It certainly has everything that's needed and then some. The power windows work exceptionally well. Everything is clean and functional, and in the right place. (Typical Honda) Amazingly, over in the S 2000 talk forum, someone is bemoaning the fact that the S is lacking the auto-down right side mirror for the dangerous task of reversing! I'm always confident that nothing will surprise me anymore. I am always wrong!

 

IMHO the Honda S2000 is the perfect synergy between man and machine.....
'nuff said

 

Well, simple is wonderful when you meet the definition of the designer's average. I could care less about things like the radio, clock, etc. but comfort is another matter. I would love an adjustable steering wheel. That's tough to do on my own. I already took care of the other items that bugged me. I raised the seat and cut-out half the door panel.

 

I have been "lusting" after an S2000 since before they were introduced into the U.S.. I feel that if I were one inche taller I would not fit well. As most of my height is in my legs and not my torso. With the seat all the way back, the car fits me perfectly! I really mean that it fits me perfectly! The perfect driving position. If I were one inch taller, I would not fit!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by hecash

 

I'm always a little surprised by the reaction of many of my "vintage" friends who think I'm a bit "strange" because I don't go for a "land yacht" (town car, cadillac or some such mode of transportation), but the S2k is perfect for me. I feel that the car was built with me in mind. I love the simplicity and clean interior lines, the way the seat is designed, and I feel very secure when driving or riding in it. It goes without saying, the driving experience is unparalleled. We recently took a Town Car on a long driving trip and I felt like I was falling out of the thing during the entire ride -- (sea sick, maybe?). I also enjoy our Grand Cherokee for family outings -- it, too, seems to have a "fit" that feels nice. I guess there are some of us for whom luxury type cars are just not our thing.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by sailor
Never have quite forgiven the faux brake duct air scoops

 

First, I fell in love with the car because of it's "curb appeal"; that long torpedo look from the front reminded me of that old XKE that I always wanted. Hondas have always been simple and easy to maintain, that's why they hold up so well, I think.

Anyway, then when I took a test drive, it was settled, fit me like a glove, snapped my head back, and handled like a charm making me feel in full control. Gear shifting was too easy, like fingertip easy and it brought back memories because it had been years since I driven a REAL sport-car.

However, the thing that has me in the most trouble now is I find myself drifting off into another world when driving on straightaways because the feel of the steering wheel in my hand is downright sensuous and driving is such a pleasure now it's kinda like an out-of-body experience. I don't even get the sense of speed anymore until I glance at the speedometer and see that I'm doing 85 (which is fast for a law-abiding citizen like me(where's that sarcasm smiley?)). Is that weird (the other-world out-of body part)? Scary stuff!

 

WOW, Granny, you had me scared there for a minute!!! BUT from one Granny to another, ugogirl!!!!! I agree.

 

You're a riot, Valentine!

For the first time since I joined this forum, our yellow light wasn't on. I felt so all alone but knowing you guys were out there enjoying the holiday while some of us held the work fort made me feel better. Think I need a life after Fall Colors!