buying a used S2K

06-02-2003, 10:33 PM

im looking to buy a used S2K for around 23-25K, so it would be a 00 or 01 model. what should i look for? wat are some problem areas for the S2K? how do i know the motor has been treated good and not reved to 9k at eery stop sign and through every gear? how can i look to see if the motor is in good shape?

Racer_X · 07-07-2003, 04:12 PM

It's all a crap shoot. I know if you bought mine, you wouldn't have to worry because I don't drag race it like a lot of other owners. If you find a car and are in good with either a good mechanic or a Honda dealer, have them go over the car. There have been some problems, but they should have been taken care of by now.

snowbebe · 07-08-2003, 09:02 AM

I have a 2000 with 29,450 miles on it. It has about $8,000 invested into it. I would like to sell for $25,000 but I can take all the aftermarket stuff off and sell for $21,000. Please let me know if you are interested. thanks.

here is a link to pics and more info.

http://www.atlanticballroom.com/s2000.htm

sebcat · 02-23-2004, 02:11 PM

Got 01' red/black, 12000 miles like new. going overseas must sell....
she's a beauty...give me a call 302 368 5522. $10,000 OFF NEW CAR PRICE

Halo · 03-30-2004, 03:43 PM

Tough call on a used S. The problem is, most of them are going to be owned by enthusiasts which means they will be in VTEC quite frequently.

As a first step, you might consider finding a 'certified' used one at a Honda dealer with additional warrantee.

Definitely run the VIN number through carfax, whatever car you look at, to make sure it hasn't been totalled. A previous registration as "commercial vehicle" might indicate it was a rental (especially when the car first came out, some of the luxury car rental places had 'em), but in some cases leases are registered as such, so it's hard to be sure.

Strongly consider going with an '02 built in the second half of the year because it will have the updated oil injector bolts (not to mention glass rear window, upgraded stereo of '02 and on). There's a thread at S2ki.com that has the VIN cutoff for when the new oil bolts were installed.

As cool as it sounds, I'd stay away from a car with FI, or aftermarket exhaust because of problems with future warrantee claims.

06-02-2003, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	buying a used S2K im looking to buy a used S2K for around 23-25K, so it would be a 00 or 01 model. what should i look for? wat are some problem areas for the S2K? how do i know the motor has been treated good and not reved to 9k at eery stop sign and through every gear? how can i look to see if the motor is in good shape?

07-07-2003, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Racer_X Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lyndhurst, OH Posts: 6	It's all a crap shoot. I know if you bought mine, you wouldn't have to worry because I don't drag race it like a lot of other owners. If you find a car and are in good with either a good mechanic or a Honda dealer, have them go over the car. There have been some problems, but they should have been taken care of by now. __________________ 2000 Dark Green Metallic Ford Explorer Sport 4 X 4 2000 German Shepherd Dog - Greta 2001 Honda Spa Yellow Pearl S2000 PROUD MEMBER OF www.s2kohio.com PROUD MEMBER OF www.s2ki.com

07-08-2003, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
snowbebe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10	selling s2000 I have a 2000 with 29,450 miles on it. It has about $8,000 invested into it. I would like to sell for $25,000 but I can take all the aftermarket stuff off and sell for $21,000. Please let me know if you are interested. thanks. here is a link to pics and more info. http://www.atlanticballroom.com/s2000.htm __________________ 04 Silverstone/Black 89 CRX (For Sale)

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Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 590	Tough call on a used S. The problem is, most of them are going to be owned by enthusiasts which means they will be in VTEC quite frequently. As a first step, you might consider finding a 'certified' used one at a Honda dealer with additional warrantee. Definitely run the VIN number through carfax, whatever car you look at, to make sure it hasn't been totalled. A previous registration as "commercial vehicle" might indicate it was a rental (especially when the car first came out, some of the luxury car rental places had 'em), but in some cases leases are registered as such, so it's hard to be sure. Strongly consider going with an '02 built in the second half of the year because it will have the updated oil injector bolts (not to mention glass rear window, upgraded stereo of '02 and on). There's a thread at S2ki.com that has the VIN cutoff for when the new oil bolts were installed. As cool as it sounds, I'd stay away from a car with FI, or aftermarket exhaust because of problems with future warrantee claims.