S2000 Final Changes 2008
Discussion
NigelStn said:
My '08 is fantastic, 50K miles, use it all year and no engines problems, though I do feel that £485 road is ludicrously high for such a small car
Not for a minute suggesting that every single one will, but there was a massive spike in failures on the last cars! Something we considered when buying a replacement S2000 for our older yr2000 model.My 2008 has been fantastic too, 3.5 years and not missed a beat. I think there were a few 2009 cars with engine issues but pretty rare. The 2008 model had the lighter 5 spoke alloys, VSA/traction control standard and importantly had the JDM type 's' uprated suspension. It was probably the best handling S2000 produced.
There were more than "a few" engine failures on 08/09 cars.
Some owners suffered failure of the original engine, then the replacement engine also went pop.
The problem appears to be a duff batch of thrust washers fitted to later cars which resulted in crankshaft end float = engine failure.
By no means all cars were/ are affected but personally I wouldn't take the chance - long running thread on s2ki.
Buy a good 07 or earlier.
Some owners suffered failure of the original engine, then the replacement engine also went pop.
The problem appears to be a duff batch of thrust washers fitted to later cars which resulted in crankshaft end float = engine failure.
By no means all cars were/ are affected but personally I wouldn't take the chance - long running thread on s2ki.
Buy a good 07 or earlier.
davey68 said:
My 2008 has been fantastic too, 3.5 years and not missed a beat. I think there were a few 2009 cars with engine issues but pretty rare. The 2008 model had the lighter 5 spoke alloys, VSA/traction control standard and importantly had the JDM type 's' uprated suspension. It was probably the best handling S2000 produced.
Isn't that the model with the FBW throttle? If so, your best handling of them all comment isn't the general consensus!I can only speak from experience and my 2008 has been superb. Regards FBW throttle, yes it does but it's brilliant. Frankly you wouldnt know if you drove it that its FBW. I had two EP3's and loved the throttle response, followed by a 2010 FN2 GT and FBW on that was appalling. Throttle lag and no 'weight' to it, hated it and ditched the car after 6 months. Test drove a few S2k's expecting the throttle to be the same and its night and day better. Drive one before you slate it.
davey68 said:
I can only speak from experience and my 2008 has been superb. Regards FBW throttle, yes it does but it's brilliant. Frankly you wouldnt know if you drove it that its FBW. I had two EP3's and loved the throttle response, followed by a 2010 FN2 GT and FBW on that was appalling. Throttle lag and no 'weight' to it, hated it and ditched the car after 6 months. Test drove a few S2k's expecting the throttle to be the same and its night and day better. Drive one before you slate it.
I have. Don't take it to heart. My favourite of them all have been an Yr2000 VGS equipped import.Gassing Station | Honda | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff