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Gaz.
47,168 posts
120 months
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havoc said: the S2000 has plenty of wheel-torque unless you're the sort of person who expects to be able to pull away without using the throttle. You can when the engine is cold- I never need to press the accelerator when getting it out of the garage as it's going fast enough when you left the clutch out, if anything it pulls too quickly and you have to press the brake. Likewise for my work carpark, I change into second and still do not press the loud pedal.
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havoc
20,166 posts
104 months
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russy01 said: I do find traffic a pain in mine however thinking more about it I think it's probs to do with my clutch being on its way out. Hmmm - do some research on s2ki - if it's the clutch getting heavy when warm/hot, it COULD be the spigot-bearing grease has cooked itself. Have similar symptoms on my NSX (40+mins OK, then heavier and heavier) and I'm trying to work out how to check that and what the most cost-effective approach is going to be... (If it is, might save you a new clutch for another year or so...)
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davey68
690 posts
106 months
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No problems with clutch or traffic in mine either. I do take it slowish over speed bumps but have done that with all previous sporty cars. Certainly cosy inside but i like that, have to say they are great cars and it's sad that Honda don't make anything similar any more.
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Munter
23,711 posts
110 months
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Looking around at cars at the moment. S2000 is an option and I'm contemplating going to look at this one: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3732018.htmI'm at the bottom end of the market so I expect some issues. Having skimmed the thread I saw mention of the Technical FAQ from another site. Reading that it says fuel is Super only... Which would rule it out for the OH to use as her daily. Is it genuinely super only or is it just owners being precious about their cars?
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Gaz.
47,168 posts
120 months
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You may aswell chuck the Super in as you get more to the gallon, I checked over several tanks and it is just plain cheaper to put Super in. My filler cap has a huge 98 inside it and a tiny 95 but I run 97 as it is more readily available without taking it to a shell station near me famed for cloning your card and nicking all your money to pay for luxury overseas.
Winter tyres off yesterday & Bridgestone RE50A's back on, OMG I forgot how hard the ride was on those.
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JFReturns
2,503 posts
40 months
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I don't think it is owners being precious, the S2000 really does need higher octane fuel. But as Gaz says, it is cheaper anyway so there is no reason not to.
That Monte Carlo one looks good, but keep looking as there are loads to choose from.
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Gaz.
47,168 posts
120 months
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The new hood and heated glass screen is a massive bonus over other early cars though.
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Munter
23,711 posts
110 months
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I didn't see it in the end. Tempting as it is I'm supposed to be looking for something with better mpg/cheaper per mile than the mx5. As well as more mod-cons. It seems like the S2000 might match on the mpg (just under 30), but going up to super will make it more expensive. Then there appears to be talk of rust on an arch. So initial enthusiasm dimmed. I'll need to up my budget or change the prioritys.... Although I only control one of those. 
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havoc
20,166 posts
104 months
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Rust issues on Hondas are no different to any other mfr...my ITR is 12 years old and only now is showing a few spots.
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TommyBuoy
603 posts
36 months
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Gaz. said: You may aswell chuck the Super in as you get more to the gallon, I checked over several tanks and it is just plain cheaper to put Super in. My filler cap has a huge 98 inside it and a tiny 95 but I run 97 as it is more readily available without taking it to a shell station near me famed for cloning your card and nicking all your money to pay for luxury overseas.
Winter tyres off yesterday & Bridgestone RE50A's back on, OMG I forgot how hard the ride was on those. My winters came off on Saturday and back on RE50s. Massive difference! Also had the geo sorted out, couldn't believe how far it had drifted. Again, a big difference - turn in is much sharper and alot more stable are speed; looking forward to the dry roads now Also means my suspension components haven't seized!!! 
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Gaz.
47,168 posts
120 months
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TommyBuoy said: My winters came off on Saturday and back on RE50s. Massive difference! Also had the geo sorted out, couldn't believe how far it had drifted. Again, a big difference - turn in is much sharper and alot more stable are speed; looking forward to the dry roads now Also means my suspension components haven't seized!!! I was 'lucky' to have several days back to back of different weather on the two different tyres to genuinely compare them: In the dry providing the temps aren't approaching freezing the Brigestones are miles better, especially under braking although the softer KW27's do give a huge amount of traction from a standstill, certainly more than the RE50A's. Turn in and steering feel is vastly better on the Bridgestones. In the wet the KW's are a million times better than the RE50A's regardless of the temperature, it really is a one sided fight once the road is wet.
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doogz
18,721 posts
56 months
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Afternoon all! I'm looking to buy an S2000, and just stumbled across this. I've been having a look on the S2000 owners club, and been in touch with a seller about the very tidy car he's selling. Just need to shift my Impreza to make a space, and i'll be on the hunt for one for some summer top down motoring
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carreauchompeur
10,642 posts
73 months
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I still wonder if I should have bought one, it's quite rare to look at a given model in the classifieds and see about 90% of the cars with full main dealer SH... Testament to the decent Honda running costs. Most seem to be one owner too, some great bargains to be had.
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JFReturns
2,503 posts
40 months
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Indeed. Other than insurance, they are very reasonable to run. I've been reading the 'Poverty Pork' thread with interest, and although a Boxster is tempting I think an S2000 is the better ownership proposition.
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carreauchompeur
10,642 posts
73 months
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JFReturns said: Indeed. Other than insurance, they are very reasonable to run. I've been reading the 'Poverty Pork' thread with interest, and although a Boxster is tempting I think an S2000 is the better ownership proposition. Definitely. Even the "scary" bills like the seized bolt to change the suspension geometry (Or something like that) are only a few hundred quid. Potential Porsche bills on a dodgy Boxster are many multiples more. Or indeed a similarly priced M3. Like mine 
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Ginger goblin
292 posts
41 months
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TommyBuoy said: Also means my suspension components haven't seized!!! One concern I have re the S2000 is the suspension adjustment bolts seizing. Is there anyway short of trying to loosen them that this can be diagnosed before a purchase?
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mikey k
6,453 posts
85 months
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Ginger goblin said: TommyBuoy said: Also means my suspension components haven't seized!!! One concern I have re the S2000 is the suspension adjustment bolts seizing. Is there anyway short of trying to loosen them that this can be diagnosed before a purchase? Do what I did to a Honda dealer "Sure I'll buy it on the condition the suspension adjusters ALL have full travel. I'll pay for a geo but if any are seized I want the deposit back  "
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Ginger goblin
292 posts
41 months
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mikey k said: Do what I did to a Honda dealer "Sure I'll buy it on the condition the suspension adjusters ALL have full travel. I'll pay for a geo but if any are seized I want the deposit back " Not a bad shout actually Slightly OT PM sent.
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Gaz.
47,168 posts
120 months
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JFReturns said: Indeed. Other than insurance, they are very reasonable to run. I've been reading the 'Poverty Pork' thread with interest, and although a Boxster is tempting I think an S2000 is the better ownership proposition. That there are two large engine threads stickied at the top of the Porsche forum and all seem to be falling over eachother to pay over a grand for 'an essential' warranty speaks volumes.
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RiccardoG
726 posts
141 months
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Well, after 4 years with my S2000 I've done the "crazy thing" and gone and bought myself a non-OPC warrantied 997!
Obviously its miles different from the S but for me it ticks more boxes more than the S did. Having said that, it was a very long decision in the making to get comfortable with the cost to upgrade and to consider letting go of the S2000. I also considered the Boxster but could never quite justify it v the S2000, so I had to get a 911 I liked (ie: the 997, not a 996).
Obviously the one thing that leaves me mostly concerned is the potential for huge bills on the Porsche (engine notwhitstanding). With the S I maintained the main dealer SH, serviced every year, aligned every year etc and even then the average maintenance spend was £520 a year.
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