What's the best model year S2000?
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Jan 28 2006, 07:46 PM
Try to pull a 13.7's stock,with an AP-2.!!!
If the temp is low enough and you've got enough wind pushing your ass and you launch it just right and bang every single shift like a pro then yea a 13.7 is possible but its certainly not easily repeatable.
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There is nothing raw about ANY S2000 folks. Its got AC power windows, power locks, keyless entry, radio, leather trimming and a power top. Stop shooting this crap about Ap1 is so raw compared to the Ap2. Puuuuleeasseeee
I guess if having a high maintenance plastic window, horrid speakers, cheap carpet console/interior etc, smallish looking 16" wheels
The cars acceleration is the same on both cars.
If you know anything about the Japanese, the first year is usually the best. Look at Datsun 240Z's. In fact, the Japs usually blueprint all the engines for at least part of the first year. I've had my '00 almost six years and it has never been beaten by any other S2000. I don't drag race it but I'm fond of 45 mph to 120. 45 is 6000 in second. For that matter, I've never run into a Porsche that can beat it, though I did see 148 mph after letting a Boxster S get a jump on me. But I still went by. Even 911's are chump change if you just get a little jump. 330 hp Mustang SVT Cobras? No problem.
Yes, it's true I haven't found any Vipers or turbo Porsches to race. But if I get a nice jump and catch them out of the right gear, they'll still lose.
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Originally Posted by narcosis,Jun 29 2005, 05:29 PM
I've driven them all and i prefer the original.The best beach in the nation is Honopu on the Napali coast of Kauai- more than likely you have never heard of it.
That is true.
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Originally Posted by vader1,Jun 29 2005, 11:29 AM
05 Silverstone or Blue
Why, I don't care that much about the 1000k in rpm as long as it is quicker and has more power. Improved handling (depending on taste but less likely to slide the rear end) improvements to transmission and differential, oil jet bolts, glass window, slightly nicer interior, better wheels, etc.
All the things my 2001 does not have including a non-expired warranty. The slight difference in looks makes no difference to me at all.
Why, I don't care that much about the 1000k in rpm as long as it is quicker and has more power. Improved handling (depending on taste but less likely to slide the rear end) improvements to transmission and differential, oil jet bolts, glass window, slightly nicer interior, better wheels, etc.
All the things my 2001 does not have including a non-expired warranty. The slight difference in looks makes no difference to me at all.
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commonsense, you need a new username since it's pretty obvious you don't have any! 
I recently sold my '01 and searched the market to replace it w/ another sports car. I preferred and bought the low mileage '03 I found over an '05. All S2000's are cool in my book, though, and I'm sure I'd enjoy whatever year was in my garage.
I recently sold my '01 and searched the market to replace it w/ another sports car. I preferred and bought the low mileage '03 I found over an '05. All S2000's are cool in my book, though, and I'm sure I'd enjoy whatever year was in my garage.