I'm in the market at getting an S2000 and I have seen fairly cheap s2000's that people would hop on if it were only an 02. What makes the 02-03 models better then th e00-01 models. What are the changes that were made and which one would you prefer. Also if anyone has one for sale please let me know. Thanks

 

softer suspension, softer clutch, upgraded syncros in tranny, almost all TSB's and recalls solved, metal rings around tailights, upgraded stereo, addition of tweeters in the doors, slight bronze tint to wheels (only visible if parked nex to a pre 2002) and IMO, best of all the infamous glass back window instead of platic crap that folds and bends.

 

hmm.. that seems like a lot of changes. I would guess the 02+ models would be a better buy then. Anything other then that?

 

Also I forgot to mention the interior. The 00-01 is quite bare around the shifter. It is all carpet where as the 02-03 is wrapped in leather.

Also, a slight change in the fuel map on the ECU. Not exactly sure what was changed. Perhaps a more lean fuel curve? But the 02-03 tend to dyno around 10 or so whp over the 00-01.


Modified by GSRAW at 12:58 PM 10/5/2004

 

you would want an 02-03..

if u can.. buy an 04

i had an 00 before.. and cabin noise when the top was up.. was loud as hell.. but i have an 04 now.. the noise reduction is dramatic..

 

hmm will be considered but my price range isnt close to an 04... trying hard as it is looking for an 02 at about 20g.

 

searched google:

http://www.s2000.com/2004.php

*edit* just noticed you're not into the '04. A search will reveal all the points you need showing the differences b/w an '00-'01 to '02-'03

 

02-03 9k rpms