Looking at purchasing a 2001 S and need some advice

Icedude · 03-21-2007, 08:15 PM

Hello,

I am looking at purchasing a 2001 S2000 with 3400 miles. Yes, that's right. It was a one owner 4th car so I don't know if that's good that it wasn't driven much. It's black with gray leather and has a rear spoiler. Black top. The dealer is asking $23,900. I live in Pennsylvania. Is that a fair price or too high and is that year a good year? Any advice or pointers would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

gomarlins3 · 03-21-2007, 08:51 PM

Sounds like a good buy. Interesting about the grey interior though. Usually they are red or black. If you buy it, have all the fluids changed (oil/filter, tranny, diff, brakes, clutch, etc.) just so you know they were done and when they were done.

Java Junky · 03-21-2007, 09:13 PM

Aaay Ice, that sounds like a good deal. N' as the weather warms the chances of this creampuff still bein' there lessen like the chances of snowfall.
With that few miles it's highly unlikely that it's suffered anything "detrimental" to it's health n', not for it's few miles, but, for the years that it's sat aroun' gatherin' dust, Go's concern about changin' the fluids is legitimate.
'Didn't know that they had a gray interior, but then, I'm no expert.
So, it sounds like you might've tripped on a deal Ice. If it works out, best of luck with it.
Now for the hard part: keepin' it out'a the trees until you get a feel for it's n' your limits. Wear it in good health.
Be well.
Java

spa01s2k · 03-21-2007, 10:35 PM

Sounds like a good deal. If I was in the market for one I would jump on that one. You MIGHT be able to talk them down a little on the price. Good luck!

Java Junky · 03-22-2007, 03:29 AM

Yeah, Spa's right. Nothin' ventured . . .
Be well.
Java

Burnsie · 03-22-2007, 06:06 PM

Like Java said..driving this car will take a little getting use to. if you haven't driven a rear wheel drive sports car before, this will be quite an experience for u. owning a great sports car is an awesome feeling, but learning to respect and appreciate its power is, in itself, even more important.

Bubblerboy64 · 04-11-2007, 02:26 PM

If the car does in fact have gray leather I would be concerned because that is not factory original so why was it changed. Of course one persons gray is another's charcoal is any others black so I suspect that the interior is in fact VERY dark gray

. As to the price. Boy I don't know. If all checks out you figure that's 10K less then an a 2007 so it would work for me. Just do the work and make certain all is as stated. If so and you like the car and the color pull the trigger. Let us know on that interior please. JEH

jay2000 · 04-19-2007, 12:10 PM

The price is a little high for the year even with those miles. You can probably get an 03-04 with low miles for that money. I would want to be around the 20k-21k or so mark. Just an opinion from someone in the business. But if you like it a good price is what you are happy with.

Bubblerboy64 · 04-19-2007, 12:32 PM

All depends what the dealer has in the car. My guess is without a trade you likely could get a couple K off the 24. Then again the weather is warming up. Car will sell soon. If the car is "new" then seems to me its a a big savings over a new 2007 which will be nearly 10k more not figuring taxes or interest over the term of the loan (if there is one). Car deals are car deals. There is always another car around the corner. That being said a guy has to has to know when to move. If the car is right and it's what I really want then I would make an offer and see what happens. Check eBay completed sales on these cars and see what the real world numbers are on the car. That will tell you what you should have to spend. JEH

S2000dude · 04-19-2007, 06:22 PM

Try and get the name of the former owner and call them for verification.

That is, if the dealer doesn't have anything to hide !!!

Vezna31 · 04-20-2007, 01:32 AM

Yeah, you can get an '03 for $23-24k with low mileage and it comes with a glass back window. Don't pay more than $21k.

03-21-2007, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Icedude Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Looking at purchasing a 2001 S and need some advice Hello, I am looking at purchasing a 2001 S2000 with 3400 miles. Yes, that's right. It was a one owner 4th car so I don't know if that's good that it wasn't driven much. It's black with gray leather and has a rear spoiler. Black top. The dealer is asking $23,900. I live in Pennsylvania. Is that a fair price or too high and is that year a good year? Any advice or pointers would be much appreciated! Thanks.

03-21-2007, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Sounds like a good buy. Interesting about the grey interior though. Usually they are red or black. If you buy it, have all the fluids changed (oil/filter, tranny, diff, brakes, clutch, etc.) just so you know they were done and when they were done. __________________ 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.

03-21-2007, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Aaay Ice, that sounds like a good deal. N' as the weather warms the chances of this creampuff still bein' there lessen like the chances of snowfall. With that few miles it's highly unlikely that it's suffered anything "detrimental" to it's health n', not for it's few miles, but, for the years that it's sat aroun' gatherin' dust, Go's concern about changin' the fluids is legitimate. 'Didn't know that they had a gray interior, but then, I'm no expert. So, it sounds like you might've tripped on a deal Ice. If it works out, best of luck with it. Now for the hard part: keepin' it out'a the trees until you get a feel for it's n' your limits. Wear it in good health. Be well. 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.

03-21-2007, 10:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
spa01s2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 310	Sounds like a good deal. If I was in the market for one I would jump on that one. You MIGHT be able to talk them down a little on the price. Good luck! __________________ 2001 Honda S2000 1991 Honda Prelude 1994 Ford Bronco

03-22-2007, 03:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Yeah, Spa's right. Nothin' ventured . . . Be well. 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.

03-22-2007, 06:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Burnsie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Respect Like Java said..driving this car will take a little getting use to. if you haven't driven a rear wheel drive sports car before, this will be quite an experience for u. owning a great sports car is an awesome feeling, but learning to respect and appreciate its power is, in itself, even more important.

04-11-2007, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bubblerboy64 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 84	If the car does in fact have gray leather I would be concerned because that is not factory original so why was it changed. Of course one persons gray is another's charcoal is any others black so I suspect that the interior is in fact VERY dark gray . As to the price. Boy I don't know. If all checks out you figure that's 10K less then an a 2007 so it would work for me. Just do the work and make certain all is as stated. If so and you like the car and the color pull the trigger. Let us know on that interior please. JEH

04-19-2007, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
jay2000 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: downingtown, pa Posts: 23	The price is a little high for the year even with those miles. You can probably get an 03-04 with low miles for that money. I would want to be around the 20k-21k or so mark. Just an opinion from someone in the business. But if you like it a good price is what you are happy with. __________________ mods: K&N Fipk supersprint exhaust CR rims voo doo shift knob alpine head unit, mb quart qsd 216, jl 300/2.

04-19-2007, 12:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bubblerboy64 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 84	All depends what the dealer has in the car. My guess is without a trade you likely could get a couple K off the 24. Then again the weather is warming up. Car will sell soon. If the car is "new" then seems to me its a a big savings over a new 2007 which will be nearly 10k more not figuring taxes or interest over the term of the loan (if there is one). Car deals are car deals. There is always another car around the corner. That being said a guy has to has to know when to move. If the car is right and it's what I really want then I would make an offer and see what happens. Check eBay completed sales on these cars and see what the real world numbers are on the car. That will tell you what you should have to spend. JEH

04-19-2007, 06:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	Try and get the name of the former owner and call them for verification. That is, if the dealer doesn't have anything to hide !!! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

04-20-2007, 01:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,285	Yeah, you can get an '03 for $23-24k with low mileage and it comes with a glass back window. Don't pay more than $21k. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

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