2002 Honda S2000 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A go kart - but detest the soft top"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Soft top has needed to be replaced 3 times as it has cracked twice and was cut with a knife a third.
I have since bought a hardtop as I am so sick of replacing it.
General comments?
Real fun - so much better than my old ML320. But NEVER EVER buy a car with a soft top roof - they are nothing, but trouble. I constantly polish and condition it, but it cracks and people cut it with a knife. Also, it looks kinda funny with a black roof and I feel like I have an umbrella on my head when I drive. I hate soft tops with a passion and advise anyone to think twice about them.
The $4000 hardtop is the best investment one can have. Besides, it is too hot here to drive with the roof off.
Car could do with more torque - hardly keeps up with a well driven WRX or 350Z Nissan.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 12000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2004 |