What are the differences between the model years for the S2000? Whats changed over the years?

 

Hi, welcome to S2Ki

The answer to your question is in a sticky and can be found by using the search function.

That said, here is a quicky (not complete):

00-01 (AP1) - 2.0 liter motor, 9k rpm limit, plastic rear window
02-03 (AP1) same as 00 but add glass rear, upgraded sound system
04-05 (AP2) - 2.2 liter motor, 8.5k rpm limit but more torque, new bumpers/lights, new interior pieces, new wheels, upgraded synchros in tranny and new ratios to better work with new motor
06 (AP2) - same as 04 but add drive by wire, traction control, different wheels, interior changed slightly, revised unibody, different engine managment, new seats

Ps. you will get flamed for this post, please use search in the future.

 

Flame on!! Just kidding, welcome to the boards!

00-03 (ap1) alos has more of a raw feel as compared to the 04+ (ap2)

 

In short, anything after MY03 is utter crap.

 

AP1 versus AP2:

http://www.carpages.ca/go/roadtest/2004_ho...0_overview.aspx

 

In addition to the above;

MY02 and MY04 cars have revised spring rates.

MY04 and later cars have revised spring and shock rates and somewhat different rear suspension geometry.

 

 

He owns in 05!!!!

 

As I've always said, the best year S2000 is the one in your driveway.