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They are great sports cars but if you sis isn't a keen driver then there may be better options (Z4, TT, SLK...). Engine has normal performance below 5500 rpm and after that all the power comes in to 9000rpm. Requires care in the wet, like any performance car with no traction control etc. Bit noisy on the motorway (revs and single lined roof).
Very reliable in general and considerably less expensive to run than the alternatives. No major issues with them (ala RMS/IMS with Boxster), maybe suspension bolts seizing up and timing chain tensioners on higher mile cars. Factory wheels can corrode and bodywork paint is thin.
In terms of VFM a 2004 (revision 3, 17" wheels and updated look) with around 45k mi is the best, IMO.
RiccardoG said:
In terms of VFM a 2004 (revision 3, 17" wheels and updated look) with around 45k mi is the best, IMO.
Exactly what I'm looking for. Went to look at a lovely '05 today, called before I left (40min drive) and everything was fine. Turned up and there was a dodgy looking guy sat at the desk with a backpack on. The bugger turned up 5mins before me and brought the full £10k asking price in cash! I walked out and drive 40mins home. The b
d, I wanted it.RiccardoG said:
They are great sports cars but if you sis isn't a keen driver then there may be better options (Z4, TT, SLK...). Engine has normal performance below 5500 rpm and after that all the power comes in to 9000rpm. Requires care in the wet, like any performance car with no traction control etc. Bit noisy on the motorway (revs and single lined roof).
Very reliable in general and considerably less expensive to run than the alternatives. No major issues with them (ala RMS/IMS with Boxster), maybe suspension bolts seizing up and timing chain tensioners on higher mile cars. Factory wheels can corrode and bodywork paint is thin.
In terms of VFM a 2004 (revision 3, 17" wheels and updated look) with around 45k mi is the best, IMO.
+1 the girl who bought mine sold it 2 months later because her TT was better for the commuteVery reliable in general and considerably less expensive to run than the alternatives. No major issues with them (ala RMS/IMS with Boxster), maybe suspension bolts seizing up and timing chain tensioners on higher mile cars. Factory wheels can corrode and bodywork paint is thin.
In terms of VFM a 2004 (revision 3, 17" wheels and updated look) with around 45k mi is the best, IMO.
RiccardoG said:
They are great sports cars but if you sis isn't a keen driver then there may be better options (Z4, TT, SLK...). Engine has normal performance below 5500 rpm and after that all the power comes in to 9000rpm. Requires care in the wet, like any performance car with no traction control etc. Bit noisy on the motorway (revs and single lined roof).
Very reliable in general and considerably less expensive to run than the alternatives. No major issues with them (ala RMS/IMS with Boxster), maybe suspension bolts seizing up and timing chain tensioners on higher mile cars. Factory wheels can corrode and bodywork paint is thin.
In terms of VFM a 2004 (revision 3, 17" wheels and updated look) with around 45k mi is the best, IMO.
exactly what i have said to her. i know how they drive...Very reliable in general and considerably less expensive to run than the alternatives. No major issues with them (ala RMS/IMS with Boxster), maybe suspension bolts seizing up and timing chain tensioners on higher mile cars. Factory wheels can corrode and bodywork paint is thin.
In terms of VFM a 2004 (revision 3, 17" wheels and updated look) with around 45k mi is the best, IMO.
Lostprophet said:
I sold my S2000 as it was so unrefined. It was fine for short blasts but anything beyond 20-30 mins was tiring... The engine noise and sound penetration was too much.
Great track car I reckon.... Probably. Never tracked her.
It's all relative to what you are used to though and what you want out of the car.Great track car I reckon.... Probably. Never tracked her.
An S2000 will feel very refined if you're used to a Caterfield (trust me, I know!) or Elise etc. It will feel unrefined to an extent if comparing it to something soft and quiet. I find, one's mood also affects things. Went down to the west country last weekend, the trip down in the sun was great. The trip back in the rain, I wished I had the Omega with me
Yes, they are great on track
At the end of the day, they are sports cars, not meant to be quiet motorway cruisers. Personally, I find them refined *enough*. My next car will be quieter and more refined (am getting old
) but will be less fun, I'll miss parts of it but not others. No car does it all.maz8062 said:
Not a "girlie" car imo, best to go the MX5,TT,Z4, SLK route.
They're too sensitive to tyres, oil, weather, tread depth, toe in, toe out etc etc.
Great track car, but generally irrelevant in our busy and cluttered roads.
04+ is best
Eh? Not sure I agree with that one. My Impreza was IMO, but the S2000 is much more fun even at slow speeds....They're too sensitive to tyres, oil, weather, tread depth, toe in, toe out etc etc.
Great track car, but generally irrelevant in our busy and cluttered roads.
04+ is best
Lostprophet said:
At slow speeds it's a pain. It has no go unless your 6k plus on the revs. Also the first gear is harsh....
Again, disagree. You can make brisk progress without straying into the VTEC zone... it might not feel it because of what happens at 6k...Edited by JFReturns on Thursday 16th June 16:42
Gaz. said:
I've barely scratched the surface of mine, it's more than quick enough to go for a gap in the next lane even in 6th at 3k, and keeping up with every day traffic is no problem at all. I haven't enjoyed my commute this much since I sold my Porsche, and that had almost double the torque of the S2k.
I only got mine yesterday but I totally agree with Gaz's comments above. Plenty of poke for everyday driving without stirring the gearbox. Loving it so far. Typical that the weather has now turned wet!!JFReturns said:
Eh? Not sure I agree with that one. My Impreza was IMO, but the S2000 is much more fun even at slow speeds....
Mine had a Spoon ECU with advanced timing, a 4.77 final drive, 70mm straight through exhaust and a cold air induction. It also had all the suspension mods including coilovers and bracing.The 4.77 final drive made for swift motoring, but it can't shift the stratosperic power band. Before the final drive, VTEC in 1-3 would see the car past 75 mph, so 4-6th gears were irrelevant in the real word. With the 4.77 FD you can redline in 4th at or around the speed limit so you gain a gear for real world motoring.
If you have the roads to stretch the S2000 it is a hoot otherwise the lack of torque becomes tiring after a while.
Just my view
maz8062 said:
If you have the roads to stretch the S2000 it is a hoot otherwise the lack of torque becomes tiring after a while.
Just my view
Agreed!Just my view
On the motorway at 70mph you realise how lacking the engine is.
It's fab on twisty country lanes.... anything more and its too much hard work.
It has to be said this is a track car imo. You could use it every day, but I would not for sure!
I'm sorry but I have to disagree with a lot of people .
Are we talking about the same car ?
I have had my S2000 for 2yr's ( from new ) and in my opinion is the most comfortable car I have owned and I'm 57 yr's old and wiegh 19 stone !!!
It is a dream to drive either around town where it is as docile and manouverable as anything else I have driven , it is fun and very capable on faster road's and on motorway's is still comfy ! In fact , after 300 ml trip's I can get out of this car without an ache or twinge !! I cannot say the same thing about my Volvo !!
It is smooth ( but firm ) and although a soft top relativly quiet .
The Honda S2000 , as far as I am concerned ,is more than the " sum of it's part's " I.E. is better than it should be .
I met somebody a little while ago ( heavily into Porker's and BM's ) who called the S2000 " the motoring word's best kept secret "
Regard's John .
Are we talking about the same car ?
I have had my S2000 for 2yr's ( from new ) and in my opinion is the most comfortable car I have owned and I'm 57 yr's old and wiegh 19 stone !!!
It is a dream to drive either around town where it is as docile and manouverable as anything else I have driven , it is fun and very capable on faster road's and on motorway's is still comfy ! In fact , after 300 ml trip's I can get out of this car without an ache or twinge !! I cannot say the same thing about my Volvo !!
It is smooth ( but firm ) and although a soft top relativly quiet .
The Honda S2000 , as far as I am concerned ,is more than the " sum of it's part's " I.E. is better than it should be .
I met somebody a little while ago ( heavily into Porker's and BM's ) who called the S2000 " the motoring word's best kept secret "
Regard's John .
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