should a buy a s2000

damien_15 · 12-16-2007, 03:48 PM

k well im 17 years old and i want to buy a s2000 i have no problem buying it as i have saved up almost $18,000. but my parents tell me i should buy something different because its going to be way to much on insurence and its not good for a first car. so my question is would this be good a car for someone thats 17

s2jiggy · 12-16-2007, 04:10 PM

Well you came to the S2000 forum, full of S2000 lovers, so the obvious answer would be YES!!! But, being 17 you are definitely going to pay an arm and a leg in insurance. As a first car, I would be foolish to say I wouldn't have wanted an S2000, but at 17, well, I probably would have wrapped it around a pole or something.....Good luck.

Java Junky · 12-16-2007, 04:44 PM

You don't wanna hear it, but buy yourself somethin' that'll let you save your money. Reliable transportation that'll let you not think about spendin' another dime on it n' jus' use the hell oud'a it.
Get things established where, when you are finally pickin' an S2000 up, you're not maxed out financially, n' you've got some squish-room to take care of anythin' else that pops up. N' trust me . . somethin' else clamorin' for your hard-earned always pops up.
But, you've already joined the site. Stay aboard so when you finally do make the transition, ain't gonna be no surprises.
Welcome aboard damien.
Java

gomarlins3 · 12-16-2007, 04:57 PM

Agreed with what has already been said.

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 12-16-2007, 05:14 PM

You have to keep in mind, if you do use that $18000 to buy an S, you're going to have to buy full coverage insurance. 17 Year old, new driver, with a luxury sports car... I don't even wanna start to think about that.
I'm 23 with a clean record. With full coverage I pay $180 a month.

Neil · 12-16-2007, 06:06 PM

The Honda S2000 is a very unique little car, attractive to the eye but it has its limitations. It is not a winter car and to try and drive it through the snow can be a handfull even for the most experienced driver.
My pick would be the new Honda Civic, sporty, room for your buddies, and easily available for resale when required.

This is just my opinion, so good luck.

philiam · 12-16-2007, 07:12 PM

Civic is a great, reliable car. Get a little more experience before moving up to a fast car. Good advice from my fellow posters.

Scooter · 12-16-2007, 11:05 PM

You didn't say if you're paying for your own insurance; if so, and you have everything covered, then have fun and drive safe. If it's your folks' insurance, not this car right now, give them a break. It'll be more fun when you can pay for that part yourself...

=scott

DJJSR · 12-17-2007, 02:10 AM

Call your insurance agent and find out what the cost difference is between an S2000 and a Civic. That will probably make the decision for you.

damien_15 · 01-20-2008, 04:46 PM

just to give u an update i decide tht a s2000 would be to expensive for someone my age and gonna hold back until im older so instead i bought a 1997 bmw m3 car is a navy blue lowered with bbs replicas runs great fast only 112,000 km on it just needs new seats one of the stock ones has a big slash in it so i got rid of them i got this amazing car for $8900. insurence is 340 a month under parents so not to high will post pics soon

Neil · 01-20-2008, 06:51 PM

Better choice Damien, as its a better selection for the pending weather. If you bought an S it would be in storage now !

Neil.......................London Ont

aladdin20110 · 01-20-2008, 08:37 PM

.....................ooooooooooookkkaaaaaaaaaayyyy yyyy.. (weird thread)

SoMe0nE2tAlK2 · 01-20-2008, 08:44 PM

$340 a month for insurance? Ouch... glad my first car was an old accord.

bobby2002s2k. · 01-20-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damien_15

k well im 17 years old and i want to buy a s2000 i have no problem buying it as i have saved up almost $18,000. but my parents tell me i should buy something different because its going to be way to much on insurence and its not good for a first car. so my question is would this be good a car for someone thats 17

The post before mine are really good advice, but i would say if you can afford it man get it. And as far as insurance your 17, get on your parents policy. Your still a kid nothings wrong with that. If your 17 and have saved up almost $18,000 bucks that says alot. Some grown men cant even save a few hundred bucks.Just be smart. My first car, well it wasnt a car it was a bike and thats what i did. JUST BE SAFE!

damien_15 · 01-21-2008, 12:41 PM

yea insurance isnt to high but its still up there but atleast its less then an s2000 and my dad said he will pay for it. i dont kno if i should put some money into the car i kno for sure im gonna do sound and then probably start savin for s2000 and keep my m3 for times when i cant drive my s2000

Dr. Jimbo · 01-21-2008, 12:57 PM

Dang, at 17 I was driving a rusted out, $150, 1969 baby blue VW bug with no heat in the dead of winter in Chicago. Great job damien on saving up that much cash. What do you do, deal drugs? (just kidding)
Jimbo

TheSoundMan21 · 01-21-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damien_15

just to give u an update i decide tht a s2000 would be to expensive for someone my age and gonna hold back until im older so instead i bought a 1997 bmw m3 car is a navy blue lowered with bbs replicas runs great fast only 112,000 km on it just needs new seats one of the stock ones has a big slash in it so i got rid of them i got this amazing car for $8900. insurence is 340 a month under parents so not to high will post pics soon

Nice job Damien (lol my name is Damon) my 1st car I bought was a 1997 2door 328is BMW smart buy as it will get you used to driving quite good. I dont know your driving history but the M3 take it easy in the rain the back end will come around but if you plan on getting a S2000 you need to get used to that. The car will go forever for you and as far as what I have seen on my own BMW. Breaks are a must fronts run about $100 (pads that is). And an oil change of about $40. I say seats (maybe a paint job depending on how it was kept) and a sound system should have you lookin good. Great choice. I am 23 and in a 2002 S2000 insurance is $137 a month (though AAA). Enjoy the new car man. Hang in there you will get an S in a few years.

MADBADGER · 01-21-2008, 02:12 PM

im 17, i have a 2000 S2000 and is the nicest car in the student parking lot at my school

i have get a student deiscount on insurance and i've never been pulled over or had a criminal offense so insurance isn't to bad

damien_15 · 01-23-2008, 03:48 PM

the car is crazy fast raced against my buddies mustang 1990 5.0l i was able to keep up decided to start and save started out with 5000 hopfully gonna have enough for a s2000 in about 3 years the rest of my money is goin into my m3

'08S2K · 05-14-2008, 07:31 AM

If I were 17 and had 18 grand to drop on a car, I'd get a 91 CRX and swap a boosted B20 in it! Bodywork, interior, suspension, engine +internals, rims, probably end up at about $10K with the baddest car around your school! More importantly, do the swap yourself and learn everything there is to know about your car. I've owned several cars in my lifetime and that one came closest to feeling like my current S2K!

dezignpro04 · 05-14-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoMe0nE2tAlK2

You have to keep in mind, if you do use that $18000 to buy an S, you're going to have to buy full coverage insurance. 17 Year old, new driver, with a luxury sports car... I don't even wanna start to think about that.
I'm 23 with a clean record. With full coverage I pay $180 a month.

I agree with the insurance thing. It will be hell. Im 23 but I am also married. I have a 2002 S2000 and a 2007 Honda Fit. Full coverage on both only runs me about 210 per month. When I was 18 and had a 1998 Honda Prelude Type SH, it cost me 230 a month alone. Expect to be around there, maybe a little bit more...

Get a little Hatch back, Civic Si, Del Sol. Even a used 1995 - 1998 240 SX if you still want the rear wheel drive sporty feel. Its no "S", but it'll do. You can find those near mint for around $8-9k.

Just my 2 cents....

dezignpro04 · 05-14-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damien_15

just to give u an update i decide tht a s2000 would be to expensive for someone my age and gonna hold back until im older so instead i bought a 1997 bmw m3 car is a navy blue lowered with bbs replicas runs great fast only 112,000 km on it just needs new seats one of the stock ones has a big slash in it so i got rid of them i got this amazing car for $8900. insurence is 340 a month under parents so not to high will post pics soon

Wow I posted with out seeing this. Damn.. $340 a month. Thats a car payment.

Congrats.. I think! lol

12-16-2007, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
damien_15 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: mississauga Posts: 4	should a buy a s2000 k well im 17 years old and i want to buy a s2000 i have no problem buying it as i have saved up almost $18,000. but my parents tell me i should buy something different because its going to be way to much on insurence and its not good for a first car. so my question is would this be good a car for someone thats 17

12-16-2007, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
s2jiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macedon, NY Posts: 139	Well you came to the S2000 forum, full of S2000 lovers, so the obvious answer would be YES!!! But, being 17 you are definitely going to pay an arm and a leg in insurance. As a first car, I would be foolish to say I wouldn't have wanted an S2000, but at 17, well, I probably would have wrapped it around a pole or something.....Good luck. __________________ *2003 Pontiac with Guinness* (Thanks Jagg...) Although recently sold, there will be another

12-16-2007, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,303	You don't wanna hear it, but buy yourself somethin' that'll let you save your money. Reliable transportation that'll let you not think about spendin' another dime on it n' jus' use the hell oud'a it. Get things established where, when you *are* finally pickin' an S2000 up, you're not maxed out financially, n' you've got some squish-room to take care of anythin' else that pops up. N' trust me . . somethin' else clamorin' for your hard-earned *always* pops up. But, you've already joined the site. Stay aboard so when you finally do make the transition, ain't gonna be no surprises. Welcome aboard damien. Java __________________ 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.

12-16-2007, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	Agreed with what has already been said. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

12-16-2007, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoMe0nE2tAlK2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 131	You have to keep in mind, if you do use that $18000 to buy an S, you're going to have to buy full coverage insurance. 17 Year old, new driver, with a luxury sports car... I don't even wanna start to think about that. I'm 23 with a clean record. With full coverage I pay $180 a month. __________________

12-16-2007, 06:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 837	The Honda S2000 is a very unique little car, attractive to the eye but it has its limitations. It is not a winter car and to try and drive it through the snow can be a handfull even for the most experienced driver. My pick would be the new Honda Civic, sporty, room for your buddies, and easily available for resale when required. This is just my opinion, so good luck.

12-16-2007, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,429	Civic is a great, reliable car. Get a little more experience before moving up to a fast car. Good advice from my fellow posters. __________________

12-16-2007, 11:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 929	You didn't say if you're paying for your own insurance; if so, and you have everything covered, then have fun and drive safe. If it's your folks' insurance, not this car right now, give them a break. It'll be more fun when you can pay for that part yourself... =scott

12-17-2007, 02:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,568	Call your insurance agent and find out what the cost difference is between an S2000 and a Civic. That will probably make the decision for you. __________________ Don

01-20-2008, 04:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
damien_15 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: mississauga Posts: 4	just to give u an update i decide tht a s2000 would be to expensive for someone my age and gonna hold back until im older so instead i bought a 1997 bmw m3 car is a navy blue lowered with bbs replicas runs great fast only 112,000 km on it just needs new seats one of the stock ones has a big slash in it so i got rid of them i got this amazing car for $8900. insurence is 340 a month under parents so not to high will post pics soon

01-20-2008, 06:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 837	Better choice Damien, as its a better selection for the pending weather. If you bought an S it would be in storage now ! Neil.......................London Ont Last edited by Neil : 01-21-2008 at 03:06 PM.

01-20-2008, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
aladdin20110 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 326	... .....................ooooooooooookkkaaaaaaaaaayyyy yyyy.. (weird thread) Last edited by aladdin20110 : 01-20-2008 at 08:39 PM.

01-20-2008, 08:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
SoMe0nE2tAlK2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 131	$340 a month for insurance? Ouch... glad my first car was an old accord. __________________

01-21-2008, 12:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
damien_15 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: mississauga Posts: 4	yea insurance isnt to high but its still up there but atleast its less then an s2000 and my dad said he will pay for it. i dont kno if i should put some money into the car i kno for sure im gonna do sound and then probably start savin for s2000 and keep my m3 for times when i cant drive my s2000

01-21-2008, 12:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 960	Dang, at 17 I was driving a rusted out, $150, 1969 baby blue VW bug with no heat in the dead of winter in Chicago. Great job damien on saving up that much cash. What do you do, deal drugs? (just kidding) Jimbo

01-21-2008, 02:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
MADBADGER Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5	im 17, i have a 2000 S2000 and is the nicest car in the student parking lot at my school i have get a student deiscount on insurance and i've never been pulled over or had a criminal offense so insurance isn't to bad Last edited by MADBADGER : 01-21-2008 at 02:16 PM.

01-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
damien_15 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: mississauga Posts: 4	the car is crazy fast raced against my buddies mustang 1990 5.0l i was able to keep up decided to start and save started out with 5000 hopfully gonna have enough for a s2000 in about 3 years the rest of my money is goin into my m3

05-14-2008, 07:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
'08S2K Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	If I were 17 and had 18 grand to drop on a car, I'd get a 91 CRX and swap a boosted B20 in it! Bodywork, interior, suspension, engine +internals, rims, probably end up at about $10K with the baddest car around your school! More importantly, do the swap yourself and learn everything there is to know about your car. I've owned several cars in my lifetime and that one came closest to feeling like my current S2K!

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