2005 Honda S2000 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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If you are able to find a 2005 Honda S2000 that the owner is willing to sell, you can probably get it for around $27,000 according to recent prices. People looking for a sporty, efficient, powerful, and smooth-handling roadster have found it in this car - for a fraction of the price they would pay for an equivalent ride.
The 2.2L, 4-cylinder engine still packs a punch and, when combined with the rather minimalist design, attracts a lot of gawkers - and plenty of drivers.
The 2005 Model keeps all the improvements added the previous year, which includes a relatively smooth ride for a roadster. While building the power "race" car, Honda still manages to keep it affordable for the quality, and economical to maintain. Consumer ratings are very high in every category with virtually no complaints (rating 9.4 / 10.0).
There is a hardtop option, but it's costly. But if you wanted a hardtop, you could find an old Prelude instead, and still get the speed.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 Honda S2000
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by john p
Feb 28, 2024
This is a nice car if someone is looking for an old analog driving experience. There’s not a l lot of low in grunt you’ll have to keep the Revs way up there to get any power. It is a very good balanced roadster.Feb 28, 2024
by Dale V
May 28, 2023
Ive had three S2Ks (1 AP1, 2 AP2). All have been great driving cars and have maintained their value. I recommend this car to any enthusiast who likes a well-balanced and reliable roadster.May 28, 2023
by Scott N
Jun 28, 2022
Best sports car and collectible on the market. The car rips! Def 5 star. Jun 28, 2022
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by john p
Feb 28, 2024
This is a nice car if someone is looking for an old analog driving experience. There’s not a l lot of low in grunt you’ll have to keep the Revs way up there to get any power. It is a very good balanced roadster.Feb 28, 2024
by Dale V
May 28, 2023
Ive had three S2Ks (1 AP1, 2 AP2). All have been great driving cars and have maintained their value. I recommend this car to any enthusiast who likes a well-balanced and reliable roadster.May 28, 2023
by Scott N
Jun 28, 2022
Best sports car and collectible on the market. The car rips! Def 5 star. Jun 28, 2022
by Russell W
Jul 10, 2021
A blast to drive! Comfortable, but don’t expect luxury. A fun all around roadster Jul 10, 2021
by Ace A
Feb 15, 2020
Great Experience. The 2005 Honda S2000 is a great ride and a must have collectors vehicle for any Honda enthusiastic. Feb 15, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 15, 2013
I bought my 2005 S2000 two years ago as weekend fun car. It has been a blast to drive and tinker with. There are tons of aftermarket parts available for it as well as S2000 specific forums to gain information from. The car is light, rear wheel drive and has plenty of power to play with. Maintenance is easy and cost is average. Great bang for the buck!Feb 15, 2013
by Wolf W
May 29, 2012
Yahoo!! Fun to drive. Lively. A drivers car. Top down excitement! Top goes up and downn quicklly. Very easy to manuver. Very nuetral handling. Pont anddrive Great performance Great / bang for buck!!
My wife and I Love it! Great value.May 29, 2012
by Anonymous
Jan 17, 2011
Handling with lowered suspension!! Everything about this car is mint....the interior, the engine bay, the outside appearance, the clean lines....i definetly recommend lowering the s2000 and putting on an aftermarket exhaust system. Greddy Ti-C is my recommendation and Tein Type Flex for coilovers!!!Jan 17, 2011
by Don M
Jan 02, 2010
It is a very fun car, but with that come sacrifices lol. I'd have to say my favorite part about it is probably the appearance, that and how it sounds though a tunnel with the top down lol. What I hate is the fact that if it snows or anything along those lines it becomes completely useless, but what do you expect from a rear drive sports car. Jan 02, 2010
by Kevin L
Oct 21, 2009
pure driver's car, with one single purpose in mind,
good chassis stiffness for an open top car,
most parts are easy to work on,
not much modification needed to be driven on track for a
whole day with consistency,
one of the best shifter, dare to say better than Porsche's so
called "the best shifter in the world"
Oct 21, 2009
by Varuzh G
Sep 02, 2009
Amazing handling with great agility. Lightweight makes for weaving perfect. Engine is made very well. After 6000 RPM car roars. Transmission is very smooth. Maintenance is nothing to worry about. Truly an amazing piece of engineering for its time. Great.Sep 02, 2009
by Christopher A
Jun 26, 2009
Small passenger compartment, not fast enough in a
strait line, it's only a two seater, but its affordable and
so much fun to drive! The car turns heads impressed
people on the race track. It holds up to all the abuse
you can throw at it.Jun 26, 2009
by Kyle K
Jun 07, 2009
Amazingly fun to drive. You could hear Vtec stock. Backend kicked out stock if you side stepped the clutch, but handled great otherwise. Could use more low end power but it revs to 9 so that makes up for everything.Jun 07, 2009
by Matt M
May 26, 2008
Just what I tell everyone. Drives like a go-cart. Has it's disadvantages but it's a a true sports car. It's fun, zippy. Not the fastest thing on the street but killer on a road track.May 26, 2008
by Anonymous
May 20, 2008
After having owned 2 MGBs, a 1964 Austin Healy Sprite, a Fiat 124 Spider, and a 1959 MGA, I bought a 1995 Miata off the showroom floor. After over 10 years and almost 150K, it came time to replace it, and I picked a silver 2005 Honda S2000 off of the showroom floor. It has been a fantastic car. One of the best handling cars I've driven. The engine allows 26 mpg wandering around the city and suburbs, economy and excellent handling at low revs. When the engine revs -- all 237 horses kick in, and the car comes into its own. Progressive power, excellent cornering, fantastic brakes, and all of the feedback you'd want from a sports car. For those of us who remember the Triumph GT6 or TR6, this may be the modern, handling equivalent. Fun to drive, fun to autocross, and as a Solo car, a delight. This is a driver's car, you do not have to take your hands off the wheel to adjust the radio volume or A/C-Heater fan switch. At over 6 feet, I am comfortable in the car. After a 12 hour drive down I-95 to Daytona for the 24-Hour, I got out of the car, without aches, pain, or discomfort. The SUV wears me out on I-95, but not the S2000. I've heard that Hondas are appliances, well this appliance just happens to be a lot of fun, while retaining reliability, solid feel and construction, looks, and intelligent design.May 20, 2008
by Jeremy P
Apr 04, 2008
Great car - although engine can sound a tad tappity - easy cure though - put your right foot down harder - I find that helps especially with the race exhaust cough cough and other modsApr 04, 2008
by Devin S
Mar 15, 2008
9/10ths super car at 1/10th the price. Mar 15, 2008
by Nathan W
Mar 09, 2008
While it would not be the perfect choice for someone who drives for an hour in stop and go traffic both ways to work, the s2000 is one hell of a car. With a 2.2L naturally aspirated in-line four making 240 horsepower, a gearbox that many say is one of the finest ever made, and amazing handling aided by the 50-50 weight distribution, the s2000 is the essence of Honda technology. Mar 09, 2008
by Bruce S
Feb 25, 2008
While good in every respect it simply isn't better than an MX5Feb 25, 2008
by William C
Feb 18, 2008
This was a great car. Awesome performance, great handling. Best shifter I have ever used. Held up great in a total crash, after 6 months of life.Feb 18, 2008
by Scott G
Jan 16, 2008
clean, simple, sleek body lines that are absolutely gorgeous...stratospheric redline...no frills, F1 cockpit styled interior...suspension tuning that rivals any high priced roadster thats out there....lastly...reliability(HONDA)Jan 16, 2008
2005 Honda S2000 Pricing
Original MSRP
$33,665 to $33,665Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake diameter: 11.1
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Convertible roof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
