Does the S rust? Yes of course. I would however say that mostly this is due to water ingress from leaks around the soft top. I am sure I saw Billman saying recently that he had seen the underside of 1,000s of S2000s and that he reckoned it is one of the better protected cars out there (I searched but could not find).
Yes I want an Aston Martin but I can't be bothered, I have better things to do than having the ragtop repaired all the time. I also have better use for my money than paying repair bills. It wasn't an Aston, but back in 1987 I took my V12 Jag for service, it cost £ 1,500. That was a lot of money then. Fuel consumption? Well, the angle speed of the fuel indicator seemed to be higher than the rev counter. So yes I have had my fill (intended) of expensive cars.
Like others they will have to carry me out of the S to the coffin when that day comes (can you be buried in the S?).

 

I recall Harris raving about an E92

Dull car, can make a good noise and a good pic but it's not sure what it is and not am I. 1700kg is minibus weight

 

I mean, US weather and US cars for corrosion vs the UK is a very different thing. The rust protection on Miata's is fine for the most part in Japan and the US, until you introduce it to the UK's sea air, rain, and road salt...

 

You think corrosion is bad here? Try Sweden. Where you have to spray the roads with salt to melt the ice for half the year. Or Quebec.

 

What’s with the Harris hate? He didn’t write this article, unless someone has seen one where he spouts the same drivel.

 

He is a typical journo to me, not providing an honest review, just saying what he is told

Great driver, decent fella by all accounts but rubbish, absolutely ****ing rubbish, at giving a car a review

I haven't seen him slag off the S2 tho

 

Advertisers call the shots in magazine reviews and that’s what pays the wages, cars-hifi etc?

 

Can’t say I agree with this, not surprisingly of course. There’s something about the S that is just special to me, and hard to replace! I know I’ll miss mine if I do sell it.

 

 

very enjoyable watch, thanks! Maybe I won’t sell after all