My plan for getting an s2

[S2Kluver]

well the Honda dealership in my area is selling a used '00 s2 for 16K, i figure i'll wait two years until i go away for skool and i'll trade in the car i have now (a '96 Ford Taurus) and i'll lease the s2 and pay off the rest. Think this might work?

[2Longfour]

Originally Posted by S2Kluver

well the Honda dealership in my area is selling a used '00 s2 for 16K, i figure i'll wait two years until i go away for skool and i'll trade in the car i have now (a '96 Ford Taurus) and i'll lease the s2 and pay off the rest. Think this might work?

If you're saying you are thinking about waiting two years to go away to school so you can buy/lease a used (or otherwise for that matter) car, then my opinion is that's the worst idea I've heard so far today. no offense. school important. car not that important in the grand scheme of things.

[S2Kluver]

Originally Posted by 2Longfour

If you're saying you are thinking about waiting two years to go away to school so you can buy/lease a used (or otherwise for that matter) car, then my opinion is that's the worst idea I've heard so far today. no offense. school important. car not that important in the grand scheme of things.

that's why im still thinking about it, in 2 yrs would've come to a final decicsion on the matter and i do agree that skool is important. If i save up money for now i can at least lease it since the skool im going to attend is about 30 miles away (not sure of actually distance) also i felt it would be good to get some info from other car enthusiast.

[wowowox]

but how old are you now?
High school? or University?
I am wondering if s2000 would still be in the dealer showroom at that time since next year is the last year isn't?

[S2Kluver]

Originally Posted by wowowox

but how old are you now?
High school? or University?
I am wondering if s2000 would still be in the dealer showroom at that time since next year is the last year isn't?

I'm turning 18 in Nov.
Im alrdy attend college in my area so i didn't move out or anything and in two yrs i plan to transfer to a skool that's no more than 30mins away.
'05 will be the last yr for the s2?

[wowowox]

yeah i think so! but maybe there is something else! and there is always those preowned cars that you can buy

cheer

[S2Kluver]

Originally Posted by wowowox

yeah i think so! but maybe there is something else! and there is always those preowned cars that you can buy

cheer

if u mean buy a used '00 s2 that's my idea the car i found for 16k is a used '00 s2000 all im worried about is insurand and wat college im going to and how far it is cuz i plan on leasing it

[2Longfour]

not that I know the details of the offer (and maybe you don't either) but I've been warned numerous times about leasing a used car.

[S2Kluver]

oh forget it, i'll just wait til later on this seems too risky from what im hearing. thx anyway

[Luckyace]

One advice do DO NOT get a 00" or 01" S2, get eiher 02" or higher. Preferebly 03, but avoid 00" or 01".

[S2Kluver]

Originally Posted by Luckyace

One advice do DO NOT get a 00" or 01" S2, get eiher 02" or higher. Preferebly 03, but avoid 00" or 01".

wat's wrong with the '00 and '01

[Kate]

Whats the problem with 00 or 01 S2000s? By 'leased used cars' do you mean a hire lease agreement on a used S2000?

[Halo]

There are so many things wrong with this thread... where to begin.

To forego school to buy a 4-5 year old performance car with god only knows how many miles and how many past owners as a lease. I don't know that I could come up with a worse scenario. Owning an S2000 goes beyond just making the payments. Where are you going to garage it? Because this isn't the kind of car you just want to park in the street. What about maintenance? This is an out of warranty car that may have been mistreated, and by the price (16K) likely has a ton of miles.

As to what model years to buy. If I were looking used, of course you'd want an 04 with 500 miles, rather than a 00 with 60,000! I tend to agree that the 01->02 switch to glass window, 4 hole oil injector bolts etc. is worth the extra cash.

[S2Kluver]

Did i mention that this is just an idea i came up with that would be executed two years from now and wasn't some plan to get a used s2 in a month or so?

[2Longfour]

Originally Posted by S2Kluver

Did i mention that this is just an idea i came up with that would be executed two years from now and wasn't some plan to get a used s2 in a month or so?

No-next time you ought to state your plan a little more clearly.

[Kate]

Originally Posted by Halo

To forego school to buy a 4-5 year old performance car with god only knows how many miles and how many past owners as a lease. I don't know that I could come up with a worse scenario. Owning an S2000 goes beyond just making the payments. Where are you going to garage it? Because this isn't the kind of car you just want to park in the street. What about maintenance? This is an out of warranty car that may have been mistreated, and by the price (16K) likely has a ton of miles.

As to what model years to buy. If I were looking used, of course you'd want an 04 with 500 miles, rather than a 00 with 60,000! I tend to agree that the 01->02 switch to glass window, 4 hole oil injector bolts etc. is worth the extra cash.

I still don't see whats wrong with buying a used S2000 as a lease. I'm sure I'm going to be shouted down, but I bought my used S2000 and am the 3rd owner - I did get a complete service history and contacted the garages directly to check the details. Also, my S2000 is parked on the street, I don't have a garage. In fact, there are many performance cars parked along my street as not many people around here have garages.

Of course, if cash is no object then the newer model is best, I just don't see the issue with buying a used S2000 as long as you are careful.

[2Longfour]

I think the discussion really focused on not leasing a used car. I've purchased plenty of off-lease cars...my 98 Prelude was a good example of a good buy. So was the '01 Lightning. If I were to ever consider leasing a used car, I'd insist on a bumper-to-bumper warranty through the life of the lease - just what I got on the Prelude. Certified used cars are the only way to go.

[Halo]

Originally Posted by Kate

Also, my S2000 is parked on the street, I don't have a garage. In fact, there are many performance cars parked along my street as not many people around here have garages.

Get back to me the first time someone slashes your top. It's just a question of when, not if. I've not lived in London, I'll admit that, but any big city has haters and criminals.

I apologize that I misunderstood the original post. I guess I couldn't wrap my brain around planning to buy a car in two years, that is currently sitting on a used car lot. I mean, in two years that car will probably have been bought and sold at least once more.

[S2Kluver]

Originally Posted by Halo

Get back to me the first time someone slashes your top. It's just a question of when, not if. I've not lived in London, I'll admit that, but any big city has haters and criminals.

I apologize that I misunderstood the original post. I guess I couldn't wrap my brain around planning to buy a car in two years, that is currently sitting on a used car lot. I mean, in two years that car will probably have been bought and sold at least once more.

that's y i came up with the idea of getting it just b4 i leave for college so i dun have to worry about it( that much)

[Kate]

Originally Posted by Halo

Get back to me the first time someone slashes your top. It's just a question of when, not if. I've not lived in London, I'll admit that, but any big city has haters and criminals.

I imagine its pretty difficult to slash the top, I expect the paintwork will get keyed (again) at some point, thats much easier to do. Crap happens, it was keyed the other day in a car park. *shrug*

I don't see the point of not getting the car you want, just because you don't have a garage. Thats almost as bad as having a great car and not using it.

[Cisco]

Originally Posted by Halo

Get back to me the first time someone slashes your top. It's just a question of when, not if. I've not lived in London, I'll admit that, but any big city has haters and criminals.

I apologize that I misunderstood the original post. I guess I couldn't wrap my brain around planning to buy a car in two years, that is currently sitting on a used car lot. I mean, in two years that car will probably have been bought and sold at least once more.

I paid 2300 for a roof some loser slashed to steal a radar detector. 2300!

[Halo]

Ouch! Well, if that ever happens again, you can get the top and install it yourself for <800 bucks. I don't know who's worse, the guy who did that to your top or the dealers who rape you for over 2 large to fix it

[Cisco]

What it is is those insurance companies that agree to overpay.

[Stephanie]

I totally understand where you are coming from, I had a plan similar (spelling?) to that, and I talked and talked to my parents, and guess what I got on my 16th birthday??Just luck though. Work on your parents with that puppy dog look, and maybe they'll break for your 18th birthday...dont know though, so dont quote me. Maybe its just cuz im a Daddys girl!

Hot Love...
Stephanie

[El Animali]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

Work on your parents with that puppy dog look

That only works for girls not for boys

[S2000_TURK]

I got a similar story with Stephanie
I have leased my car from
Daddy Bank

I owe him a lot what I did is giving lots of promises

for example"you can drive it anytime you want",
"this is the last time I want something from you"
" I can't consantrate my work"

after all he lend me nearly the half of money but I don't know when I am gonna pay back

but in my countrywe pay nearly 50% taxes
with the same price of a brand new S2000 in here
you can buy a 2004 corvette in USA

oooops sorry I am off-topic

[Stephanie]

well... I didnt lease mine from my Daddy...he gavi it to me...much better that way....cuz then I didn't have to make all those promises to him!!

Hot Love...
Stephanie