You want the high-revving original
S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)
The 240 hp 2.0 with a 9,000 rpm cutoff; 2002-on cars add a glass rear window.
Check first: Over-rev history, the oil level, and rust in the frame rails.
S2000 Buying Guide: AP1 vs AP2, Prices and What to Check
The short answer
An AP2 Honda S2000 (2004-2009) typically sells for $36K and an AP1 (2000-2003) $28K in our sales data, and mileage moves the price more than the generation. Buy the AP1 for the 9,000 rpm 2.0; buy the AP2 for more torque and, from 2006, stability control.
Find your starting point
You want the easier car to live with
S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009)
More torque from the 2.2, 17-inch wheels, and stability control from 2006.
Check first: Gears that pop out under load, and the timing chain tensioner past 105,000 miles.
You want the collector car
S2000 CR (2008-2009)
699 sold in the US for 2008-2009, with an aluminum hardtop and firmer suspension.
Check first: That the hardtop comes with it, and whether it has the optional air conditioning and audio.
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Specs side by side
| Car | Engine | Power | Body and seats | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009) | 2.2 four-cylinder (F22C1), fuel cutoff at 8,200 rpm | 240 hp (2004-2005), 237 hp under the newer SAE rating from 2006 | Two-seat roadster with a soft top | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
| S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003) | 2.0 four-cylinder (F20C), fuel cutoff at 9,000 rpm | 240 hp | Two-seat roadster with a soft top; a glass rear window from 2002 | 6-speed manual, revised for 2002 with a higher-capacity clutch | Rear-wheel drive |
| S2000 CR (2008-2009) | 2.2 four-cylinder (F22C1) | 237 hp | Two-seat roadster with a removable aluminum hardtop in place of the soft top | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009)
- Engine
- 2.2 four-cylinder (F22C1), fuel cutoff at 8,200 rpm
- Power
- 240 hp (2004-2005), 237 hp under the newer SAE rating from 2006
- Body and seats
- Two-seat roadster with a soft top
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
S2000 (AP1, 2000-2003)
- Engine
- 2.0 four-cylinder (F20C), fuel cutoff at 9,000 rpm
- Power
- 240 hp
- Body and seats
- Two-seat roadster with a soft top; a glass rear window from 2002
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, revised for 2002 with a higher-capacity clutch
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
S2000 CR (2008-2009)
- Engine
- 2.2 four-cylinder (F22C1)
- Power
- 237 hp
- Body and seats
- Two-seat roadster with a removable aluminum hardtop in place of the soft top
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
What separates a good one from a costly one
Prices and recent sales come from our completed-sale data.
What moves the price
- Mileage moves the price most: low-mileage cars sell for far more than high-mileage ones.
- The 2006-2009 cars sell for clearly more than the 2004-2005 cars.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| AP2 gearboxes can jump out of 2nd, 4th or 6th gear, and hard track use wears the synchros | Gearbox work; with stock power the gearbox and differential otherwise last |
| The soft top damages easily | Expensive to replace |
| The timing chain tensioner wants replacing past about 105,000 miles | A wear part, on a specialist's advice; no recall |
| A healthy engine can use a quart of oil every 3,000 miles | Check the level often; specialists suggest full synthetic oil and a catch can |
| Rust in the wheel wells, front subframe, frame rails and quarter panels | Structural repair if it has spread; check before anything else |
| The dash can bubble or wrinkle on 2006-2009 cars | Cosmetic |
| Recalls: the brake booster may not hold vacuum (2006-2007), and the owner's manual lists the wrong NHTSA contact details (2006) | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
Walk away if
- Low oil or no oil-change history.
- Signs the engine has been opened.
- A gear that pops out under load on the test drive.
- Heavy modifications: unmodified cars are in the highest demand.
Recent sales
- 2005 Honda S200028,500 mi, Cars & Bids, Nov 5, '26$38k
- 2007 Honda S200017,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 4, '26$36k
- 2005 Honda S200015,850 mi, Hagerty, Oct 19, '26$36k
What moves the price
- Mileage moves the price most: low-mileage cars sell for far more than high-mileage ones.
- The 2000-2001 and 2002-2003 cars sell for about the same.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Valve retainers can crack after a mechanical over-rev (a missed shift) | A rebuild runs about $8,000-$9,000, and the blocks can't be bored |
| The early cars' tendency to oversteer | A bump-steer kit, about $150-$350, is the common fix |
| The soft top damages easily, and the 2000-2001 plastic rear window yellows | Pricey to replace; the 2002-on top has a glass window with a defroster |
| The timing chain tensioner wants replacing past about 105,000 miles | A wear part, on a specialist's advice; no recall |
| A healthy engine can use a quart of oil every 3,000 miles | Check the level often; specialists suggest full synthetic oil and a catch can |
| Rust in the wheel wells, front subframe, frame rails and quarter panels | Structural repair if it has spread; check before anything else |
| Recalls: seat belts may not retract or may lock up, and the tail-light lenses may be the wrong color (2000) | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
Walk away if
- A seller who refuses a compression check.
- Low oil or no oil-change history.
- Signs the engine has been opened.
- Heavy modifications: unmodified cars are in the highest demand.
Recent sales
- 2003 Honda S200076,400 mi, Cars & Bids, Nov 4, '26$28k
- 2000 Honda S200032,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 3, '26$34k
- 2001 Honda S200085,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 31, '26$26k
What moves the price
- Mileage and the original hardtop; few sell, so each sale moves the median.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning and audio were options, so some cars have neither | Check what the car has before comparing its price |
| AP2 gearboxes can jump out of 2nd, 4th or 6th gear, and hard track use wears the synchros | Gearbox work; with stock power the gearbox and differential otherwise last |
| The timing chain tensioner wants replacing past about 105,000 miles | A wear part, on a specialist's advice; no recall |
| A healthy engine can use a quart of oil every 3,000 miles | Check the level often; specialists suggest full synthetic oil and a catch can |
Walk away if
- A car sold without its aluminum hardtop.
- Heavy modifications: unmodified cars are in the highest demand.
Recent sales
- 2008 Honda S2000 CR100,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Sep 3, '26$52k
- 2008 Honda S2000 CR11,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Aug 29, '26$60k
- 2008 Honda S2000 CR54,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 13, '25$58k
Make a better purchase
Before you buy
Power: the AP1 makes 240 hp with a 9,000 rpm cutoff; the AP2 makes 240 hp (237 hp under the newer rating from 2006) with an 8,200 rpm cutoff and more torque.
On an AP1, ask about over-revs: a missed shift can crack the valve retainers, and a rebuild runs about $8,000-$9,000.
On an AP2, check every gear under load: they can jump out of 2nd, 4th or 6th.
Check the oil level and look for rust in the wheel wells, front subframe, frame rails and quarter panels.
Unmodified cars are in the highest demand, and an original color-matched hardtop can add thousands.
The full price ladder
Median completed auction price and the middle 50% of sales. Ranges share one scale; a wider bar means a wider spread of sale prices.
Swipe across for sale counts, trends and mileage →
| Model / version | Median Price | Middle 50% | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP2 S2000 | $35,500 | $29,250 – $41,000 | 231 | +8.2% | 45,206 |
| AP1 S2000 | $28,025 | $22,600 – $35,150 | 230 | +8.2% | 52,731 |
| AP2 S2000 CR | $57,500 | $52,000 – $72,000 | 13 | — | 41,169 |
Questions, answered.
- How much is a Honda S2000 worth?
- In our data an AP2 typically sells for $36K, with the middle half of sales between $29K and $41K. An AP1 typically sells for $28K, with the middle half between $23K and $35K. Mileage moves the price most.
- AP1 vs AP2: which is better?
- Buy the AP1 for the 2.0 that revs to 9,000 rpm; buy the AP2 for more torque from the 2.2, 17-inch wheels and, from 2006, drive-by-wire and stability control. An AP2 typically sells for $36K in our data and an AP1 $28K.
- What S2000 years should I avoid?
- No year has an engine or gearbox recall. On 2000-2001 cars the plastic rear window yellows (2002 brought glass with a defroster); AP1s are the ones hurt by over-revs, and AP2 gearboxes can pop out of gear. Buy on condition and history more than year.
- What is the S2000 CR?
- The 2008-2009 Club Racer: an aluminum hardtop in place of the soft top, firmer springs and dampers, larger anti-roll bars and quicker steering. Honda sold 699 in the US, from $36,300 new in 2008. It typically sells for $58K in our data.
- Is the S2000 reliable?
- Largely, with stock power: specialists say the differential lasts, and the gearbox does too apart from AP2s that pop out of 2nd, 4th or 6th. The other watch items are oil use (a quart every 3,000 miles can be normal), the timing chain tensioner past about 105,000 miles, and over-rev damage on AP1s.
Methodology
Based on 474 completed North American auction sales from the last 2 years on the online auctions and auction houses we track, priced in US or Canadian dollars. Sales in other currencies are left out, since their prices carry other taxes and duties, and so are fixed-price listings, which record an asking price. Canadian prices are converted to USD. Each price is the median sale, the way our valuations work, and typical ranges show the middle half of sales (25th–75th percentile). The sample is refreshed regularly. A change in the cars sold can change the median without any individual car gaining or losing value.
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