Early S2000's have a well documented propensity to snappy and unprogressive tail end breakaway in higher speed corners. Combined with confidence sapping low levels of steering feel and a chassis that didn't telegraph its intentions well to the driver it made (in AP1 guise) for a car that was difficult to drive at the limit across a quick and twisty road.
Subtle, evolutionary chassis revisions eradicated many of the earlier models idiosyncratic tendencies.

 

My top end price range is about 15k. Unfortunately, apartments on the west side are a bit expensive.

 

i have an ap2, and handling is predictable up to a certain point.

after that, (because i'm still a noob) the car turns on you and wants to take your life, and if applicable, your virginity.

but in all reality though, when i take the car to the twisties, it felt nimble and agile. you just have to keep the throttle in mind so you don't swing the rear end out.