Model year guide

2008 Honda S2000

Q: What gas mileage does the 2008 Honda S2000 get?

The 2008 Honda S2000 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Honda S2000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

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2008 Honda S2000 at a glance

Owner complaints3

Combined21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Honda S2000 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2008 Honda S2000 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,900

EPA size classTwo Seaters

TransmissionManual 6-spd

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Honda S2000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500

Fuel only$19,500

Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.