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5 out of 5 stars

The Purest Sports Car of All!

FluByU, 01/12/2004
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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After wanting this car for two years, I finally got behind the wheel of one. The throttle is more responsive than any other car on the road and the steering is point-and-shoot! An absolute blast to drive with an amazing 6-speed. Forget the fluff, this car has the bare minimum and manages to have a greater "wow" factor behind the wheel than any other. The 9000 RPM redline is unbelievable! You must experience it to understand it. Stick to the 2003 and older--the redline is higher and the suspension tighter--it stays true to the purpose of such a pure sports car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Pure Driver's Car

Exocet, 06/30/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Looked at Boxster (original first choice), Z4, Corvette and 350Z. None compared in style and performance to the S2000, in my opinion. But this car's not for everybody. It's a driver's car with spartan amenities... no fufu navigation stuff, no fake wood trim. But everything you need. Acceleration might be a little weak, but it just KEEPS accelerating! Corners as well as or better than anything under $80K.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 Honda S2000

kenpearl, 03/02/2004
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Fabulous car, fun to drive, excellent performance and quality. Great gas mileage, low maintenance costs. Short trips, long drives or anything in between. Relatively large trunk, bigger than 350Z, easily holds weekend luggage for two and a case of wine from Napa, just take the wine out of the case. A real blast on twisty canyon roads.

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5 out of 5 stars

good cat

gregooty 19, 08/17/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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good car go fast

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5 out of 5 stars

Almost a Ten

dww, 03/12/2004
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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All great...except a shudder at top end of clutch release. Dealer replaced entire clutch mechanism, but it is still there. Now what?

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5 out of 5 stars

The Swetest thing

CoRkY, 02/25/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This car is awsome

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

jao611, 03/26/2004
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Car rides rough and is not easy on the back if you're over 6 Ft. Not biult for drag racing but fast over 6K RPMs. So beautiful I'm afraid to drive it. Some annoying rattles in roof.

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5 out of 5 stars

The BEST

acuradrian, 08/18/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Looked at the Corvette, Boxter, 350z This is the complete package! And the right price

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car--Thanks Honda!

VTEC Stalwart, 06/15/2004
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Have had my S2000 for a year and use it as a daily driver in Newport, RI so it sees rain and snow. It is everything that you want in a drop-top sports car. Unique styling, great engine, gearbox and suspension. I've had an NSX, a Corvette roadster, and a 911. This car ranks right up there with all of them plus it's less expensive to purchase and requires no maintenance other than to change the fluids. Forget the torque and a killer sound system--a 9000 RPM redline makes up for those things. Buy one and get used to grinning again!

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5 out of 5 stars

Sweet Ride!!

grayday, 12/15/2002
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I've had my '02 S2K for about a month now and I can't say enough good things about it! I love the 240hp/4 cyl combo. It did take me a couple days to learn how to drive it the way it was intended. It took some getting used to due to the "rev" factor. Although the radio has often been called "weak", I find it sufficient with the top up or down...or you could turn it off and just humm to the exhaust note! This car is not for everyone as the ride is very stiff and the interior is not as plush as say the Audi TT's. However, for those looking for something different and edgy or if you want to feel like a Formula One driver, this is the car for you!

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5 out of 5 stars

oh yeah!

zorg, 03/16/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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most fun you can have. bets looking car out there. most annoying to people in higher priced cars that cant keep up.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

SILVER TOY

crigszee, 08/20/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY S2OOO. FOR A HONDA IT IS A FAST, FUN, SPORTY VEHICLE. I RACED PORSHE BOXTERS AND KICKED BUTT!!!!.....love it totally!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Honda S2000

Scooby, 07/24/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This is the most exciting and fun to drive car on the market. The transmission is flawless and exact. The body is solid and remains flat in the corners. The build quality is top. The car's ergonomics superior to any other. This car is right off the race track. If you are a driving enthusiast, you will love the Honda S2000.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

sloppyjoe4@aol.com, 10/18/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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In the short time that i have had the priveledge to drive this car i have nothing but great things to say about it. It's super to drive on highway, or city roads, top up, or top down.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

impulse buy

Hondarific, 12/14/2002
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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After owning this car for a month I have to say.....I wish I would have waited. All the power is @ the high RPM bands which is great for highways and wide open roads but for day to day use in real world situations it leaves a lot to be desired. Another thing worth mentioning is that I had to have my wife take a cab when we got a flat tire because the damaged tire had to ride shotgun.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Street Legal Go-Kart

Stooook Guy, 09/02/2006
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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The S2000 is an amazingly fun car to drive, not to many cars can compare to the amount of fun that the s2000 can provide. the seats that hug you in all the right places, a suspension that will get you around corners like you never thought possible and an engine that spins to 9000 rpms an its a convertible. its not the most comfortable or quiet ride, at 75mph at 4k rpms with top up, it seems like your going faster than you really are. down low in the rpm range it seems like a civic which can be annoying, but get into vtec around 6k rpms an it feels like your driving an F1 car. the steering feels light an quick an it feels like a go-kart, quick, agile, an light. an amazing car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love This Car !

Ray Jackson, 08/26/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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My S2000 is simply an eye stopper in looks and performance. I frequently drive Hwy 1, from Monterey, CA to Big Sur with lots of curves that are high above the ocean and dangerous cliffs. The 50/50 weight distribution and handling qualities are exceptional. A man walked up to me stating, "Man...that car looks fast just sitting there. What is it?" I just smiled and said, "Its a Honda" It's tough on tires depending on how you drive. I only got 15,500 miles out of my first stock Bridgestones... I'm now trying Michelins Pilots. Watch out! Let the tires get nearly smooth on the back and you will water plane, out of control, in the rain. Drive safe.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Safety

lstpelican, 09/25/2006
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Hey all just wanted to tell my experience. I just rolled my s2000 this past friday and this car saved my life. It does hydroplane very easily, but when you become airborne and come out with only a few staples in the head I say get another one. Thanks Honda for building a great, safe car. JT

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5 out of 5 stars

S2000 Kicks

s2kick@55, 10/19/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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i do not own but drove friends, this is definatly my dream car to buy in the near future. It is amazing from every aspect. With its most powerful engine per litre in retail production (120h.p/litre) it can definatly perform and keep up with alot of stuff out there, by the way the Dodge viper only gets about 50 h.p per litre for comparsion! The handling on this car is impecable, wow it can ride on the road liek its a train on rails, so responsive also. Ya, I can go on and on about my day of fun in this car. - worth every penny of the 30-some thousand dollars it costs.

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5 out of 5 stars

the best little sportie

momsgirl, 08/26/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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i have dealt with honda automobiles for over 12 years and have total faith in their contant drive for excellance. they take chances, find problems and handle them. no problem! the "s2000" is the best car to drive for performance, fun, comfort for a great little get away, fun, great fuel economy, and dont't forget-fun!

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome

johnw, 07/17/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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most fun driving a car i have ever had and that includes driving RX7's, MGB, Spitifires and Corvettes

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4.75 out of 5 stars

s2000 review

sdavid, 01/21/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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the best performance car value on the road today, bar none

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5 out of 5 stars

A "TEN"

Este, 07/24/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Faster than any car on the list for 32K, plus Honda quality. Have to spend over a 100K on a Porsche 911 Turbo to get this performance. Remember, this is only a 2-liter engine.

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5 out of 5 stars

that;s a real sport car

bug slug 007, 10/20/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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too bad that it didn;t came with power seats and ajustable lumbar suport and a little extra torqe whoud'nt hurt.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best for your money!!!

richy rich, 04/07/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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A true driver's car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It's A Wonderful Toy!

Diogones, 08/30/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This is my third summer as an S2000 owner and the excitement hasn't diminished one bit! It drives and performs like new with the exception of the rear tires. Those had to be replaced at 13,500 miles. The tread was completely gone and I'm not an abusive driver.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Road Rocket

g-man, 12/17/2002
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Bought this car in Chicago and drove it home to Texas. The tight suspension flattens out on the road. The handling is excellent and when you hit the power zone 5500 and up, it feels like a turbo is kicking in. For the price this is undoubtedly the best sports car for the money. On the way home had the pleasure to hook up with a Porsche Boxter. We played with each other for a while and then went to it. This little Road Rocket walked away from the Boxter. We backed off well over 100 (130 speedometer) with plenty off pedal left. Sometimes I need to remind myself it's a Honda!

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5 out of 5 stars

Look at that S Car gooooooooo...

CeeJay, 04/29/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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The S2000 is a wonderful, fun car to drive. Living in Chicago, I have to store it for the winter. I am always anxious for spring so I can drive it! Top down on a summer nite...perfect. It is a great car!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

THERES NOTHING LIKE A HONDA!

JETTGIRL, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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IM A HONDA LOVER....I HAD A 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX WHICH WAS A GREAT CAR....NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT....I TRADED IT IN FOR THE SEXY HONDA S2000. LOVE THIS CAR...ITS TROUBLE FREE LIKE THE CIVIC, DRIVES AND HANDLES GREAT....LOVE IT, LOVE IT ,LOVE IT!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Roadster-Great Price

rtack40, 05/11/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Before purchase, considered corvette and BMW. S2000 was better buy. Excellent responsiveness, great looks and quality. Great fun to drive. Amazing power for a 4 cyl. Minimal road noise. Great feature is the glass back glass.Interior color choices could be better. Would suggest a few interior modifications: heated seats, auto door locks and 6 disc in dash CD player

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5 out of 5 stars

Super toy daily driver

khdavis, 07/24/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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My s2000 is the finest sporty car I have owned. Fit & finish is what is expected from a honda product. The price is very competative for the product. Anyone looking for the fun head turner car, the s2000 is it.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car ever

Jon morgan, 02/19/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I love this car red on black awesome torque is 153 lbs but still cuts through snow with ease dealership sucked car rules!!!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

NICE SUPER POWER CAR

hrv, 09/12/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This car is a bomb.. best manual car i have ever drive.. i love this car

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4.75 out of 5 stars

It's a BLAST!

BLAST, 10/20/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This is really a race car and it's fabulous!

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5 out of 5 stars

perfect

shaun , 07/24/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Just buy one you will be happy and amzed!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

s2000

dfarrelly, 10/20/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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very solid. excellent handling; right amount of oversteer for experienced driver. peaky engine; great modulation in turns. good seats. best shifter to come out of a factory.

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5 out of 5 stars

the best car, bar none

suppity, 09/17/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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the build quality along with hondas reputation for building reliable, great- looking and environmentally friendly vehicles, makes the s2000 the most fun and satisfying vehicle i've ever owned.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love everything about it

Ravi, 01/17/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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superb car with all the features and performance you can only dream in other roadsters.. no matter what you are driving now you need to change your driving style.... you need to drive this beauty with high rpm keep your rpm between 6-8000 (remeber red line is at 9000)

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow

daveiedoo, 07/24/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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TOO MUCH FUN for a Japanese Car

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love Honda's!

Rob Owens, 03/06/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This is the greatest car Honda has ever built. Including the NSX. The technology and engineering that went into developing this car is first class. It is not for people that want plushness, amenities, and creature comforts. This car is for the pure driving experiance. Honda took roadsters back to the basics with this car and hit the bullseye!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Aw-some

Frank1894, 09/17/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Best sports car buy in the total market.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best buy

Carolina Traveler, 05/26/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Great vehicle. Fun, Fun, Fun

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car

s2k, 12/28/2002
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This car catches people's attention. Once you get past the break-in period and are able to take the car through the entire RPM band, the car is so much fun to drive. The sound from the exhaust is better appreciated with the top down and the car handles incredibly

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5 out of 5 stars

Get one

Bob, 02/22/2024
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Best car ever. No matter how bad my day was it was better when I got in the car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

my car

flrodeo, 10/22/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I just brought a s2000 . I have always owned dually trucks. I got it for my birthday . Its great my girlfriend drove it and brought one the next day. thanks for the great car. It s fast too.

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5 out of 5 stars

the best damn car on tha planet

jeaser, 10/17/2002
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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this vehicle is the most smoothest running honda ever produced with a slick style and high performance, i give it a perfe

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Like a motorcycle with 4 tires...

BarryO, 12/06/2002
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I've had my S2000 for a bit more than 5 months. The vehicle has been very enjoyable in most areas: The finest 4- Cylinder motor on the planet, great 6- speed shifter, excellent handling. Gas mileage has been between fantastic, between 27 - 29 MPG. Issues? Storage space is a joke (no glovebox...and the storage space between the seats is difficult to get to while driving), and legroom is tight (I'm 6'1"). In the end, there's nothing that really competes with it @ the price: Not the Miata, not the Mustang, not the TT. The Z3 / Z4 are more expensive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Fit

Deutche Ecke, 01/22/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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ISO: -small -sporty -convertible -decent power -good handling -reasonable price -trunk space -reliability Looked at a lot of cars. Only one fit. After 3 months behind the wheel, I am still thrilled! Styling? It is not eye candy but not an eyesore. Low torque? As an autobahn driver, this car gives a spirited driving experience. Tight fit? Like a comfortable pair of jeans.

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5 out of 5 stars

this car kicks ass

jbjcls, 07/25/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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if you've got the money and you don't need room for passengers this is the car for you. even though the trunk may look really small it can fit a lot of stuff

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Driving Machine

spkrmakr, 10/22/2003
2003 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I was unsure when my wife wanted a 2- seater sports car. We picked the S2000 because of seemingly good value for the dollar spent. This car is fast once you learn to drive it. Well made and a "true" sports car. Highly recommended!

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