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Is a £5k S2000 really going to be that bad? Surely a £5k one which you'd then take to get the geometry sorted is going to be better than a £6k that you'd leave alone?
Honda S2000
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Insurance is the biggest killer on these so check that
Suspension bushes only need doing if the geo is miles out. If it's in range of decent spec then leave it. I spent over a grand doing all if mine and it didn't make a massive difference, infect the poly bushes are annoying on broken road surfaces. Ignore the horror stories of them being undrivable without geo.
I've had mine 5 yrs and I look forward to every drive.
, it's also been very reliable and cheap to run.
That was just to comment on the gearing I think. 174mph in top isn't ashore geared car.
Suspension bushes only need doing if the geo is miles out. If it's in range of decent spec then leave it. I spent over a grand doing all if mine and it didn't make a massive difference, infect the poly bushes are annoying on broken road surfaces. Ignore the horror stories of them being undrivable without geo.
I've had mine 5 yrs and I look forward to every drive.
, it's also been very reliable and cheap to run.
That was just to comment on the gearing I think. 174mph in top isn't ashore geared car.
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My insurance at 23 was £1400. On renewal was £900.
It has now done 110k (2004), just had its big 108k service and it's been flawless.
It's probably worth £6500 now but the condition is a lot better that the low mile older ones that i've seen on various meets etc.
It has now done 110k (2004), just had its big 108k service and it's been flawless.
It's probably worth £6500 now but the condition is a lot better that the low mile older ones that i've seen on various meets etc.
I could be wrong, but I get the feeling this will be the OP's daily drive. On motorway runs it is by no means quiet. Assuming you have a decent seal on the soft top or hard top, and thus no wind noise, you do get quite a bit of tyre noise, and then there's then engine. As above, car does circa 4k rpm at 70 in 6th, so engine noise is a factor. You shouldn't have to shout to speak to someone in the passenger seat, but its far from silent, and I imagine, a far cry from the cabin of a TT if my gf's Golf is anything to go by.
But then most people wouldnt buy an S2000 to chew up motorway miles......
On the insurance note of the hard top, we all know it's a sad fact soft tops do attract vandals and, I assume, occasionally get damaged. I use my hard top in winter, which I suppose reduces that risk for at least 4 months a year. Yes its removable, yes its stupid the way insurance works and yes Im stating the obvious, but maybe one can assume the majority of people with hard tops use them, and thus insurance claims on "GT's" is fewer. But a word of warning, when I bought my car, I had this same issue; cheaper to insure a GT. When I asked Elephant I think it was, if buying a Roadster and adding a hardtop would constitute a GT, they said no, and that it would be declared as some kind of "mod" and actually incur an insurance hike..... go figure.
I might have missed another point, but is the OP considering a TT coupe or roadtser? As I think you need to make a decision as to whether you want to pose around topless.
But then most people wouldnt buy an S2000 to chew up motorway miles......
On the insurance note of the hard top, we all know it's a sad fact soft tops do attract vandals and, I assume, occasionally get damaged. I use my hard top in winter, which I suppose reduces that risk for at least 4 months a year. Yes its removable, yes its stupid the way insurance works and yes Im stating the obvious, but maybe one can assume the majority of people with hard tops use them, and thus insurance claims on "GT's" is fewer. But a word of warning, when I bought my car, I had this same issue; cheaper to insure a GT. When I asked Elephant I think it was, if buying a Roadster and adding a hardtop would constitute a GT, they said no, and that it would be declared as some kind of "mod" and actually incur an insurance hike..... go figure.
I might have missed another point, but is the OP considering a TT coupe or roadtser? As I think you need to make a decision as to whether you want to pose around topless.
Sorry will, didn't make my post clear.
They are geared to that speed, no chance your getting close without aTurbo or supercharger
plenty of vids of tanks doing 4am blasts on the tube.
I would use it on a mix of B roads / NSL to get to the station and then park up if I commute the same way I do now, but if train prices go up the rumoured extortionate amounts I may reconsider driving in.
I would be grateful if you could share who you are insured with, as that sounds reasonable to me.
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Why does it need Super? pretty sure normal 95ron is fine. Hell i keep putting V Power in my DC5, and im sure it would be fine on 95ron, and thats mapped/etc on jap fuel.
With a few subtle mods, and nicer wheels, the S2000 is a seriously awesome looking roadster.
They can be a tight fit if your tall though.
Try A-Plan for insurance, give this no a ring 0845 0711234. Managed to get mine down from the 900 odd that Chriss Knott wanted, to 700 switching to A-Plan.
With a few subtle mods, and nicer wheels, the S2000 is a seriously awesome looking roadster.
They can be a tight fit if your tall though.
Try A-Plan for insurance, give this no a ring 0845 0711234. Managed to get mine down from the 900 odd that Chriss Knott wanted, to 700 switching to A-Plan.
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If I put 95 RON in mine the economy takes a significant dip. I return on average 20-30 mpg, 30+ if on a motorway run. The few times I have needed to fill up with 95 has seen her return less than 20 mpg in non spirited driving.
You pays yer money and takes your choice I suppose.
You pays yer money and takes your choice I suppose.
No offence, but I don't really want to pay the porsche tax with running a boxster, and I would have to change the headlights over as they bug me.
Its an amazing car, mum had an 07 plate for last winter, if you don't me asking, what made you pick the boxster over the S, maybe I'm missing something.
Its an amazing car, mum had an 07 plate for last winter, if you don't me asking, what made you pick the boxster over the S, maybe I'm missing something.
Are the running costs and reliability not much much worse?
Like you say it's an amazing car. Mid engine, rwd and an stunning engine note. I quite like having a Porsche also. I also think it looks stunning...
Changed my lights over. £500 for a full set and a 5 minute job. Mine cost £10k last May with one owner and FPSH. I'm doing more miles now so may have to let it go. Let me know if you're interested.
Changed my lights over. £500 for a full set and a 5 minute job. Mine cost £10k last May with one owner and FPSH. I'm doing more miles now so may have to let it go. Let me know if you're interested.
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Yeh that would be why I wouldn't get the car, its easier to just buy a 987 
I've been doing some reading about the revisions of the car and the consensus seems to be that 2004/5 cars offer the best value for money in terms of revisions or
Buy a 03 car and do get the geo done yourself.
I've been doing some reading about the revisions of the car and the consensus seems to be that 2004/5 cars offer the best value for money in terms of revisions or
Buy a 03 car and do get the geo done yourself.
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Don
I've had mine now for 6 months. I love it. I only do a few miles a day so running costs aren't a factor for me. However, the grin it puts on my face can't be measured. Can't add much more than what is said above. Gearbox is the best gearbox you will use, if you like VTEC you'll love how it feels in the car.
For my insurance, I pay around £750 with 6 years no claims. That's with Sky, as Knox wouldn't insure me as it was my first RWD car. Next year I'll bounce them off each other to reduce the cost.
For my insurance, I pay around £750 with 6 years no claims. That's with Sky, as Knox wouldn't insure me as it was my first RWD car. Next year I'll bounce them off each other to reduce the cost.
Don
Also. Just to add:
If you're really concerned about running costs, then I don't think a two seater roadster is for you. They need to be driven and enjoyed without worrying about costs.
If you're really concerned about running costs, then I don't think a two seater roadster is for you. They need to be driven and enjoyed without worrying about costs.
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Anyone?
Well you just put 50% on the cost of a 10k car with a 997 headlamp conversion
5%?