted this right after that happened
@wailingalen
@wailingalen 8 ай бұрын
As much as I love driving my new manual softtop Jeep Wrangler. I miss driving Hondas. I've had 91 CRX Si, 93 Accord 2 door, 95 Civic, all MANUAL!!!!!! So fun to drive, many great memories!!!!!!!
@theninethrees8044
@theninethrees8044 8 ай бұрын
Great, just when the prices of these started to come back down to earth, Doug decides to drop a review 🤦🏽‍♂️
@Watts378
@Watts378 8 ай бұрын
Crazy story: I was 20 years old working at one of the largest Honda dealers here in BC when the S came out. The first one to arrive in the lower mainland was a red one and we got it. It sold the next day to some parents that purchased it for their 16 year old son - they barely got approved for financing. The kid only made it to his 2nd week of ownership before he wrote it off and almost killed his gf who ended up in serious condition. They went off the road at high speed and lost a fight with some trees.
@Kadaztrof
@Kadaztrof 8 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful, timeless car
@neoamaru
@neoamaru 7 ай бұрын
For some reason the rear-end of this car reminded me of SEGA's game - Outrun, perhaps it's the red color, but this car is hot, even in 2024..
@5247live
@5247live 8 ай бұрын
Inbound spike in S2k price incoming!!! (Thanks Doug)
@Gankzillorated
@Gankzillorated 8 ай бұрын
theyve been selling over msrp for years
@carltonleboss
@carltonleboss 8 ай бұрын
Better go to Cars and Bids then
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
@@carltonlebossgo ahead. I bet there's tons since they been SITTING on the lot for a long time. Why?
@volvo09
@volvo09 8 ай бұрын
​@@Gankzillorated yeah they haven't been cheap for many years.
@CM-vv8cv
@CM-vv8cv 8 ай бұрын
@@imrytebeehyneuYou keep writing the same weird type of comment, I wonder why?
@JohnMachado24
@JohnMachado24 8 ай бұрын
As a car enthusiast myself, I do get pretty excited when I see one!
@theubergeeks1713
@theubergeeks1713 8 ай бұрын
Doug Demuro can now time travel... apparently 😂 *0:10*
@HonoredKami
@HonoredKami 2 ай бұрын
Lol I caught that as well 😂😂😂
@NolanTanner
@NolanTanner 8 ай бұрын
I daily drove an identical car to the one in the video, a red 2000 S2000 for 5 years. Learned to drive stick on it. Awesome autocross car. Sold it once my kids were born and it unfortunately just sat. I miss it all the time, especially when it warms up in spring. Too bad I sold it before the prices about doubled, too :p
@owenanderson3570
@owenanderson3570 8 ай бұрын
s2000 is so clean
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
Or it got painted or wrapped or it had an accident that it got replaced from Body Mechanics... I think there's so many on his Cars and Bids that NO ONE buys em. I wonder why?
@henrike22
@henrike22 8 ай бұрын
Woosh, pretty sure thats not what he meant by "clean" ...@@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
@@henrike22 is old skool. I bet it has rust in the bottom that he dare wouldn't show...😂
@lukejolley8354
@lukejolley8354 8 ай бұрын
Dude I just saw this exact car at the Commonwealth Pool today in Victoria! I pointed it out to my buddy Dimitry and he was like: "na man, our matching Subaru's are the everyman's Porsche." Big upps Mr. Victoria S2000 man!!!
@ImInLoveWithBulla
@ImInLoveWithBulla 8 ай бұрын
Anyone who complains about the performance of an S2000 has never driven one.
@AndreasArt-FL
@AndreasArt-FL 6 ай бұрын
Ok, I am ashamed to admit that you showed me a hidden compartment that I never knew existed and I’ve had my ‘01 S2K since new!
@RicVee1
@RicVee1 7 ай бұрын
I actually decided to re-watch this episode and there's an area that I disagree with Doug. My car gets a ton of attention everywhere I Go. People stop me and want to talk about the car and the amount of attention the car gets is crazy. I mean it's probably happened hundreds of times at this point. So I don't know what you're talking about when you say that the car doesn't get any attention while driving it around.
@add9009
@add9009 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for publishing this Doug! This has always been a dream car of mine and I just purchased a 2000 new formula red ap1 last week. Very coincidental, but it’s wonderful timing.
@WhoCapn
@WhoCapn 8 ай бұрын
I believe the s2000 was the first modern day car with push start
@joshuad1716
@joshuad1716 8 ай бұрын
Except Cadillac had push button ignitions in 1912 lol
@WhoCapn
@WhoCapn 8 ай бұрын
@@joshuad1716 hence modern day
@joshuad1716
@joshuad1716 8 ай бұрын
@@WhoCapn so you just vaguely attach the term “modern day” to whatever you deem fit? Got it
@joshuad1716
@joshuad1716 8 ай бұрын
@@WhoCapn by your own logic however, mercedes still had push to start in the 90s
@WhoCapn
@WhoCapn 8 ай бұрын
@@joshuad1716 which Mercedes Benz had push button in the 90’s?
@vasiliosthomas4883
@vasiliosthomas4883 8 ай бұрын
my man doug cruisin' around San Diego! The s2k is a cult classic for a reason. Ah, Honda of yesteryear.......
@viss86
@viss86 8 ай бұрын
THIS is a video ive been waiting for!
@Vin80_
@Vin80_ 8 ай бұрын
What about the other 3 times?
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
What about the other.....oh stop, you liar...😂
@TonyStark-wr7ob
@TonyStark-wr7ob 8 ай бұрын
He also did the 2fast 2 furious version as well.
@Vin80_
@Vin80_ 8 ай бұрын
@@TonyStark-wr7ob other 4 times then lol.
@viss86
@viss86 8 ай бұрын
it never gets old@@Vin80_
@ТАТАРИН-й2д
@ТАТАРИН-й2д 8 ай бұрын
I remember everyone was impressed with how Doug made such a good exit with cars and bids. But now it looks like free lifetime ads have been included in the package which makes sense.
@joshpinchuk7061
@joshpinchuk7061 8 ай бұрын
I bought this car new in December of '99. It was white with red interior. I drove it for 92,000 miles. I never tracked it and never modified it. I had it serviced by a guy in Long Island who only worked on these cars. He knew much more about them than the dealerships did because they only saw two or three a year. I changed the oil between every two and 3,000 miles. In 2004 or 2005, I was traveling on the highway at about 90 mph in sixth gear. And the motor blew. Honda told me that it didn't have any oil in it, but being someone that is not mechanically inclined the only thing I could check was the dipstick and it had plenty of clean oil because I just had the oil changed a week or two prior. I basically sold the car for I don't remember between $4,000 and $6,000 because I was unwilling to put a used motor in it thinking that would blow also, and a new motor was about $9,000 at the time. For years I was very very very angry at Honda for not backing their product. It's possible I had an oil jet failure, but since this was very rare I was never compensated or acknowledged
@fanzo_san
@fanzo_san 8 ай бұрын
Sorry to read this mate! I currently own a 99 s2k and the early oil jets, when driving at high speed for a prolonged period of time,it said could cause premature engine failure. Would you mind me asking, do you remember how long did you drive it for at 90mph before it went bang?
@joshpinchuk7061
@joshpinchuk7061 8 ай бұрын
@@fanzo_san not very long, maybe a minute or so at most, so it's constantly worried about getting a ticket so I would slow down at spots where a cop might be
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 8 ай бұрын
Eh my 2018 Honda Fit is a miserable unreliable car as well. Hasn't left me stranded yet thankfully
@joshpinchuk7061
@joshpinchuk7061 8 ай бұрын
It is suspicious that Honda changed the motor only 2 years later, so there was obviously an issue with this design that they were worried about
@joshpinchuk7061
@joshpinchuk7061 8 ай бұрын
@@baronvonjo1929 I'm sorry to hear that, but just like me, you have the rare Honda, not the norm. I had two accords after this got many trouble free miles out of them, we currently own an Acura RSX which we bought new, and although it had some minor suspension issues when it was new, it has never burned a drop of oil, and it's still on its original clutch at almost 170,000 mi
@Phoenix27374
@Phoenix27374 8 ай бұрын
Every time I look at this car, I can’t help but think about Johnny Tran from The Fast and The Furious. A truly iconic and legendary work of art!
@alex__gonzales
@alex__gonzales 8 ай бұрын
Seeing a stock s2000 THIS clean AND only 23k miles, PHEW 😮‍💨
@brandonpreimesberger1321
@brandonpreimesberger1321 8 ай бұрын
Happy to hear you like my car
@barryfastcars25
@barryfastcars25 8 ай бұрын
Im bummed we never got an S3000 with a 3.0L DOHC V6 and this perfect transmission. It would have had around 300hp and 200lbft.
@ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4
@ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4 8 ай бұрын
My favorite car ❤
@GAMINGwithGregory
@GAMINGwithGregory 8 ай бұрын
Yes Doug please keep driving the price up for these more before I sell mine😂
@UDoodoo2
@UDoodoo2 8 ай бұрын
Watch out for buying it, I know who owns it and he’s a sketch guy, him and his friends purposefully bid on it to make the price go higher
@germurphy4986
@germurphy4986 8 ай бұрын
I had a JDM AP1 2000 S2000, but in Silver. No cruise control, no CD changer, but with a Mugen exhaust. Fantastic car.
@hemadmumtaz7320
@hemadmumtaz7320 8 ай бұрын
Doug just wants to increase the price for s2000s again
@LC2025-e8n
@LC2025-e8n 8 ай бұрын
He probably owns several!😂
@1000750
@1000750 8 ай бұрын
Doug is the kind of guy that says a car must be on a list to be taken seriously then says it won't be found on any lists.
@oxii99
@oxii99 8 ай бұрын
they don’t make cars like they used to
@user-yq6ov6ow7l
@user-yq6ov6ow7l 8 ай бұрын
Ap1 + bolt on supercharger running around 6-7psi of boost = heaven. The older I get the more I love the s2000. It is the absolute perfect car for those that daily drive sensible modern cars and then want something in the garage they can take out and rip on.
@stacks3892
@stacks3892 8 ай бұрын
makes me sad this is considered "old school" man the years go by so fast lol
@imrytebeehyneu
@imrytebeehyneu 8 ай бұрын
Mustang is old skool but they're still around
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