I adore this car! This was the car that got me into the car world. It's still gorgeous to this day.

I only like the 9k rpm, other then that ap2 all the way

So now you are the car design version of Doug Demuro?

It still looks incredibly modern for a 24 year old car. There are cars from around the same time which look alot more dated than the AP1 S2000

The secret compartment is a real thing

I had an AP1 and now I have an AP2, and it's easier to live with around town but still a ton of fun. If I could have 1 for track days (which I no longer do) and 1 for a daily driver, it'd definitely be an AP1 for the track and an AP2 for the daily.

Great video! I too own an AP1 and absolutely love it. It's a truly timeless design. I supercharged her with a Vortech V2 ;) while it's easy to spot the differences between the exterior body parts like the bumpers and the headlights it's important to remember that those parts are easily interchangeable between both models. Many owners have opted to install either AP1 or 2 bumpers and lights on their AP1 or 2. One thing that's hardly ever changed is the gauge cluster which is a guaranteed way to know for sure and of course, the redline ;) some territories kept the epic F20C engine from 2000 to 2009 so even their AP2's can rev to 9 grand but that doesn't mean all other changes that F22C equipped AP2's got didn't feature in those F20C equipped AP2's (Europe and Australia).

Man! You're on a roll with all the cars I fell in love with back in the day 😍😭🤩
You made my day yet again!

I bought my 2001 with 6900 miles on it last year, i love the thing

I have had my 2000 S2K since launch and I love it.  The best line I have heard is that "you need to drive it like you stole".  I also have the official launch press kit and stills.  The is definitely my weekend car and I won't get rid of it.

Thank you for doing a full and proper comparison on them both. Been trying to find a video like this for a while as I was looking at the AP2 but the rod tax is more than double here in the UK to the AP1 and insurance seems more too.

Good video. Had an AP2 for years and miss it, currently  looking at an AP1 from my buddy. Don’t forget the extra storage space on the upper part between the seats, open that vertical storage between the seats and feel for a tab along the top for the flip up storage.

Loving the new format of you out with the cars 👌🫶

Honda did a good job with that color too. It does a great job of highlighting the body lines. Sliverstone Metallic.

I’ve had both AP1 and AP2. The first gen is more raw. The 2nd generation is a better car. Everyone focuses on the higher revs in AP1. Not that big of a deal to me.

Cool video, but it should be titled  "I like ap1 body parts more than ap2 body parts". Hopefully you can do a stock vs stock comparison between both models and give us your feedback

Digital gauges have been around since the late 70's, but I think the S2000 was the first to offer it on all models as standard.

I could be wrong but I don't think the 280z offered the digital dash on all models. Just certain ones. Same with the Toyota Mark II/Cresta/Cressida/Chaser. American cars had them too but not standard

Such a timeless design

Lovin the car reviews. No one really goes in depth with the design like u do. 👍 Mk8 gti would be cool.

They are both good, and each suited to different things.. The AP2 is by FAR better for daily driving and cruising. The torque addition is so nice.. But the Ap1 and its RPM and higher VTEC is fun for hard driving on backroads. More of a car to drive on occasion. I have 2 dc5's and an Ap2, and All 3 of them are k24. That's because I just prefer the balance of torque and top end. Its much more enjoyable to drive all around.