" The S2000 certainly lacks the love it or loath it individuality of Porsche's boxter or BMW's Z3. " " Overall the Shape doesn't grab me " LOL. Just LOL. That's one of the meanest, sexiest, slickiest cars EVER produced. EVER. This man must be blind or something. The Z3 and Boxter are together combined half a hair of the balls of the S.
It's funny how out of the z3, boxter and s2000 only the s2000 design isn't outdated. I have the same year and color s2000 and people are surprised at the fact it's a 15 year old car. The design still holds up to today
I think what he means is that the S2000 has pretty modest styling compared to the Boxter and Z3. That doesn't mean its ugly it just means that the others are more talked about for people either loving or hating the styling and the S2000 is neither its just kinda plain. Which is kinda true but in my opinion I think the S2000 is very good looking.
the best car of the decade I reckon. I have had an s2000 for 5 years without any major problems. these engines are bullet proof. Always respect the s2000
@@privatezeron My brothers ran for years supercharged with 327whp. The only engine upgrades were fuel system and supercharger and it never had an issue. It was well maintained but got used for autocross and drove hard quite a bit.
I'm not a biggest s2000 fan but damn Tiff... if this was British car you would be praising it.. it would be one sexy beast.. Porche is the slowest evolving car, styling wise .. look at 2000 porche cayman or boxer, they look outdated.. s2000 still looks amazing.
Awesome man!! I have had my AP1 since 2012 and its the best money ive ever spent. Im always stopped by people because they love how it looks. I put the CR front and rear wing on mine. Pop on a K&N intake and delete the CAT and you will have much more power!!!
Ive had my AP1 since 2012, its an amazing car. It performs just as good as it looks. I have people yelling ta me from other cars when they see me dry by, saying Nice car and I love your car. Its a great feeling when im parked somewhere and people walk up to me and ask me about the car, and some if ill see it I'm like no EFFING way! Throw on a K&N intake and delete the CAT for a car with more power and a VTEC that sounds like an Indy car!
why can't these peoples enjoy the best parts in it....c'mon..its Free revving Front Engine,Rear Wheel Drive Convertible with 240 bhp having a life span of more than 3 of our generation... what else you need from a car like this...and if u feel a little bit under powered, just down shift and the problem is solved...!!
I own a 00' AP1; I have some clips of the interior on my channel. It has a harsh ride and it is immensely loud inside, although despite those two things it is really livable as a daily driver. It's not that difficult to get in and out of the S2K and the trunk has a decent amount of available space. I was really skeptical from UA-cam videos, until I test drove it & just about every reviewer was spot on! When I took it home, I got really addicted to hitting VTEC at 6K RPM & shifting to 9K RPM.
I've had many sports cars, like Toyota celica, Nissan 300zx, to BMW 330ci and Mercedes clk500, but none of these cars were ever as fun as driving my 03 S2K. Just get in and drive! no fiddling with traction control or DSC or buttons. Fun little machine.
I drove mine from 1999~2008, never had any big problems, and I drove my car hard. You will enjoy it if you buy one, but I recommend the newer AP2 over the AP1 first gen, if you want a more comfortable daily ride.
Idk Whats Tiff's Deal. S2000 Is A Well Made Sports Car That Is Affordable , Easy To Maintain , And Enjoy Life In. He's A European Douche For Sure Thats Into Porshes And BMWs . Doesnt Appreciate Hard Work From Honda That Did A Fantastic Job Developing The S2000.
i'm well aware of that. Tiff needell was a presenter on top gear before he moved to 5th gear. This is from top gear in 1999, 5th gear didn't air until 2002.
This video did not age well/correctly. My Suzuka Blue S2000 gets more attention than a BMW or Porsche Boxter x10. It reminds me of that Dave Ramsey video where he tells the kid that his mom was wrong about buying Bitcoin when it was $3000
Tiff is the man. He always does a great review. This car was in dire need of torque. HP wasn't an issue. Worst thing about this car was it was very loud at highway speeds and a little fishy in the corners in comparison to my current newer Boxster S.
I met someone who owns both (AP1/2) and they both have pros and cons. The AP1 is the more purest sports car, although AP2 might be better as a daily driver...
That's why when"idling along at everyday speeds" if you want performance, you stay out of 4th gear and keep the revs higher by selecting a gear that maximizes torque and puts you in a better power band...unless you want to idle along, and then who cares how much power you have? I don't get the contradiction. You can easily drive this car like a base Civic or a high revving, high performance sports car. All you have to do to change things up is downshift and push the accelerator. Who's have thunk it so simple. /s This guy doesn't know if he's and enthusiast or a Soccer Mom.
68nevets68: I think Tiff Needel knows exactly who he is after 30 odd years as a motoring journalist and even longer as a pro racing driver. I've owned an S2000 as well as a boxster s and 350z and he's completely right, it does lack torque in everyday driving, the others feel fast at all times, this feels no quicker than an mx5 unless you thrash it.
Yeah, I'm definitely getting myself one of these sometime. Couldn't care less about the lack of urge down low, it's got a superb chassis, a wonderful manual gearbox and a beautiful singing voice when the power comes on. It's just a shame that for now at least, I can't think of a single reason why I should sell my MY00 CSE4 'Rex to buy one.
im 6'2 and 244lbs. I fit in my friends ap1 very snug/comfterble. I have to move the seat up to reach the peddles. I haven't tried wearing a helmet, and heel toeing just yet. But I plan on buying an ap1 or ap2.
@cheatingwanker I've owned an S2000 too - sorry to say that compared to other cars of similar power, it does indeed have no torque at all. Compared to other normal 2litre cars though, the torque is fine. I now have a Golf GTI 2.0T, with 40 less bhp than my old Honda, and it accelerates quicker from above 30 mph than the Honda ever could - because the torque is way WAY higher. I loved my S2K though - a great car
duuuuuuuuuddddeeeeeeee..... any Honda is tunable. You can go small, like for example an ECU remap and some mods to the injectors and ignition timing, and the air intake, or adding a turbo and upgrading the fuel system, while keeping engine internal modifications to a minimal- check out real street racing honda s2000 on youtube, you will be quite amazed my friend ;)
Lol, but he's right. if you can manage a turbo on the s2000 (with the high compression and all) Probably run it at low boost, you'll get a higher torque s2k :D Win win, balance might be off, but you can fix that.
To those of you guys who own an S2000, do you think Ill fit in it? I'm 6'2, 220lbs. This dude seems pretty comfy in it... Anyway If you are my height and own an S2k let me know how you fit in it.
This car was so far ahead of its time
And also my opinion think this is Honda's best 4 cylinder engine ever made.
Very dangerous comment lol but yea i think so too
" The S2000 certainly lacks the love it or loath it individuality of Porsche's boxter or BMW's Z3. "
" Overall the Shape doesn't grab me "
LOL. Just LOL. That's one of the meanest, sexiest, slickiest cars EVER produced. EVER.
This man must be blind or something. The Z3 and Boxter are together combined half a hair of the balls of the S.
I think this guy would put the s2000 into skies if it was made by British
It's funny how out of the z3, boxter and s2000 only the s2000 design isn't outdated. I have the same year and color s2000 and people are surprised at the fact it's a 15 year old car. The design still holds up to today
Nobe616 Timeless like the NSX.
that's what I was thinking fuck this guy
I think what he means is that the S2000 has pretty modest styling compared to the Boxter and Z3. That doesn't mean its ugly it just means that the others are more talked about for people either loving or hating the styling and the S2000 is neither its just kinda plain. Which is kinda true but in my opinion I think the S2000 is very good looking.
This aged literally perfect. 1000x better than the Boxster. 500x better than the Z3
I'm sure after 14 years of increasingly uncommunicative cars he appreciates the s2000 more now.
the best car of the decade I reckon. I have had an s2000 for 5 years without any major problems. these engines are bullet proof. Always respect the s2000
I blew mine up in 10k miles
@@cdwag23 how did you blow it up?
@@privatezeron My brothers ran for years supercharged with 327whp. The only engine upgrades were fuel system and supercharger and it never had an issue. It was well maintained but got used for autocross and drove hard quite a bit.
I'm making 700hp with only upgraded valve springs and retainers. Extremely reliable.
@@cdwag23 that often happens to idiots.
I bet u ain't saying that now
The radio door stabs you in the knee to gently remind you that it'll wrap itself around a tree if you mess around too much.
Lol this shit was funnier to me than it should be.
PS: My radio door is always closed.
Omg this is too relatable
I'm not a biggest s2000 fan but damn Tiff... if this was British car you would be praising it.. it would be one sexy beast.. Porche is the slowest evolving car, styling wise .. look at 2000 porche cayman or boxer, they look outdated.. s2000 still looks amazing.
Ive had my 00 ap1 since 2012! 191k and still going strong!
Props to the reviewer, that was some legit driving
Tiff is one of the best drivers to not be in Formula One. At least not for any serious length of time.
What did Jeremy Clarkson say? Only two people whose opinion on cars he respects; Tiff Needell and the Stig. In fact Tiff was the Stig briefly.
I just got mine yesterday!😍
Awesome man!! I have had my AP1 since 2012 and its the best money ive ever spent. Im always stopped by people because they love how it looks. I put the CR front and rear wing on mine. Pop on a K&N intake and delete the CAT and you will have much more power!!!
I just picked one up a few weeks ago. Had only ever sat in it once back in '99 at the car show. What an awesome car!
Still have it?
one of the best cars honda ever made. sucks they don't make it anymore. still one day ill buy one used somewhere
Ive had my AP1 since 2012, its an amazing car. It performs just as good as it looks. I have people yelling ta me from other cars when they see me dry by, saying Nice car and I love your car. Its a great feeling when im parked somewhere and people walk up to me and ask me about the car, and some if ill see it I'm like no EFFING way! Throw on a K&N intake and delete the CAT for a car with more power and a VTEC that sounds like an Indy car!
why can't these peoples enjoy the best parts in it....c'mon..its Free revving Front Engine,Rear Wheel Drive Convertible with 240 bhp having a life span of more than 3 of our generation... what else you need from a car like this...and if u feel a little bit under powered, just down shift and the problem is solved...!!
Or buy a porsche Boxster and enjoy some real power!
This was the main video that inspired me to get an S2000 and I've been happy every since!
Old Top gear....AWESOME
you know your getting old when a video from 1999 reminds you of watching videos from the 1980's while it was 1999.
great upload. thanks bro!
I love this car so much
Body style: everyone loves it so shut u0p. Engine: Masterfully engineered. Tiff: Out of his mind.
I had an S2000 an 08 and loved it. Terrific, terrific car!!
Why’d you get rid of it?
@@LOGEZZZZZBRO Too loud on the highway which I drove daily for 1 hour. I had the car for two years then sold it for what I originally bought it for.
@@seinsmeld13 Ahh yeah, as a daily they’re definitely loud on the freeway. I don’t think I’d still have mine if it was a daily lol.
@@LOGEZZZZZBRO I still miss that car, however, I prefer my current Porsche 718 Spyder. Cheers!
Its a beautiful CAR!! Probably because I'm about half your age, I love this car!
you sold your s2000 for a mazda miata? FAIL
I'm not a s2000 fan but I think it looks fantastic. I hate this guy's reviews.
I own a 00' AP1; I have some clips of the interior on my channel.
It has a harsh ride and it is immensely loud inside, although despite those two things it is really livable as a daily driver. It's not that difficult to get in and out of the S2K and the trunk has a decent amount of available space.
I was really skeptical from UA-cam videos, until I test drove it & just about every reviewer was spot on! When I took it home, I got really addicted to hitting VTEC at 6K RPM & shifting to 9K RPM.
I remember when starter buttons were a novelty.
This is my favorite S2000 review! Thanks for sharing!
I feel they talked down upon the s2000. In my opinion the s2k is amazing all around
As a pure sports car, it's hard to beat.
I've had many sports cars, like Toyota celica, Nissan 300zx, to BMW 330ci and Mercedes clk500, but none of these cars were ever as fun as driving my 03 S2K. Just get in and drive! no fiddling with traction control or DSC or buttons. Fun little machine.
i want that birthday present
This guy gets and s2000 for his birthday and dares to complain?!
im smiling right now
The only thing I like about the S2000 is the engine. He's right about the styling, I'm not sure if I'm liking the looks of this gen.
I drove mine from 1999~2008, never had any big problems, and I drove my car hard. You will enjoy it if you buy one, but I recommend the newer AP2 over the AP1 first gen, if you want a more comfortable daily ride.
Why would you get a BMW when Honda is the most reliable car in history
5:58 the distinctive sound of beating the synchros.
Ouch.
Is he mad? 2017 and this car looks fantastic and performs equally. If I didn't have one I would need to get one!
Idk Whats Tiff's Deal. S2000 Is A Well Made Sports Car That Is Affordable , Easy To Maintain , And Enjoy Life In. He's A European Douche For Sure Thats Into Porshes And BMWs . Doesnt Appreciate Hard Work From Honda That Did A Fantastic Job Developing The S2000.
Where's the video where TopGear compared the S2000 vs Z4 vs Boxter??
Can't find it anywhere..
Hilarious that Tiff moans about VTEC and yet in the Hot Hatch video he raves about the Civic EP3 being his favourite and loving the VTEC.
i'm well aware of that. Tiff needell was a presenter on top gear before he moved to 5th gear. This is from top gear in 1999, 5th gear didn't air until 2002.
i really want one, whats it like to live with? (is yours an AP1 or AP2?)
This video did not age well/correctly. My Suzuka Blue S2000 gets more attention than a BMW or Porsche Boxter x10.
It reminds me of that Dave Ramsey video where he tells the kid that his mom was wrong about buying Bitcoin when it was $3000
some how i think that this look good after more than 10 years in the market !!
Tiff was in top gear before fifth gear. This is top gear.
LOL at all the people in the comments not knowing who Tiff Needell is and "not agreeing" with him.
Akram Jerab so True!
I'm 5'10" and own an ap1 and I fit quite comfortably actually.
they complain about the lack of low end power. the solution?
step 1. DAOWNSHIIFT!
step 2. never mind, thats it.
Thats got to be the most idiotic car review in automotive history ,,the honda s2000 is and always has been an absolute iconic car
Jeremy clarkson was right, he pretty much always is.
He chooses the cars that always explode in price, but he sells them right before they do
4:25 VTEC KICKED IN YO!!!
He was so wrong,
I also like how he forgot about the snap over steer.
According to the interwebs, Tiff is 6'2". You should be fine!
1999 mate its written in the first line of the description
This video reminds me of how old the S2000 is..
Does anyone know the song that is playing in the beginning when he first starts driving? Around 50 seconds in.
Whenever, by Beth Orton
@@Reikro Thank you!
He really means honda in general.
Always thought tif niddell was a plonker. This confirms it
1999, description, read it.
This is referring to the piston engines rotary is completely out of it's league it's not worth comparing.
It's true it does lack low end torque a problem which can be easily solved by by changing the final drive
So then, how often does one want or need low-end torque in a tiny roadster?
Look at the description.
yes it is.
I want one
Tiff is the man. He always does a great review. This car was in dire need of torque. HP wasn't an issue. Worst thing about this car was it was very loud at highway speeds and a little fishy in the corners in comparison to my current newer Boxster S.
It's 14 years old.
season 3 episode 2. Last part after the interview. Just watched it :)
This guy is such a hack, if it's not a M3 or Ferrari he's not impressed. Same thing he said about the NSX
Wonder if the Master Cylinder blew shortly after this vid :p
I met someone who owns both (AP1/2) and they both have pros and cons. The AP1 is the more purest sports car, although AP2 might be better as a daily driver...
VTEC just kicked in YO!
That's why when"idling along at everyday speeds" if you want performance, you stay out of 4th gear and keep the revs higher by selecting a gear that maximizes torque and puts you in a better power band...unless you want to idle along, and then who cares how much power you have? I don't get the contradiction. You can easily drive this car like a base Civic or a high revving, high performance sports car. All you have to do to change things up is downshift and push the accelerator. Who's have thunk it so simple. /s This guy doesn't know if he's and enthusiast or a Soccer Mom.
68nevets68: I think Tiff Needel knows exactly who he is after 30 odd years as a motoring journalist and even longer as a pro racing driver. I've owned an S2000 as well as a boxster s and 350z and he's completely right, it does lack torque in everyday driving, the others feel fast at all times, this feels no quicker than an mx5 unless you thrash it.
LOL, good point!
4:29 vtec just kicked in yo!
936 miles 0.0
1;17 looks like a aston v8 vantage!
This review proves pommies would find something to complain about with a head job!
Correction*** Real Street Performance
Why isn't it? Tiff Needell was on the top gear staff for a while.
Who is that
Yeah, I'm definitely getting myself one of these sometime. Couldn't care less about the lack of urge down low, it's got a superb chassis, a wonderful manual gearbox and a beautiful singing voice when the power comes on.
It's just a shame that for now at least, I can't think of a single reason why I should sell my MY00 CSE4 'Rex to buy one.
this is top gear?
im 6'2 and 244lbs. I fit in my friends ap1 very snug/comfterble. I have to move the seat up to reach the peddles. I haven't tried wearing a helmet, and heel toeing just yet. But I plan on buying an ap1 or ap2.
Song at 2:35 anyone?
Shara Nelson - Down That Road
@cheatingwanker I've owned an S2000 too - sorry to say that compared to other cars of similar power, it does indeed have no torque at all. Compared to other normal 2litre cars though, the torque is fine.
I now have a Golf GTI 2.0T, with 40 less bhp than my old Honda, and it accelerates quicker from above 30 mph than the Honda ever could - because the torque is way WAY higher. I loved my S2K though - a great car
I also have similar cars. Except my gti is tuned quite aggressively
tiff dident get the point of teh s2000, it was made to be reved to its maximum revs, to make the experience even better
duuuuuuuuuddddeeeeeeee..... any Honda is tunable. You can go small, like for example an ECU remap and some mods to the injectors and ignition timing, and the air intake, or adding a turbo and upgrading the fuel system, while keeping engine internal modifications to a minimal- check out real street racing honda s2000 on youtube, you will be quite amazed my friend ;)
He forgot the Honda Beat🙄
fuck me! how old this video is???
looks like 30 years old at least
vtec just kicked in yo
dang s2000 is made in the 1990's
@fatbboy16 And still looks gorgeous to this day!
10 seconds? More like 4-5
5 are jealous that they don't own an S2000
Lol, but he's right.
if you can manage a turbo on the s2000 (with the high compression and all)
Probably run it at low boost, you'll get a higher torque s2k :D
Win win, balance might be off, but you can fix that.
Why did Top Gear get rid off Tiff? The three amigos worked out perfect in the end but Tiff is a pro driver and good reviewer.
straight up that nigga be hating on A lot of Japanese cars. cocky Brit. the s2k got a sexy ass. that rear view is beautiful.
because if something was japanese it was bad for him
To those of you guys who own an S2000, do you think Ill fit in it? I'm 6'2, 220lbs. This dude seems pretty comfy in it... Anyway If you are my height and own an S2k let me know how you fit in it.
Has Tiff EVER liked a Honda?? Prejudice, much?
Well it IS only a 4 Cylinder Vtec. Its great, but not as great as great can be.
It's 6 seconds