I've been doing my research on doing the switch from RSX Type S to S2000, and I think I'm almost there.
I have a couple questions for you all, hopefully you can help me out with.


1. To anyone who went from RSX ----> S2k.... opinions? comments? regrets?


2. Is there a complete list of all the differences between AP1 and AP2? I know a few things from reading here and on s2ki, but I know there are more differences..


3. Are the headlights and tailights all interchangable throughout the model years?


Also, I've found 2 different s2k's that seem like good deals.
I'm mainly looking to get out of my DC5 and into the s2k for as little money as possible, so it looks like AP1 will probably be my best bet.

1- 2001 Red w/ 40k miles, ~$15,500 w/ my trade

2- 2003 Black w/ 55k miles, ~$17k w/ my trade

I havent started negotiating yet, so I could probably get the prices down a little bit. Do these seem like theyre in the right ballpark? Or should I keep looking?

A lot of your questions are answered in threads in this forum. I was browsing for only about an hour the other day and came across a lot of good information.

One thing I know is that a lot of people will mention that the 2001 model had a plastic rear window, which is shit and will need to be replaced.

A lot of your questions are answered in threads in this forum. I was browsing for only about an hour the other day and came across a lot of good information.

One thing I know is that a lot of people will mention that the 2001 model had a plastic rear window, which is shit and will need to be replaced.

Yeah, I know half of my questions will be answered in the next couple days of me researching them further, but Im hoping I can get some help from some s2k owners.


From my 2 s2k's I've found, I'm leaning towards the 03, one of the reasons being it has a glass rear window. The plastic window on the 01 isn't hazy or fogged yet.

dont get an ap1

ap2 or bust

I've been doing my research on doing the switch from RSX Type S to S2000, and I think I'm almost there.
I have a couple questions for you all, hopefully you can help me out with.


1. To anyone who went from RSX ----> S2k.... opinions? comments? regrets?


2. Is there a complete list of all the differences between AP1 and AP2? I know a few things from reading here and on s2ki, but I know there are more differences..


3. Are the headlights and tailights all interchangable throughout the model years?


Also, I've found 2 different s2k's that seem like good deals.
I'm mainly looking to get out of my DC5 and into the s2k for as little money as possible, so it looks like AP1 will probably be my best bet.

1- 2001 Red w/ 40k miles, ~$15,500 w/ my trade

2- 2003 Black w/ 55k miles, ~$17k w/ my trade

I havent started negotiating yet, so I could probably get the prices down a little bit. Do these seem like theyre in the right ballpark? Or should I keep looking?


i'm still fairly new, didnt do any research before i made the move, doing research now though lol

1. my s2k is so fun to drive...u get this great feeling driving it and i dunno if i can give that up. i love it cause its not something too common, and staying out is great. car turns heads :thumbsup: and i regret not keeping the rsx...not that i prefer the rsx over the s2k...its just i love my rsx too.

2. i'm sure you know most obivous stuff like the rev limit etc...so i'll just try and name the lil things i can think of because i'm just been doing research on the 06+ s2ks

ap2 has clutch delay & heavier flywheel
ap2 is 2.2l
06+ ap2s are dbw
also minor interior trim difference
06+ap2s have vsa

theres prolly more, i just cant think of it right now

3. yes

1. To anyone who went from RSX ----> S2k.... opinions? comments? regrets?


2. Is there a complete list of all the differences between AP1 and AP2? I know a few things from reading here and on s2ki, but I know there are more differences..


3. Are the headlights and tailights all interchangable throughout the model years?

1. I sometimes miss my RSX, my little brother drives it now though... The thing I miss most is the hatch. Absolutely no regrets.

2. Differences: 00/01 to 02/03 (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=161997) 02/03 to 04/05 (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=483593) 04/05 to 06/07 (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=538016) and 06/07 to 08+ (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=525439)

3. You can swap headlights at will, swapping ap2 tail lights into an ap1 requires cutting a few holes that you don't see once everything in put back together

Thanks guys.

If I make the switch, itd be kind of out of the blue and impulsive, but Im feeling it might be a good thing. Not that I NEED to buy a new car or anything. I know I'll miss the RSX but the s2k is sooooo tempting and I never realized I can afford one.

I'll sell you my 02 suzuka with 55k for 16.5k + your trade :D lol

No thanks lol

Im actually starting to lean towards an 04 right now...

just know that you are sacrificing back seats, reclining seats, and comfort. you might think your rsx isnt that comfy now, but wait until you dd the s2k. i myself regretted it for a couple of weeks, but im starting to grow into the car. its noisy for sure, you cant fuck around with your bitch in the car, you can hear all the wind noise.. but then you have these amazingly short throws, a torqey(ier than the rsx lol) motor, and convertable. all in all, just know what you're getting yourself into.

^ All of those negatives you just said are aspects of the s2000 that I love

Sorry AP1 guys but I've looked at a few AP2's and I think i'm in love

^ All of those negatives you just said are aspects of the s2000 that I love

:thumbsup: go for it then!

you could of asked me all those questions and I could of answered them for you lol, I would def. go with an 04 or 05 if you can afford to do so, that's all you need to know lol

you could of asked me all those questions and I could of answered them for you lol, I would def. go with an 04 or 05 if you can afford to do so, that's all you need to know lol

lol Thanks bro.


What is this color?????? looks like a dark silverstone or sebring :confused:

http://images.cars.com/supersized/DMI/153655/1334P.jpg

awesome! do eet! 04/05!

i'm contemplating whether or not to get an s2k after i graduate from college. i wouldnt get it now since i need the person/trunk space

seems like the thing to do nowadays. rsx -> s2k lol

silverstone

mmmmmmm

awesome! do eet! 04/05!

i'm contemplating whether or not to get an s2k after i graduate from college. i wouldnt get it now since i need the person/trunk space

seems like the thing to do nowadays. rsx -> s2k lol

so true but a lot of ppl who dont like the s2k:

-need the trunk space or 4 seats
-too fat to fit in it comfortably (no offense but you usually see the "larger" people in evos/stis)
-don't like coverts.
-have a need for decent torque

sebring is a much lighter silver like ssm, my friend has a silverstone

so true but a lot of ppl who dont like the s2k:

-need the trunk space or 4 seats
-too fat to fit in it comfortably (no offense but you usually see the "larger" people in evos/stis)
-don't like coverts.
-have a need for decent torque

-Everything in my hatch will fit in the trunk
-I dont have rear seats now anyway
-Im a sucker for converts
-Im a honda fanboy, wtf is torque

sebring is a much lighter silver like ssm, my friend has a silverstone

Comparable to the RSX's MM?

I'd say darker and with a little more metallic

sick

:giggity:

I never once regretted getting a s2000. The handling just wins it for me. Fun to drive, and puts a smile every time I drive it. Parts can get expensive but its part of the game. I had the opportunity to get any s2000 I wanted but after driving both I fell in love with an ap1 and got a great deal on it so I'm satisfied. I DD my s2000 and its perfectly fine, but soon it will be a weekend warrior and track beast because I'm likely getting a honda fit.

Update: I'm going to be looking into a few local s2k's in the next week or two. If it seems like it'd be too much effort, or it just doesnt look like I'm going to be able to get one, I'll be completely fine with keeping the DC5.

Either way I just want to settle on a car for sure so I can start prepping it for tracking.

with upgraded pads and fluid they are great right out of the box

of course thats one of the biggest attractions for me.

i loved the rsx and i now love the s2k. the pluses for me was

#1 - lsd/rwd combo (traction is 100 times better than the rsx's stock tranny from a dig and cornering)
#2 - steering feel (100 times better and no bump steer on uneven pavement like the rsx)
#3 - handling/cornering
#4 - no wheel hop & no 2nd gear grind
#5 - stock ride height - it's low enough for me unlike the rsx's stock ride height
#6 - stock header has long primaries with a cat bolted on that's easy to removed/replaced
#7 - no vibration or motor mount inserts needed for a aftermarket header install
#8 - two seater
#9 - soft top
#10 - hondata reflash for the '06+ models, not a fan of the k-pro rsx option for the earlier non-dbw models but nice for boost applications although hondata and krathwerks now have a s/c kit for the '06+ models.
#11 love the body style and long hood.
#12 easy fix to prevent CEL with a Test Pipe.

negs

- no cargo room like the rsx's hatch back that can carry almost anything. had to buy a pickup truck to carry stuff.

- hard to get into and out of for big peeps. i'm short and stocky and the car fits me just right. anyone 6'+ tall will have trouble getting in and out.

- the push start button is over rated and dated the way it works. you still have to insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the start position then push the button. if you have the key on your person the push button should start the car and have remote start.

- i miss the k-pro i had on the rsx.

If you decide on an AP1, I'd suggest late VIN '02 or any '03 model year if possible...

Is there anything specifically to be wary about 2000 S2000s? I've noticed a few fairly-priced specimens of that year in my area and I've been pondering switching over from my '03 Type-S (I plan to start autoxing soon).

Thanks for starting this thread, OhSixTeg and getting some good questions answered.

Is there anything specifically to be wary about 2000 S2000s? I've noticed a few fairly-priced specimens of that year in my area and I've been pondering switching over from my '03 Type-S (I plan to start autoxing soon).

Thanks for starting this thread, OhSixTeg and getting some good questions answered.

The only thing I dont like about the early S2k's are the plastic rear window. Just make sure it's in good condition and not hazed over or anything.

The only thing I dont like about the early S2k's are the plastic rear window. Just make sure it's in good condition and not hazed over or anything.

Are there any good aftermarket or oem hardtop choices? I'd be interested in converting over to one of those for a little better security and a quieter cabin during long drives.

RSX/RSX-S to S2k = not much of an upgrade

RSX/RSX-S to 350Z= an upgrade imo

yeah in gross vehicle weight.

I never once regretted getting a s2000. The handling just wins it for me. Fun to drive, and puts a smile every time I drive it. Parts can get expensive but its part of the game. I had the opportunity to get any s2000 I wanted but after driving both I fell in love with an ap1 and got a great deal on it so I'm satisfied. I DD my s2000 and its perfectly fine, but soon it will be a weekend warrior and track beast because I'm likely getting a honda fit.


I'm in a similar spot. I sat in an AP2 the other day & it was a tight fit for me, but I'm hoping that the backyard lowered seat rails would help me out with that a bit. If I do get one it will not be a DD since I have my company truck to drive around.

But then I think about it & my RSX is paid off & I haven't driven it in 3-4 weeks. So do I really want to spend some cash & get into (small) monthly payment for something that I will only drive a few times a month ??

I'm still debating.

RSX/RSX-S to S2k = not much of an upgrade

RSX/RSX-S to 350Z= an upgrade imo

I tell you what, I was torn between an S2K & a 350Z (I've had other Z's when I was younger).

A few week back I met this guy that had a Nismo Z & we got to talking & he let me drive his car, although I did have more room than in the S2K, the Z felt "fat" & not all that much faster than my RSX.

The RSX feels much more nimble than the Z.

Are there any good aftermarket or oem hardtop choices? I'd be interested in converting over to one of those for a little better security and a quieter cabin during long drives.OEM ($2k usually)
Amuse (oem-ish, not sure on price)
Mugen ($3k fiberglass, $6k carbon)
Spoon (not sure on price)

Wouldn't waste my time with Seibon replicas, fitment = shitty.

also check out the Shine hardtop, looks just like the Spoon Mooncraft model but with side windows and no need for a cage to bolt it too

I'm in a similar spot. I sat in an AP2 the other day & it was a tight fit for me, but I'm hoping that the backyard lowered seat rails would help me out with that a bit. If I do get one it will not be a DD since I have my company truck to drive around.

But then I think about it & my RSX is paid off & I haven't driven it in 3-4 weeks. So do I really want to spend some cash & get into (small) monthly payment for something that I will only drive a few times a month ??

I'm still debating.



I tell you what, I was torn between an S2K & a 350Z (I've had other Z's when I was younger).

A few week back I met this guy that had a Nismo Z & we got to talking & he let me drive his car, although I did have more room than in the S2K, the Z felt "fat" & not all that much faster than my RSX.

The RSX feels much more nimble than the Z.

The Nissan Three Fiddy Z is a beautiful piece of machinery, think of it as the warpig of the plaground. Its all really in what you want, if you want a lightweight "Miata/Gocart" like vessel thats a convertible/roadster, cop an S2K. Personally im a coupe/hatch kind of guy (not into convertibles/roadsters) and i dont like to own cars that look/are "smallish" ie. Miata, S2K (i like em but not to own ;)). so the beefy lookin 350Z is my pick. Plus its not a Honda, no negative connotation that comes with the car, minimal popo attention as well as theft attetion, etc. :) I guess im just slowly pulling away from Honda and would rather look into Nissan/Toyota. If the new Celica comes out....then that would be bad ass. (Toyota is collaborating with Subaru on the new Celica...if it does become a reality). Base Celica will be rwd and the Celica GT-4 will be awd. *google it if your interested.

Yeah s2k > all those cars, so no need to waste your post count.

The Nissan Three Fiddy Z is a beautiful piece of machinery, think of it as the warpig of the plaground. Its all really in what you want, if you want a lightweight "Miata/Gocart" like vessel thats a convertible/roadster, cop an S2K. Personally im a coupe/hatch kind of guy (not into convertibles/roadsters) and i dont like to own cars that look/are "smallish" ie. Miata, S2K (i like em but not to own ;)). so the beefy lookin 350Z is my pick. Plus its not a Honda, no negative connotation that comes with the car, minimal popo attention as well as theft attetion, etc. :) I guess im just slowly pulling away from Honda and would rather look into Nissan/Toyota. If the new Celica comes out....then that would be bad ass. (Toyota is collaborating with Subaru on the new Celica...if it does become a reality). Base Celica will be rwd and the Celica GT-4 will be awd. *google it if your interested.

please feel free to go make a treadh RSX to 350z crew...and stay in there, rsx to s2k crew doesnt care what you have to think kthxbai :wavey:

Lol, from the responses in here I have decided to keep my s2k vs. 350z opinion to myself :noes:

They are both great cars but are different in so many ways that it is hard to compare them.

please feel free to go make a treadh RSX to 350z crew...and stay in there, rsx to s2k crew doesnt care what you have to think kthxbai :wavey:

lol dont get butt hurt man, im just making a suggestion to the OP. Get back in your hair dresser car :p and ill go back in my mini van. ;)

miatas are hair dresser cars....i like hair dresser cars...so come correct mang.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z291/ajgillett/Eugenes%20miata/IMG_8305r.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/halloweenkid7/Mazda_Eunos_roadster_by_Ophideus.png

*To to the OP, ever considered a Miata? lightweight, 50/50 weight distribution....its a good contender for the S2K.

miata's are for fags. get your honda mini van outa here

^^Be careful, the honda s2000 was listed as the most desirable car in 2007 among alternative lifestyle people. :noes:

sorry but nobody here is getting butthurt from a 350z fanbody, ur not adding any useful information, even the TS doesnt want u here. if u dont have anything valid to say gtfo....:rolleyes: civic drivers...

miata's are for fags. get your honda mini van outa here

A Miata = Gokart for the streets.

sorry but nobody here is getting butthurt from a 350z fanbody, ur not adding any useful information, even the TS doesnt want u here. if u dont have anything valid to say gtfo....:rolleyes: civic drivers...

You obviously are, my lawn mower has more torque than your S2k now hush puppy. Who are you to say i am not contributing any useful information, i am providing suggestions for a new set of wheels. As for the TS, let him say what he wants, speak for yourself. Honda drivers....:rolleyes:

^^Be careful, the honda s2000 was listed as the most desirable car in 2007 among alternative lifestyle people. :noes:

As i mentioned...Miatas and S2Ks are hair dresser cars...i aint paying no mind to the haters so i would roll in a Miata if given the opportunity. ;)

A Miata = Gokart for the streets.

Yeah. but unfortunately i dont really care. stop cluttering the thread, this has a lot of good info for s2k to-be owners.

lol costco, arent you the wanna rapper? something bout eating your own cum? :ugh: lol e-thug? i'm not even gonna bother trying to having a conversation with you :rotfl:

whats the lighter silver color called in '05?

Found one for a good deal. i think it may be the one :love:

:giggity::giggity::giggity::giggity::giggity:

http://images.cars.com/supersized/DMI/2596/PL1251A.jpg

sebring silver is the light one.

have u tried carmax? i found alot of s2ks on carmax with low miles and good prices

I just checked and there's 3 nationwide :(


sebring silver.... sounds bad ass

have u tried carmax? i found alot of s2ks on carmax with low miles and good prices

I just checked and there's 3 nationwide :(


sebring silver.... sounds bad ass

nevermind I was searching locally. theres 19 nationwide :eek:

yea and if u notice in some areas where the market for s2ks arent that high, its worth spending a couple hundred having it transfered and save a couple thousand, i paid 150 to transfer mine

yea and if u notice in some areas where the market for s2ks arent that high, its worth spending a couple hundred having it transfered and save a couple thousand, i paid 150 to transfer mine

yeah there are some nice deals. Once I get my stock exhaust back on I'll take it to carmax and see where we go from there :thumbsup:

lol costco, arent you the wanna rapper? something bout eating your own cum? :ugh: lol e-thug? i'm not even gonna bother trying to having a conversation with you :rotfl:

You best cum correct if you gonna flame, i aint no wanna be rapper. I never claimed to be so check yourself before you wreck youself. I now eat my self made baby makers for protein benefits. You just did ya smell me.

whats the lighter silver color called in '05?

Found one for a good deal. i think it may be the one :love:

Good luck, i love silver cars.

I know this wont be to everyone's tastes, but this car is really whats pushing me to get a silver s2k


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/JKL-AP1/april1408063.jpg

there one local guy who has a sebring ap2 and it one of the best i seen so far. Hard top/slam on white XD9 wheels so nice see if i can find his pics...

here it is oh nvm its a ap1 haha.
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8223/indexqz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9068/indexrv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

definately going to be out of my price range and I'm assuming he doesnt want an RSX :o

I had a TL, unbelieveably comfortable, but I don't regret getting a S2000 at all. Everytime it's sunny out...heaven.

TL -----> s2k.... interesting :thumbsup:

ss ftw but try to get red seats if you can i wanted red but it was a spur of the moment thing with my car so i just took black no regrets so far

I know this wont be to everyone's tastes, but this car is really whats pushing me to get a silver s2k


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/JKL-AP1/april1408063.jpg

:drool: i'm really considering getting a cusco 4point roll bar, i thought out the roll cage...but i changed my mind...not to mention an extra 400+bucks

get it and powder coat it red or whatever color you prefer. i got 2 friends did them red or white.
i would like to get the safety21/cusco since its a bit stonger and slightly cheap.
but then again i heard our 06+ doesn't fit 4point roller bar or cage :(

get it and powder coat it red or whatever color you prefer. i got 2 friends did them red or white.
i would like to get the safety21/cusco since its a bit stonger and slightly cheap.
but then again i heard our 06+ doesn't fit 4point roller bar or cage :(

thats what i fear...gonna send bulletproof and email and ask bout that

ss ftw but try to get red seats if you can i wanted red but it was a spur of the moment thing with my car so i just took black no regrets so far

really?


I dont like the red interior :dontknow:

black interior ftw

The ALL RED interior is a bit too much IMO. I prefer the red/black combo for the interior where available :thumbsup: ...

black interior ftw

werd :thumbsup:


I love the black interior in the RSX. With the tinted windows it feels like I'm floating in space at night :rotfl:

The ALL RED interior is a bit too much IMO. I prefer the red/black combo for the interior where available :thumbsup: ...


Maybe I could deal with the red/black seats, but definately not the red carpet.

i think the light blue interior is the worst...:vomit:

i think the light blue interior is the worst...:vomit:

yeah, reminds me of an old folks Oldsmobile vinyl interior :laughing:

I'm racist when it comes to my interior, must be black, all black !

ss ftw but try to get red seats if you can i wanted red but it was a spur of the moment thing with my car so i just took black no regrets so far

Nah i love all black interior. I'll be getting bucket seats as well so for the most part the interior doesn't really matter all that much.

thats what i fear...gonna send bulletproof and email and ask bout that

whats bulletproof?

Nah i love all black interior. I'll be getting bucket seats as well so for the most part the interior doesn't really matter all that much.



whats bulletproof?

http://bulletproofautomotive.com they have alot of parts for the s2k

http://bulletproofautomotive.com they have alot of parts for the s2k

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

http://bulletproofautomotive.com they have alot of parts for the s2k

pricey, huh :eek:

i think the light blue interior is the worst...:vomit:

Hey now :mad: I love my blue interior! After a while it might be a bit much, but I think it'd look great with some black accents.

Black/red interior is my fav on the s2k

pricey, huh :eek:

They say they'll price match any advertised price. Just for example ClubRSX sells Buddy club RSD's for the s2k for ~$1,040.... theyre advertised on bulletproof for 1500. I wonder if they'll price match that....

Hey now :mad: I love my blue interior! After a while it might be a bit much, but I think it'd look great with some black accents.

Black/red interior is my fav on the s2k

I guess the blue leather is a love it or hate it thing.

They say they'll price match any advertised price. Just for example ClubRSX sells Buddy club RSD's for the s2k for ~$1,040.... theyre advertised on bulletproof for 1500. I wonder if they'll price match that....


I guess the blue leather is a love it or hate it thing.

one way to find out :laughing:

i gotta buy an s2k first :D

They say they'll price match any advertised price. Just for example ClubRSX sells Buddy club RSD's for the s2k for ~$1,040.... theyre advertised on bulletproof for 1500. I wonder if they'll price match that....



I guess the blue leather is a love it or hate it thing.

$1363 != $1040

http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/BCS-RSDAP1-p-S2KSC.html


But Bulletproof is pretty good about price matching from what I've seen.

i gotta buy an s2k first :D

you & me both, brother:rotfl:

you & me both, brother:rotfl:

How serious are u about buying one? Im taking my rsx to carmax as soon as I install my stock exhaust

How serious are u about buying one? Im taking my rsx to carmax as soon as I install my stock exhaust

50/50



I really like them, but there still a few things that I'm not convinced about.

first, my size. Will I actually be comfortable in one? I sat in one & it was a tight fit. I imagine if I modify the seat to lower it an inch more that may help. but still not convinced.

second, the RSX is paid off. Do I really want to get into payments for something that I will only drive a few times a month?

the seat doesnt lower, it will slide but u dont have the knob to tilt the seat like the rsx..atleas mine doesnt :dontknow:

the seat doesnt lower, it will slide but u dont have the knob to tilt the seat like the rsx..atleas mine doesnt :dontknow:

no, I know.

what I was talking about was taking it apart & modifying where it mounts to the rails in order to lower it a bit. Saw a thread on S2Ki on that.


Either that or blow $300 on those Backyard seat rails.

lol oh...that sounds like alot of work

yeah, seemed like a decent project to take on :laughing:

Fortunately for me my RSX isn't paid off, so I'd just be transfering the loan, so to say, and adding a couple more dollars into the equation.

Fortunately for me my RSX isn't paid off, so I'd just be transfering the loan, so to say, and adding a couple more dollars into the equation.

well maybe not,

i still owed 8 grand on my rsx, traded it carmax gave me 9500 for it :thumbsup: got an extra 1500 in my pockets :laughing:

a.k.a. positive equity.

I owe ALOT more than 8 grand andi still have quite a bit of positive equity :thumbsup:

it really is a nice feeling to not owe anything on your car :)


The thing that sucks is that right around the time that you pay off your car is when the fever for another car begins :rotfl:

it really is a nice feeling to not owe anything on your car :)


The thing that sucks is that right around the time that you pay off your car is when the fever for another car begins :rotfl:

For me = as soon as I've paid enough of it off to be in the green when I sell.... I get interested in other cars :spin:

For me = as soon as I've paid enough of it off to be in the green when I sell.... I get interested in other cars :spin:

I'm in the exact same boat. I'm going to novice school next weekend so how interested that gets me in doing more autocrossing has a lot to do with what I decide. I know I'd miss the RSX though- I just got new headlights for it and I've been catching myself looking over my shoulder as I walk away from it, haha.

Realistically, what kind of gas mileage are you S2k guys getting? I hear that it's not too bad...

I get 24-25mph mixed and 30 all highway.

Sometimes I get 26-27mixed on super super good days lol.

i get okay gas milage, i wouldnt say its great

I have red itr carpet in my rsx, red floor mats are a BITCH! to keep clean. I'm considering changing the mats to black but keeping the red carpet underneath for accent... thats what i would want in an s2k. Is it hard to find the red carpet by itself for purchase?

Update:

It's pretty much all go on a sebring silver 05 at a dealership. The last missing key to the puzzle is my parents. It'll save me a lot of money if they cosign with me, so I need to convince them that this is a good move. So far theyre not liking the idea... I'll work on them a little more...

good luck :thumbsup:!!

good luck with that... it was funny when i went to get my rsx i really had to talk my parents into it because they thought it was to small and if i got in an accident i would die and now that i want an s2k they have no problem and its only a year later...

the ppl at the dealership said that i should have good credit after a year of making car payments and that i could get a 5-6% interest rate without a cosigner does ne1 know if this is true?

Wow if I could get anywhere under 10% without a cosigner I might go that route

I'm actually thinking of getting an 06 s2000, I test drove an 05 the other day...and it was amazing, to me, the car is worth every penny. Now i just need to sell my RSX

any difference between 2006 and 2007 s2k's?

^ nothing. i may be wrong?

future rsx ---> s2k member right here.....unfortunately it looks like i will only be able to afford a 2000 or 2001 :(

future rsx ---> s2k member right here.....unfortunately it looks like i will only be able to afford a 2000 or 2001 :(

Do you have a Type S or base and what year is it? You really might want to reconsider if you have a S, think about it, you will be buying an 8 or 9yo car that has most likely been thrashed on. Overall it is your money and decision to make.

Gambatte either way.:thumbsup:

Do you have a Type S or base and what year is it? You really might want to reconsider if you have a S, think about it, you will be buying an 8 or 9yo car that has most likely been thrashed on. Overall it is your money and decision to make.

Gambatte either way.:thumbsup:

i have an 04 Type S. The one im looking at is an 01 with 47k on it 1 owner....so :dontknow:

any difference between 2006 and 2007 s2k's?

Nothing dramatic... I think GPW with red/black interior was brought back as an option in '07 :love:

Cosmetically and mechanically though, no

I wouldn't get an Ap1 if i had a type s already, AP2 ftmfw....damn i can't wait...I'm going for an 06, but if i can't find one for the right price, i'll probably just get an 05

i am now OFFICIALLY a former Rsx owner......i miss it right now...but i guess thats just till i get the S

i am now OFFICIALLY a former Rsx owner......i miss it right now...but i guess thats just till i get the S

I guess congrats on the sale. :D Good luck with picking up a nisen and I hope you got a good amount for your RSX.

i would go to a credit union and see if you can get approved by yourself man. you can proly get into the 8% range without your parents. good luck with your car!

i am looking into getting an S2k but i can only find 2000-2001 in my price range. i hv a base RSX and am going to trade that in or sell it. the S2k's i am looking at only have 30-40k miles on them so they dont seem to be thrashed around or abused. and they almost all have had only 1 owner. if you guys hv ne suggestions for me that would be great

Just remember, as simple as this may sound, the S2K is RWD! Please be careful with this car coming from a far less powerful FWD. The years you are looking @, while a blast to drive, are notorious for being tail happy and you may easily lose control... Just go easy with the car until you get a lot of seat time in her and make the adjustments is my advice my friend...

I love the tan interior of the s2k. Is the white the only one with tan interior?
Btw i need to sell my 06 -s so i can get my S2k.

^ yes 03 and up s2k's have the tan interior option, IIRC... It may have been offered for the 2002 MY, but I'm not certain? I've seen custom tan interiors in Berlina Black and New Formula Red s2k's before, which look STUNNING by the way, but nothing from the factory other than Grand Prix White, well for the US market anyways...

what octane do you guys use?
94? or 92? or 91?

93.

its also on your gas lid, "Premium Unleaded Only"

mMmmmmm s2k + hardtop = teh sex :drool:

i'd love to upgrade to an s2k
<--- i'm pretty jealous

Update:

It's pretty much all go on a sebring silver 05 at a dealership. The last missing key to the puzzle is my parents. It'll save me a lot of money if they cosign with me, so I need to convince them that this is a good move. So far theyre not liking the idea... I'll work on them a little more...

in for another update, screw your parents, go solo

way too old of a thread :D

not getting an s2k anymore, sorry drop top crew

not getting an s2k anymore, sorry drop top crew

yeah, me neither.


I came to the sad conclusion that I simply will not fit comfortably in one.

:ugh2:

:dontknow:

yeah, me neither.


I came to the sad conclusion that I simply will not fit comfortably in one.

I came to the sad conclusion that i have no money :pimp

I've been restraining myself, but believe it or not, my girlfriend is actually pushing me to get an s2000 so that we can have something fun to cruise around in when I accompany her on business trips as I sometimes do. She's a big Honda fan so I get mean looks when I suggest any other sports car... I love this girl, haha.

Anyways, she's getting a new Civic in a few months and has offered to let me use her '96 civic coupe while I sell the RSX and look for a good s2000. As much as I love the RSX, I think I'd be a dolt not to go for this.

I'm trying to decide if I should revert back to stock before putting the car up for sale or if I should leave everything and offer to revert/include the original parts. Maybe I should just revert the i/h & K-pro but leave the stereo system w/ stealth install subs?

Plans are back in motion........... :shady:

maybe by next summer

this may have been covered, but i cant seem to find it. how do you guys protect the softop? i.e. rain, sun, or just leaving the car outside (not in the garage)

this may have been covered, but i cant seem to find it. how do you guys protect the softop? i.e. rain, sun, or just leaving the car outside (not in the garage)

aerospace protectant should be enough unless you live in extreme weather

My s/o and I test drove a few cars this weekend.

'08 and '09 Civic Si- The shifter/clutch was simply amazing. I had way more fun driving this car than I expected I would. I seriously hope she picks this to replace her '96 Civic.

07(?) Civic Hybrid - I knew about the CVT before we got in but it was still very odd not to feel the normal lurches and shifts of a conventional transmission. Not really interested but we thought we'd try it out.

'03 350Z - This one was an automatic- bummer. It wore its weight well around the turns but what I didn't like was that while it would go fast, the only way I could tell was by the speedometer. It just didn't give me the sensation of speed- maybe because being in the cabin felt like being in a submarine. Don't get me wrong, I still walked away thinking it was a very nice car.

'06 S2000 - Getting into this car again was a very bad idea- now I'm just getting more impatient about selling my car and switching over. Being in a number of different cars on the same day really reinforced how much I enjoy everything about the interior and the energetic communication from the engine when getting into the upper rpms.

The switch is still a couple of months out though :( . Next weekend we're going out for another batch of test drives. I'm hoping to find an ap1 to try since I will likely end up in one of those due to them being a bit cheaper than the ap2s.

There should be nothing to ever consider. S2000 10000%. Once i test drove it there was no way I could ever go back to my big winged wrong wheel drive RSX type S. Even though I loved it...The S2K stock handled better than my track prepared RSX and my 350z and my buddies E36 M3 and better than my DA integra and DC2 integra and my buddies Subaru WRX wagon....

It is a great car, especially through the twists. While straight line performance is lacking, that isn't what this was built for. It is really an engineering marvel in terms of what the objective was and how they met it.

:thumbsup:

Good shit.. GPW on red is crackkkk...I