I have a major problem with MY '04....I cannot keep the rpms under 6K
No seriously, I got 20K miles on my 04 and not a single issue...and I drive it hard everyday thru the canyons....this is one solid car. Engine oil change every 7500miles and all other oils once a year.

 

what about the dash bubbling? I remember someone posting about that.

 

you can file down the bur that causes the soft top problem on the 04's.
timing chain tensioner is the only issue I have seen besides the soft top wear. it is a $100 dollar part and takes 10 minutes to replace, not a big deal.

 

It amazing how low maintenance the S2000 is, especially if you are comparing to its competitors.

 

My 06 (27,000) has had no problems at all. It's a summer only car but gets driven airly hard for 7-8 months of the year including track days.

I have only done maintenance items like oil, filters, and fluid changes. And new rear tires Also have the problem of not keeping it under 6K often enough

 

The AP2 hits redline too quickly. Otherwise, it's awesome hehehhe j/k

I didn't have any issues with my previous AP2 ...

 

Another 3-year-old '05 with 47k miles, bought new. Daily driver that's always parked outside in the California sun, I too had a ripped top at the "L" bracket a couple months ago. An easy self-fix with a patch from inside the cabin. I also had the lights for some of my dash contols (HVAC and auido) go out, but I always drive with the lights on (except when tracking!). Zero other problems, I'm getting about 24mpg in mixed driving with no oil burn. I think the engine's getting pretty close to broken in right now...