while reading many threads, i get the feeling that numerous members see the S2k as a halfway station car. that is, something they like and have because they can't afford the car they really want. "I'd give my left nut for a m3, my right one for a cayman S and the middle part for an aston martin."

i'd like to hear comments about how you feel about the S. is it just a temp fun toy for you, is it the love of your life or something in between?

imo, this car is one for the books. while it looks like nothing on paper and lacking in supercar power levels, it is one of the greatest road cars at any price. i'd take a f430 spyder if i could, but would continue to respect the S immensly.

 

I won't trade my nuts,either the left or right one,for ANY car.!!!

 

I don't have my S2000 anymore and I still love the S2000

When I had the car I wasn't yearning for something better. In my case I needed more space, switched to the M3, then got used to the luxury and power but wanted the handling fun of the S2000 - I think I made the right choice.

I would love to have another S2000 one day

 

I see it from both sides.

On the one hand, the S2000 is a great, very capable sports car. I don't feel like I'm settling at all to own an S2000.

On the other hand, if I had more money to spend, I might have something different. And certainly, as newer technology becomes available and newer cars come to market, there should be opportunities to upgrade.

I personally don't believe any one car is the best. As such, I can't put the S2000 on a pedestal all on its own. However, that doesn't mean that I feel or treat my S2000 as if it's just temporary until I can get what I really want. I have what I really want, for the time being.
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Having said all that, I should say that I usually have trouble getting rid of a car that I have had particular fun with or a particular good experience. Given how much fun the S2000 is to drive, I can't see ever getting rid of the car, despite probably purchasing other sports cars in the future.

 

With money constraints, owning an S2000 as the only car just wouldn't cut it. I know some of you have more than 1 car, but I chose this as my replacement car to my 92 Accord. It's a lifestyle change for sure. There are times that you do need to carry something a little extra and this car's roadster qualities gets in the way. That's why I would like to get an M3 convertible or a bigger GT car. Luxury would definitely not deter from the purposes an everyday car. Though the S2000 is dated and has room constraints, it's spectacular engine, handling, and exterior styling was what got me to purchase the S2000 over a roomier Evo. With technology changing everyday, having the S around as a DD eventually holds you back. That's probably one of the main concerns for people wanting to give their nuts for another car. The S2000 is up there for sure, but you it's not an all-rounder, so the owners will always yearn for another car.

 

I bought my S2000 because I wanted to have some fun with a 2 seat roadster before I had children. I felt like it would be a reliable car with reasonable operating costs. I also felt like it was something I could actually use because there are enough of them around and "it's just a Honda". I'd rather have a more rare car or a more expensive car (Ferrari, Porsche, etc.) in all honesty, but I'd worry about driving them and parking them, etc.

I still take care of my S2000, but I don't have to obsess like I would if it was some $100k car or some irreplaceable collectible. I like the car and have fun with it. The pricepoint and the Honda badge help me keep it all in perspective. Enjoy it, drive, don't worry about it. It's a Honda. When I'm done having my fun, I'll sell and move on.

Will it be a classic? Maybe -- to an extent. Much in the way that a clean Integra Type R is a classic or a twin-turbo Supra is a classic. It'll be wanted by some, but it won't be a classic in the sense of "Pebble Beach". I think of it as a modern-day TR6 or something like that. Coveted by those who like them - but not terribly expensive or collectible by big-time car collectors.

I work with a guy who has a BMW Z3. He thinks it'll be collectible and is contemplating putting it away for a while so that it stays pristine. If you're laughing at that - you have an idea of how others view the S2000.

 

I can't think of a single car I'd rather have then the S2000. Anything nicer, faster or better handling would cost 2X as much or more to buy and maintain than an S2000.

If I had twice as much money to spend on a car would I have gotten something else? I doubt it. I'd have put that extra money into my mortgage downpayment fund.

 

I think the only thing that prevents this car from absolute greatness is the lack of low end power and a compelling exhaust note.

If mine had those two traits I would have no trouble keeping it forever.

 

the S2000 is my car.

 

As a someone who races, it's one of the purist cars out there that still meets the functionality requirements for daily driving (i.e. a Lotus Elise may be even more pure, but you'll have to call a cab if it happens to snow). You can spend more moeny and get some that are faster, but they'll have a bunch of useless junk in them.

And after driving with these headlights, I'm not sure I could switch to another car even if I wanted to.