I've owned an S2000 for two days now and I can't believe the amount of rubbernecking going on. It seems like this vehicle was released to the public just last week; almost laughable.

I swear somebody's going to walk into a light pole or get in an accident because of staring too long.

Jason

 

I got the same comments about my Prelude when I had one. But now I get them all the time. Some guy driving an old Civic gave me the thumbs down. I suppose he was jealous.

 

I get the comment "nice car" so often, I think I'd like to make my license plate "THANKYOU"

 

Jason, that's soooooo that you're still getting that kind of response in CA. In MA, where I am, it's no big surprise to me that I get this reaction because I never see other S2000s on the road.

Anyway, enjoy!

 

Jason, the amazing thing is that it keeps getting better. The smiles never end.

 

Even in Tampa, the S2K must be pretty uncommon. I always get the "nice car" everyday. I haven't been able to pick up any chicks yet. I guess the only reason for that is that I'm married and my wife is with me.

 

Say J.G.,

yea, it only gets better.

I never get tired of the stares. I used to get somewhat annoyed, though- when trying to do a lane change. People like to stay just beside you a little bit longer while they check the car out. They kind of hover in the blind spot. Hell, I'm trying to get over and they don't realize I have my turn signals on for a reason. I've learned this is the curse of a beautiful and awesome automobile.

In my case, Suzuka Blue is a rare bird, so people freak out over it. In my nine months, I've only seen one Suzuka here in the north Bay Area, and that was Rossmon's Suzuka several months ago. Since then - zip.

 

Wait until you get a group of s2k's. I was on a run with 13 other s2000s in indiana and we had all parked to stop for lunch and some guy went straight through a red light because he was staring at the huge line of s2k's. Driving through town was cool, too- everyone on the sidewalks just stops and stares. And then there is the unforgettable sound of 14 s2000s hitting 9 grand reverberating off of the surrounding buildings.

 

I think that would give me a woody.

I went to the Indianapolis car show today. there was an MR2(very nice) several Miatas( lime green and red. pieces of crap), a Boxter, the Z4 and a Silverstone S2000. The Miata, MR2 and Boxter were being completely ignored, The Z4 had a bit of attention, but the S2000 had a crowd around it for the 2 hours that I was at the auto show. I bet I could have sold 10 of them there if I had tried.

 

Well, we pay a little price for exclusivity -- not just $$, but also sometimes ignorant service folks -- but it's sure fun, isn't it??! In any case, I can't think of another car anywhere near this price range that gives more drool per buck.

Classics, of course, can get this kind of reaction, but that's a totally different ownership experience. Nothin' like driving the piss out of a modern machine and feeling like a king.

Dohmo arigato, Honda Corporation!!! We are permanently in your debt!