2004 Honda S2000 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Driving the Honda S2000 is like a dream, when getting into the car you fit perfectly comfortable in well crafted leather seats with the option of cool wind in your hair. The S2000 moves the way you want it to by handling every turn with ease, there is no obstacle an S2000 can't conquer that is of course unless you're driving through a foot of snow but in any case you want to drive that car when you can put the top down and no other car does it any better. May 25, 2014

This car is fun to drive and handles like a dream; gets decent gas mileage (18 to 20 in town and 28 to 30 on the highway). Great perfromance/accerlation. It is a beautiful car and you will have heads turning everywhere you go. The top is so easy to put down and up, only takes a few minutes. I have done it many times at stop lights. Plenty of leg room even if you are tall and have long legs; very comfortable seating. Visibility is great with this car, maybe because it is small. Car has been very low maitenance; in 6.5 years other than regular oil changes (Synthetic Oil) and new tires, have had no maintenance expense. Replaced the front brake pads this past year. Air conditioning and heat both work great. Do not use the AC much, normally if it is nice out, just put the top down. If I did not have grandkids to run around, I would not sell this car. Of all the cars I have owned and driven, this one is by far my favorite.Jun 17, 2013

-> The cost of ownershp factor is surprisingly decent. Coming from an AWD car, the maintenance factor is somehow close to average. This car may not be on the extreme levels of performance. It does not accelerate like the GT-R or grip like any Lotus' lineup. But all in all it delivers enough goods to make you smile, even driving at the posted speed limit, which means that this is a 'safe car' to drive; you don't have to go buck wild to have fun with it!Jun 13, 2009

I really feel that anyone who appreciates the "classic sports car" - convertible, two seats, rear wheel drive - owes it to themselves to drive, and likely buy, a Honda S2000. I purchased my 2004 in January of 2007 with a little under 14K miles on it, having been interested in them since they were introduced in 2000. It has been a wonderful ownership experience. Zero problems, zero issues, zero annoyances. Driving an S2000 is like driving two cars at once. Just driving around town, it will rather sedately return 27-28mpg. If you really cane it, however, it goes like heck. It's a different kind of fast than something like a Corvette though - all the power is up high. My only complaint with the build quality is the leather seats - it's not the best leather in the world, and the seat bolsters can wear prematurely if not well cared for. Appearance is, of course, a personal matter, but I think the S2000 is a beautiful car that has stodd up well over time. It's beautiful in any color. Of course, this is a sports car, so the trunk is on the small side. You won't be hauling around large bags of mulch in an S2000. But as sports cars go, the trunk is plenty big. The best part? I'd have to say the power convertible top. Release the two latches at the top of the windshield header, then flip a switch, and in several seconds, that's it. There really aren't any downsides, if you understand that this is a high performance sports car. It's got a small trunk, it runs on premium gas, it's louder than a luxury car, and it doesn't ride like a luxury car. But you don't buy a sports car for that stuff. I would buy another one tomorrow. Best car I've ever owned, by a landslide.Nov 29, 2008

Performance - It's the perfect car for the track. Corners really well, even on street tires. The NA engine is super-responsive, and revs really fast, and has plenty of horses. It has the best shifter I have ever rowed. It weighs 2850 pounds, which is very light for today's standards and makes it a rare, true sports car. Even with the convertible, the chassis is more stiff than many sports coupes. Build Quality - It's a Honda, nuff said. Appearance - It has kind of a timeless roadster look. Not the most flashy, but that's not a bad thing. Cost of Ownership - Except for the fact that I race it, which eats tires and brake pads, it is extremely low maintenance. Fun Factor - Light, tossable, revs to 8K, and will outcorner just about any street car out there.Sep 17, 2008

I must say for a rag top and a normally aspirated 2.0L engine, Wow what an awsome machine.50/50 weight balance,great power and lightweight construction make for an extremely exciting ride. I bought one almost as they where launched here in South Africa June 04, my model didnt have any traction control or any of those driver aids as the more recent models do. This was for me one of reasons i bought her, pure driving thrill and poooooo in you pants stuff if you where a little to clever.I often took on M3's, Scoobies etc without feeling like the underdog. That short range shifter and power band kept you in the running.Great little car,not when you start having kids though, she's not ideal for baby seats.Sep 16, 2008