2005 Honda S2000

Great car if you know you want it.

By AMD (NY) on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 24,000

Pros: "One of the best driving cars on the road period"

Cons: "Cloth top tears, noise, ergonomics"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"The S2000 is not designed for everyone. This car is meant to be a performance driver. It does not like bumpy roads, it doesn't like cold weather, it's loud, lacks storage and even simple creature comforts built into most cheap rental cars, and certain bits (cloth top especially) wear out quickly. That being said, this is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive hard on a nicely paved curvy road or race track and if you are an aggressive driver on the road this car will certainly keep you entertained and most likely assist in getting you a few moving violations from the local authorities. I personally loved this car when I drove it in L.A. and not so fond of driving it in NY. A few things drive me crazy about it however: The car has remote door locks but no automatic switch in the car, so if your key is in the ignition and you want to unlock the passenger door, you have to reach over and manually unlock it. The cloth top is notorious for tearing in certain spots. It has nearly no sound deadening in the entire car, so it's VERY loud at highway speeds. That's about all I have to complain about..."

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Great car, just know it's a true sports car!!!

By S2kGuy (MO) on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 51,000

Pros: "A Blast to drive, fast, handles well, convertible"

Cons: "Cup holders in the way of shifter, small trunk"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have owned two of these now, and I cannot let go of this one. On top of being a neck-breaker (stunning paint job, rims and such), the driving experience in this car is phenomenal. In no other car can I drive my 30 minute commute without realizing my radio was off the entire time. It's simply a blast to drive. The digital dash and push button start was a selling point for me. I can't stand reading the dash in my lexus lx. Doesn't seem flashy. The stealthy radio door adds to the racecar feel when it's up, but with the push of a button, you can access your radio. The gas gauge can be misleading near empty, although it's problems can't compare to GM's gas gauges. When I hit 3 bars (out of roughly 20-25) it will shoot to 0 bars in about 15 miles. It's a common problem, but has never been a real issue. The handling on this car is extraordinary. Go to a local autocross event and there's bound to be an S2000 there or two. It's amazing to see how a good driver can handle this vehicle. Now anyone who has driven this car might question the 4/5 in comfort"

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It is an 04, and it is like a brand new car.

By Waterman (WI) on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000

Pros: "Quick, handles great, and easy on gas."

Cons: "A little tight suspension wise, but that is why it"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

Hot dog !

"It is fun and reliable, and one of the best looking sport cars ever made. and the price new was about 31,000. It is 8 years old and still catches people eye. I'm amazed at how many ask what it is. It is only driven in the summer, so it really gives me a huge reason to look forward to summer."

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My Best Car

By patter38 (FL) on Friday, January 20, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 31,000

Pros: "fun, sporty, reliable, convertable"

Cons: "not many... premium gas and tires required..."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Fun to drive and looks great... makes the daily commute bearable. Pretty good on the mileage (I average 25-27 mpg), great stereo and I love driving a stick and a convertible... 4.5 years old and "like new" under the hood. Amazing pickup when I need it."

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