2005 Honda S2000 Review

Name: 2005 Honda S2000 Review
Brand: Honda
Price: 34990 USD
Rating: 5.0 (123 reviews)

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Pros

Agile chassis, rev-happy engine, minimalist design, optional hardtop, high level of performance for the price.

Cons

Could still use some additional low-end torque, shrill engine note at high rpm.

What’s new

The 2005 Honda S2000 returns unchanged.

Edmunds says

A sports car that makes few compromises, the 2005 Honda S2000 is one of the more visceral cars sold in America. And yes, that's a good thing.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$291/mo

$183/mo

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Lost 20 years at 6500RPM

sandalwoodman, 05/27/2011

2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M)

I bought a 2005 S-2000 a few weeks ago. I keep hearing about the "middle age crisis" and the tendency men have to drop money on garish toys. My buddies got Harleys. I got smart. Suzuka blue. Flawless. Radio was OK, but I prefer the music generated by the engine. I will never sell. It makes a Vette feel like a bucket of bolts. I just drove in from Austin a few days ago. The only problem …

Totally Unbelievable!!!

Paule, 09/09/2009

2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M)

Ever since I was kid I always hoped to by a Porsche 911 as my dream car...That all changed after I purchased my 05 S2000! The car is TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE in every way. And when I see other S2000 owners that have previously plopped down the mega- bucks for a 911, and turn around and sing the praise of the S2000, well it makes me really, really happy! Like a Cheshire cat, I might add! …

Honda Needs to bring S2K back.

SB5050, 10/01/2010

2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M)

I bought the car from a private seller with 20K mileage. The car is a blast to drive. I smile almost every time I drive it. It's like a Honda Civic below 6400 rpm and then feels like a racecar from 6500 up to 8400 rpm red-line. It has surprising torque at lower speeds and the handling feels race car quick. The convertible top lowers in 8 seconds ( I lowered on the freeway when we were …

Better then expected

coolaa, 08/31/2010

2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M)

I have owned this car for two months. I initially purchased because it was such a good deal. While this was on my radar, I thought it would be too hard and uncomfortable for my use on long drives. I have been very surprised. I am 6 ft and the car is very roomy, it has a nice ride that is not jarring at all and the seats are fantastic! I have done 6-7 hours of driving in a day twice …

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2005 S2000 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,150
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$291/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	5.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

2005 Honda S2000 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Lost 20 years at 6500RPM

Totally Unbelievable!!!

Honda Needs to bring S2K back.

Better then expected

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Honda S2000 2dr Roadster (2.2L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}