Honda S2000 CR Review - Kelley Blue Book

[tnguy93]

do yourself a favor and shave that bush

[MrJordom]

10 people r losers for not going to the track

[ffe224]

Ahaha promoting street racing.

[moneshmahtani]

Dis discontinu or samthin

[djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

mx5 all the way

[BigDogsDangler]

@djkasdjkasdjdjdj to the hairdressers :)

[djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

@BigDogsDangler no its not, miata is all about function, u bought the s2000 because it looks more manly than the miata, and looks r accessories, and accessories r for hairdresser!

[BigDogsDangler]

@djkasdjkasdjdjdj Nah..... I bought it for the 240bhp. Bye!!!!



[ferbilkers]

I'd love to put the cr wing on my ap1...it's even yellow just like this cr

[WhatThePresidentSays]

comming soon...

this 6000rpm+

"V-TEC ZONE"

[ImportDreams500]

murderous bees lol

[Brndon076]

dear santa...

[boozeye66]

i had a 2002 s2000 loved that car the only thing that sucked was no power til you hit like 6000rpm but handled like a go cart fun to drive now i got a g35 its nice but not has fun

[thorfoxxx]

looking into buying an s2000, ive read pretty much everything about them but have no personal experience with a roadster i currently drive a 98 528i sport edition... personal opinions what year range do you think is the best bang for your buck

[BStudmuffiin]

Why did they discontinue this?! 

[freddy4sure]

@BStudmuffiin it was by then ten year old car, and sales weren't all that great.

[glock19x300]

I am FINALLY in a position to afford a car of this calibre. I have been searching for a non abused CR for about a month now, no luck yet :/

[CakeS2k]

its kinda cool that the KBB guy owns an s2000

plus i think this guy would have been bettter for Top gear America

i hate the guys on the us top gear

[AlexanderBlueAvenue]

@CakeS2k everyone hates the guys on US top gear brother!

[RealManTactics]

aaa aaaa aaaa that =s right thats right faster faster

[NUGNESS123]

VTEC JUST KICKED IN, YO

[1993hondaaccord]

Who the hell wants the radio, that vtec is music to my ears.

[ChilliRedify]

yo, Vtec kicked in, yo

[V12Carlucci]

vtec just kicked in yo

[xxnissansilviaxx]

okay since its got stiffer springs and shit does it ride really hard well on that does the reg s2k ride hard is the stffer srk cr a liveable car? DOES THE SIZE OF THE CAR TAKE SOME GETING USED TO or is it not a big deal

[snipermx06]

is the s2000 factory soft top vinyl or is it fabric?

have not seen what vinyl look like.

Thank you

[strikefr12]

255!!! thats pretty wide..

[dudamara]

fuck the removable roof. honda should have just put a permanent hard top on to it and have it as an all out track coupe. too bad honda put the s2000 to rest.... RIP S2000...

[womanizerg]

255 Potenza Tires ! just great.

[LonewolfSaichi]

Fail on everyone who calls this car a ricer. It's practically stock! -_- no one seems to know what ricers are except those few who actually met/seen them.

[DudewithdaShades]

Honda S2000: the only car that looks good in yellow other than Lambos.

[138945679]

If F1 Driver  "Ayrton Senna" still here today he will get one S2000!

[TheCanadian604]

This guy is so fucking annoying.

[nicholaiputan]

Hey! I have that shirt!

(Now I feel like a woman for noticing ): )

[lyonxavierlimoges]

pas mal en jaune.

[scapegoat666]

ur kind of a loser it looks like u got pubes on ur chin

[Stig140]

gay

[odalV]

i love big fat tires but 255 for this car seems alot. 235 and t his car would proly be going even faster

[staggabob]

@odalV Or not. Unless you think you know more than Honda's engineers?

[chillpickle420]

Great info vid!

[Niche79]

rather have the normal soft top. Not a fan of all the flashy add ons. And 37k for that dated car is just too much, Honda is failing once again at producing up to date sports cars, or any sports car for that matter!

[akirasovan]

EXPENSIVE for a ricer.

[ColorSeepage]

@akirasovan That's not a ricer.

[mr2drifking]

a ricer is a person not a car a ricer is someone who pulls up to everything trying to race thinks there to good to obey traffic laws talks shit to everyone thinks there car is the shit and faster then everything doesnt work on there own car adds non functional body mods has no real knowledge of the car and racing changes lanes without signaling rides everyones asses revs up in traffic wen ever theres a large crowd they try to get noticed by doing dumb shit like burnouts reving up thats a ricer

[akirasovan]

Was that rant ONE ENTIRE SENTENCE? Cause I didn't see one period used, at all. You don't know jack-squat about cars or the behavior of 'ricers'.

[mr2drifking]

lol

[mr2drifking]

your one of those cunts who argues over youtube with people because your too much of a ignorant ass bitch to admit your wrong oh and I dont see a ASE certification badge on you anywhere so if I dont know about cars you not being a certified lexus tech at johnson lexus for 2 years makes you really not know anything get a life you dick sucking little sack sucker

[akirasovan]

@mr2drifking *You're *An Ignorant (not a) *An ASE (not a)

Again, was that an ENTIRE SENTENCE? Holy cow, I highly doubt you've got any automotive mechanic job at a high-end dealer. Maybe the local chop shop or Joe-Blow's tire installation facility. But from what I have gathered, you've got the grammatical abilities of a 6 year old.

For your information, I am self taught and highly skilled in mechanical and electrical automotive repairs. Currently aged 21 and have been doing it since 15.

[mr2drifking]

theres no point in arguing with a dick sucking cunt like u who knows nothign about anything ur just mad because ur another punk ass bitch who was proven wrong do us all a favor and shut the fuck up who gives a shit wut u did u piece of shit go fuck urself like i did ur mom nobody gives a shit that uve been bein a bitch since u where 15

[akirasovan]

@mr2drifking Nothing*, You're*, You*, Yourself*, You've*, Were*.

[mr2drifking]

@akirasovan Shut*, The*, Fuck*, Up*, You*, Stupid*, Bitch*, Ass*, Cunt*, Go*, Fuck*, Yourself*,And*, Your*, Mom*,You*, Ignorant*, Ass*, Dick*, Sucking*, Shithead*,

[japgamer00x]

I don't mean to get involved dude, so pardon me, but putting periods at the ends of all your sentences won't kill you, you know?

[mr2drifking]

lol me and that guy been stopped arguing dude :P

[BradComis]

Pretty decent host actually. Not a bad review.

[heyhey20202020]

rather get a used s2000 and fix it up myself than buy a CR. J's Racing S2000 =D

[WarFite]

LOL he talked so fast.

[bewd6797]

RIP S-2000 2000-2009

[iRnoCracker]

@bewd6797 1999-2008

[jjk087]

@bewd6797 Rev in peace

[Deyo99]

@bewd6797 its 1999

[SuperJAY2120]

@bewd6797  1999-2009

[Specialized1993]

What i hate about S2000 is the MPG!!! It gets 18 city 26 hwy!!!!!! MY V8 GT GOT BETTER MPG THAN THAT

[Emzieroy]

These aren't made to just drive with these are race cars. Oh and just drive your V8 GT if its that harsh.

Reply to Specialized1993.

Oh and when I was writing your name I seen it says 1993 that means your like 16? Who bought you your cars? Your dad?

[unknownally]

Yeah my friend who owned one always complained about it.

He loved his car so much though. Never would've sold it. On road trips he would have to car pool with me lol. Like 3 fill ups to go from Sacramento to San Francisco with the S2K.

[marlo916]

lol i live in sac... its only about 200 miles from sf. u guys mustve been hauling ass or in terrible stop n go traffic

[unknownally]

My bad I meant to go there AND back. lol

[mr2drifking]

shit thats not bad compared to what my IS300 gets i can watch my gas go down 16 city 21highway

[bakerboy43]

I test drove both h base and CR back to back before buying the base model 5 months ago..The hardtop inconvienence when using the car as a daily driver was too much for my wife to handle. We both love the car and the harsh ride is normal for us as we both have sportbikes :) Now if she would shift a litle lower in the revs my mpg would improve lol

[Zero22005]

I have not drove one but have ridden in one. The car's suspensions is meant to be tracked.

[NCOcham]

I have a GPW '02 and love it. The only thing I'd want from the CR is the spoiler, front lip and hard top. But I guess that would make me a poser. I'd imagine the transmission on the CR is a lit smoother than an AP1.

[mr2drifking]

not really its ur car as long as u like it thats all that matters

[signeduplate]

this car will make some golf GTi's and Jetta VR6 look silly.....

[marlo916]

jettas and golfs are already silly by themselves...

[unknownally]

I know I have a Jetta. I hate those freakin cup holders!!! OMG!!!

5th gear doesn't engage!!! GGRR!

[dropkickXmizzle]

so... beautiful... im selling my kidney for one... =]

[davidzzz94]

u r fucking retarded

[SLK350fast]

Can any other auto company achieve a 2.0L i4 with 237hp? I think not

[marlo916]

09 wrx has 265.... but of course thats with the help of a little boost. lol.

[armswing]

that's a 2.5

[ChrisHop360]

I love you men

because of your review to the s2000 CR

it help me to choose this car

Never mind the engine rev noise. cause it can help you wake up when you feel sleepy.

thanks "KBB" =)

[s15nismo200sx]

will that aluminium hard top fit the old  s2000???

[failchawi]

yes

[justin123560]

can the removable hard top fit in the trunk or no?

[s15nismo200sx]

no way

[AMG749]

yes7asha be tezo :D

[dodoz44]

just wait till that vtec kicks in :D

[f0gGenxk]

S2000 CR is a waste of money to me, i'd rather buy a stock Ap2 and fix it up myself with the left over money which would make my s2k faster and sexier looking. CR is waste of $

[hondapower24]

Very well put good sir! I fully agree with that opinion. I have a little more than stock ap1 and I wouldn't have it any other way..........except maybe even a little bit less stock than it is.

[akilla2007]

is the cr a hard top convertible? or do u like have to remove the top manually?

[f0gGenxk]

manually removed

[krazyxtoker]

its a hard top....which means you remove it manually. it has a couple of latches that you have to unlock in order to take it off.

[Caseybat94]

its a hard top convertible but its not an electric one like u would find in an merc slk, u take it down manually and set it down in your garage when u dont need it, if u want an electric foldable top, the base s2000 comes with an electric self folding soft top

[bewd6797]

Best car in it's class!

[dayboyy24]

ugh i cant decide im getting this for my first car and i cant decide between laguna blue or black. which one?

[insonita55]

black...better resale value

[gwadd85]

BERLINA BLACK!!!! best s2000 color except for maybe yellow

[turbo311]

I want it.

[claudiabna]

now this car isn't ricer.....

[Ge0vone]

Man, if only I could trade my FA5 for this...

[marlo916]

why not? youd get a great deal.

[dacbiet]

Good luck on finding a NSX with the same amount of money. Also the 335ci is not that great of a car.

With this amount, I would just buy an Evolution X which is one of the best handling car in that price range.

[PuppetKing]

I dont feel u PhuNguyen88. The s2000 CR is better.

[acespade77]

Awsome Car!

[bauerjack1978]

why pay more for the cr verstion and than add aircon for $1000 just buy standed one and strip it yourself

[fiatman82]

Because its only one of 1500 or so made, and because the suspension is stiffer thanks to harder shocks, springs, and bigger stabilizer bars. So its a track car for the road.

[heraldosaid]

did you listen to what he said about everything else being well worth the upgrade? For an extra 3000 from your "standard s2000" you recieve... Removable aluminum hardtop firmer springs, dampers, suspension stiffer front and rear stabilization bars quicker steering ratio larger 255/40 rear tires sport tuned exhaust special edition rims rear spoiler and front spoiler (actually functional) then you can add your A/C for 1000 and end up gaining from the cost of everything else

[bauerjack1978]

we get the hard top on the standered one in the uk. the s2000 is a lot cheaper here which is why i think its not worth the extra which is why we brits prob have not got the cr verstion becouse it would be over priced when you look at the lotus and ather track car, i stick with my normal s2000 engines the same

[MugenRac1ng]

35 grand? Omfg! Price for a new non-CR is 50.000 euros here! Holy crap!

[scorpiosbite]

Did ya notice..the guy NEVER said once he would trade his 2002 AP1 for a CR... and he had every chance to do so. MOST S2000 owners prefer to live in the 9200 redline range. Nevertheless, beautiful car BUT I'll stick with my AP1 and apparently, from what the KBB guy drives, So will he! :)

[SwiftWolfR]

I like how he disses his own car at the beginning... lol

[scorpiosbite]

LOL suuuuure bro..he disses it soo hard, he's still driving it! PLUS, he never said he would upgrade either. Most AP1 drivers know when they got it good.

[Mario0401]

your riced out your ap1

[mrbenyong]

KBB - GOOD REVIEW! NO GIMICKS! I LIKE WHAT I SEE.

will be back for more!!! good JOB!

(would be nice to see some track comparisons etc)

[44pullups]

i got mine for $33K with AC (perhaps this is a good time to buy). it's the only car i have ever been in that is as much fun as a motorcycle.

[speedjerk245]

Nice Job!

[typeerk]

This guy looks like a college intern...

and I just can't take him seriouly with that blonde goatee.

[EMG33]

mebe by the time i graduate i can buy one used. honda rules .o/

[NiceCar2008]

i heard that this isn't rear drive?

[icc1709]

gto was the worst vehicle GM ever put out, the new ones at least, i assume you meant the new ones,

[ShortySIG552]

As a result their cars focus on performance and everything else should be taken as extra. You got the engine, the suspension, and the way you interact with them. As long as those 3 things are working the car is doing exactly what it should be.

The Elise is not for everyone. It's a driver's car from a racing company. Not a sports car from a car company.

[NiceCar2008]

is this rear drive?

[44pullups]

of course it is (same as standard s2000) and it's fun to drive!

[icc1709]

duh its rear drive

[NiceCar2008]

for realz. my friend drives one and he said it is front.

[icc1709]

its a sports car, sports car= rear wheel drive, your buddy should learn more about the car he drives

[s2kx2]

your friend is an idiot

[scorpiosbite]

Nicecar2008: Your friend says its FWD???? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA­HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH that's the funniest things ive ever read in regards to the S2000; guess your friend doesn't own it or he'd know its RWD. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA­HAHAHAHAHAH

[NiceCar2008]

for realz.  even a guy from a honda dealer ship told me it was front wheel drive.

[originalfire000]

well that guy should be shot, this is one of the few hondas that are RWD

[payndew]

the guy at the dealership doesnt know his dick from his thumb. Thumbs up if agreed :D

[ShortySIG552]

To enjoy this car you have to consider something. General Motors and Honda are car companies that happen to race cars. When they build a sports car first and foremost they have a reputation as a car company to uphold. So they make the car durable then they make it perform well. Lotus on the other hand is a racing company that happens to sell cars from time to time.

[NiceCar2008]

that is a hard top? but it is not automatic.

[ap1hondaking]

lotus cant even make their own engine they suck. so you know what hp per liter is? its what honda is the best at and that means they make the best engines in the world so your just not smart when it comes to engineering but its ok dont worry.

[ShortySIG552]

Ha, you think it's a poor choice that Lotus went with a reliable company to power their car?

Far from it.

When was the last time Honda produced a car that could handle nearly as well as the Elise or Exige? The NSX came close, but then, it WAS more powerful than the Elise.

You can trash talk all you want, that's not what I'm here to do. I like the S2k's, but I think it's ridiculous that they pass them off as "ultra-lightweight"

I have a daily beater 98 Integra that weighs less.

Quit hating

[ShortySIG552]

Lotus also does not "suck" They dominated Formula One for many of years.

And their engineering? They're THE leaders and go-to guys for chassis and suspension engineering. They helped design the GT-Rs suspension, and IT'S a class leading car, as far as handling goes. They've also done a LOT of suspension consulting for other cars and companies.

So get off your stupid "high horse" from Honda. I'm not spreading car-hate like you, because I'm not an idiot.

We CAN coexist. Learn toleration.

[dangereaux123]

hmm...the elise is around $50k. A far cry from the CR. I've seen CRs going for about $35k.

The CR actually has the AP1 steering rack ratio, BTW. So his 2002 has the same ratio rack as the CR. The AP2 has the slower rack. The early AP1s were also in the high 2700lb range.

The CR does have unique springs, dampers, and other parts, however. It's the only AP2 i'd trade my AP1 for.

[ShortySIG552]

Whhhyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy spend extra cash on an S2k with no A/C or radio that's "100 pounds lighter!" than the base S2000, when you can get a Lotus Elise, which looks a LOT better, and has A/C and a radio/CD changer.

With the CR package and dealer markup, you could easily be $2,000 away from a base Elise.

Or you could get a very low mileage Elise/Exige and have a car that looks (a lot) better and handles better.

The CR is still a heavy car. ~ 2765 pounds.

Elise? 1,984

I'm Lotus Biased

[golf1262]

well

elise brand new is much more expensive. and plus weight difference isnt really a big factor because most people buying these cars wont hit the tracks.

[ShortySIG552]

The Elise is "Brand New"? It's been around for almost a decade! Maybe more (not an expert on the S1 Elises)

And don't say that "weight doesn't make a difference, just because you're not on a track. Will an 8,000lb Hummer handle the same around town as an S2k? No.

Driving the S2k is like driving an Elise with two 350lb fat chicks sitting on top of the car.

There are some things that the Honda beats the Lotus at. Handling isn't one of them.

[golf1262]

you're putting words into my mouth

i said brand new elise meaning elise you bought fresh from a dealer, because you were comparing new s2k to an used elise.

and lets stay focuses on the topic, i wasnt fuking comparing s2k to an hummer, we're comparing s2k to elise.

and i like both cars, i could careless which i drive. you put your opinion down, and im stating my opinion

I WOULD BE HAPPY TO OWN ANY OF THE TWO CARS.

and next time, dont jump to conclusion and put words into peoples mouths

[ShortySIG552]

You SAID weight doesn't make a difference. But it does. YES the two are separated by price.

But how can Honda pass this off as a "lightweight" minimalist car? It has no A/C, no radio? Why then, does it still weight so much. (CR curb weight is approx. 2,765lbs)

My POS '98 Integra four-door weighs 2,643 pounds, and it's got room for five, a spacious trunk, an A/C, radio, CD players, and like I said before four-doors.

I don't hate the S2000, but it's not the lightest thing ever.

[golf1262]

grrrr

you totally misunderstood me

if i have s2k or elise as a daily car meaning going to school, publix, w.e.

it wouldnt mind having the weight difference between these 2 cars

[ShortySIG552]

Oh, sorry.

Gotchya.

Yeah, it's weird, if I the Elise didn't exist, I'd probably get a 350Z.

That's even heavier.

Sorry if I came off as a jerk, no hard feelings.

[viciousfishes007]

because it takes a boatload of bracing/extra material to make a convertible cars chassis as stiff as one with a roof, just look up any coupe car thats been converted to topless (aston martin had one on top gear, look that up) and you'll understand.

[whathefmate]

yea but not price tag biased.. theyre in completely different price ranges

[pandaboi7]

how can u have wanabe 18 inch wheels? lol what a noob

[icc1709]

they wana be 18's but they only 17's, imo 17's are the only size that should be fitted on the s2000

[mrdauntless]

why can't the be a short shifter with a leather shift Knob I am tired of metal it gets hot in summer and it BURNS!!!

[Sharp08CR]

Great review! I have driven many AP1 and AP2 S2000's and I recently bought my CR. I've had it at Gingerman Raceway and wow does it deliver. Much less twitchy at speed vs stock and more grip through the turns. Don't underestimate the value of proper tuning. All the subtle changes add up to a well put together track car. Most DIY people will not achieve the level of chasis refinement on their own that Shigeru Uehara has with the CR.

[PreludeH22A5]

Thanks... a very good review! A proper one!

But if I would be You, I would say more about CR is not a proper cabrio any more. For example basic S2k has fastest auto roof in the world! So, one of super advantages of S2k is lost! And, CR, it's less sporty then Mugen S2k, but cost the same! Actualy, CR does NOT have any proper racing modifications, it's not worth loosing auto cabrio for 1 second faster lap time on track. In real life basic S2k is far better choise!

[FLip8822]

cool looking car. very small

[petunia21186]

Nice video, except, the CR's have been selling for WAY MORE than $2,000 over the base model. Dealer mark up has been RIDICULOUS. They've been selling in the low $40,000's which is a rip off considering you can modify a base model ap2 to be faster while still saving a lot of money. I'd rather buy the base model ap2 and mod the shit out of it while still saving myself several thousand dollars. Same thing goes for the new Mugen Civic SI. Only that one is even more ridiculous...

[dabocx56]

i just came back

they are willing to take 2 grand off

but its been sitting their for 8 months

[petunia21186]

where do you live? This has a direct impact on what the dealer mark up is going to be. I work for South Motors Honda in Miami, FL and also have friends that work at Braman Honda. The dealr mark ups here are RIDICULOUS for both the CR and the Mugen SI. The Mugen SI is going for the same price as a base model ap2 and the sad part is, it's not even half as fast(or good looking imo). The Cr is being marked up about 8-10K over the ap2. The small "mods" it has over the ap2 are NOT worth 8-10K.

[dabocx56]

I got my normal Si sedan for a bit under sticker. But the Mugen did go for 37.

However the Cr is still there! now its 4 grand off!

[petunia21186]

lol, they're problaby going to have to take a few more off before somebody buys it. A few weeks ago some guy actually bought a CR at msrp at Braman Honda. I couldn't believe it...