Six month new owner in Maine
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Six month new owner in Maine
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I acquired my s2k in NC and had it shipped to Maine late last fall. I've owned a ton of Honda's in my time and as the years are growing long, I thought I'd save the best for last. 2005, 100k, bone stock, red - "there are two kinds of cars - red, and all the rest.". The dealer I bought it from appears to have gone through it quite thoroughly - new tires, brakes, all fluids look clean. At some point, I'm going to have it inspected by the local Honda dealer where we buy our cars and have them serviced. It's not perfect but a good example of the car.
One thing I've always appreciated about Honda's is when they decide to do something, they do it right. Whether it was the 1983 750 interceptor (high performance motorcycle) or the 1984 CRX HF (sporty, high mileage car), both of which I had, they were on point for what they were designed to do. The s2k is no different. They decided to build a roadster and I think they did very well. It amazes me how little it shares in common with other Honda's, whether it's the inline engine or rear wheel drive. I told someone that the only part it shared with other Honda's was the buttons that operate the windows. It's also kind of unique to actually have a Honda that was made in Japan again.
I very much like that it is clean and simple in it's creature comforts; everything you need, nothing you don't. All the controls are in front of the driver. It's kind of funny to ride in as a passenger as there is nothing on the dash that extends right of center; nothing to look at but the dashboard. The digital speedometer is a great feature that I wish more cars had. The transmission is like a Swiss watch.
The thing that amazes me about the car is that it is so civilized. My partner is a safe and competent driver but she's a bit unsettled by spinning the engine much, so she drives it around like it's my mother's civic and the car is fine. It doesn't care, just goes down the road, looking cool. Every now and then, I'll take someone for a ride in it and we'll be tooling along, looking cool and then I'll say "watch this". The first VTEC kicks in at four and I have their attention. The second one kicks in at six and they're in "holy sh_t!" mode. And then it's back to driving it like my mother's civic.
It handles like a go kart - "want to turn here? Go ahead." The quick steering took some getting used to. Most Honda's have a somewhat stiff suspension, this one is a bit stiffer.
Part of the reason I bought it is that it is a rare car as compared to other roadster type cars. My pal just picked up an Audi TT convertible for a song and I'm sorry, I have trouble calling a Jetta with different coachwork, a "roadster". I'm hoping the s2k will appreciate over time and I'm quite certain that when the day comes, my partner will have little problem selling it for a reasonable price.
I think that for all the years of owning, building and racing Honda's, this is a great way to celebrate the joy, fun and satisfaction this brand has brought to me. Thank you, Soichiro!
I acquired my s2k in NC and had it shipped to Maine late last fall. I've owned a ton of Honda's in my time and as the years are growing long, I thought I'd save the best for last. 2005, 100k, bone stock, red - "there are two kinds of cars - red, and all the rest.". The dealer I bought it from appears to have gone through it quite thoroughly - new tires, brakes, all fluids look clean. At some point, I'm going to have it inspected by the local Honda dealer where we buy our cars and have them serviced. It's not perfect but a good example of the car.
One thing I've always appreciated about Honda's is when they decide to do something, they do it right. Whether it was the 1983 750 interceptor (high performance motorcycle) or the 1984 CRX HF (sporty, high mileage car), both of which I had, they were on point for what they were designed to do. The s2k is no different. They decided to build a roadster and I think they did very well. It amazes me how little it shares in common with other Honda's, whether it's the inline engine or rear wheel drive. I told someone that the only part it shared with other Honda's was the buttons that operate the windows. It's also kind of unique to actually have a Honda that was made in Japan again.
I very much like that it is clean and simple in it's creature comforts; everything you need, nothing you don't. All the controls are in front of the driver. It's kind of funny to ride in as a passenger as there is nothing on the dash that extends right of center; nothing to look at but the dashboard. The digital speedometer is a great feature that I wish more cars had. The transmission is like a Swiss watch.
The thing that amazes me about the car is that it is so civilized. My partner is a safe and competent driver but she's a bit unsettled by spinning the engine much, so she drives it around like it's my mother's civic and the car is fine. It doesn't care, just goes down the road, looking cool. Every now and then, I'll take someone for a ride in it and we'll be tooling along, looking cool and then I'll say "watch this". The first VTEC kicks in at four and I have their attention. The second one kicks in at six and they're in "holy sh_t!" mode. And then it's back to driving it like my mother's civic.
It handles like a go kart - "want to turn here? Go ahead." The quick steering took some getting used to. Most Honda's have a somewhat stiff suspension, this one is a bit stiffer.
Part of the reason I bought it is that it is a rare car as compared to other roadster type cars. My pal just picked up an Audi TT convertible for a song and I'm sorry, I have trouble calling a Jetta with different coachwork, a "roadster". I'm hoping the s2k will appreciate over time and I'm quite certain that when the day comes, my partner will have little problem selling it for a reasonable price.
I think that for all the years of owning, building and racing Honda's, this is a great way to celebrate the joy, fun and satisfaction this brand has brought to me. Thank you, Soichiro!
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From: Vermont
Does your motor have a tune to lower the VTEC crossover? Do you have two VTEC crossovers somehow? Never heard of that.
Nice to have another s2k in northern New England. Not many around,
The one thing I suggest is that you have a frank talk with the service manager at your honda dealer and find out if there is a mechanic on staff who owns an S2k. If not, consider looking around for a mechanic who knows the car well. They are few and far between and without experience a mechanic can unknowingly do some harm. Also, might be a good idea to open it up and inspect/adjust the valve gaps. Just a thought.
Last edited by rpg51; Jul 1, 2021 at 04:08 AM.
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Welcome, like rpg51 said not many S2K's up here in northern New England. Coincidently I have experience with the 2 other Honda's you mentioned, first street bike I ever rode was an eighties Honda interceptor don't remember if it was a 500 or a 750. When I moved to Vermont I bought a 84 crxhf and used that to get me through my first winter here.
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