5 Things that bug me about the S2000

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Aug 30, 2016 | 03:17 PM

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S2ALEXIS

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I ended up redoing the numbers. I averaged 21 mpg.

Aug 31, 2016 | 06:18 AM

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tiger1964

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From: Seabrook, MD

My wife is barely breaking into the 20's, but her commute is about 2.5 miles one way.

OTOH, I don't think she's found VTEC yet.

Aug 31, 2016 | 10:38 AM

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From: Illnoise. WAY downtown, jerky.

Having no clock in MY00's is kind of an odd thing. It begs questions.

Did those MF's just forget about it? Or was that supposed to be a metaphor for how timeless the car was?

Aug 31, 2016 | 12:30 PM

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aviator

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Originally Posted by Old racer

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I do find it strange that no one has mentioned the real weakness of the S2000, the steering. Yes the turn in is great, but otherwise it is too light, too quick, & too dead for such a car. The reason so many of these things end their life backwards off the road, or into a barrier is that quick steering. People over correct a minor slide, making the tail snap back viscously.

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You nailed it. Lack of steering feel/light steering is the only real issue with this car. Guess what, after switching to Michelin Pilot Super Sports, the steering feel improved dramatically. It is lot more meatier (and, slow). I like the feel a lot. In fact, it feels more feel-some than the 981 Spyder. Never thought I would say that about a Porsche. Will post a review of the Spyder on the Car Talk.

One another issue I have is lack of elbow room. Gotten used to it. Switching between Spyder and S2K amplifies the issue, for me!