I am thinking about getting an s2000 next spring but I want to hear some opinions on the best year to by I anything before a 2003 has some troubles with the oil squirters. I like the 9000rpm red line on the 2 liter but haven't heard much about the other motor I know the cosmetic differences but is there any suspension upgrades or anything major differences?

 

what the hell is an oil squirter......


maybe you should search a bit before asking questions that hundreds of noobs like you have done before you.


http://www.s2ki.com/forums

look there for your answer in the FAQ section.

 

according to jd power the 2003 is the best year model

 

There is no best model year S2K, only opinions.

 

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well said

 

thanks for all the help a oil squirter is what shoots oil under the pistion to keep them well loobed and i did search but thanks for being a dick

 

lol what a dick

 

^ LOL

I think its a white whale ....

 

they can be a little different from the years, my friend has a 00 and it runs stronger than my 02 and mu byddy's 03, so it all depends how u treat them.

 

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That was pretty funny. I think the oil squirters also help to cool the piston by helping to dissipate the heat. I remember reading that somewhere. Also, in my opinion I wouldnt get anything less an 02 because of the plastic rear window. They tend to yellow/fade and look crappy.

 

the best years IMO are 02-03 and the 04-05

00-01 has the plastic window and a couple minor recalls and their older.

06+ i dont care for the electric throttle.


just get the newest one you can afford.

 

ya you definitely want the glass back window, i was unaware of this before i purchased mine but i got lucky and got a 03 model

 

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maybe you should search a bit before asking questions that hundreds of noobs like you have done before you.


http://www.s2ki.com/forums

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typical honda tech

anyway 04 in white is what i'm looking for

 

Yea i am lookin at a 03 in white newest i can get with the 2 liter want the high red line but i guess i will have to drive a couple difrent years thanks guys

 

when looking for an s2000 i wanted/bought the 2003, glass rear window, still has the 9k redline, firmer suspension, leather center concil, better tuned ecu then previous years, etc.


some things i dont like about the 2003:
i dont like the bling rings around the brake lights.... **** i guess thats it.

 

The best year was the 1993 model...came with an awesome car phone connected to VTEC...you've heard them say they're trying to "dial it in"? There you go...press # for massive torque increase.

Just out of curiosity though, how do you go about "loobing" something?

 

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Welcome back!

Oil squirters cool pistons, they don't lube much.

The best model year is 99-06. 05 preferrably.

 

As far as suspension changes, I've been told that AP1's were stiffer in the rear than in the front, and they switched it around in '04, which resulted in a more "forgiving" ride due to less oversteer. I'm a proud owner of a white '04 and 8K redline does it for me. Just swap for a black interior, throw on a decent CAI, and get some nice coilovers and you'll be good!

 

00 with a serial number under 100 is the best or one of the last 10 of 2007.

 

Nah, mine is the best one

I'm sure for you, when you get it, yours wil be the best one EVAAARR! hehe

 

2005

 

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Thanks! Wish i had a new S2000 to report...

 

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agreed.....

however, if you autox the car.....I do.....

the 9k redline allows me to stay in first gear on most courses.......

 

loob haha my bad thanks agian i think a 2003 is what it will be

 

The plastic just needs maintenance. I use a scratch removing polish and mines just fine; no yellow. The biggest reason not to get the plastic years is that they don't have the defogger as the plexaglass years do.

But, as far as any real difference in the handling and performance: they all handle great (except for the oversteer at limits), it's the drivers that are the difference.