S2000!

[kraqcommando]

I’m thinking about buying a used s2000 for just a play car, I have looked at 2002 and 2004 s2000 (different generations) the
AP1 - 2002 (2.0L)
Weighs 2,275
240 hp (at 8,300)
153tq (at 7500),

AP2 - 2004 (2.2L)
Weighs 2,835
240hp (at 7,800)
162tq (at 6,500 rpm)

The 2004 has a nicer interior but I don’t really care I’m getting the car more for performance (why else would you get a two seater) so I’m leaning toward the 02' what do you think? S2k owners please chime in

[owenxguo]

I have an 01 S2k, and I'v drove couple AP2. Still like the feel of 01, suspension is way better, plus compare with the price, I'd go 02, save some money for aftermarket upgrade.
Dude, trust me, 9k redline and 8k is realllllllly different.

[redzzand]

if the weight is correct for the 02 then I say a 2002

[Alan]

wow i am having a hard time believing that weight difference... thats pretty huge!

[Cost a G]

wow! around 1500 lbs weight difference..I'll go for the 02! hah but what is the actual weight of the 02s?

[atlast]

i say go for an 04. i have the 2000 and its a BLAST TO DRIVE! not to mention if u drive like a ***, u can actually get gas mileage like a CIVIC!!! 0.0 !! trust me well heres an pic of my 00 =) GO FOR IT!! its goood for daily driving as well




with a lil BOOOST! U"LL BEE A BEAST!!!!

we ran stock 13.6!!! u cant beat that score on a stock car! and more important thing of all. Get an BLACK! s2000! its the fastest color STOCK for the s2000 =D!!

[kraqcommando]

i have heard the ap2^ is better for daily driving, more geared (not literally) for average everyday driver

[atlast]

Originally Posted by Cost a G

wow! around 1500 lbs weight difference..I'll go for the 02! hah but what is the actual weight of the 02s?

there are not much weight diff =P i'd rather go for more torque at lower RPM =D

[nooooorb]

What's the difference in price? How about the mileage (of the ones you're looking at)?

[kraqcommando]

with around the same mileage on both the 02 runs 2-4grand cheaper

[Gdup35sedan]

i voted you should go for the 02, but if it were me, i'd go for the 04 just out of personal preference. I've worked on and driven an 01 and an 05, i like the looks of the 04+ a little better. Either way you cant go wrong, its a great car, and the smoothest shifting i've ever felt in a stick.
-GP-

[HenryLee]

2002.. your suppose to drive that car rev'd HiGH..
but i do like the new S2k's led tail lights..

[nnkfws333]

The AP1 is similiar weight to the AP2. If the car was that light it would be a freaking quick car! I believe both has its differences. The AP2 has a lil more torque which helps in city driving but I like the 9k redline of the AP1 better. Plus I got a better deal on it than a AP2. I say go for the 2002 since it has the 2.0 F20C and a glass rear window. I have a 2000 and its got that plastic crap. Anywho I also get 28 mph on highway driving and it's great! AP1 FTW!

[maj83]

AP2 has better suspension geometry and more friendlier to drive.
And of course..."there is no replacement for displacement"

[b00stedjustin]

Originally Posted by kraqcommando

I’m thinking about buying a used s2000 for just a play car, I have looked at 2002 and 2004 s2000 (different generations) the
AP1 - 2002 (2.0L)
Weighs 2,275
240 hp (at 8,300)
153tq (at 7500),

AP2 - 2004 (2.2L)
Weighs 2,835
240hp (at 7,800)
162tq (at 6,500 rpm)

The 2004 has a nicer interior but I don’t really care I’m getting the car more for performance (why else would you get a two seater) so I’m leaning toward the 02' what do you think? S2k owners please chime in

if you want a play car, i would say buy an elise. My buddy traded in his 04 s2k for an elise and loves it to death. An s2k would be a fun track or auto-x car though. I would definitely shoot fora 2004 s2k if you are going this route. Good luck.