Quick comment: The NC and ND Miata generations both have engines behind the front axle, like the S2K. Thomas was referring to when the S2K first came out. He just did a bad job of explaining it because apparently he doesn't want us to reach 2 million subscribers.

@MikeW739

2 жыл бұрын

I stupidly wasn't subscribed, yet. I have corrected that oversight! Thank you for the amazing content all these years!

@keithprice6581

2 жыл бұрын

ok thanks, just subbed.

@damienlee1165

2 жыл бұрын

So it was an inside job then.

@farooqsheikh7080

2 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on a 2004 Mazda rx8 , as a previous owner of that car I would say its a monster rotory car.

@box6982

2 жыл бұрын

JAMES IN DA COMMENT SECTION.

I worked at a Honda dealer in 2005 before I left for the Marine Corps. Super easy gig, the cars sold them selves. The dealership had a “test loop” comprised of back roads and highways. We had a used S2000 that we used as our test car whenever someone was looking at a new S2000. One day a gentleman came in and wanted the Blue S2 that we had on the floor but wasn’t sure. I proceeded to tske him to the test loop to seal the deal, he kept on shifting at 6000 RPM, darn thing wasn’t even into vtec yet. I asked him to get out, and than I drove it. I proceeded to beat it with in an inch of its life, 9k shifts for 10 minutes. The customer paid me cash for the floor model 20 minutes later. Epic cars.

@nova12332

2 жыл бұрын

that sounds like such a fun time to work. a nostalgic memory indeed

@vichs8457

2 жыл бұрын

Nice story!

@johnconstantine2754

2 жыл бұрын

I was also selling at a Honda dealership in 2005 and we always had a hard time with the S2000. We had this same CR for almost a year in our showroom before selling it for invoice to a prison guard. I heard later that year he left it in a parking lot during a flood and totaled the car out.

@nova12332

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnconstantine2754 stupid prison guard

@richardnavratil9661

2 жыл бұрын

To be quite honest, if you're not used to really high revving cars, shifting at 6k rpm is already near the redline for most "normal" manuals, so I could forgive him.

That random: “… and I’m James “ lol epic 😂😂😂

It will be forever my favorite car of all time despite having more "grown up" and supposedly "better" fast sports cars. My now sold S2k has been the only car that made me repeatedly irresponsible on public roads despite plenty of track time. It was the reason I sold it. Living between 6k-9k on the revs was my drug addiction that I had to kick to make sure I continued to live. I still hear the echos of the F20c at 9k through my T1R Sparrow exhaust. 😔❤️

@LOGEZZZZZBRO

Жыл бұрын

What’d you replace it with? I’ve had my AP2 for 2 years now and can’t imagine getting rid of it, but maybe that will change if I can ever afford a Porsche. I don’t think I’ll ever connect with another car the same again, even if I get something “better”.

The S2000 was basically a Honda bike in car form. Truly an iconic car.

@clarksonoceallachain8536

2 жыл бұрын

What about the honda S660

@joshuafallet5690

2 жыл бұрын

@@clarksonoceallachain8536 even better! just beyond impossible for any normal person to enjoy it.

@bwmcdonald96

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother, I have a Honda rc51 and it feels very similar

@taylorc2542

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if Honda had put in a 9k I6 that sounded like the old CBX bike.

@zhila5958

2 жыл бұрын

@@taylorc2542 that thing sounded glorious as hell. i hope they legit make an NA high revving inline 6

S2K wasn't the fastest car I've ever driven, but I think it's still miles ahead from 95% of the sports car we have today.

@Wallstreetavarice

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's why I've kept mine. I've driven and owned "better" cars, but as a toy meant to feel special and fast even though its really not, it HAS been the best.

@milkymike122

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wallstreetavarice s2k really provides sensational connections everytime, congrats on having this amazing experience!

@taylorc2542

2 жыл бұрын

The main problem with the S2000 was the EPS.

@ImPlankinq

2 жыл бұрын

I own an FK8 and i absolutely love the car, would never sell it. But i drove my co workers S2k and WOW im buying one to be my second toy ill keep forever

@milkymike122

2 жыл бұрын

@@ImPlankinq I’ve driven the FK8 too, great car, but S2k has that extra rear wheel drive punch haha, go for it!

The title you chose for this S2000 video is spot on. Truly great work. “When hero becomes legend” truly does capture the Honda S2000 story. In it’s early years it was put up against the NB Miata, Toyota MR3, Porsche Boxster base, Nissan 350Z convertible, and base BMW Z3. Simply lovely.

@Eroze18

2 жыл бұрын

MR2 not MR3

@hulkhatepunybanner

2 жыл бұрын

*I thought they meant "Hiro." Because a car can be legendary but only people can be heroes.*

@Ninjasimpmunk

Жыл бұрын

in its early years it was going up against the NB miata, not the NC

As a 12-year owner of two yellow AP1 S2000s, this was a treat of a video. I miss mine immensely. My only consolation is it's likely I'll get another at some point. It was a stunningly good car. It was a rare drive that it didn't go all the way to 9000rpm, and it begged to do it each and every time. In those dozen years, the only mechanical fault I experienced was a bad MAP sensor. It provided thousands of miles of dependable, unadulterated fun.

@thaik56

2 ай бұрын

What happened to it?

Pre-S2000 ownership: another video!?? STOP I’ll never be able to afford one Current S2000 ownership: keep the videos coming boys

@fhowland

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah same here

@noway6238

2 жыл бұрын

I sold mine years ago and its the only car ive owned that im yearning to get back. that shifter/clutch feel is legendary. crisp short shifts, no rev hangs, extremely easy to rev match. One of the few manual cars ive driven that didnt feel like a chore more of a reward.

@jakeleisure8326

Ай бұрын

​@@noway6238I actually sold mine and then bought it back 2 weeks later 😂 It's gone up like 5k in value since then too. Best car decision I've made

Just cause I feel like you guys will always deserve to hear it, this is seriously the best Automotive content on the platform, and absolutely is one of the best of all time. Literally not one video has been disappointing.

@NaturalMystic69

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta agree, IMO this channel is the next best thing to Top Gear, and I'm referring to the last great iteration of the original BBC show with Clarkson, May and Hammond (oh and can't forget the Stig!). 5th Gear is pretty good too though I haven't seen it in years.

@damnmillennials3913

2 жыл бұрын

You should check out Savage Geese as well. SG, Throttle House, and Hagerty are the only “car review” channels I watch now

@KCJbomberFTW

2 жыл бұрын

But hagerty tho

@Unicornpirate

2 жыл бұрын

Throttle House, Hagerty, Gears and Gasoline, Smoking Tire, Carfection, and Savage Geese. My go to for automotive content.

I've owned an '04 AP2 for past 7 years. I don't think I've ever gotten out of it not smiling or eagerly excited to drive it again, I think that's the highest praise you can give a sports car. A car that exists entirely for pure fun and driving pleasure, I don't know if we'll ever see another like it with everyone chasing numbers. Numbers don't matter here, it's how it makes you feel.

2004 Rio Yellow Pearl owner here. When people ask me why I keep buying S2ks, I’ve had three, is be because in a any modern car 100 mph feel like 60, with the top down in an S2000 60 mph feels like 100.

Watching this as I type. You guys, including your production team are the best in the game. You guys remind me of why I’m so passionate about cars of all types! The way you describe the experience is spot on.

@TheMachRider

2 жыл бұрын

Whatever these guys leave in the table Savagegeese mops up the rest. For different reasons: these guys sell the lighter side of the experience and Savagegeese dives a little colder and little more technical. The banter between these two is what makes it.

@Repsolrider69

2 жыл бұрын

Very reminiscent of old school top gear.

@Danificationization

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say best at all that'd without question have to go to Jason camissa and hagerty for production and everything else but they're very good x

@richardnavratil9661

2 жыл бұрын

It's like if Top Gear (old/original crew) became slightly less irritating (at times), but kept the passion and silliness. These guys need to make a full movie.

S2000s were about £5k back in 2012, now the same cars are £20k. If they avoid the mess Toyota made of the Supra, and steer clear of fitting an new NSX face to it, a second gen S2000 would be fantastically well received. *back in 2009... not sure where 2012 came from

@lordofkeebs8424

2 жыл бұрын

How did the mk5 fail?

@radisnooker5

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordofkeebs8424 despite what toyota says the car is still a rebadged bmw at some level. The styling was also pretty polarizing (mmm, fake vents!). Also it didn't come with a manual at launch which kinda defeated the point

@yeshwantdasari2075

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordofkeebs8424 it didnt fail, its a pretty good sales sucess, much better than that of the MK4. People just hate change. and it now comes with a manual, so that point is moot

@endjfcar

2 жыл бұрын

@@radisnooker5 All that can be counter-argued very easily so idk what's your point. They are engineered different, styling is subjective, you can remove the covers of those vents so they are fuctional, and now they come with manual.

@iamthelaw69

2 жыл бұрын

@@radisnooker5 You're clearly a keyboard racer. Come back when you have some money for something that's not powered by peddling.

In my opinion I think an s2000 looks cooler than a Porsche 918 seeing s2000s on the street look rare n exotic that’s just me 🤷🏽‍♂️

As a proud s2000 owner, I approve this message

as an s2000 owner, this video bring me joy

This car showed up in the NSX review. Love this foreshadowing thing guys!

@Sleepy_spartan717

2 жыл бұрын

I caught that as well. I was hoping this would get a feature. I drove a cr when they are on dealer lots way back. Talk about a glorious experience. Even my father, who was in his 40s then, absolutely loved it.

@ApexClubRacer

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I was hoping they would review it after its cameo in the nsx video. Best raw experience I’ve ever owned.

@ConnorHammond

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing why they had the LFA again.

I use to own a 2004 AP2 sebring silver. Installed K&N FIPK, invidia test pipe, j racing exhaust, and did a 2inch drop with koni yellow and ebach springs. Powder coated the wheels a bronze like color. Man what a car unbelievable. Never going to forget S2Ki Dragon Ball runs and the local SCCA Autocrossing events. This car always put a smile on my face no matter what, its hands down the best car I ever driven and owned. Nothing beats the joy you get from this car with the top down hitting the twisties shifting in and out of V-TEC. Its truly nothing but pure joy.

I love the bowling ball analogy for explaining the benefits of a mid engine setup. Great video as always!

@fogboundturtle

2 жыл бұрын

The S2K is front mid. not mid engine like the Porsche Boxster.

@Biriadan

2 жыл бұрын

@@fogboundturtle to be pendantic the boxster is rear-mid. Anything with the engine entirely between the axles is a mid engine car.

@exothermal.sprocket

2 жыл бұрын

Funny though, Porsche has the bowling ball on the end of a long stick, hanging off the back. But not many complain the 911 turbo doesn't handle very well.

@alejandro_apodaca_

2 жыл бұрын

@@exothermal.sprocket true, 911’s have a short wheelbase, I suppose the dynamics are better with a bowling ball hanging off the back end rathe than the front. Plus a little suspension and chassis magic

Such a stunning car, it has aged so incredibly well. Awesome work on this video guys! Always love watching new S2k videos, and you did it justice!

@ChristofferLund

2 жыл бұрын

Sup Mark. Fun to see you here

@rebeltvr6046

2 жыл бұрын

Hondas generally age really well. My 2012 Accord Coupe still turns heads.

He’s got over 100k under the hood. The Jetta can take him!

@Sleepy_spartan717

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe in a straight line. But nobody cares about a Jetta. This s2k will eat it up around any set of twisties and looks a million times better.

@T1mboSlicce

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepy_spartan717 I think you missed the reference.

@Sleepy_spartan717

2 жыл бұрын

@@T1mboSlicce no, I caught the f&f reference. Lol. But it was after the fact. I haven’t had my coffee yet 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😂

@Devin.Kurant

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepy_spartan717 Too soon, junior.

@dumanimjo609

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sleepy_spartan717 Still a buster...

First car I ever purchased was an 06 AP2. Black on red. I learned how to drive stick with it. I LOVED that car. Crashed it. I still think about it. Perhaps I’ll buy another one in the future as a project. Favorite car I’ve owned, it’s truly a great vehicle. Great vid guys

There's nothing like the sound of Honda's VTEC engines. (:

i love my s2000, its a keeper for sure nomatter how high the price goes, its the car i fell in love with

@hellfire08

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I’ve owned 11 over the years but the one I have now is my forever car

@thisguy8100

2 жыл бұрын

I'm only bummed I can't ever afford another so my current one doesn't have to take all the miles. 191000k miles and 8 trips across the USA( delivered pizza in it too)

@ROmaniac21

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that 2.0 can be a real gas guzzler.

@ItalianKick

2 жыл бұрын

@@ROmaniac21 2.0? Must be an AP1 then.

@ROmaniac21

2 жыл бұрын

@@ItalianKick yes. The AP2 can't even be owned these days, the gas prices are InSaNe 😏

"And I am James" Yes James you are

The S2000 is an impeccable sports car. 9k redline and truly the best shifters I’ve experienced, it’s not fast by modern standards but it’s all in the experience. It looks better than any Miata in my opinion as well.

@obsoletecd-rom

6 ай бұрын

Modern standards are ridiculous. Nothing is more fun than a car that handles well that you can actually wring out. It’s like my bmws1000rr. I sold it for a husqvarna super moto. I can enjoy the husqvarna without always thinking I’m going to die.

This is my dream car. Not the fastest, rarest or most expensive but it has exactly what I want in a car, and have longed after it for years

I have a 2006 s2k and I love it always puts a smile on my face and she only has 47k miles so I get to enjoy her for many years to come.

@spokavegas

2 жыл бұрын

i have an '05 with 7,000 miles. life gets in the way and i have to drive my SUV more. hence the low miles. the most boring car in the world-2010 Highlander hybrid. Soap bar Mom car.

@310chris18

2 жыл бұрын

@@spokavegas lol 😂

One of the greatest. Never selling mine. An aggressive drive on a proper road is like drinking a double espresso and riding a roller coaster at the same time (somehow). Love it.

I love that this CR isn't being treated like a garage queen. Although, there was a very low mile CR sold on Bring a Trailer for $200k!!!! I guess I'd have to get two.

@Riknos

Жыл бұрын

with only 8k miles on it, I'd say it definitely is being treated like a garage queen

I currently own two s2000’s, one of them a GPW CR and they are absolutely amazing cars. I will hold onto my CR as long as I live.

Honda S2000 sounds amazing

The level of communication between the driver and the rear differential is what impressed me most. 100% a drivers car.

@marcosbravo87

Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more as owner of a Silverstone 06 with HKS hyper max GT IV coilovers and HKS high power cat back

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2 жыл бұрын

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Ever since I was 12 I've wanted one of these. This vid has rekindled my love of the s2000. About to duck down the bank and get an extension on the student loan, and jump an craigs list

Excellent video gents! I had wondered when you'd cover the Legendary S2000. It truly is one of Honda's best machines, and a pleasure to own. This very car was the reason I became an automotive engineer, it had that much of an impact on my life. I'm going to get buried in mine when I die.

Of all the performance cars I’ve owned, my 04 S2000 is the one I regret selling the most.

A honda-toyota rivalry revival would just be chef’s kiss

It’s dope you worked your butt off to afford those nice cars & now making a solid living on KZread reviewing car ! Keep going bro 😎

The S2000 will always have a place in the heart of the car enthusiast. I too would love to see Honda bring this back with updates and I also think they could nail it.

I love my S2K 2007. Had 3 of them... I haven't driven anything south of 100K that would even start me thinking of getting something else.

Despite what a lot of people say - I don't think S2000's are slow (coming from a guy who use to own a Toyota with a twin-turbo JZ, however much that's worth). For something with a 2-liter N/A engine these cars are stupid fast. And they're unique in that they tolerate being beat on, and moreover they encourage it and make it very easy - the switchgear in an S2K makes the experience so fluid and effortless that it's just unbelievable. Another thing I love about this car is that - usually in a manual car when you upshift the engine winds up in a place where it's a bit lethargic, whereas in an S2K after the upshift the revs are about where a normal engine would be redlining. It's an experience that's totally unique to the S2K with its insane redline and short ratios.

What an awesome video! As an AP2 owner, I've been looking for the right ways to explain "slow-car-fast" to muscle car bros who don't understand the fun of something like this because it isn't fast in a straight line. You did an excellent job explaining the daily amount of fun I have just making the daily commute in my S2k. Excellent video as always

Almost 2 million!!!

@Moonlight-hq3gi

2 жыл бұрын

🥇🏆

1:00 😂 absolutely loved that transition their

It would be cool to see this Honda video nudge you guys past 2 million subs. Keep it up guys!

I have owned two AP2 (non-CR) versions. Absolutely the most fun I've had in a car. The design is timeless, the driving experience so rewarding. I had to sell out of necessity, but it is definitely a huge regret. Especially considering the selling prices these days.

Happy for you guys, not that many people could drive a museum grade NSX and then another museum grade S2000 back to back

I keep falling more and more in love with the quality of every video you make!

So close to 2M! Been watching since forever ago like 200k subs in. You guys have never disappointed. Keep up the great work and here's to 2 MORE million after this! Cheers from Texas!

233,000 miles on my ‘03 AP1…still running strong

I love S2000s and I owned two. I sold my CR but I still have my stock AP2. I am not selling my S2000 and keeping it forever. I might buy another one to modify the heck out of it though.

Had a 2003 S2K for about 10 years, added an Invidia high performance exhaust and a K&N CAI and the fun was on. The VTech kicking in around 5500 rpm was pure joy. One fun car to drive, I kick myself for selling it.

@paulelledge8977

Жыл бұрын

Same. I think 2003 was the best year.

Guys this video is beautifully shot and put together. Bloody marvelous.

Great work, gentlemen! Fantastic that you now get out to film on location across the continent. Congratulations on the hard work and well earned success! The channel has come a long way from the early days of me noticing that you guys filmed on the local Ontario backroads that I've been driving on with my MR2 for the last 15 years. I always enjoyed being like, "I know where that road is!", and I now I enjoy even more seeing such views as shown here in this video. Totally awesome! I don't watch every TH video, but ones like this with older JDM cars are my "must watch" cup of tea. 😎👍

Black Betty... perfect analogy!!

I'm so glad you reviewed the S2000. It is the one car that I failed to own in its prime. I worked for Honda for a short time and always believed this car was awesome even when it was underpowered by other cars at that time. The noise of the engine roaring to redline, the accurate handling, light chassis, and close gear shifting make it a fun and addicting car to drive.

Honda has lost their core competency of naturally-aspirated high-revving engines. The new S2000 would have a 1.5 turbo 4 with a 6500 rpm redline and it would play the old S2000 noises through the speakers, just like the Si does.

@sylvaind.6786

2 жыл бұрын

Stupid comment

@Neanderthal75

2 жыл бұрын

My first experience with those (high revving engines) was a 1989 or 90 Acura Integra. Friend souped it up nicely keeping it tasteful but boy it sounded good ! Next the 93 Accord with the manual.. these cars were a pleasure to rev up, they almost begged the driver to do it.

@exothermal.sprocket

2 жыл бұрын

And have rev-hang wide enough to bridge the Pacific Ocean.

@JSPHTRS

2 жыл бұрын

No, Honda is still going strong in performance but car manufacturer have to abide to environmental regulation and EPA MPG protocols.

@Ficon

2 жыл бұрын

@@JSPHTRS Nothing says performance like 7-second “hot hatches” priced against 5-second competition.

Mates, may i just say that I am more than ecstatic and happy for you two, but proud to be a part of seeing you cross the 2 million mark, I’ve been following the channel since the couple hundred thousand mark and I’m glad to be a part of the ride. True inspirations you two are, thank you for being that to me without knowing, and as always, amazing content!

"This fool is running a Honda 2000" Makes me love my 8200rpm B16a swapped EK even more. Its a daily and a track car and i can still haul cargo. Everything is easy to fix its small lightweight and nimble.

If the Miata is mmmbop, a g wagon is “move bitch get out the way,” than the s2000 is “black Betty” well said.

Absolutely brilliant again. Great video, great production quality.

This is my absolute dream car. I want one so badly.

@z32luvr

2 жыл бұрын

Set a goal and achieve it. That’s what I did.

Keep up the great work! Your journalism is so amazing and comedic

Beautiful!! I love the S2000 and genuinely think its one of the best cars of all time, I have only driven an AP1 but I'd absolutely love to own one. Also Honda ownership is uneventful and the same is for this car, amazing thing really!

Grew up watching top gear… the best praise I can find for this channel is that it has the same energy and feeds the hole top gear left. Keep up the great work

The S2000 has to be one of the greatest sports cars ever, it's fun, looks good, revs to 9000, and is somehow still (at the moment) relatively attainable

@ADa89mixus

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that ship has sailed

@hakunamatata3970

2 жыл бұрын

S2000 prices went up crazy in the last 2 yrs damn near 25k for a sub-100k model

@ayowser01

2 жыл бұрын

Even

@hakunamatata3970

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayowser01 aye man it's your money 🤧

it took me some time to like the S2000. Once I did, I swiftly fell in love with it, and wanted one... I waited for you to make a video on one and now.... Now I don't want one. I need one. Thank you

Sold mine 3 years ago for $14k with 80k miles...tried buy another one recently and can't find anything decent under $20k. lol. These videos don't help to keep the prices down. But love that people are appreciating these cars more.

The video we’ve been waiting for and you guys killed it!!!👍💯

One of the only cars I’ve owned that I miss.

I remember their (s2000) early years. I raced one with my 2005 350z. good race at the time. Very fun cars

This is arguably the most underrated JDM ever, what a brilliant car. It's one of the very few roadsters I'd actually want to own. Quality video from you guys as usual.

@z32luvr

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated?

@lw1878

2 жыл бұрын

It was never underrated. LOL

@prestonkelly9156

2 жыл бұрын

Compared to the more popular JDMS, yes it is and underrated is not a bad thing, I honestly feel like it doesn't get the praise it deserves, maybe where I'm from because they rare.

@PURENT

2 жыл бұрын

@@prestonkelly9156 The car's current price tag shows no signs of it being underrated.

Your content is my favorite on KZread. Thanks for the great content.

Bought mine in 2011 and I’ll never sell it. I’ve owned multiple tuner cars concurrently and nothing compares. If you have one, hold onto it!

Throttle House is an extremely entertaining and expertly presented fun channel. Having regularly driven the S2000 in period that VTEC and 9000 RPM redline was tremendous

"now imagine trying to change direction with the bowling ball at the end of a 5ft stick...that's an audi" dead 💀

@snakeeyes9246

2 жыл бұрын

It's true. Audi couldn't figure that out.

@TheChimples

2 жыл бұрын

That's why it's called an Audi and not an inny.

@arjnarersn01

2 жыл бұрын

As an Audi fan, I laughed my ass off

I just bought this car 2 months ago and absolutely love this car. Its been my dream car ever since I was in high school and I finally saved up enough money to buy one. With the prices of S2Ks going up I knew I had to buy one now before they get out of my price range. I just got a 2001 AP1 in White with a tan interior for 14k, 176k on chasis and 2k on rebuilt motor. My goodness this car is so much fun to drive with the top down. Previous owner added a K&N intake and Invidia Q300 exhuast...let me tell you with the top down reving up to 9k rpms theres nothing like it. You can hear the engine breathe whenever it hits VTEC at 6k RPMs and up. The car just begs you to rev it up when you're under 6k rpms. It brings a smile to my face every time I drive it and would reccomend buying this car if you ever wanted one. Seriously a RWD Honda that has 240 HP stock that revs up to 9k RPMs is legendary...don't get me wrong I love my K, H, and B series engines but the F series motor is so unique. This car isn't the fastest but it is most fun to drive all the time. If I wanted fast I could buy a newer car with more HP but thats not what this car is all about. Trust me buy this car, put the top down, rev it up to 9k or 8.2k on the AP2 and you'll understand what I mean. If you buy one please cherish these cars, they are only getting rarer to find in good condition. Many for sale are salvaged title going up to 20k on fb marketplace and offer up. Even one on offer up that was gutted with hentai anime stickers and wasn't well maintained sold for 20k.

Just adding to the praise... Every. Single. Video. Is as good as I hope it is! How do you guys deliver on such a a constant basis? I dont know. Do I care? No. Just great reviews, videos, commentary, comedy and production value. Thanks and congratulations.

Owned an ap1 a few years back. One of the most fun cars I’ve ever owned.

Thanks for this one, guys. I love when this car gets some love. I owned a 2002 for many years and in spite of owning several other sports cars since, the S2000 remains the most rewarding driving experience of them all. Not the fastest. Not the most capable on the racetrack. Just exciting to drive. The soul of a 600cc sportbike wrapped in a package that doesn't need a kickstand.

Hadn't realised how short the gearing was on these, very appealing

The drone footage is sublime...

Above the center glove box there is also a hidden box above it you guy‘s missed it ;)

I love the knock on the manual GT4/Spyder - inexcusable for Porsche to hobble it with such tall gears.

You guys are creeping up on 2 million subscribers. Well deserved as your content is top notch

Lately the videos have been unbelievable, great job guys!

Have one. Other cars will come and go around it. But it will stay. It is my definitive reference for a raw roadster / drivers car, it makes you feel like an absolute hero.

Intro Sound, I was waiting for Randy to yell "SAVAGE!" 🔥 Rip Randy Savage 🕊️

Light weight, high horsepower, strong frame and peaky powerband. This car is a four-wheeled Honda CBR. If you don't ride this, you can't convey the fun. A car that always shifts at high revs and runs at full speed. From Japan

Got one myself with 58k miles factory stock and original owned.👍🏼

I remember sitting in an S2000 at an auto show when they first came out and completely dismissing it because I was too tall for it. Boy was I wrong. Would kill for one now, lol.

Just finished the video. Great video always love your videos. I wish you would've gotten to know the car a little better though as yall missed quite a few details such as the secret compartment. Also that the piston speeds at redline are the same as a f1 race car of the same year. Seems like little info you normally throw in there.

I sold my 987.2 Porsche Boxster to buy a AP1 S2000, NO REGRETS!!! The Porsche was great but the S2000 really connects with your soul like no other. I will never sell it, it now has 119,000 miles and will CONTINUE to get more!!

LOVED my AP1! Miss it terribly. 9k redline was insane, shifter divine and incredible handling. Neutral, mild understeer, big oversteer all available via steering, throttle and careful weight management. I will respectfully disagree with Thomas (love you guys) on one point... Your ears will bleed and you will need aspirin after a few hour cruise. Cross-country... Forget it. Still, no car has ever made me laugh out loud so much. As my girlfriend called it, a roller coaster of a ride!

@npham1198

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being in a gutted ap1 with a 70rr going from Houston to Atlanta… I had my airpod pros on half the time

@chrismckay9647

2 жыл бұрын

@@npham1198 I bet you miss your hearing! 🤣 I did a mere 5 hrs one trip... My left ear rung for days!

@noway6238

2 жыл бұрын

miss my ap1 too. I didnt have an aftermarket exhaust though so my road trips were pretty sublime. It was tastefully cosmetically modded, but the only performance mod I really enjoyed was the ARC intake box. Huge resonating chamber box that had a filter on 3 sides and at 9k rpm, that engine sang so loudly it didnt need an exhaust.

@LOGEZZZZZBRO

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Why’d you sell?! What do you have now?

@npham1198

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@@chrismckay9647 my hearing has definitely diminished 😂 every time I drove it within Houston I would have windows down and no ear pro. It was a beautiful sound and fun being supercharged but man did it take a toll on my hearing

As someone who owns a S2K this video did it justice for sure! Great job

It captures so well the essence of the driving experience, so whenever I can't drive mine, I come back to rewatch this video. My 2006 S2000 is also yellow, but here in the EU it still revs to 9K. It's my dream car. Think of a spring or an autumn day, a twisted mountain road, rev the engine, move through the gears, hear the addictive VTEC sing, feel the wind in your hair and smell the fresh air. You're one with the car, smiling like a kid. Pure happiness!

I love owning a s2000, they’re always making new videos about them and they’re just as fun to watch everytime

Might be one of the most fun cars ever made. (nearly died in one too)

@fhowland

2 жыл бұрын

Ap1?

@B-Rok88

2 жыл бұрын

ap2. 2004 i believe (broke loose on an on ramp, had a semi rip off the rear end missing me and a buddy by inches)

@fhowland

2 жыл бұрын

@@B-Rok88 Jesus. I have AP2 and take on Ramps fast.. scary to hear

@B-Rok88

2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is make sure the roads are warm. It was just above freezing when it happened

@fhowland

2 жыл бұрын

@@B-Rok88 good info. Glad you survived ok!