Newbie needs Input

gerry100 · 10-21-2009, 11:13 AM

Going to test drive a 2007 Black/black coming off lease with 31K miles.

Dealer story is that it was traded by an older gentelman on a BMWZ4.
( I was hoping for the tiny old lady who just took it to church car, but those are rare S2000 I'm sure). Dealer service dwith all records.

Anything I should pay special attention to?

Salesman tossed out $23 - 24.5 ( I've already decided I like $23K better).

Inputs appreciated.

D1sclaimer · 10-21-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry100

Anything I should pay special attention to?

As long as the compression is fine, the tranny shifts smooth, and the car looks in good condition, I would not hesitate to buy it if you think the price is right. The car is just now getting broken in.

Dr. Jimbo · 10-21-2009, 12:19 PM

Yeah, but black is the slowest color.

(I'm gonna catch sh!t for that comment)

CherryPopper · 10-21-2009, 12:25 PM

dayyyuuum my ap1 is almost 10 yrs old with only 34,000 on it. Old chassy but young at heart!

MutantCheese · 10-21-2009, 02:32 PM

Cherry, you need to drive more.

OP, that's about average for a 2 year old car. Sounds like it was a DD by the mileage.

MutantCheese · 10-21-2009, 02:33 PM

Was it a 3 year lease? They could have gotten it late 06, in which case that is decent mileage for a 3 year old car.

CherryPopper · 10-21-2009, 02:57 PM

ya i got it at 17,000 miles. Only real mission its been on was when i had to make the long drive from cali to nebraska due to me being stationed there ;(

D1sclaimer · 10-21-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CherryPopper

ya i got it at 17,000 miles. Only real mission its been on was when i had to make the long drive from cali to nebraska due to me being stationed there ;(

I bet you miss Cali lol.

CherryPopper · 10-21-2009, 03:42 PM

FACT!

RayYay · 10-21-2009, 03:47 PM

an 07 with 33k miles for 23k?

Am I the only one who thinks this is not a good deal??

gerry100 · 10-21-2009, 04:16 PM

I researched ( Edmund,KBB) and $23k is in line.

BUT- snow will fall here soon and if they want to make any money on this car the next two weeks is key.

I've got a BMW 328XI trade which should be worth more than the S2000, especailly here and now.

RealJoKeR · 10-21-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

Yeah, but black is the slowest color.

(I'm gonna catch sh!t for that comment)

BULLFROGS!!! BERLINA IS TRULY THE FASTEST COLOR.

turbosix · 10-21-2009, 04:53 PM

ray is right, 23k is a little steep...

Daddy Zach · 10-21-2009, 06:43 PM

My two-cents worth
I bought my cat two years ago, seemed like a fair deal and the car seemed clean etc.
The mechanic I had look at it said the car seemed clean also
This summer the car had major troubles
I took the car to Honda and was shocked to find out that the car was modified (most likley turbo) and put back to stock for sale ( car had 20k when purchased)
It took several hours to find and the clues were that some non stock bolts and clamps were used and then it all fell into place. the bill to get things fixed $1, 700.00

Moral of the story:
Check it out well
If it seems to good run don't walk away

Good luck

philiam · 10-21-2009, 08:01 PM

There are 6 s2000s in the local paper, all 06s. They run from 23 to 26 thou.

ZigZag · 10-22-2009, 06:49 AM

I know I got a good deal, but my '07 was 25K a year ago August, with 2400mi. So that sounds a bit steep. Especially with winter coming.

lonestarbuzz · 10-22-2009, 09:50 AM

kbb is a good resource for determining a car's intrinsic value. however, the market price is often different. the car is only worth what someone will pay for it. personally, i think it is a little steep and he will have trouble unloading it for that price.

as was mentioned before, we are coming up on winter. this should knock the price down quite a bit.

Java Junky · 10-22-2009, 10:15 AM

gerry, iff'itt'z stone-stock, chancez are itt'z still damned-near bullet-proof.
Iff'itt'z been modified'n brought back to stock for the sale, beware.
Check aroun'a site'n see the more popular "modifications"n look for shiny nutt'z'n boltz inn'oze areaz.
But . . goin' by the sound'a yer posts so far . . I don't 'spect I'm tellin' you nothin'.
Good luck.

midwesta · 10-22-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Zach

My two-cents worth
I bought my cat two years ago, seemed like a fair deal and the car seemed clean etc.
The mechanic I had look at it said the car seemed clean also
This summer the car had major troubles
I took the car to Honda and was shocked to find out that the car was modified (most likley turbo) and put back to stock for sale ( car had 20k when purchased)
It took several hours to find and the clues were that some non stock bolts and clamps were used and then it all fell into place. the bill to get things fixed $1, 700.00

Moral of the story:
Check it out well
If it seems to good run don't walk away

Good luck

Good thing about the S2000 is everything is fairly visible that needs to be modified to add a turbo. Which bolts did you find that were not stock?

gerry100 · 10-22-2009, 05:25 PM

Drove the S2000 today.

You guys are fans of one hell of a ride.

Loved the sound and pull of the motor and the shifter has got to be one of the best.

Brakes were a little disapointing ( compared to a Porsche) but still good.

I"d love to have one but the car clubs I run with won't let me use it so I may be out of the game.

I'm still in love though...

Dmaye · 10-22-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry100

Drove the S2000 today.

You guys are fans of one hell of a ride.

Loved the sound and pull of the motor and the shifter has got to be one of the best.

Brakes were a little disapointing ( compared to a Porsche) but still good.

I"d love to have one but the car clubs I run with won't let me use it so I may be out of the game.

I'm still in love though...

get a car you like. f your friends if they don't dig the ride. remember it's your car

gerry100 · 10-23-2009, 07:23 AM

By car clubs I run with I mean High Performance DE events run by BMWCCA and PCA.

BMWCCA doesn't allow any convertibles ( not even Z3s and Z4S ) and PCA allows Boxsters if the Driver ( with helmet) meets the "broomstick" rule ( ie Under a line from the top of the windshield to the top of the roll hoops).

I've heard there are Orgs that run modified Miatas and S2000s.

I'm sure the S2000 is a hell of a lot of fun on the track. Anybody on this forum that makes the effort to try this will be greatly rewarded ( and addicted).

lonestarbuzz · 10-23-2009, 08:14 AM

we go to events put on by the BMWCCA all the time. no issues.

gerry100 · 10-23-2009, 10:50 AM

The BMWCCA chapters here in Upstate NY that I run with don't want to hear about convertibles.

I'm sure you enjoy the S2K "at speed".

lonestarbuzz · 10-23-2009, 02:43 PM

that's a bummer.

Old Guy · 10-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

Yeah, but black is the slowest color.

Thems is fightin' words Doc

Neil · 10-23-2009, 06:01 PM

07 new were going for 27500 ish new at the right time in 07.

10-21-2009, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
gerry100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Newbie needs Input Going to test drive a 2007 Black/black coming off lease with 31K miles. Dealer story is that it was traded by an older gentelman on a BMWZ4. ( I was hoping for the tiny old lady who just took it to church car, but those are rare S2000 I'm sure). Dealer service dwith all records. Anything I should pay special attention to? Salesman tossed out $23 - 24.5 ( I've already decided I like $23K better). Inputs appreciated.

10-21-2009, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,532	Yeah, but black is the slowest color. (I'm gonna catch sh!t for that comment) __________________

10-21-2009, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
CherryPopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 166	dayyyuuum my ap1 is almost 10 yrs old with only 34,000 on it. Old chassy but young at heart! __________________ "Challenged by many, Equal to few"

10-21-2009, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	Cherry, you need to drive more. OP, that's about average for a 2 year old car. Sounds like it was a DD by the mileage. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

10-21-2009, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	Was it a 3 year lease? They could have gotten it late 06, in which case that is decent mileage for a 3 year old car. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

10-21-2009, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
CherryPopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 166	ya i got it at 17,000 miles. Only real mission its been on was when i had to make the long drive from cali to nebraska due to me being stationed there ;( __________________ "Challenged by many, Equal to few"

10-21-2009, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
CherryPopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 166	FACT! __________________ "Challenged by many, Equal to few"

10-21-2009, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
RayYay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 399	an 07 with 33k miles for 23k? Am I the only one who thinks this is not a good deal?? __________________ 2008 Honda s2000 GPW 1992 Acura Integra RS FW

10-21-2009, 04:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
gerry100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	I researched ( Edmund,KBB) and $23k is in line. BUT- snow will fall here soon and if they want to make any money on this car the next two weeks is key. I've got a BMW 328XI trade which should be worth more than the S2000, especailly here and now.

10-21-2009, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,083	ray is right, 23k is a little steep... __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

10-21-2009, 06:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 255	My two-cents worth I bought my cat two years ago, seemed like a fair deal and the car seemed clean etc. The mechanic I had look at it said the car seemed clean also This summer the car had major troubles I took the car to Honda and was shocked to find out that the car was modified (most likley turbo) and put back to stock for sale ( car had 20k when purchased) It took several hours to find and the clues were that some non stock bolts and clamps were used and then it all fell into place. the bill to get things fixed $1, 700.00 Moral of the story: Check it out well If it seems to good run don't walk away Good luck __________________ Black is still the coolest color

10-21-2009, 08:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	There are 6 s2000s in the local paper, all 06s. They run from 23 to 26 thou. __________________ .

10-22-2009, 06:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
ZigZag Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frozen North Posts: 94	I know I got a good deal, but my '07 was 25K a year ago August, with 2400mi. So that sounds a bit steep. Especially with winter coming.

10-22-2009, 10:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	gerry, iff'itt'z stone-stock, chancez are itt'z still damned-near bullet-proof. Iff'itt'z been modified'n brought back to stock for the sale, beware. Check aroun'a site'n see the more popular "modifications"n look for shiny nutt'z'n boltz inn'oze areaz. But . . goin' by the sound'a yer posts so far . . I don't 'spect I'm tellin' you nothin'. Good luck. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
gerry100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Drove the S2000 today. You guys are fans of one hell of a ride. Loved the sound and pull of the motor and the shifter has got to be one of the best. Brakes were a little disapointing ( compared to a Porsche) but still good. I"d love to have one but the car clubs I run with won't let me use it so I may be out of the game. I'm still in love though...

10-23-2009, 07:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
gerry100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	By car clubs I run with I mean High Performance DE events run by BMWCCA and PCA. BMWCCA doesn't allow any convertibles ( not even Z3s and Z4S ) and PCA allows Boxsters if the Driver ( with helmet) meets the "broomstick" rule ( ie Under a line from the top of the windshield to the top of the roll hoops). I've heard there are Orgs that run modified Miatas and S2000s. I'm sure the S2000 is a hell of a lot of fun on the track. Anybody on this forum that makes the effort to try this will be greatly rewarded ( and addicted).

10-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#24 (permalink)
gerry100 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	The BMWCCA chapters here in Upstate NY that I run with don't want to hear about convertibles. I'm sure you enjoy the S2K "at speed".

10-23-2009, 06:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,514	07 new were going for 27500 ish new at the right time in 07.

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