Replace the S2000...

PiKe

PiKe

PiKe

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As much as I love this car, I feel like I'm going to have to change for something new, the roads I drive on are literally falling apart and it's done nothing but rain since I bought it (2 years ago)!

Now herein lies the problem, the S2000 was cheap to buy and is cheap to run/maintain.

I can't really find anything comparable, I'm after something more refined and something that will cope with the terrible roads I have to drive on.

I quite like the Audi TT but it's just SO expensive!

On the flip side of the coin, a small hatchback might suffice but I'm worried I will just find them boring after the S2000.
 
Gaygle said:
What you wanting to spend?
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As little as possible :D

I'm not sure of the value of my S but I'd say no more than 5k on top, I know that severely limits my options but I really can't afford any more.
 
Get a Delorean, that way you don't need roads.

Surely it's not THAT bad? I've had a convertible for the past year and had the roof down more than it was up whilst driving it I'm sure and I drove it all year. Roads are bad after winter, but they'll be patched up soon I'm sure. I can't see the S2000 being any harsher than a hot hatch over the same roads really. It sounds like you want an Impreza or along those lines, but I'd wait. By the time you may have sold the S2K we might have some great spring & summer weather. Don't want to go kicking yourself!
 
James_N said:
Same here really. My S2000 is handling the roads ok. Save the VTEC for the summer :) you will miss it once the sun comes out!
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Do you not find the constant clattering of stones on the under body annoying?
 
Princey said:
You'll get that with any car.
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I'll go take a pics of the buggered road to show you what I have to contend with, essentially loose stone all over it.

I've been in other cars as a passenger over the same stretch and it's nowhere near as bad.
 
PiKe said:
I'm not sure of the value of my S but I'd say no more than 5k on top, I know that severely limits my options but I really can't afford any more.
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So you want some recommendations for your budget of £5k plus whatever your S2000's worth.

Don't you think it might help to tell people the age / spec / mileage / condition of your S2000 then?

However I think you'll regret this come the summer, depending on the length of your commute, which is...what?
 
Robbie G said:
So you want some recommendations for your budget of £5k plus whatever your S2000's worth.

Don't you think it might help to tell people the age / spec / mileage / condition of your S2000 then?

However I think you'll regret this come the summer, depending on the length of your commute, which is...what?
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55 plate with 30500 miles, decent condition but wheels have seen better days and the front bumper is sandblasted from road grit.

The length of my commute is only 4 miles.
 
If you can't stand the S2000 for a commute of 4 miles, I assume you are a 70 year old man :p?

Ok so let's say your car would sell for £8.5k, total budget £13.5k.

I'd keep the S2000 but if you absolutely want rid, then buy a Golf MkV GTi. Running costs would inevitably increase, but it's a fun car whilst being fairly refined, and you wouldn't have to max out your budget to get a good one anwyay. Although the jiggly suspension with largish alloys might also annoy you if you are as sensitive as you appear.
 
I think I'm maybe just losing the love for it... chipped wing mirror, scratched rear bumper (not me!) corroded wheels (again not me) and a leaking boot (tried lots and lots to stop it and sealed everywhere but it still leaks).

Drivers door is stone chipped and the constant beating on the sides of the car from road crap isn't helping either.

Seems like no matter how hard I try I can't keep it how I want, I know with dailys you've got to accept some wear and tear but still :(
 
Relentless81 said:
As above

But i'd get some nice aftermarket wheels and fit a hard top which will be expensive but will quieten down the cabin
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It's a GT so I already have a hard top, I'm getting some quotes for respray and new wheels but living where I do I don't have access to well known repair shops like you lot in the south.

I've never come across wheels I like better than the oem multi spokes.
 
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