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#6 of 604 by blacktalon Sep 11, 2003 (9:50 am)
It depends on whether it's your second car or your only car. As sunny day toys, I agree that convertibles rule.   However, as a daily driver sports car, I still think an S2200 coupe would be more tossable, responsive, and fun to drive than a 350Z or an RX-8. (Even though the Z and 8 are both great cars in their own rights.)
#7 of 604 Redesign by mhenderson1 Sep 25, 2003 (7:57 am)
Does anyone know if Honda will be completely redesigning the S2000 in 2004 or 2005. I like the S2000, but I am 6'6" and I can barely fit in it. I recently heard that more room will be placed in the redesign. I hope that also comes with a telescopic/tilt steering wheel.
#8 of 604 by varmint Sep 25, 2003 (9:42 am)
I doubt very much the S2000 will undergo a full model change any time soon. The upcoming 2.2L design is the 2004 model, so I wouldn't expect any significant changes for another three years.   The 2004 is supposed to have more interior cockpit space, but I don't recall which dimensions have been enlarged. I'm well over 6' and barely fit in the original S2000, so I know where you're coming from. It's the only roadster I've driven with enough leg room. If I were any bigger, I'd be out of luck.
#9 of 604 No drastic redesign by geepers Sep 25, 2003 (3:26 pm)
It's just a slight redesign for 2004. The frame stays the same but Honda says it has more interior room. I think that only means resculptured door panels for a little more elbow room. There's not much room for any other addition of space that I can see since they kept the frame identical. No mention of a tilt steering wheel.   17" vs 16" rear wheels, 2.2 vs 2.0 engine with a bit more torque and 1k lower red line, same horsepower. Redesigned front and rear panels. Softened? or different suspension at least.   I think you're still out of luck for more room. That's what you get for exceeding the 90 percentile limits of size.
#10 of 604 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 28, 2003 (10:44 am)
blacktalon---you'd be at home in Europe. They much prefer the coupe version of a car for sporting driving and for the track. You rarely see a droptop in European amateur racing.
#11 of 604 Edmunds drives 2004 S2000 by geepers Oct 01, 2003 (8:07 pm)
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/100600/articl- e.html?tid=edmunds.h..reviews..19.*
#12 of 604 blacktalon by ksoman Oct 03, 2003 (6:54 am)
the s2000's can be had with a hard top....
#13 of 604 no wonder i couldn't find this discussion by ksoman Oct 03, 2003 (8:16 am)
but the name is still officially s2000 !!
#14 of 604 2004 S2000 by blacktalon Nov 16, 2003 (7:44 pm)
From everything I've read, Honda has managed to do the near impossible -- make the S2000 a much better daily driver while keeping it just as fast on the track and through the twisties:   - More torque - More usable power - Better ride - Greatly reduced tendency for snap oversteer - More rigid body - 17" tires - Similar or better 0-60, 1/4 mile, and track times - Similar or better roadholding   Despite my preference for fixed-roof coupes, the S2K is rapidly climbing to the top of my must-drive list...
#15 of 604 by sphinx99 Nov 16, 2003 (7:49 pm)
Ditto - believe it or not, I am hoping to check one out the next time I have to visit the dealer for scheduled service.   You forgot to mention the improved stereo   Any idea when the '04s will be available, if not already?

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