best year of S2000

[hi-revs]

im looking to buy an s2000 in the near future.

im just wondering what the best year of s2000 to buy would be, and why?
i dont mind buying an 08 or 09, depending on when i buy, only if there are significant changes.

and do you personally think that an s2000 is a good purchase? why or why not?

and if someone can post up a link to the local s2000 forum then that would be great

[trancehead]

www.s2ki.ca

its a good purchase if you dont have kids

[jigga250]

2003.....newest AP1 so you have 9k redline and glass window

[hi-revs]

^^do all the 03+ have the glass rear window and 9k redline, or only the 03's do?

and would you personally buy a US import model since its cheaper?

[alex.w *//]

i like the one when they changed the rims

i think it was the 04 model till present?

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Originally Posted by alex.w *//

i like the one when they changed the rims

i think it was the 04 model till present?

thats the one they slightly changed the headlight and the tailight with 8k redline and slightly better torque

[BlackZRoadster]

ive owned a 00 and a 01 ...no changes lol
02 up has glass window

the newest models have lower redline , bigger rims, better interior.
get whats in your budget, always get the newest lowest km you can afford. If you can afford a brand spankig new one DO IT!

S2k is a boy racer type car, everyone who drives it will drive it to its limit or rip it around. so get a new one that hasnt been trashed.

[twitchyzero]

Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN

thats the one they slightly changed the headlight and the tailight with 8k redline and slightly better torque

AP2 is 04+ i think...

[!Aznboi128]

Get a 03 then get a AP2 conversion

[hi-revs]

do you guys think that if i went for a used, say 05-present, that it would have been really raped?
im going to assume that honda's are built quite durable, so i dont have to really worry too much about the previous owner beating on it, correct?

ive thought about getting a brand new one, but thats like 60k with options before taxes! and by that time i might as well go for a g37 or something along the lines of that.

one more thing for the ppl on here who know different model/year of s2k's.
what year does the white come in black colored seats with the red down the middle of the entire seat and red interior?
are those BC models or are they US ones?

thanks.

[jigga250]

Originally Posted by endo

do you guys think that if i went for a used, say 05-present, that it would have been really raped?
im going to assume that honda's are built quite durable, so i dont have to really worry too much about the previous owner beating on it, correct?

ive thought about getting a brand new one, but thats like 60k with options before taxes! and by that time i might as well go for a g37 or something along the lines of that.

one more thing for the ppl on here who know different model/year of s2k's.
what year does the white come in black colored seats with the red down the middle of the entire seat and red interior?
are those BC models or are they US ones?

thanks.

Nobody buys an S2000 to NOT drive it fairly hard (well, almost nobody). But they are built to be driven like that, so as long as the regular maintenance has been done, you shouldnt have any problems.

Black AND red seats are AP2 (04+), Canada or US.

If I were you I'd go with an '03 (if you want 9k redline) for ~$18-20,000, or '06-07 for $28-30,000 from the states. No sense in paying 60k+ for a new one when you can get a basically new one (08, low miles) for ~30-32k US.

[Zyzz]

how the fuck is a s2k 60k worthy?

[death_blossom]

Originally Posted by BlackZRoadster

the newest models have lower redline , bigger rims, better interior.
get whats in your budget, always get the newest lowest km you can afford. If you can afford a brand spankig new one DO IT!

what was improved on the interior? is it the AP2 (04+) that got the better interior?

[Rated B]

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=568555

Read the FAQ. it shows the differences between years

Interior differences for on AP2 vs. AP1.

Interior:

- Instrument cluster changed - now fuel and temp gauges arc instead of being straight
- Digital tachometer features less distance between segments
- Engine tempurature gague now has more segments - seven is a warmed-up engine now vs three in MY00-03
- Start Engine button now illuminates when key is turned to the 'On' position
- Security indicator lamp added for OEM alarm (Modifry sells a mod to make it blink)
- Digital clock added to instrument cluster
- Instrument cluster surround changed from dark grey to black
- Instrument cluster surround inserts for audio controls and HVAC now glossy black

- Steering wheel revised - H logo now larger and trapezoidal, not circular
- Leather is cut differently for the steering wheel, stitching is different to be more comfortable on the hands, leather is no longer perforated on the left and right sides of the wheel
- Cruise control now has three buttons on the steering wheel, the cancel button is new

- Tweeter speaker housings now incorporated into the door panels, door panels are changed to integrate into the dashboard
- Radio listed by Honda as being a 30 watt, four speaker system
- Dealer-installed headrest tweeters are available (two per seat)
- Head unit is XM Satellite Radio-capable with the addition of a dealer-installed XM Satellite Radio Receiver and antenna

- Radio door is covered in brushed aluminum trim
- Center console is covered in brushed aluminum trim
- Center console is updated, now has a rubber mat tray surrounding the shifter, sliding center console door opens with one-button push
- Revised placement for the top switch and hazard lights
- Center console now has two "cup holders"
- Interior lights dimmer will now stay at daylight settings when you turn the car off and on - previously, if you had the setting at its brightest level and shut off the S, the settings would revert to 4/5 brightness, but this changed in 2004

- Floor mats have new anchor points - driver's side has two anchors
- Redesigned door panels provide more shoulder and elbow room
- Elbow room increased by as much as 0.9 inches (20 mm)
- The lower door pocket has more storage space,
- Vertical elbow pad is larger
- Seats have graphite-colored plastic backs

[hi-revs]

Originally Posted by jigga250

No sense in paying 60k+ for a new one when you can get a basically new one (08, low miles) for ~30-32k US.

how much work is there to import a US one over? are there any companies that will import for me?
i dont want to deal with all the paper work etc.

i just want to check out the car, get it inspected, then buy it straight out.

[rk604]

old tread but....thers a saying "newer is always better"
and it depends....is it gonna stay stock?...if so then better buying one outta stealership and go from there...if your planning to mod...then go with 03 or 04 depending if u want ap1/ap2...and plus ull save a lot considering the economy

[hotjoint]

I always wanted an s2k

[vo_hantu]

GL with purchase!! The big thing about 06+ is the traction control function......I THINK - don't quote me.

[cdizzle_996]

Lots burn oil as well, so check that.

[KO7]

I know traction control is not for everyone, but for me, I would get an 06+ model with VSA for the piece of mind in less-than-ideal road conditions.

[03aspec]

Originally Posted by hotjoint

I always wanted an s2k

same here, until i sat in one

[Mashimaro]

If you can afford it, it seems like the newer AP2 models are the ones to buy. Even though the redline is lowered by 1K, the 2.2L motor puts out more power and tq. Of course, i don't own one so take what i say with a grain of salt.

let me see if i can find you a dyno chart of it that i saw on Honda-tech...i think it was something like 20hp difference.

Edit - here's the link: http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...&page_number=2

[Rikaro]

The 04+ also has different suspension geometry which makes the car more stable (I guess it's on the tracks where you can tell the biggest differences).

[hk20000]

the oil burning issue is easily resolved by buying the cheapest oil on the shelf....

[nns]

The AP2 in blue (Laguna Blue Pearl, if I'm not mistaken) looks so sharp in person.