is this one a good buy??

fans · 06-07-2004, 10:34 AM

hi, I'm new here, driving a toyota mr-s now.. considering to switch to s2000, ok.. my question is did anyone had mr-s b4 the s2000 or u have both.. please share ur experience with me.. coz I really like my spyder's handling but I like s2000 a lot also

saw this s2k on ebay with the comptech supercharge on it.. is this a good buy?? reliable??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...481415863&rd=1

MattG · 06-07-2004, 04:57 PM

Without actually inspecting the car I doubt whether anybody can tell you if the car has problems or not.

Stephanie · 06-09-2004, 12:06 PM

Well if the person who had it last fucked with the engine by themselves, and didn't have someone professionally do it, I doubt the beautiful car will last long, because alot of people are too dumb to notice if they did it right or not! I suggest you get a new S2000 and have a pro add stuff to the engine so you have your car be the best it can be!!

Halo · 06-16-2004, 02:52 PM

Too many miles IMO.

Also, that Comptech bracket looks like the older designed that isn't damped. Some of those have cracked (one actually cracked the block). Although, Comptech was cool enough to fix/pay for the damage (yep, new block). The pipe to the manifold is the older style too that won't clear the Comptech strut brace.

If you're going to go used on an S (I'd be hesitant in general, this is not a Corolla), try to find one that was a weekend driver (say 5,000 miles/year).

95civicturbo · 07-05-2004, 05:36 PM

Be wary. If I had a blown S2k, I certainly wouldn't be selling it. It'd be best to start with a stock or near-stock vehicle that way you know its not been raped on. Sadly, I've no experience with the MR-S so I'm no help to you there. Good luck either way.

Luckyace · 07-23-2004, 09:19 PM

Rule of thumb when buying a car. NEVER buy the first year model of anycar, Unless you can buy another one. First year model usually or always has some kind of problem(s) and the 00's S2 does. Also ask the seller at what milages was the Charger istalled.

06-07-2004, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
fans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1	is this one a good buy?? hi, I'm new here, driving a toyota mr-s now.. considering to switch to s2000, ok.. my question is did anyone had mr-s b4 the s2000 or u have both.. please share ur experience with me.. coz I really like my spyder's handling but I like s2000 a lot also saw this s2k on ebay with the comptech supercharge on it.. is this a good buy?? reliable?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...481415863&rd=1

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06-07-2004, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 363	Without actually inspecting the car I doubt whether anybody can tell you if the car has problems or not.

06-09-2004, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stephanie Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 42	Well if the person who had it last fucked with the engine by themselves, and didn't have someone professionally do it, I doubt the beautiful car will last long, because alot of people are too dumb to notice if they did it right or not! I suggest you get a new S2000 and have a pro add stuff to the engine so you have your car be the best it can be!!

06-16-2004, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 610	Too many miles IMO. Also, that Comptech bracket looks like the older designed that isn't damped. Some of those have cracked (one actually cracked the block). Although, Comptech was cool enough to fix/pay for the damage (yep, new block). The pipe to the manifold is the older style too that won't clear the Comptech strut brace. If you're going to go used on an S (I'd be hesitant in general, this is not a Corolla), try to find one that was a weekend driver (say 5,000 miles/year).

07-05-2004, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
95civicturbo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 19	Be wary. If I had a blown S2k, I certainly wouldn't be selling it. It'd be best to start with a stock or near-stock vehicle that way you know its not been raped on. Sadly, I've no experience with the MR-S so I'm no help to you there. Good luck either way.

07-23-2004, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Luckyace Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 49	Rule of thumb when buying a car. NEVER buy the first year model of anycar, Unless you can buy another one. First year model usually or always has some kind of problem(s) and the 00's S2 does. Also ask the seller at what milages was the Charger istalled.