Honda S2000 (1999 - 2009) 2.0i GT 2d (2004/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Don't care, those who know cars appreciate it, and it's a more unusual choice than a TT, SLK etc

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

love it, especially with the roof down

Would you buy this car again and why?

possibly, hard to get a more serious performance 2nd hand buy for the cash

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly an Audi rs4 or M3

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Traded in a mini cooper s, which covered the bulk of the cars cost

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Had heard about the performance and previously owned a mini cooper s and 206 gti, wanted a grown up car

What was the dealer like?

Excellent

What's it like to drive?

sensational, hit the 6000rpm mark and the car turns into kitt from knight rider after the turbo buttons been pushed. With the roof down, in the v-tec range the engine sounds incredible, and is seriously addictive, can result in hefty points on your liscence. Handling is good, perfectly balanced and comunicative, demands upmost respect in the rain, wheel spin in 3rd and 4th gear and very tail happy.

What's it like to park?

ok once you get used to it, slightly flaired wheel arch's take some practice to park properly

Have you had any problems with the car?

not missed a beat

What's most practical about your car?

Being able to get the roof down and still use the boot

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The big red engine start button