We read a lot about folks who run into significant mechanical trouble with their s2ks - over rev valve problems, tight valve problems and the like on this forum. Let's hear from folks who have experienced essentially trouble free operation for long periods of time. I have to think there are many of you out there. I have had zero trouble with my s2k. Of course, I haven't over rev'd the engine either. And, mine is a low mileage car. What about you?

 

I got my LPB 08 with 116k on it in Dec of 15 and now it has 136k so 20k miles in the last year and only major issue i've had was a dead battery

 

Iv had an S2k with over 200k and tracked it every month. It was bulletproof. Just like a any other Honda, it's very reliable.

 

Knock on wood, my 2004 has been in the family since new, no major issues. Oil changes, fluid changes, one or two batteries, tires, and brakes. It's got 62,500 on the clock, with about 7,000 of them mine. I wish I asked dad what services he did and did not have done, among so many other things.

Im going to try and get a valve adjustment this year.

I like to go to the dragon a few times a year, and it sees vtec on a regular basis. This car needs to be pushed to have real fun, and I'm not afraid to do so!

 

Nothing mechanical. 62K miles. 2009.
That being said, I think preemptive maintenance has saved me from some real headaches. Rear axle TSB. Valves WERE tight and saved them from being torched 20K miles ago.
Changing out fluids, bleed brakes, clutch, etc saves you from problems later. Keep up on it, don't abuse the car and it should do very well.

 

Got mine with 60k miles and is now at 115k in about 6 years, never broke down on me and I dont think it will for a while lol. Have had some issues with some misfire here and there but thats expected we dont have a fuel filter (clogged injectors for me). People who have trouble are the ones who are clueless and dont take care of important maintenance then go beat the living hell out of the car and cry when something breaks.

 

Well... any car --- even a mega-buck, super sports car --- is going to have issues, if you run past redline. Other than keeping an eye on valve clearance and getting a good timing chain tensioner --- no weird peccadilloes like other sports cars. Can't think of many cars of this genre regularly hitting 100-150K miles.

 

Driver stupidity will trump reliability in some cases.

Downshifting to slow the car rather than use the brakes was necessary before the advent of disc brakes. That era ended with the circa 1953 Jaguar C-type ... But it's still something sports car drivers think is necessary or sporty.

-- Chuck

 

I'm the original owner of a 2003 AP1. Started autocrossing it heavily with 700 miles on the clock. 15-20 events a year. 6K rpm launches on Hoosier R-compounds for years. The car currently has 60K miles on it. Last year I replaced my first factory part...the 13 year old battery. I still have the original brake pads and rotors in the car. This is the most reliable car I have owned in my 40 years of driving.

 

Time will tell. My first car, a 64 Dodge Coronet 440, was sold with 265K miles on it. One starter and clutch. That was it.