S2000 owners thread. 9,000rpm of goodness in here.

ChrisD. said:
Honestly with all the ones posted I'd be after that red one. I wouldn't let a local/independent garage servicing it put me off, it's a Honda 4 pot not a Nissan GT-R. I would however get an independent inspection arranged to ascertain the state underneath and the suspension bushes.
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Thanks, the servicing etc was in regard to the Grey car with the full Red interior, and I agree it's fine. Had consistent servicing so that's all that matters.. though based on what they told me, there was a gap between 2006-2012. Think it's miscommunication, they are getting back to me tomorrow

That Red car is lovely, just too far for me really
 
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ChrisD. said:
Front bumper looks weird, no numberplate holes, no washers. Looks lowered.

He did mine, rude **** if I'm honest but cheap. The material wasn't the greatest. This is going back sometime though, Jack I think?
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Jack Smith. I could endure the personality for the price. Basically made the roof a consumable item!
 
kinger8938 said:
Yeah I noticed the number plate too. Maybe it uses one of those tacky off centre brackets :D

Didn't notice the washers.

Thanks all for closer inspection, this one isn't as good as it originally seemed and the price is too steep. I want to settle for one no higher than 15-17k at most really
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No locking nuts, orange peel as mentioned (although pretty common with Honda paint/bumpers), grear knob wear doesn't match the mileage, no idea what that suspension is (it's gold, but not Ohlins). It could be a good car, but for the price I'd expect better without actually viewing it.
 
ChrisD. said:
That shouldn't put you off if it's the right example, they're not exactly common. If you haven't already, put a wanted post up on the Facebook group and forum.
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Good idea, I'll do that!

I agree with travelling for the right one, within reason.

Imagine driving 6 hours and finding it's no good ;)
 
kinger8938 said:
Good idea, I'll do that!

I agree with travelling for the right one, within reason.

Imagine driving 6 hours and finding it's no good ;)
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They have an airport nearby, and trains? Premier Inn up there can't be more than £50. Go up with a mate/mrs, make a weekend out of it.
 
So the one I was enquiring about did indeed have a gap in servicing but it's been very consistent for many years since so I don't consider it an issue. Honda 05-06 then Gap until 2012 due to low use etc. then serviced consistently until the last one in 2023.

I feel that's fine for a car that I intend to use essentially daily. It will hold value regardless imo (and that's not what this purchase is about anyway)
 
kinger8938 said:
So the one I was enquiring about did indeed have a gap in servicing but it's been very consistent for many years since so I don't consider it an issue. Honda 05-06 then Gap until 2012 due to low use etc. then serviced consistently until the last one in 2023.

I feel that's fine for a car that I intend to use essentially daily. It will hold value regardless imo (and that's not what this purchase is about anyway)
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It wasn’t serviced for 6 years?!
 
They are looking into it further for me, but at the moment it sounds like it.

1 lady owner from new, and they believe she used it VERY little in this time, but will see. They are chasing her for any more receipts/info
 
MOT history is great, one fail relating to windscreen wipers not clearing the screen and a few advisories over the years for consumables but otherwise retry clean sheet there
 
got around to upgrading the audio today, installed a DAB / Bluetooth radio and modifry dash mount for the phone, not too bad to install, also used the connects2 wiring that still enables the dash audio control to function.

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next on the list is a K&N intake and some new rubber, been looking out for a set of facelift alloys but nothings really popped up yet. eBay ones are pretty expensive, and i would rather pick my own tyres.
 
kinger8938 said:
They are looking into it further for me, but at the moment it sounds like it.

1 lady owner from new, and they believe she used it VERY little in this time, but will see. They are chasing her for any more receipts/info
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6 years is a looong time! I must've changed my oil 10x since I had it from 2018 lol.
 
I'm booked in for a geo tomorrow. Taking bets on how many are siezed. My money is on "all".
If they are, it's no bother as I was planning to replace all the bushings this summer anyway when I do the coilovers.
 
Nasher said:
If it was a BMW or Audi engine I might be worried. But it's a Honda.
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True.

I've put a post up on a Facebook group and had a car brought to my attention. Only an hour away

2004, Moon Rock GT, 30K miles, Black/red interior and the Hard top still with the car.

The chap is on holiday but is back next week so I'll go and have a look. I put my budget of 15-17k

He said he was going to get some extra work done and advertised for £18k, but said he could leave it as it is and let it go for £17k.

Sounds like he wanted to address stone chips, a wheel refurb (though he says they are in a good way, just fussy) and a full machine polish. To try and get as much as he could.

So I'm not against that being left out, depends how the car is otherwise.

Looking forward to having a look
 
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Rilot said:
If it's good then a 30k 2004 for £17k would be a good buy IMO. Especially with a hard top.
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That's my thinking!

Also been offered a similar car, GT etc. but 2007, 60k miles and asking for 15,500. It looks good overall but the soft top has a patched up hole on :( and the hardtop looks to have a bit of a scratch on top.

I'm thinking 15,500 is steep with a hole in the roof. I'm guessing a new roof being fitted will cost around £1k?
 
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