Finally got a S2000

Georgew · 27 Sep 2009 at 09:43

After 6 months I have finally found a S2000 in good condition!
I had a budget of £8k but really wanted to spend a bit less. After seeing over 6 s2000’s with torn roofs, 7+ owners, bad repairs, missed services ect, I was about to give up.

Until on September the 24 on my birthday I want to see a Monte Carlo blue 02reg, 71000 miles on the clock, one owner and full Honda service history. Its immaculate and the best bit about was that I paid £6500 for it. Only bad thing about the car is the wheels need refurbishing.

Im so happy with it. The best bit about it is the engine! On the way home it only really hit me how fast this car is. My last car was a VX220 NA. this car was nippy but struggled at higher speeds. The s just keeps pulling! It is a much more refined car than the VX too. I loved the VX for its handling and the way it was so hardcore but in the end it had to go because it was just to impractical. For me the S is much more suited for my needs.

I was on the verge of giving up on finding a S and nearly went for a Z4. im glad I stuck it out now.

Ill get some pics up soon.

Georgew · 27 Sep 2009 at 17:55

mr tommo said:
£6500?! Cat D?

no, hpi was clear

Georgew · 27 Sep 2009 at 17:57

olv said:
Didn't you pay well under market value for your VX220 as well?

it was cheap but still lost £500 on it when i sold this january. it had 72K on it which put lots of people off.

Georgew · 28 Sep 2009 at 17:57

Conanius said:
Im always blown away that people are buying mint s2k's for under 8k. Every single one that seems to crop up on S2KI in that situation within a month either needs all new brake calipers discs and pads, Has completely siezed suspension, or the roof splits in half. Read that as I am dam dubious decent ones under 8k exist.

If none of these things happen, nicely done. Can I suggest you get the following checked out.

1 - Check for cracked retainers, ticking timebomb for the engine to fail. Occurs if the engine is ever over reved and may take 1-2-5-10-20-30k miles until it happens.

2 - Aside from the abuse I get for this, get the geometry checked. These cars can be interesting at the best of times. It makes a night and day difference.

3 - If not already, ensure all the tyres match. Ideally run Bridgestone Potenza RE050a's if your on 16s. Things like Goodyear Eagles and Toyo's are too soft on the sideway and lead to 'squidgy' handling.

4 - Enjoy the car

thanks for the advise. what are "retainers"?