Forgive me Father, for I have sinned
08-05-2014, 12:09 PM
#21
I banged out close to 200 miles on my s on sat it's such a great car!
08-08-2014, 10:24 PM
#22
I was pure dumb and stupid when I bought my S. I didn't know how it differed from a Miata or a Sky. It was just a two-seat sports car to me at the time. I had lusted after the first Miata for 20 years. WOW! I have learned a lot in 4 years of S ownership. At times a Garage Queen when chore commuting is called for, but the times I've had with this car have pleased me like no other car that I could afford can.
Dave, I just told my girlfriend that I'm going to have all those quotes printed out and framed. Of course, I'm only half teasing.
I'm not a religious guy, but I'm going to keep this post fresh in my mind. Weekdays, I drive the 5 mile commute twice a day, so sometimes I cringe at the 100 miles a week just commuting. But as i review, I don't regret a single mile. Every one of them is fun, even on flat, straight roads. I love the quote that storms need names to have the top up, but so do days that reach 110 F or 115 F by the afternoon, in unfiltered intense sun. That's why I'm glad the S has a great air conditioning unit, too.
Do you have more reviews?
Dave, I just told my girlfriend that I'm going to have all those quotes printed out and framed. Of course, I'm only half teasing.
I'm not a religious guy, but I'm going to keep this post fresh in my mind. Weekdays, I drive the 5 mile commute twice a day, so sometimes I cringe at the 100 miles a week just commuting. But as i review, I don't regret a single mile. Every one of them is fun, even on flat, straight roads. I love the quote that storms need names to have the top up, but so do days that reach 110 F or 115 F by the afternoon, in unfiltered intense sun. That's why I'm glad the S has a great air conditioning unit, too.
Do you have more reviews?
08-09-2014, 06:06 AM
#23
Here's the rest of my list....
Cars and Bikes (Tokyo) “I've tested the Nissan GTR racing type car and though it's in the same class of performance as the S-2000, it lacked the "fits-like-a-glove" interior, open top and just wasn't the fun this Honda was - at two million yen more in price. The only Japanese car that comes close is another Honda, the NSX racing type, but with its price tag of around ten million yen it's out of reach for most of us.”
Honda Tuning “There are some cars that seem perfect straight from the factory. The Porsche 911 Turbo..Ferrari, McLarens, Aston Martins... The Honda S2000 is arguably one of these vehicles.”
Forbes “... and its all-too-willing 240 horsepower engine cranks out more juice per cylinder than a $169,000 Ferrari 360 Modena.”
Cars.com “Once it reaches 5,000 RPM or so, the S2000 lunges forward like a virtual rocket, its engine screaming passionately through each step of the close-ratio six-speed gearbox. As if acceleration prowess weren’t enough, razor-sharp steering, disciplined handling talents and athletic cornering ability blend with excellent braking capacity to produce a driving experience that approaches racing car level. It’s really no surprise since the S2000 looks as if it’s ready to whip onto a racetrack somewhere.”
New Car Net “S2000 –– a two-seater that redefines the essence of sports car motoring.”
USA Today “The highly tuned engine, ... slides into a different dimension as it closes on the 9,000-RPM danger point. Deeper than primal, it feels as if the buzz, the excitement, is coming not from the car, but from within your skull, perhaps your soul.”
The New York Times “If roadsters can cure a midlife crises, this may be a good time to have one. Take it out once and you’ll drive it in your dreams.”
Sport Compact Car “The S2000 feels like nothing less than a Formula Ford with bodywork.” “If you’ve driven an Elan (Lotus), you’ve got a good idea what to expect here. Paring knife reflexes, peaky power band, toggle switch shifting. Chapman’s dream is all present in the new Honda. The only thing missing are the leaks and the breakage.”
Car (UK) magazine “This is one of the great engines. Definitely top 10, probably top 3.”
Nashville Scene “I will boldly defy any genuine aficionado – particularly one with road racing experience – not to fall head-over-heels in forbidden, Lolita-lust love with this champing, snorting filly of a classic roadster.”
Motorweek “On its performance merits alone, the Honda S2000 stacks up well against the likes of the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. But consider also its $32,415 base price, and the S2000 becomes a screaming performance car bargain.”
Auto Week "Some around here call the S2000 the best Honda ever. Whether you agree or not, most at least believe the little roadster has already carved out a chapter for itself in the annals of future classic car-dom. And its done that in less than three years on the market.”
“... the S2000--because it existed at all--is legendary already."
Automobile magazine “... European rivals such as Porsche, BMW, and Audi charge thousands more for this level of performance, although they also provide a far more comprehensive complement of amenities as part of the basic package. You want aesthetics? Buy a TT. Pure performance at a reasonable price? The S2000 tops the charts.”
Consumers Reports "Our top-rated roadster, the Honda S2000, slightly outscored the Corvette and Boxster in our tests and has excellent reliability.”
Auto Extremist “...., the S2000 is sensational ”
Philadelphia Inquirer “What you can call it is what it obviously is: a mobile museum of Honda’s virtuosity in product engineering.”
Autopilot (Russia) “Visualize that you have saddled a storm...”
Kansas City Star “.. diehard performance drivers will relish its cat-quick reflexes and giant-killer engine.”
Edmunds (road test follow up - 2002) “And as long as Honda continues to build the S2000, we’ll be sure to save a spot for Honda right next to the prancing horse (Ferrari) and checkered flags (Corvette) next time we’re out for a midday cruise down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway).”
Straight - SIX “You say you're into sports cars? You say you are truly hardcore? Put your money where your mouth is and step up to S2000 ownership. The rarified 9000-RPM redline of the 2.0 liter naturally aspirated screamer is truly addictive, and the twitchy rear end will test your oversteering reflexes to the max. The finest four-cylinder engine in the world.” [rated the car a 6 point on a 6 point scale]
Drive.com (Aust) "VERDICT: If the S2000 doesn't win every car award this year, the judges should pack up and go home."
Motor Trend “Imagine if Formula One engineers built a sports car. Well, they did.”
Auto Revista (Dallas - Ft. Worth) “It's not as comfortable as the Z3, as ritzy as the Mercedes-Benz SLK230 or as distinguished as the Porsche Boxster, but it does accomplish its goal: affordable performance with a heap of race-inspired technology packed in. The heat of the roadster competition has gotten smokin' hot and Honda's petite S2000 is a chili pepper that will make the competition's eyes water.”
Car & Driver, August 2003 “... the Honda S2000, the most intense open two-seater you can buy south of Ferrari prices.” “A four-wheeler with crotch-rocket DNA.” [ finished first in the comparison article, beating the Nissan 350Z, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4]
CAR (UK) “It’s chiseled, unadorned and understated. The fireworks, friends, are on the inside.” “Best 4 pot engine in the world plus a lovely gearbox and unbustable build quality.”
TopGear (UK) "the long bonnet gives the impression of having been stretched taut over the engine and front wheels, like a sheet of rubber. The engine revs to a million rpm and it sounds like a racing car. Get past the point when the VETC systems switches to "manic" and all hell is let loose. These are all good things in a two seater.”
Auto Express (UK) “even we were shocked at how intoxicating the S2000 experience is.”
International Engine of the Year Awards "The S2000 engine has been picked as the best engine in the 1.8 to 2.0 liter for five years in a row – some comments from the judges: “An immortal; there is nothing under 2-liters that can match it. Power and tractability are absolutely awesome”; “People will still be raving about this engine in decades to come – an absolute legend”.
AutoExtremist "This car is one of the sweetest driving machines that you'll ever get your hands on. I defy you to experience a car with better "feel" than the S2000. On top of that, it delivers excellent fuel economy and as many Grins Per Miles as the Mini, the top goes down - and it's plenty quick too. An inspired choice for any enthusiast."
That's all folks.
Cars and Bikes (Tokyo) “I've tested the Nissan GTR racing type car and though it's in the same class of performance as the S-2000, it lacked the "fits-like-a-glove" interior, open top and just wasn't the fun this Honda was - at two million yen more in price. The only Japanese car that comes close is another Honda, the NSX racing type, but with its price tag of around ten million yen it's out of reach for most of us.”
Honda Tuning “There are some cars that seem perfect straight from the factory. The Porsche 911 Turbo..Ferrari, McLarens, Aston Martins... The Honda S2000 is arguably one of these vehicles.”
Forbes “... and its all-too-willing 240 horsepower engine cranks out more juice per cylinder than a $169,000 Ferrari 360 Modena.”
Cars.com “Once it reaches 5,000 RPM or so, the S2000 lunges forward like a virtual rocket, its engine screaming passionately through each step of the close-ratio six-speed gearbox. As if acceleration prowess weren’t enough, razor-sharp steering, disciplined handling talents and athletic cornering ability blend with excellent braking capacity to produce a driving experience that approaches racing car level. It’s really no surprise since the S2000 looks as if it’s ready to whip onto a racetrack somewhere.”
New Car Net “S2000 –– a two-seater that redefines the essence of sports car motoring.”
USA Today “The highly tuned engine, ... slides into a different dimension as it closes on the 9,000-RPM danger point. Deeper than primal, it feels as if the buzz, the excitement, is coming not from the car, but from within your skull, perhaps your soul.”
The New York Times “If roadsters can cure a midlife crises, this may be a good time to have one. Take it out once and you’ll drive it in your dreams.”
Sport Compact Car “The S2000 feels like nothing less than a Formula Ford with bodywork.” “If you’ve driven an Elan (Lotus), you’ve got a good idea what to expect here. Paring knife reflexes, peaky power band, toggle switch shifting. Chapman’s dream is all present in the new Honda. The only thing missing are the leaks and the breakage.”
Car (UK) magazine “This is one of the great engines. Definitely top 10, probably top 3.”
Nashville Scene “I will boldly defy any genuine aficionado – particularly one with road racing experience – not to fall head-over-heels in forbidden, Lolita-lust love with this champing, snorting filly of a classic roadster.”
Motorweek “On its performance merits alone, the Honda S2000 stacks up well against the likes of the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. But consider also its $32,415 base price, and the S2000 becomes a screaming performance car bargain.”
Auto Week "Some around here call the S2000 the best Honda ever. Whether you agree or not, most at least believe the little roadster has already carved out a chapter for itself in the annals of future classic car-dom. And its done that in less than three years on the market.”
“... the S2000--because it existed at all--is legendary already."
Automobile magazine “... European rivals such as Porsche, BMW, and Audi charge thousands more for this level of performance, although they also provide a far more comprehensive complement of amenities as part of the basic package. You want aesthetics? Buy a TT. Pure performance at a reasonable price? The S2000 tops the charts.”
Consumers Reports "Our top-rated roadster, the Honda S2000, slightly outscored the Corvette and Boxster in our tests and has excellent reliability.”
Auto Extremist “...., the S2000 is sensational ”
Philadelphia Inquirer “What you can call it is what it obviously is: a mobile museum of Honda’s virtuosity in product engineering.”
Autopilot (Russia) “Visualize that you have saddled a storm...”
Kansas City Star “.. diehard performance drivers will relish its cat-quick reflexes and giant-killer engine.”
Edmunds (road test follow up - 2002) “And as long as Honda continues to build the S2000, we’ll be sure to save a spot for Honda right next to the prancing horse (Ferrari) and checkered flags (Corvette) next time we’re out for a midday cruise down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway).”
Straight - SIX “You say you're into sports cars? You say you are truly hardcore? Put your money where your mouth is and step up to S2000 ownership. The rarified 9000-RPM redline of the 2.0 liter naturally aspirated screamer is truly addictive, and the twitchy rear end will test your oversteering reflexes to the max. The finest four-cylinder engine in the world.” [rated the car a 6 point on a 6 point scale]
Drive.com (Aust) "VERDICT: If the S2000 doesn't win every car award this year, the judges should pack up and go home."
Motor Trend “Imagine if Formula One engineers built a sports car. Well, they did.”
Auto Revista (Dallas - Ft. Worth) “It's not as comfortable as the Z3, as ritzy as the Mercedes-Benz SLK230 or as distinguished as the Porsche Boxster, but it does accomplish its goal: affordable performance with a heap of race-inspired technology packed in. The heat of the roadster competition has gotten smokin' hot and Honda's petite S2000 is a chili pepper that will make the competition's eyes water.”
Car & Driver, August 2003 “... the Honda S2000, the most intense open two-seater you can buy south of Ferrari prices.” “A four-wheeler with crotch-rocket DNA.” [ finished first in the comparison article, beating the Nissan 350Z, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4]
CAR (UK) “It’s chiseled, unadorned and understated. The fireworks, friends, are on the inside.” “Best 4 pot engine in the world plus a lovely gearbox and unbustable build quality.”
TopGear (UK) "the long bonnet gives the impression of having been stretched taut over the engine and front wheels, like a sheet of rubber. The engine revs to a million rpm and it sounds like a racing car. Get past the point when the VETC systems switches to "manic" and all hell is let loose. These are all good things in a two seater.”
Auto Express (UK) “even we were shocked at how intoxicating the S2000 experience is.”
International Engine of the Year Awards "The S2000 engine has been picked as the best engine in the 1.8 to 2.0 liter for five years in a row – some comments from the judges: “An immortal; there is nothing under 2-liters that can match it. Power and tractability are absolutely awesome”; “People will still be raving about this engine in decades to come – an absolute legend”.
AutoExtremist "This car is one of the sweetest driving machines that you'll ever get your hands on. I defy you to experience a car with better "feel" than the S2000. On top of that, it delivers excellent fuel economy and as many Grins Per Miles as the Mini, the top goes down - and it's plenty quick too. An inspired choice for any enthusiast."
That's all folks.
08-09-2014, 06:50 AM
#24
I read all of the quotes, agree with all of them, and I wonder how did Honda ever let this car go?
08-09-2014, 12:09 PM
#26
Thanks all for the thanks. It was probably 10 years ago that I complied that from my literature collection on the car. It was well received back then and its nice to know it still is.
Some day I should publish the 234 page document I put together about the car.... However, I'd probably be put in jail since not everyone would agree with my idea that quoting one without credit is plagiarism but quoting many is research.
Some day I should publish the 234 page document I put together about the car.... However, I'd probably be put in jail since not everyone would agree with my idea that quoting one without credit is plagiarism but quoting many is research.
08-21-2014, 05:00 AM
#27
So Jerry/bolton, the OP on this thread continues to sin.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
08-21-2014, 05:22 AM
#28
So Jerry/bolton, the OP on this thread continues to sin.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
08-21-2014, 07:49 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Lainey' timestamp='1408626034' post='23295861
So Jerry/bolton, the OP on this thread continues to sin.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
08-21-2014, 08:47 AM
#30
Originally Posted by PokS2k' timestamp='1408627346' post='23295896
[quote name='Lainey' timestamp='1408626034' post='23295861']
So Jerry/bolton, the OP on this thread continues to sin.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
So Jerry/bolton, the OP on this thread continues to sin.
He showed up at our place this Saturday night for a cookout and was he driving the S2000? NO!! He drove a MB. Nice car, but really, Jerry, you missed a gorgeous top down night. You must be getting old if driving a four door sedan is more fun than your S.....even if the MB is fast/fun.
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Thats fine (just busting chops), we had just gotten home from our drive from the Raleigh area late Friday.
See you in Sept.
Jim