10 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Honda S2000 - Car Throttle
2002 saw the plastic rear screen ditched for a glass unit for instance, but it’s the 2004 facelift changes that are worth giving the most attention. Springs and anti-roll bars were softened, and in 2006 traction control became optional, before being fitted as standard in 2008. If you’re in North America, it’s worth noting that the post-facelift cars are known as ‘AP2’ (European AP1 facelift... You might be wondering why Honda softened the suspension rather than stiffened it. It’s because earlier cars were known to be snappy on the limit - very swift reactions are required if the rear does go. It’s something our resident S2K lover... S2000s can get through oil particularly quickly - as much as a litre for every 1000 miles - so should you buy one, keep a close eye on that level. It’s also worth checking if the current owner of any car you’re looking at has kept on top of it. if he or she seems like an inattentive moron, walk away. If the car has been run with the oil level too low, you’ll hear a knocking sound which indicates broken bearing shells. Source: www.carthrottle.com
