[Roger137]

Hello, I have wanted a Honda S2000 for a little while now but have a few reservations that hopefully someone could shed some light on?

My first query is regarding the changes made to the cars since 1999. I am aware that there have been changes made in 2002? ,and then 2004?,to the handling and other bits and bobs. I have heard differing reports as to how much change this has actually made to the car’s handling, as some reviews say that it can be a bit of a handful with a really twitchy back end! The newer car is said to be better balanced with more torque at lower revs but does this really make such a difference worth bothering with?

My other query is regarding getting the most from my money, and is connected to what I have been waffling on about above. I can only afford to spend around £10,000. For this money I can only get an early model S2000 due to the prices holding high. Here is the question. Is it really that bad to consider purchasing the car as a Category D (or even C) damaged car and getting it fixed or one that has already been fixed? I’ve looked into it a little and some fantastic cars are out there, 04 models for 11,000, fully fixed, having been just panel damaged! Is the low price due to the stigma attached to a categorised car or is it more the fact that an S2000 is such a finely balanced car and the ride and handling is so easily affected?

Can you give me some advice as to whether you think I should spend a bit more on a later model or settle for an early one,….Or maybe go for a cat D and do it up?

Thanks Roger
rogerpetrucci@hotmail.com