about to purchase a S2k...

lovetheS · 02-10-2005, 07:39 PM

what's up guys, im about to buy a 2000 S2000 with about 87000km. Unfortunately its not from a Honda dealer. Is there anything i should know about? Anything would help at this point. Thanks.

wowowox · 02-10-2005, 10:37 PM

87000km car maybe check for the mantainence record, see if u can buy extended warranty still (if they will offer one). Test every gear and clutch, check the soft top (drive it with windows down see if there is noises).

Luckyace · 02-10-2005, 10:57 PM

How much is the asking price? shouldn't be more than $20,000.

lovetheS · 02-11-2005, 01:00 AM

they're asking $24000 CND so its about $19350 US. Is there anything else i should be concerned about?

Luckyace · 02-11-2005, 04:41 AM

Honestly, I would go for the 02 or 03 s2000.
1-You get rear glass window with defroster
2-slightly differrent interior you get tweeter now with leather shift wrap
3-tailight now have aluminum trim (this is true if you lookcarefully)
4-tranmission are slightly tune for smoother shift
5-if you are an s2000 enthusiast like me you'll surely notice a different between 00,01 and 02,03. Seriously take a closer look, you will!!

I like the 02 and up better than 00 or 01.
You can get 2002 s2000 for around 22K U.S. dollars with about 30K- 50K miles, this is worth the money believe me. Just look around you will find good deal.
I'm going to be getting an 03 s2 in like 2 months, and I've been and s2 fan for over 2 years, so I know what I'm talkin about.
LOL, I hope this help.

Halo · 02-11-2005, 10:25 AM

That's a lot of miles (km). Guessing 2 or more owners?

Either save a bit longer or pay a bit more every month but I agree with going for an 02-03 with ONE owner and <24K miles.

lovetheS · 02-11-2005, 03:27 PM

i appreciate for the inputs. Any huge scheduled maintainances at around 86000km? like timing belt, water pump, tune-ups, etc?

Luckyace · 02-11-2005, 05:06 PM

Yes, a lot of maintenance is require if you want the car to perform as good as new.
1. Belt - 2. Tranmission fluid - 3. Mostlikely new Clutch, - 4. Maybe Alignment - this alone gonna run you over 1,000 us dollars, that doesn't include labor.

RLN · 02-16-2005, 05:40 PM

Hey, I just bought an 2002 S2K (28K miles) today for $22000 walkout from a Honda Dealer....just keep looking and buy a 2002. I looked at both and the 02 is worth the few extra thousand.

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02-10-2005, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
wowowox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 307	87000km car maybe check for the mantainence record, see if u can buy extended warranty still (if they will offer one). Test every gear and clutch, check the soft top (drive it with windows down see if there is noises).

02-10-2005, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Luckyace Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 47	How much is the asking price? shouldn't be more than $20,000.

02-11-2005, 01:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
lovetheS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5	they're asking $24000 CND so its about $19350 US. Is there anything else i should be concerned about?

02-11-2005, 04:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Luckyace Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 47	Honestly, I would go for the 02 or 03 s2000. 1-You get rear glass window with defroster 2-slightly differrent interior you get tweeter now with leather shift wrap 3-tailight now have aluminum trim (this is true if you lookcarefully) 4-tranmission are slightly tune for smoother shift 5-if you are an s2000 enthusiast like me you'll surely notice a different between 00,01 and 02,03. Seriously take a closer look, you will!! I like the 02 and up better than 00 or 01. You can get 2002 s2000 for around 22K U.S. dollars with about 30K- 50K miles, this is worth the money believe me. Just look around you will find good deal. I'm going to be getting an 03 s2 in like 2 months, and I've been and s2 fan for over 2 years, so I know what I'm talkin about. LOL, I hope this help.

02-11-2005, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 598	That's a lot of miles (km). Guessing 2 or more owners? Either save a bit longer or pay a bit more every month but I agree with going for an 02-03 with ONE owner and <24K miles.

02-11-2005, 03:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
lovetheS Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5	i appreciate for the inputs. Any huge scheduled maintainances at around 86000km? like timing belt, water pump, tune-ups, etc?

02-11-2005, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Luckyace Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 47	Yes, a lot of maintenance is require if you want the car to perform as good as new. 1. Belt - 2. Tranmission fluid - 3. Mostlikely new Clutch, - 4. Maybe Alignment - this alone gonna run you over 1,000 us dollars, that doesn't include labor.

02-16-2005, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
RLN Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1	Hey, I just bought an 2002 S2K (28K miles) today for $22000 walkout from a Honda Dealer....just keep looking and buy a 2002. I looked at both and the 02 is worth the few extra thousand.