2000 Honda S2000 review from North America
"Great weekend car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window regulator - had to be replaced because I kept losing auto-down feature.
CD changer just stopped reading discs.
Trunk cargo net always had one screw pop out. The dealer must have drilled the hole too big.
General comments?
I bought this car new in 2000 and still own it 9 years later. This car is a toy. I only drive it on the weekends and would not want it as a daily driver. With that being said, this car really makes me feel like I am a part of it. It is almost an extension of myself - the steering, acceleration, braking... You think it and it is done.
People hate on the lack of torque down low - if you shift to the proper gear you will not have a problem. This car is not designed to be a dragster, however, if you want to drive it like one you need to rev the car pretty high before take off. This car gets a lot of attention. Back in 2000 and 2001 it was ridiculous, but even today it gets a lot of attention in part due to its rarity.
I wouldn't want this car as a daily driver because of the lack of interior space, lack of trunk space, low mpg, rough ride, weak radio and it is a theft/vandal target. This car was not designed to be a daily driver - it was Honda's gift to itself for its 50th birthday.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17900 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2009 |