You bought the S2000 for nostalgic reasons. The problem is, there hasn't been enough years between your old S2000 and this one. It's too resent to for you to bathe in the nostalgia of your younger self while driving it and to old to feel crisp and exiting. You need to wait twenty plus years and then drive one again.
Id agree but i recommend him keeping it and letting it collect dust and then driving it one last time before rethinkin of sellling cause in 10 or so years it could be worth more and his thoughts could be diffrent and maybe he desides to give it to one of his kids.
I don't know, your S2000 is a beautiful example and is one of the few Hondas that exude simple and raw performance. I have an AP1 and I feel with how computer aided cars are becoming nowadays, you lose a little something with that. This thing, by how you describe it, is absolutely set up. This being a CR, plus all of the mods, this S2000 will be a collectors item. In my opinion, you should hold on to it.
I can understand your thinking. You’re a very busy guy, and trying to keep many cars clean and and up to your standards is a chore. Plus, part of the fun is the build, and the S2000 is built right. What’s left. Some of the cars I used to dream about are not as good as I remember. I’m around S2000s more than most, yours is worth every penny you ask. You’d need to spend close to six figures to recreate it.
Dude he has a purpose built track monster with the RS. That's why he feels he doesn't need to drive the S2K anymore. Sure it's a wonderful car but a RS is on a whole different planet when compared. That's why he says he feels jaded by the Porsche. It's just that good.
Bee Rice Dude why are you asking me. I'm not the one with the RS or the S2K. Obsessed Garage is. If he can afford the RS which brings him all the joy then why should he keep the S2000?
The S2000 build series gave me a much larger appreciation for Hondas than I originally had. It’ll be a shame to see it go, but I’m excited to see if an e92 will wiggle into your garage in the near future. Love these wash and talk videos!
I think you have to re-evaluate your own standards of happiness with cars. The S2000 was/is one of the best affordable sports cars on the planet. But you took it to the extreme and have so much money and time into it. At 70k plus time it's now a personal "trophy" and you did it because you wanted to in the past but couldn't. My question is for you coming from someone who has done similar things in life is, could you just buy a good condition S2000 for 20k with low miles and enjoy it for what it was? If not, then you have your answer. If you have to tear into a car so deep that it's no longer what it was then your heart was not in the car, it was in the idea of what it should have been. The other side is you already mentioned it. You have the pinnacle of high revving naturally aspirated driver's car in the GT3RS. Nothing is going to compare to it unless you get into some type of spec/race car. The S2000 was always the nerf version of those cars for the common man without all of the costs associated with them.
Obsessed Garage I hope to get down there to do video on regardless before you sell it (if). It really is cool, but managing a fleet with your load is a lot of work.
Why did you start with a CR then? CRs will be collector cars. They will be worth more stock or near stock. You pay a huge premium by starting with a collector car. Sure, it has a really low mileage, fresh engine....... but if you started with a $10-$15k AP2, you could just build a brand new engine. Financially, a regular AP1 or AP2 makes a lot more sense if you plan to highly modify it. It costs much less, you can build the engine, you can get a lighter hardtop (Mugen, Amuse, etc.)
I've had my S2000 since 2012 with 7000 miles and as a weekend/summer/fun car, I have no complaints. Sure there are faster, better looking, or whatever, but each time I hit that "Engine Start" button and remove the hardtop, it puts a smile on my face that I rarely get anywhere else.
Honestly if I had a GT3RS and a Raptor, I don't think the S2000 would get any use. But you know it's your hobby/life as long as you don't go broke do whatever you please. You have a platform where you make money back from videos, so selling and building cars is kind of a business too.
I totally understand your frustration. Living for the constant search of perfection. That’s what drives me. Sell it and start that new project brother. Keep doing what you do.
First time watching this kind of video, I think it's best that you've evolved. It helps me see and reflect on my current build, and how my decision making is similar sometimes when I think about getting another car. Really love the s2000, the styling and interior design is great.
Its not you its me. LOVE IT. TIME FOR A NEW BUILD. YOU SHOWED US AN AMAZING BUILD. CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS NEXT? YOU DESERVE IT. YOU WORK HARD, PLAY HARD.
Park the car... put it on a lift... take it out when you feel like it... you will always want that car... you’ll regret letting it go... I can’t tell you how many times I wish I had any of the three I had before... you perfected that thing. Start researching how to maintain a stored car as a product solution.
I’ve got a 2008 black s2000 with 30k sitting in my garage , I’ll trade ya if your looking to go back stock.. hands down this is the cleanest & nicest s2000 ever , I have followed this build sense day 1
Dam that's skookum! Thanks for continuing to update us on what products you are using, I'm sure it feels redundant to you. Not all of us have the ability to test all of the products and rely on you to weed out some of the garbage. Thanks!
honestly you should hang on to it. its literally the perfect example of a CR on steroids. and if you end up parting with it i will sell everything i own to buy it
I'm a minimalist. I have one car that fulfills all functions quite well and it's keeps me plenty busy maintaining, servicing and tinkering with it (to a very high standard). The thought of 5 cars is a nightmare to me and I also have no interest in tracking. My car is a 2007 BMW E92 325i - fast enough for the street and comfortable enough as a DD.
First off, thank you for always sharing such intimate moments of your life and thoughts. You deserve a lot of credit for that as it take courage to do so boldly. As far as your car progression, a lot of people get where you're coming from. One of my Earthly dreams too is to build a car garage that I would have from my virtual Grand Turismo garage. I'm sure tons of car guys can relate. From a basic level, I've really started to understand that things come and go. Things people can buy will never fill the void in life when it comes to purpose and complete fulfillment. The things most fulfilling in life aren't tangible. Some examples would be (i.e. friendships, relationships, charity to others through service, etc). You're absolutely right though brother. Life is all about sharing experiences with others. Those who stay to just themselves will live a less fulfilling life versus someone who willingly seeks out others. Kudos to you for sharing as much as you do and being the good guy you are. The success you have is well deserved.
You can sell it but dude it's really nice and you rarely see S2k anywhere. I personally would keep it but if you have your eyes set on something bigger o for it
I never really saw you with an S2000 but I fully understand that some dreams need to be realized, regardless of what people say or how ridiculous they may be. I’m just Looking forward to the E92 M3 build haha (THE forever car)
Such low miles...only had a stock ap2 silver. Never appreciated until going through several other cars and now they cost so much makes it less desirable to buy...
I don't know man, I feel no one gonna appreciate 100% the money, the time, the effort etc you put on this car. And as you said you made it ultima to your specs, it was you dream all this years, give it some more space, integrate it more to your life somehow. I think you should keep it if you could afford it and enjoy it for example in weekends when you enjoy the RS everyday (make it your daily), something like that or the opposite.
I love my S2000, but given the choice between an S2000 and a GT3 RS, the choice is easy. It's really a matter of how much money you can spend. The S2000 is the affordable version of the GT3 RS (Matt's car is the exception lol).
You're going to get a ton of opinions on whether you should sell/keep/part out/etc.., and ultimately I think you'll make the right decision for yourself and OG. What I think is more interesting than the conversation about keeping/selling is that you touched on going through an acquisition mindset and then a simplification mindset. I find myself doing this all the time. I'll buy vehicles or parts only to realize that I enjoyed the process of thinking through the build only to get marginal value and I'll simplify by selling the vehicle or the parts, or I'll love the modification (or purchase, as this happens outside of cars too) and I'll be stoked to keep it until I feel otherwise. I think as long as I stay within my means, the transitions of acquisition to simplification (and eventually back to acquisition) can be enjoyable in their own right. Tangentially, I do find myself drawn closer to the idea of "lifetime" purchases. Meaning, if I keep and maintain a specific product, it'll last forever. As fewer and fewer products are produced without some degree of planned obsolescence, hunting for the "keepers" has become really enjoyable.
Some thoughts here.... 1. Wash and Chat Bob Ross style OG is still the best OG. 2. Sometimes the chase is better than the catch. It's why us car guys can spend hours finding our next car only to buy it and immediately go searching for the next car. 3. I know you are looking at potentially a E63 or M5 next. However, maybe don't do anything immediately and see if you really want one of those in a few months time. Maintaining all of these cars to your exacting standards will continue to aggravate your OCD. 4. I think you like the IDEA of the S2000 and collecting the cars that got away more so than you like actually owning them. It may be that you've just moved on from the past and are ready to focus your energies elsewhere. As we get older it's hard to let go of the past, especially as we try to fulfill dreams that we deferred. Realizing those dreams later in life is often easier and more difficult - easier to afford but more difficult to find as satisfying once we've achieved our deferred dream. 5. You'll sell it. You knew you would soon after you bought it. 6. Many of us feel the same way you do about the track.
Your videos are great. I like your personality, and it makes you good at what you do (be it job, youtube, etc), but as you have stated, it is not helpful for your mental state. Glad this YT channel is helping, and hope you are successful on your mission towards improving your mental stress and learning how to be happy.
Thank you for contributing to the s2k crowd. It’s been really enjoyable and great learning experience for me as an owner myself. Keep it or sell it, all reasons are justified and subjective. Keep it, more s2k content... sell it, and I’ll be willing to buy some of the parts you want to part with. All wins. But you know, having options and choices in life is great. Don’t buy another car cause you’ll end up doing it again unless it’s purely for video content reasons. If you can buy, make money and sell it then why not?! I would go through so many cars to experience them all
Yeah, I think the lesson here for me is that I'm not a forever car type. Buy one, build it, enjoy it and the process, then move on to the next project.
If I were you, I'd sell it only to expand the collection again, except that this time I'll expand based on 'themes'. Get a true luxury car like an S class or 7 series. The dramatic transition from pure luxury, to the GT3 RS's hardcore focus, to the Raptor's utilitarian abilities will make you appreciate them way more than you think.
Matt, It is a VERY NATURAL to try and relieve earlier years that we enjoyed. 99% of the time when we do so we are DISAPPOINTED! The reason is that when we become more successful we expand our experiences and upgrade our expectations. I could have told you when you bought it you would wind up selling it and in fact I would have put up money. :) In fact - I believe I even stated that here on your channel. I'm surprised it took you this long! Thankfully, your are an " EARNER" so no harm, but LEARN from this ...... DO NOT chase former dreams - DO chase FUTIRE and BETTER dreams!
Omg. You were into cycling too. You just might be a brother from a different mother. If you are truly similar to me, I find myself more interested in the process and “the chase” than the end result. It is a bit of a curse, but in the end you can’t help who you are. Keep it up Matt. In regards to the S2000, you have the purest representation of a non JDM Honda out there. In some regards, you may seek out another at a later stage in your life but keep in mind you may never find one this clean with low mileage again. Yes you can get more performance with the GT3 RS, but you must have a reason to keep seeking out S2000’s. That is what I would contemplate on before you let the CS go. It just may be “the one that got away.”
If you're anything like me you'll regret selling it shortly after. I learned from experience that if you're attached to a car and you sell it you will kick yourself in the butt about it until you get it back. Luckily I was in the position in which I got the opportunity to get it back (it was my actual first car by the way) and I hopped on it. Now it's sitting in my garage and I'm going over the entire car and building the whole thing from the ground up to make it the exact car i want it to be. I also plan on repainting it because I can't stand the condition of my paint (factory red vw paint is known for clear coat issues). Either way you go if you see this I hope it helps you to really think about it and make the right decision for yourself.
I generally do pretty well with. Once I've made a decision to move on to bigger/better things, I've never had an issue. But this would be uncharted territory for me getting rid of a car that I've already gotten rid of in the past.
Do what you gotta do, but I will really miss this car. Man, only if I had money for it and only if I was living in US, probably the best S2000 out there.
I’d love to see a E92 M3 on this channel and to see you to restore the paint. The main reason because I have one but I’d like to see what you would do with it this time around on camera.
As far as warped rotors go I thought I had the same issue on my Subaru I’m running stop tech pads and stop tech cryo-rotors what I didn’t realize is from day to day driving you lose the pad transfer and get uneven deposit on the rotor so I learned that once in a great while I will go to a desolate road out near the winery and do a couple re-beading of the pads and that made my warped rotor issue go away
Matt been watching the channel since you started. I also have contemplated selling my M5 for the same minuscule reasons I know are bugging you. Don’t do it. I remember like it was yesterday watching you washing the m3 and hearing you talk about how much you missed your OG s2000. Keep it find a better way to keep it clean. You invested a lot of time into it. Time is way more valuable than any mod done to the car. Keep it. You won’t regret it.
I was excepting this video for some time. It only makes perfect sense, this was a dream of your younger self, and now that you have the means your dreams have transferred to bigger and better toys, a la the RS. Plus let's be real lol, no car is safe in the Moreman household. I am awaiting the 991.2 RS allocation news.
Its good to see your old format of wash and chat back. I think you needed to wait to buy this car further down the line to appreciate it as it really hasn't been that long since you owned it in the first place. Hopefully you can get some if not all your money back out of it and move on as there are some killer rides to be bought out there. I think you should move on and not backwards in your car buying. Cars have moved leaps and bounds in the past 10 years, why would you want to go back? Buy something new to modify.
I'm struggling with the idea of an E92 M3 as well. I think going backwards is going to be necessary at some point as cars get more digital. Sigh...I don't know...I guess these are good problems to have.
I know you like the power but I would remove the supercharger and then take it to the track, believe you will truly appreciate the chassis dynamics and have a trouble free track day. The RS is an amazing car but I believe you'll enjoy pushing your driving skills to the limit with the CR. On the point of not enjoying the track, I have been going on and off to the race track for over 7-8 years and I have been in your shoes where I didn't enjoy it. But once I got my hands on a fully stock AP1, I went the first time fully stock and had a blast! Every time after that I had slowly put on the basic parts to make the S2000 a comparable car to a modern day sports cars. Once I noticed I was going faster every time I fell in love with my car more and more. Again it's your decision, I 100% understand your position on what makes you happy. Keep up with the good content.
Man, that is a tough decision. I think you did a fantastic job on this car with absolutely everything! It seems to me like you are not as happy with it as you want to be and thus you should sell it. Perhaps begin a new project on a different car? I can totally relate to your discussion about not "wasting" things by letting them sit, I am the same when it comes to that. Great video!
I would think it would be hard to hop into the s2000 after driving a gt3rs. I’m not a fan of having more than one of any type of vehicle, fast car, truck, etc. I just end up liking one more than the other.
I agree. I have a garage queen S2000, which I love. But if I had a GT3 (heck, even a GT4), I highly doubt the S would get any love from me. The GT3 does everything better than the S and then some. Unless Matt plans on turning the CR into a track car, I just can't see the interest lasting for the S.
A turbo instead of a supercharger, drivetrain mods to accommodate it (new transmission, axles, diff, etc.), wider wheels & tires, weight reduction mods, etc. would make a huge difference in making an S2000 competitive with a GT3RS.
You know watching your S2K videos, gave me the strong inspiration to look forward for next S2K project. Did you end up sell off your S2K as it or you dekit the entire car back to stock condition?
Never was a fan of this car but I get it though. My best friend had a blue one but like I told him then.....it just looks dated. Go get your dream car, the new RS. I had an 86 Grand National, my dream car...got one in 1999...made 555HP at the wheels. BUT....it's an 80's GM car. Droopy headliner, locks that can shatter windows, A/C that sometimes would blow on high, the worst brake system ever (remember the hydraboost), etc. I hated driving that car, sold it for a profit (could have got more today, the market is crazy for these).
Matt, I would say if you're even contemplating it, that means you should sell it. Cars should bring you joy by owning them, not more stress. You're in a financial position where the only cars you should own are the ones you *love*, not just like.
HA I did the same thing a few years back. Had an AP1, thought I was done. Bought a DC5, supercharged it, wasn't happy and went back to an AP1. Once you own an S2000, there's almost nothing that can replace it. TLDR; Don't sell
I completely get this video. I’m a perfectionist with way too many vehicles to keep track of and it just feels so stressful trying to maintain them all. It’s more stressful when I try to figure out what to sell and how I’d rack and stack everything.. trying to keep a good daily with autostart and awd for winter. A drift beater type. A classic I can’t get rid of. And then the dream car I rarely drive bc I’m terrified of damaging it. Haha definitely a nice problem too have but it really is stressful. And not to mention the bikes
I swear if I were to somehow come into some money. I would immediately contact you drive out from Windermere to wherever I have to go and buy this CR. Maybe I can win a scratch off or something haha. This car is everything I want my s2000 to one day. Although it saddens me you might be parting with it I understand your reasoning behind selling it. Good luck with whatever you do with it!
Honestly Matt I get where your coming from and part of it is that the S2000 and RS are a similar type car they are both handling focused sports car and the way it's setup, it's similar but the fact that the RS a "similar" car in every way means that it's pointless to drive a older less fun similar car opposed to the RS. Maybe sell the s2000 and build something different to the RS thus creating a reason to drive it over a RS as it's different leaving you with a RS (ultimate raw, track, drivers car) the Raptor (Comfy, off-road daily) and a new different type car. Just my two cents...
I know what you mean Matt, I've been chasing the dream. Been through my dream car(S) many times at this time I'm down to two cars and like them both. At this point they are just what I want and personalized to my liking. But have my eye on another car. Looks like this is never ending. Good luck with your decision with the S2000. I know what you are going through.
Replacing the S with a sporty coupe or sedan seems like a logical choice. You have 2 sports cars and 2 sport trucks now. Nothing for when you want just a comfortable ride for a long drive, that can possibly get reasonable fuel economy.
Do not part it out, sell it as is for 80-85k to the right buyer. I do not like modified cars I like the stock look or mods that looks stock. The modifications that you have done and the way you have done them are exactly that. It is probably going to take a couple of months to find the right buyer, but I have confidence that you will find that person. Disclaimer, I have no experience with Japanese cars, so this is just my educated guess, I stick to German cars.
You went back to an old love that doesn't do it anymore. You builded the perfect S2K but it's time to move on, that's it! Love your video, it's literally a therapy.
Your feeling are just feeling and it doesn’t last maybe a moment and it keeps changing, good video on talking it out, IMO keep and it keep having feeling about it. Haha
Another idea for you. Sell the car and by the house in the mountains you wanted. In the end always remember your not insane for buying this car making it the ultimate car that you wanted. You had a goal you set out to accomplish and you accomplished it. Now you have new goals that you have set out to accomplish and you will accomplish them.
Obsessed Garage Any time, One last thing, no matter what have fun with what you are doing and have fun with your family. We can all work our asses off but if we don’t take a moment to sit back and enjoy it why are we even doing it.
Do not sell it, Only drive it in different times of your life don't over do it with one car.Take it like this: eating chicken everyday and obviously you will get sick of it. Drive the car occasionlly on nice days and maybe buy a car cover? Love the video man Subbed .
Its the process of building it, not the owning of it. Its not the money either. You are now finding the car a burden not a joy. Move on. Sell it. Consolidate. Focus on the GT3 RS, and new Raptor. Move on to another project to focus on. I have OCD myself. That's what I would do anyway. Of course my opinion matters little. I find your videos so familiar in my own life. Therapeutic to see someone just like me, as I suspect many of the other people watching. Unless all my cars, house, etc. are clean and organized I can't find any peace. I have 3 cars now (Porsche, Mercedes, F150) and it already drives me nuts. Thank you for sharing!
do you know what you want and what you need... Anyway , it is good problem to have for you .. since you have to resources to waste and to spare . When your dream car you finally got them (easy with resources on hand).... your satisfaction is just gone .. and you are looking for the next.. it is endless cycle... Good luck and great show from you.!!
the frustrating part of these videos is the fact that his cars are cleaner when he starts washing then mine are when I'm finished.
Ha, ha.. The camera add tens pounds and makes all cars look clean.
Lmao! Truth!
You bought the S2000 for nostalgic reasons. The problem is, there hasn't been enough years between your old S2000 and this one. It's too resent to for you to bathe in the nostalgia of your younger self while driving it and to old to feel crisp and exiting. You need to wait twenty plus years and then drive one again.
Double Tee that is true sometimes taking a break from it brings back the feeling.
Id agree but i recommend him keeping it and letting it collect dust and then driving it one last time before rethinkin of sellling cause in 10 or so years it could be worth more and his thoughts could be diffrent and maybe he desides to give it to one of his kids.
I don't know, your S2000 is a beautiful example and is one of the few Hondas that exude simple and raw performance. I have an AP1 and I feel with how computer aided cars are becoming nowadays, you lose a little something with that. This thing, by how you describe it, is absolutely set up. This being a CR, plus all of the mods, this S2000 will be a collectors item. In my opinion, you should hold on to it.
I can understand your thinking. You’re a very busy guy, and trying to keep many cars clean and and up to your standards is a chore. Plus, part of the fun is the build, and the S2000 is built right. What’s left. Some of the cars I used to dream about are not as good as I remember. I’m around S2000s more than most, yours is worth every penny you ask. You’d need to spend close to six figures to recreate it.
Thanks John!
Bee Rice he said in the video he doesn't like tracking his cars.
Dude he has a purpose built track monster with the RS. That's why he feels he doesn't need to drive the S2K anymore. Sure it's a wonderful car but a RS is on a whole different planet when compared. That's why he says he feels jaded by the Porsche. It's just that good.
Bee Rice Dude why are you asking me. I'm not the one with the RS or the S2K. Obsessed Garage is. If he can afford the RS which brings him all the joy then why should he keep the S2000?
A good old fashioned Obsessed Garage wash and chat video, love it.
The S2000 build series gave me a much larger appreciation for Hondas than I originally had. It’ll be a shame to see it go, but I’m excited to see if an e92 will wiggle into your garage in the near future. Love these wash and talk videos!
You were right.
There will always be a new GT3RS. There will never be another S2000. Keep it for the sentimental value
I think you have to re-evaluate your own standards of happiness with cars. The S2000 was/is one of the best affordable sports cars on the planet. But you took it to the extreme and have so much money and time into it. At 70k plus time it's now a personal "trophy" and you did it because you wanted to in the past but couldn't. My question is for you coming from someone who has done similar things in life is, could you just buy a good condition S2000 for 20k with low miles and enjoy it for what it was? If not, then you have your answer. If you have to tear into a car so deep that it's no longer what it was then your heart was not in the car, it was in the idea of what it should have been. The other side is you already mentioned it. You have the pinnacle of high revving naturally aspirated driver's car in the GT3RS. Nothing is going to compare to it unless you get into some type of spec/race car. The S2000 was always the nerf version of those cars for the common man without all of the costs associated with them.
That's a pretty simple one Mark. I don't want a stock S2000. I only wanted a highly modified version.
Obsessed Garage I hope to get down there to do video on regardless before you sell it (if). It really is cool, but managing a fleet with your load is a lot of work.
Why did you start with a CR then? CRs will be collector cars. They will be worth more stock or near stock. You pay a huge premium by starting with a collector car. Sure, it has a really low mileage, fresh engine....... but if you started with a $10-$15k AP2, you could just build a brand new engine.
Financially, a regular AP1 or AP2 makes a lot more sense if you plan to highly modify it. It costs much less, you can build the engine, you can get a lighter hardtop (Mugen, Amuse, etc.)
God I would never sell that beauty.
Kevin H owning a gt3 would change your mind.
I've had my S2000 since 2012 with 7000 miles and as a weekend/summer/fun car, I have no complaints. Sure there are faster, better looking, or whatever, but each time I hit that "Engine Start" button and remove the hardtop, it puts a smile on my face that I rarely get anywhere else.
Honestly if I had a GT3RS and a Raptor, I don't think the S2000 would get any use. But you know it's your hobby/life as long as you don't go broke do whatever you please. You have a platform where you make money back from videos, so selling and building cars is kind of a business too.
I sold my dc2 type r 4 yrs ago my heart still bleeds..you only realise your love when it’s gone
Dude you just finished it? Be happy with what you have and enjoy it, you said yourself this was the IT car when you were younger. Enjoy it.
I totally understand your frustration. Living for the constant search of perfection. That’s what drives me. Sell it and start that new project brother. Keep doing what you do.
dont sell
Clive Mckenzie agreed. If you can financially keep it comfortably. Then keep it. I miss mine all the time.
You guys notice all the s2k owners end up selling their S2ks.
Zed Marshall: and many of them ended up with BIG regrets now!
First time watching this kind of video, I think it's best that you've evolved. It helps me see and reflect on my current build, and how my decision making is similar sometimes when I think about getting another car. Really love the s2000, the styling and interior design is great.
Just keep having fun... the journey is always the best part. however, the end result is a nice reminder of the journey. I love watching your videos
That's exactly it.
buy a barn and put it in there under a car cover. take it out in afew years and be happy that you kept it.
Keep it up man
Its not you its me. LOVE IT.
TIME FOR A NEW BUILD. YOU SHOWED US AN AMAZING BUILD.
CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS NEXT?
YOU DESERVE IT. YOU WORK HARD, PLAY HARD.
Park the car... put it on a lift... take it out when you feel like it... you will always want that car... you’ll regret letting it go... I can’t tell you how many times I wish I had any of the three I had before... you perfected that thing. Start researching how to maintain a stored car as a product solution.
I've been thinking about this.
keep it, its a money tree growing in your garage
She’s so beautiful 😭💕
I’ve got a 2008 black s2000 with 30k sitting in my garage , I’ll trade ya if your looking to go back stock.. hands down this is the cleanest & nicest s2000 ever , I have followed this build sense day 1
I think it’s a keeper. A CR with less than 20k miles will only appreciate. I predict that CR will be worth 100k in ten years.
Buys car. Washes car for 2 weeks. Drives once. Sells car.
ABV & RPM sounds like an enthusiast
Dam that's skookum! Thanks for continuing to update us on what products you are using, I'm sure it feels redundant to you. Not all of us have the ability to test all of the products and rely on you to weed out some of the garbage. Thanks!
Keep the S2000 it fukin ROCK'S !
I felt like I was watching Bob Ross washing and talking about his car with such patience
I always appreciate the honesty of this channel
I missed the old wash and chat videos, good to see them coming back
honestly you should hang on to it. its literally the perfect example of a CR on steroids. and if you end up parting with it i will sell everything i own to buy it
I'm a minimalist. I have one car that fulfills all functions quite well and it's keeps me plenty busy maintaining, servicing and tinkering with it (to a very high standard). The thought of 5 cars is a nightmare to me and I also have no interest in tracking.
My car is a 2007 BMW E92 325i - fast enough for the street and comfortable enough as a DD.
First off, thank you for always sharing such intimate moments of your life and thoughts. You deserve a lot of credit for that as it take courage to do so boldly.
As far as your car progression, a lot of people get where you're coming from. One of my Earthly dreams too is to build a car garage that I would have from my virtual Grand Turismo garage. I'm sure tons of car guys can relate.
From a basic level, I've really started to understand that things come and go. Things people can buy will never fill the void in life when it comes to purpose and complete fulfillment. The things most fulfilling in life aren't tangible. Some examples would be (i.e. friendships, relationships, charity to others through service, etc).
You're absolutely right though brother. Life is all about sharing experiences with others. Those who stay to just themselves will live a less fulfilling life versus someone who willingly seeks out others. Kudos to you for sharing as much as you do and being the good guy you are. The success you have is well deserved.
Very well said.
Enjoyed the chat, Matt .. I'm sure this won't be the last car you sell. Looking forward to your next project ..
You can sell it but dude it's really nice and you rarely see S2k anywhere. I personally would keep it but if you have your eyes set on something bigger o for it
Raptor, GT3 RS and M3 seems like the perfect trio to me.
I never really saw you with an S2000 but I fully understand that some dreams need to be realized, regardless of what people say or how ridiculous they may be. I’m just Looking forward to the E92 M3 build haha (THE forever car)
Such low miles...only had a stock ap2 silver. Never appreciated until going through several other cars and now they cost so much makes it less desirable to buy...
I don't know man, I feel no one gonna appreciate 100% the money, the time, the effort etc you put on this car. And as you said you made it ultima to your specs, it was you dream all this years, give it some more space, integrate it more to your life somehow. I think you should keep it if you could afford it and enjoy it for example in weekends when you enjoy the RS everyday (make it your daily), something like that or the opposite.
I love my S2000, but given the choice between an S2000 and a GT3 RS, the choice is easy. It's really a matter of how much money you can spend. The S2000 is the affordable version of the GT3 RS (Matt's car is the exception lol).
dont sell, its a CR with less than 100k kms with rotrex i reckon itll be work atleast 100k in 5-10 years cuz top trim n nicely specd
You're going to get a ton of opinions on whether you should sell/keep/part out/etc.., and ultimately I think you'll make the right decision for yourself and OG. What I think is more interesting than the conversation about keeping/selling is that you touched on going through an acquisition mindset and then a simplification mindset. I find myself doing this all the time. I'll buy vehicles or parts only to realize that I enjoyed the process of thinking through the build only to get marginal value and I'll simplify by selling the vehicle or the parts, or I'll love the modification (or purchase, as this happens outside of cars too) and I'll be stoked to keep it until I feel otherwise. I think as long as I stay within my means, the transitions of acquisition to simplification (and eventually back to acquisition) can be enjoyable in their own right. Tangentially, I do find myself drawn closer to the idea of "lifetime" purchases. Meaning, if I keep and maintain a specific product, it'll last forever. As fewer and fewer products are produced without some degree of planned obsolescence, hunting for the "keepers" has become really enjoyable.
You nailed it.
Some thoughts here....
1. Wash and Chat Bob Ross style OG is still the best OG.
2. Sometimes the chase is better than the catch. It's why us car guys can spend hours finding our next car only to buy it and immediately go searching for the next car.
3. I know you are looking at potentially a E63 or M5 next. However, maybe don't do anything immediately and see if you really want one of those in a few months time. Maintaining all of these cars to your exacting standards will continue to aggravate your OCD.
4. I think you like the IDEA of the S2000 and collecting the cars that got away more so than you like actually owning them. It may be that you've just moved on from the past and are ready to focus your energies elsewhere. As we get older it's hard to let go of the past, especially as we try to fulfill dreams that we deferred. Realizing those dreams later in life is often easier and more difficult - easier to afford but more difficult to find as satisfying once we've achieved our deferred dream.
5. You'll sell it. You knew you would soon after you bought it.
6. Many of us feel the same way you do about the track.
Nailed it.
I think, like many of us, you enjoy the journey as much or more than the destination.
Well said.
Your videos are great. I like your personality, and it makes you good at what you do (be it job, youtube, etc), but as you have stated, it is not helpful for your mental state. Glad this YT channel is helping, and hope you are successful on your mission towards improving your mental stress and learning how to be happy.
Thanks man.
The journey is always more enjoyable.
Matt said he had more friends than he can count.
It's now confirmed that Matt can't count to 122.645. Lol
Great video again! Thanks!
Thank you for contributing to the s2k crowd. It’s been really enjoyable and great learning experience for me as an owner myself. Keep it or sell it, all reasons are justified and subjective. Keep it, more s2k content... sell it, and I’ll be willing to buy some of the parts you want to part with. All wins. But you know, having options and choices in life is great. Don’t buy another car cause you’ll end up doing it again unless it’s purely for video content reasons. If you can buy, make money and sell it then why not?! I would go through so many cars to experience them all
Yeah, I think the lesson here for me is that I'm not a forever car type. Buy one, build it, enjoy it and the process, then move on to the next project.
The answer is to raffle it off in the OG groups. $10 gets you one ticket, and have them available for one month for purchase in the OG store.
If I were you, I'd sell it only to expand the collection again, except that this time I'll expand based on 'themes'. Get a true luxury car like an S class or 7 series. The dramatic transition from pure luxury, to the GT3 RS's hardcore focus, to the Raptor's utilitarian abilities will make you appreciate them way more than you think.
Matt,
It is a VERY NATURAL to try and relieve earlier years that we enjoyed. 99% of the time when we do so we are DISAPPOINTED! The reason is that when we become more successful we expand our experiences and upgrade our expectations. I could have told you when you bought it you would wind up selling it and in fact I would have put up money. :) In fact - I believe I even stated that here on your channel. I'm surprised it took you this long! Thankfully, your are an " EARNER" so no harm, but LEARN from this ...... DO NOT chase former dreams - DO chase FUTIRE and BETTER dreams!
Bobby W Well said Bobby,very true.Move on Matt!
Omg. You were into cycling too. You just might be a brother from a different mother. If you are truly similar to me, I find myself more interested in the process and “the chase” than the end result. It is a bit of a curse, but in the end you can’t help who you are. Keep it up Matt.
In regards to the S2000, you have the purest representation of a non JDM Honda out there. In some regards, you may seek out another at a later stage in your life but keep in mind you may never find one this clean with low mileage again. Yes you can get more performance with the GT3 RS, but you must have a reason to keep seeking out S2000’s. That is what I would contemplate on before you let the CS go. It just may be “the one that got away.”
Some of us value the things we do differently then others, just up the great work on your channel
If you're anything like me you'll regret selling it shortly after. I learned from experience that if you're attached to a car and you sell it you will kick yourself in the butt about it until you get it back. Luckily I was in the position in which I got the opportunity to get it back (it was my actual first car by the way) and I hopped on it. Now it's sitting in my garage and I'm going over the entire car and building the whole thing from the ground up to make it the exact car i want it to be. I also plan on repainting it because I can't stand the condition of my paint (factory red vw paint is known for clear coat issues). Either way you go if you see this I hope it helps you to really think about it and make the right decision for yourself.
I generally do pretty well with. Once I've made a decision to move on to bigger/better things, I've never had an issue. But this would be uncharted territory for me getting rid of a car that I've already gotten rid of in the past.
Do what you gotta do, but I will really miss this car. Man, only if I had money for it and only if I was living in US, probably the best S2000 out there.
Save it, The value will only increase
I’d love to see a E92 M3 on this channel and to see you to restore the paint. The main reason because I have one but I’d like to see what you would do with it this time around on camera.
I've been thinking about buying a cheap one, dialing it in, using it for a little well, then sell it.
As far as warped rotors go I thought I had the same issue on my Subaru I’m running stop tech pads and stop tech cryo-rotors what I didn’t realize is from day to day driving you lose the pad transfer and get uneven deposit on the rotor so I learned that once in a great while I will go to a desolate road out near the winery and do a couple re-beading of the pads and that made my warped rotor issue go away
this is one of the cleanest s2000 i have even seen
Such an amazing car, who ever buys it will be blessed. Great job taking care of it.
Matt been watching the channel since you started. I also have contemplated selling my M5 for the same minuscule reasons I know are bugging you. Don’t do it. I remember like it was yesterday watching you washing the m3 and hearing you talk about how much you missed your OG s2000. Keep it find a better way to keep it clean. You invested a lot of time into it. Time is way more valuable than any mod done to the car. Keep it. You won’t regret it.
I think this will be one of those things if someone wants the car enough, I'll sell it. If not, I'll keep it around.
I was excepting this video for some time. It only makes perfect sense, this was a dream of your younger self, and now that you have the means your dreams have transferred to bigger and better toys, a la the RS. Plus let's be real lol, no car is safe in the Moreman household. I am awaiting the 991.2 RS allocation news.
Its good to see your old format of wash and chat back. I think you needed to wait to buy this car further down the line to appreciate it as it really hasn't been that long since you owned it in the first place. Hopefully you can get some if not all your money back out of it and move on as there are some killer rides to be bought out there. I think you should move on and not backwards in your car buying. Cars have moved leaps and bounds in the past 10 years, why would you want to go back? Buy something new to modify.
I'm struggling with the idea of an E92 M3 as well. I think going backwards is going to be necessary at some point as cars get more digital. Sigh...I don't know...I guess these are good problems to have.
I know you like the power but I would remove the supercharger and then take it to the track, believe you will truly appreciate the chassis dynamics and have a trouble free track day. The RS is an amazing car but I believe you'll enjoy pushing your driving skills to the limit with the CR.
On the point of not enjoying the track, I have been going on and off to the race track for over 7-8 years and I have been in your shoes where I didn't enjoy it. But once I got my hands on a fully stock AP1, I went the first time fully stock and had a blast! Every time after that I had slowly put on the basic parts to make the S2000 a comparable car to a modern day sports cars. Once I noticed I was going faster every time I fell in love with my car more and more. Again it's your decision, I 100% understand your position on what makes you happy.
Keep up with the good content.
I envy that having a blast on the track mentality. I just am not having fun pushing limits. It doesn't work for me no matter what the speed.
Its cool I understand.
came here just to watch the calming therapeutic artistic way of washing the car :)
Seems like a waste of time and money. I also have way too much of an emotional bond to vehicles I own to get rid of them so quickly.
MrFunk preach!!!!
You sure your wife isnt giving you the look behind the camera as you make this video? LOL
Man, that is a tough decision. I think you did a fantastic job on this car with absolutely everything! It seems to me like you are not as happy with it as you want to be and thus you should sell it. Perhaps begin a new project on a different car? I can totally relate to your discussion about not "wasting" things by letting them sit, I am the same when it comes to that. Great video!
I would think it would be hard to hop into the s2000 after driving a gt3rs. I’m not a fan of having more than one of any type of vehicle, fast car, truck, etc. I just end up liking one more than the other.
I agree. I have a garage queen S2000, which I love. But if I had a GT3 (heck, even a GT4), I highly doubt the S would get any love from me. The GT3 does everything better than the S and then some. Unless Matt plans on turning the CR into a track car, I just can't see the interest lasting for the S.
A turbo instead of a supercharger, drivetrain mods to accommodate it (new transmission, axles, diff, etc.), wider wheels & tires, weight reduction mods, etc. would make a huge difference in making an S2000 competitive with a GT3RS.
Dude, did you manage to sell this S2K CR off? This S2K is a legend and you would never get another similar model from Honda ever again...
Yeah, I sold it a few months ago.
You know watching your S2K videos, gave me the strong inspiration to look forward for next S2K project.
Did you end up sell off your S2K as it or you dekit the entire car back to stock condition?
Never was a fan of this car but I get it though. My best friend had a blue one but like I told him then.....it just looks dated. Go get your dream car, the new RS. I had an 86 Grand National, my dream car...got one in 1999...made 555HP at the wheels. BUT....it's an 80's GM car. Droopy headliner, locks that can shatter windows, A/C that sometimes would blow on high, the worst brake system ever (remember the hydraboost), etc. I hated driving that car, sold it for a profit (could have got more today, the market is crazy for these).
Matt, I would say if you're even contemplating it, that means you should sell it. Cars should bring you joy by owning them, not more stress. You're in a financial position where the only cars you should own are the ones you *love*, not just like.
This video is subconsciously not telling you he is thinking of selling his S2K, but more of teaching you how to properly wash your S2K.
HA I did the same thing a few years back. Had an AP1, thought I was done. Bought a DC5, supercharged it, wasn't happy and went back to an AP1. Once you own an S2000, there's almost nothing that can replace it. TLDR; Don't sell
I completely get this video. I’m a perfectionist with way too many vehicles to keep track of and it just feels so stressful trying to maintain them all. It’s more stressful when I try to figure out what to sell and how I’d rack and stack everything.. trying to keep a good daily with autostart and awd for winter. A drift beater type. A classic I can’t get rid of. And then the dream car I rarely drive bc I’m terrified of damaging it. Haha definitely a nice problem too have but it really is stressful. And not to mention the bikes
This vid is so relaxing
new here, but MAN, that house looks fantastic. Also, you look to have deadlifter's shins where the knurling of the bar would scrape against yourself.
Ha, ha.. yep. I need to start wearing some socks. I also drag the bar on cleans and snatches.
e92 m3 maybe?
DO NOT SELL! or at least NOT YET.
Trust me you'll regret it
Would love to have it but don't have the money
That car is beautiful.
I swear if I were to somehow come into some money. I would immediately contact you drive out from Windermere to wherever I have to go and buy this CR. Maybe I can win a scratch off or something haha. This car is everything I want my s2000 to one day. Although it saddens me you might be parting with it I understand your reasoning behind selling it. Good luck with whatever you do with it!
I've decided to keep it!
Honestly Matt I get where your coming from and part of it is that the S2000 and RS are a similar type car they are both handling focused sports car and the way it's setup, it's similar but the fact that the RS a "similar" car in every way means that it's pointless to drive a older less fun similar car opposed to the RS. Maybe sell the s2000 and build something different to the RS thus creating a reason to drive it over a RS as it's different leaving you with a RS (ultimate raw, track, drivers car) the Raptor (Comfy, off-road daily) and a new different type car. Just my two cents...
If you are not happy then you have to do it. We learned a lot from your trip to make the car you wanted when you were younger.
I know what you mean Matt, I've been chasing the dream. Been through my dream car(S) many times at this time I'm down to two cars and like them both. At this point they are just what I want and personalized to my liking. But have my eye on another car. Looks like this is never ending. Good luck with your decision with the S2000. I know what you are going through.
Yep, I think it's a never-ending pursuit.
Matt do whatever you feel is right. I cant wait to see what you buy next
No man, keep the car. You can definitely figure out a way to maintain all the beauties in the world.
Replacing the S with a sporty coupe or sedan seems like a logical choice. You have 2 sports cars and 2 sport trucks now. Nothing for when you want just a comfortable ride for a long drive, that can possibly get reasonable fuel economy.
In the same boat, just not with a s2000 as clean as yours. But stuck on the should i sell or not.
Do not part it out, sell it as is for 80-85k to the right buyer. I do not like modified cars I like the stock look or mods that looks stock. The modifications that you have done and the way you have done them are exactly that. It is probably going to take a couple of months to find the right buyer, but I have confidence that you will find that person.
Disclaimer, I have no experience with Japanese cars, so this is just my educated guess, I stick to German cars.
You went back to an old love that doesn't do it anymore. You builded the perfect S2K but it's time to move on, that's it! Love your video, it's literally a therapy.
Well said.
Your feeling are just feeling and it doesn’t last maybe a moment and it keeps changing, good video on talking it out, IMO keep and it keep having feeling about it. Haha
you could always raffle it
Love watching you brother!
God bless.
Another idea for you. Sell the car and by the house in the mountains you wanted.
In the end always remember your not insane for buying this car making it the ultimate car that you wanted.
You had a goal you set out to accomplish and you accomplished it.
Now you have new goals that you have set out to accomplish and you will accomplish them.
Thanks Ken. I was missing this point in my thought process.
Obsessed Garage Any time, One last thing, no matter what have fun with what you are doing and have fun with your family. We can all work our asses off but if we don’t take a moment to sit back and enjoy it why are we even doing it.
Do not sell it, Only drive it in different times of your life don't over do it with one car.Take it like this: eating chicken everyday and obviously you will get sick of it. Drive the car occasionlly on nice days and maybe buy a car cover? Love the video man Subbed .
Good point.
Its the process of building it, not the owning of it. Its not the money either. You are now finding the car a burden not a joy. Move on. Sell it. Consolidate. Focus on the GT3 RS, and new Raptor. Move on to another project to focus on. I have OCD myself. That's what I would do anyway. Of course my opinion matters little. I find your videos so familiar in my own life. Therapeutic to see someone just like me, as I suspect many of the other people watching. Unless all my cars, house, etc. are clean and organized I can't find any peace. I have 3 cars now (Porsche, Mercedes, F150) and it already drives me nuts. Thank you for sharing!
Bingo on that one. Peace is hard to find with me.
S2000 is boosted you should change the oil soon, the increased blowby requires more frequent oil changes.
Yeah, it's about time.
do you know what you want and what you need... Anyway , it is good problem to have for you .. since you have to resources to waste and to spare . When your dream car you finally got them (easy with resources on hand).... your satisfaction is just gone .. and you are looking for the next.. it is endless cycle...
Good luck and great show from you.!!
If you have the money to indulge yourself, it sounds like you need car storage rather than abandon the dream.