Honda S2000 (1999) review

It’s a wee car, and even if you’re wee yourself, it might feel like a bit of a squeeze, particularly as the driving position is unexpectedly high and there’s no adjustment in the steering wheel. Test driving a used performance car is a must for various reasons, but making sure you’re happy with the seating position is one to pop on the list here. The boot is impressively sized for a roadster, but it's worth checking it'll match your needs, too.

Whichever vintage of S2000 you buy, prepare for an interior with the style and finish of a late-nineties, rather than late-noughties car. It’s no biggie – this car isn’t about luxury – but it does mean there’s some fragility in-built. If an aftermarket audio system has been fitted, for instance, the original clips beneath the Feng Shui-friendly stereo flap might have snapped beyond any usefulness.

But otherwise, it’s quite a cosy place to be. Pop the roof down at any opportunity, even if it’s nippy outside. It folds up and down swiftly, and with the windows up and the heating on, you’ll be warm enough.

And have fun finding the fuel filler cap release and 'the secret compartment’. We won’t spoil the fun and reveal their locations here.