The Honda S2000 CR Is One of the Greatest Sports Cars of the 2000s 

I just wish I could find an online auction website for cool cars from the modern era…

Interesting fact: This is the 3rd time he has reviewed an S2000.

The S2000 has aged incredibly well in my opinion.

2 decades later, the *S2K* still remains one of the *nicest* convertibles on the road. Amazing car!

Doug be like: This car is perfect. Best car I've ever driven. I no longer wish to drive another vehicle after this one. 6/10.

You know Doug likes the S2000 when he’s reviewed three different versions

Fun fact: every S2000 CR has Yellow interior stitching in every color and you couldn't change it...

This has to be the best looking 4 cylinder engine ever.

doug secretly has 17 S2000's in a warehouse and is slowly trying to raise the price on them

Doug really likes reviewing different kinds of S2000s

Shame Honda isn't making a successor to the S2000. Its exactly the type of car we need during these times of heavy cars with electrification.

Forgot the shift light “peak power indicator” in the cluster of the CR

Underrated: that smooth sliding action on the cup holder cover...

owned my s2000 for almost 8 years now, still puts a HUGE smile on my face. I track it once in a while and i daily it to work since ive owned it at 27k miles. almost at 100k now with no plans on selling. :)

Great review. I had one of these (and previous S2K's) and it remains one of my all time favorite cars. The shifter is still a benchmark among car guys who know their stuff, and the original S2K was a pioneer with electric power steering that was good from the very beginning (some companies -- I'm talking about you BMW -- struggled with EPS for a long time). I totally regret selling all of my S2Ks but my life was moving in a different direction. Wish I still had one of them to hide in my barn. Regarding power, it's an interesting observation. At the time, one of the joys of the S2K was winding it out and enjoying the shifter. But you could also really enjoy the car at part throttle, shifting at mid RPM (still pretty high). That is not true of many modern sports cars that either have too much power, or rev hang, or both. Or they require you to break traction or break the law to have fun. I have an M2 Competition and most of its identity is about power and the exhilarating point and squirt acceleration. The rev hang -- a trademark of modern engines -- is very noticeable and takes some of the joy out of a manual transmission. But I found an interesting twist -- if I want to enjoy the M2C under legal conditions or part throttle, I need to put the throttle setting in comfort mode, which takes a little of the brute force out of the engine and lets you enjoy the shifter and savor the overall experience while running up to mid RPMs. All that power and modern engine technology needs to be crippled a little bit to get back to the sort of experience the S2K gave you all the time with no conditions. I'd say the S2K had a more honest, more genuine driving experience that most modern sports cars can't give you. Power isn't everything.

Honda's philosophy has always been "who needs torque when you can rev to the moon"

"Honey, wake up, Doug finally posted another S2k review"

Everyone else: *talking about the S2000* Me: *eagerly awaiting the Vibe GT review*

The little open S2000 mode on the climate controls is the setting for when you have the top down Doug. I loved my S2000! I regret selling it. One of the best shifters in all of all time.

I remember people complaining about the S2000 “It needs to be driven at high RPM’s”, yet people loved Porsche’s because “It loves to be driven at high RPM’s”. Selective love appeal.

This car’s price is going to sky rocket even more after this video

I wish Doug would decide if he’s 6’3 or 6’4 already.

Paul: He's probably got more than a hundred grand under the hood of that car. Jesse: Hmhm

Ayeeeeeeee Doug is 6’3, 6’4 again 😁 feel it’s been a while since he mentioned his approx height

This is actually my car. I didn't discuss with Doug his opinions prior to release. As the owner of two stock examples, I agree with the car feeling "slow" by todays standards. There is no getting around it. In the time of cheap horsepower, this car can't help but feel a bit slow....and FUN.

So that's why New Zealand is abscent from all those maps, it was hiding in Doug's shirt all allong.

If we wish for success in life, it’s essential we commit to making that wish become a reality. The key to success in life is to go from interest to commitment to taking action from personal power.

I remember AOL and having this exact car and color as a generic picture for AIM.

Doug: The type of guy that rather asks for permission than forgiveness.

Sports cars like these are a dying breed; NA, lightweight, RWD, simple, & a standard manual.

Review a prelude please. one of my childhood dream cars along with the c5 that I own now.

It's always fun to see how well the S2000s can still hold their own against newer sports cars at track days. They may be the old guy out there, but they are still way capable.

Douglas be like "It is time to review the pontiac vibe GT"

Note: the chassis bracing you refer to in the rear under the top and near the spare is a stock standard s2000 part. My 2002 has the brace you refer to. Additionally, you missed that the S2000 was the first ever production car with a push to start button.

I had the good fortune to drive a standard S2000, the gearshift was unreal, just so precise and solid. And that engine! Perfect car in my eyes

I almost never see a s2000 on the road where i live but when you do see one its really special to see. Especially the CR version which ive never seen one in person. Cool video doug.

Huh, I guess Doug must like his S2000s. Who can blame him, a blue one I posed with when I was 7 became immortalized as my favorite sports car.

Need more fuzzy bathmats on the door panels.

Great video. Thanks for keeping the value of my S2000 up!! They really are magnificent cars.

Dear Doug DeMuro Thank you for the work and efforts you put to make these fabulous videos. I have one cons: pointing with your finger although your voice description is enough. Sincerely yours

Damn, Doug hates the new Type R so much he totally forgot about Honda having a fast manual car after the S2K

I know about your S2000 and all but Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that he just came into Harry's and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS, and a Motec system exhaust.

(14:28) That was some fantastic footage timing when you touched the cruise control button at the exact same time you said the word "push." It was very satisfying.

I sold my s2k and bought a farm In Peru with it. A put a few more thousands. And now it’s producing 3000$ and I’m only using a hectare. Got 8 more hectares. I could work with. My baby secured my future. I do to buy one, and when I’m old store it in a bar. For some guy to find in a few decades. And brighten his life for a life time. May he enjoy the legacy of the s2000. Whom ever that lucky kid is

Fun fact: this car wasn't popular at release but got popular later because it was the last analog sport car from Honda. (Just wanted to make sure you knew that fact since Doug only said it three times in the video)

"Thanks for a lovely evening Doug, did you want to come in for a coffee?" "Your car has an impressive set of cup holders, how would you rate their cup holding ability?"

I love Doug's bobble head shaking around with excitement

I love them all, but when I had a shot at getting any S2000, I chose a 2003... AP1. After all of the test drives the AP2 was a much better car, but that AP1 was raw.

That's a dope looking car. Period.

Its crazy how this car could've been had for today's S2000 prices about 5 years ago

I can’t believe how much these go 4 now great vid Doug as always!!!

love that you uploaded this on my birthday!!!

talks about handling while going straight on the freeway.

My brother had a S2000 and I was hella jealous!

I have been looking at one of these for the last two weeks, looked at it on the lot twice and been tossing up the idea looking for hints to buy it. You just happening to review one right now I think is the tipping point. THANKS DOUG!!!!

I had one, totally loved it! Drove across the country 6 times, 3 ways. pure driving pleasure!

This car being a 70-100k car got me thinking about car values lately and made me think it'd be interesting to watch a video of Doug going through the current cars on the dougscore sheet and adjusting the "Value" category for many of them. Many cars with 10 scores (996 4s, C5 Z06, NA Miata) have since shot way up in value, while others have depreciated. I think it'd be interesting to see a "then vs now" video on that

Doug's Son: Hey Dad can I go to a sleepover tonight? Doug: did you make sure to check out Cars and Bids first?

"That's a cool car." - That fox in the background at 15:56

Awesome car, cool T-Shirt, and great video!

Doug : "this car was made for canyon roads" Proceeds with all highway driving.

As much as he emphasized the word ‘slow,’ I was expecting 7-8 sec 0-60, not ‘low 5’s.’ That’s not that slow.

If I'm not mistaken, the original S2000 had the highest specific power output of any NA car in the world. Only Ferrari managed to beat that many many years later. If you ask me, price of 30k was a steal back then.

I was working at the top selling Honda dealer when these came out. Thanks for the throw back and it's crazy to see where they've come in value.

Good to see he figured out how get the power out of it unlike the last S2K review.

Doug’s the type of guy to call a lip spoiler on an SUV “absolutely massive”

Pretty amazing audio quality in the top-down drive.

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

I would like to see Doug do a video on all of the cars that have scored the highest values in each category for the Doug score.

it's amazing how the S2000 so looks relatively modern today. Such an amazing car i wish my dad had bought

Thanks again for promoting my car and jacking up the value ;)

I love that the interior is built around the driver :)

Doug’s the type of guy who does coke a few times a year and points out the hidden compartments in a car where you can hide something you don’t want people to see

13:57 "this bulge" Less doug demuro gets more clips to work with every video

Great video and one of the most underrated sports cars ever. I owned a 2003 and the first generation was the most "pure" in my opinion for the sport enthusiast. No torque until you hit the power band, but it was something to wind it up to 8,400 rpms. And it handled like a go-cart. In '04, they added a little displacement to make it more drivable and marketable. Still a nice car, but not the same in my opinion.

Very nice review. Balanced and reflective. One of the best. The Doug score is actually very relevant here. Looks like the basic version is a much better choice if your aim is to drive and enjoy it.

I worked for a guy who had a regular S2000, same color, in his garage. First time seen. Loved them every since$$$.🤩

Great car, ran one in my e46. Went back n forth edging each other between shifts. It was something out of a movie, and I just edged it out on the top end. Though the race was a win win if you ask me.

DOUG DOUG DOUG!! BUDDY!! FINALLY YOU ARE REVIEWING THE VIBE! The king of quirks! I've been waiting for this for years.

great job Doug. I love my 2005 S2000 yes i also have her in yellow one of the best colors for this car.

21 seconds. Fun to see another S2K on the channel, for sure! Also, a Pontiac Vibe GT? Fun!

13:30 I feel like most Honda’s and Acura’s do this because my 98 Integra does the same exact thing

Awesome video!

I want those rims Great review Doug.

Wow, that car is so well taken care of it looks brand new!

i always enjoy seeing you driving around San Diego area. Having grown up there, its always fun for me to try and figure out where you are driving. I see you have a favorite route that you take down the 5 from the La Jolla area, close to downtown and back up to the 52. If you like really great Mexican food, hit up El Indio on Washington St and Indio, by the airport. i see you've driven by that exit a number of times on your drive. Great review as usual.

Fantastic job. One question - what camera are you using? the quality is fantastic.

s2000 was my dream car while growing up and I couldn't afford one. I can afford one today but never learned how to drive stick. thank you for coming to my ted talk.

Doug, honestly…I still regret not placing that last bid on your Skyline and keeping my minty AP1. 😔

Doug is the type of guy that likes reviewing different kinds of Honda S2000s

16:10 In the Netherlands this car was known for having VTEC in the 6000-9000 rpm range. 16:23 temperature stays in Fahrenheit though….

I had a 2000 or 2001 a year old or so with the 2.0 and that was the most perfect car. Perfect. Fast for the time, insaaaaane handling, beautiful, such good quality.

Doug is the type of guy to put his seat belt on AFTER a car accident.

I had the opportunity to drive the CR S2k and it was legendary 😁

This vs Z4M ? Awesome video Doug!

Awesome tshirt Doug!!

Ah yes!! Another yellow S2000 review, i hope the big bug will be back and sting Doug. EDIT: 1:41 Guh, i can never un-hear that sentence in Guilfoyle's voice.

I still hold he needs to drive an AP1 with the F20c engine in order to experience the S2000 at it's best. The F22c engine is great, but the 9000rpm redline of the original is what the car was designed around.

Thank you for showing me all those quirks and features sir

Had a chance to test my friend S2000, aside from the toasty legs the s2000 is the pinnacle of refine, smooth,Japanese engineering