buying used and reliability?

MaybenewS2 · 07-19-2009, 01:27 PM

I guess the best way i could phrase this would be what is it that commonly goes wrong the higher mileage S2000s?

These cars moved up on my list when i found that i could not fit in a C3 vette and i wanna get a perspective on how reliable these cars after the 100k mark.

L8Apex · 07-19-2009, 01:53 PM

Have you tried to fit yourself into an S2000? Maybe that ought to be your first concern since it's my view that the S2000 is tighter than the C3.

MaybenewS2 · 07-19-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by L8Apex

Have you tried to fit yourself into an S2000? Maybe that ought to be your first concern since it's my view that the S2000 is tighter than the C3.

well that is gonna be addressed on wednesday or thursday. I think the honda dealer has one on the lot.

I didnt ask about it because after a quick google search i saw that some large people were driving these cars too. I fit into the C3 once i'm in it, but at 6'4 265-270 its a pain getting in and out.

H20 · 07-19-2009, 03:16 PM

Don't waste your time big fella.

kgf3076 · 07-19-2009, 03:17 PM

Afraid the seat isn't going to go back far enough for you to avoid hitting either the steering wheel or the dash...

MaybenewS2 · 07-19-2009, 03:45 PM

well by chance i had a bit of dead time between work and went to go look at the used one at the local dealer...yeah its out. The fitment has an opposite feeling from the C3.

In the vette i would get in uncomfortably and have room after i'm in.

The S2k was easy to sit in, but my right knee rubs on the steering wheel. So i'd be all good if i drove at full throttle everywhere, but that won't work. lol

L8Apex · 07-19-2009, 06:29 PM

I've got to ask. I'm in my mid-60s and I've been driving cars on the track from the late 60's until last year. If you are going to buy a car from that era, why a C3? It doesn't accelerate, turn or even come close to braking. In other words, it does not possess quality ratings in any of the three things that a car should do well.

I don't know how the prices compare but a mid-70s BMW Bavaria 3.0 will give you plenty of comfort and knock the socks off of a C3.

MaybenewS2 · 07-23-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by L8Apex

I've got to ask. I'm in my mid-60s and I've been driving cars on the track from the late 60's until last year. If you are going to buy a car from that era, why a C3? It doesn't accelerate, turn or even come close to braking. In other words, it does not possess quality ratings in any of the three things that a car should do well.

I don't know how the prices compare but a mid-70s BMW Bavaria 3.0 will give you plenty of comfort and knock the socks off of a C3.

Yes in stock form they're not too impressive, but who cares about stock? In stock form most muscle cars from 60s-70s are complete garbage. The 66 mustang w/ 289/3spd combo was a 16 second car with drum brakes.

Its still a good platform. bmw bavarias are not that common and bmws are a pita to work on(my buddy has an e28 and i pulled parts from e30s)

gomarlins3 · 07-23-2009, 01:25 PM

Sorry to hear that an S won't work for you. Good luck with your search.

07-19-2009, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
MaybenewS2 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	buying used and reliability? I guess the best way i could phrase this would be what is it that commonly goes wrong the higher mileage S2000s? These cars moved up on my list when i found that i could not fit in a C3 vette and i wanna get a perspective on how reliable these cars after the 100k mark.

07-19-2009, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
L8Apex Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 79	Have you tried to fit yourself into an S2000? Maybe that ought to be your first concern since it's my view that the S2000 is tighter than the C3. __________________ old, rude, grumpy track junkie

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kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,918	Afraid the seat isn't going to go back far enough for you to avoid hitting either the steering wheel or the dash... __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

07-19-2009, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
L8Apex Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 79	I've got to ask. I'm in my mid-60s and I've been driving cars on the track from the late 60's until last year. If you are going to buy a car from that era, why a C3? It doesn't accelerate, turn or even come close to braking. In other words, it does not possess quality ratings in any of the three things that a car should do well. I don't know how the prices compare but a mid-70s BMW Bavaria 3.0 will give you plenty of comfort and knock the socks off of a C3. __________________ old, rude, grumpy track junkie

07-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	Sorry to hear that an S won't work for you. Good luck with your search. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. 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.

07-19-2009, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 754	Don't waste your time big fella.

07-19-2009, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
MaybenewS2 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	well by chance i had a bit of dead time between work and went to go look at the used one at the local dealer...yeah its out. The fitment has an opposite feeling from the C3. In the vette i would get in uncomfortably and have room after i'm in. The S2k was easy to sit in, but my right knee rubs on the steering wheel. So i'd be all good if i drove at full throttle everywhere, but that won't work. lol

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