Drove my first S2k today

svmtbman · 01-07-2008, 12:48 PM

I've been wanting one of these since they came out, but it has always been impractical for me to own one. (guess you have never heard that one before!) Well a couple of months ago my wife got a 2008 Accord Coupe EX-L and we decided to keep her 2002 Civic EX because it was paid for and only had 40k miles on it. Well since then I have been driving the Civic to work and my 2005 TSX has been sitting in the garage except for the weekends and afternoon drives. Well it just occured to me that this is the perect oppurtunity to trade the TSX on a S2000!

I saw where the dealer we got the Accord from had a 2007 S2k with 11k miles on it for $26997 so I figured I would look at it and make sure I can fit in the seat. I went by at lunch today and the car fits like a glove (6'1") and I got to drive it. The salesman said for me to make sure I opened it up past 6K so I wan't ging to argue! We got to talking and they have 2 new 2007 models left over and I asked how aggeressive they would get on the price. He said he felt sure they could get under $30k and if i did a lease my payment would be over $100/month lower that currently on my TSX. Now all I have to do is go ahead and convince my wife to let me do this.

I'll keep you posted!!

cbrguy7 · 01-07-2008, 01:00 PM

we have dealerships out here in arizona with there last 2007 models listed around $27,000 plus fees, I would imagine you could pick one up for around $30,000/$31,000 otd

SXY_S2K · 01-07-2008, 01:04 PM

Good luck!

svmtbman · 01-07-2008, 01:25 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I found the "secret compartment" when looking over the car. It was funny because the salesman didn't know about it either.

Dr. Jimbo · 01-07-2008, 01:38 PM

Way to go!

Almost Tactful · 01-07-2008, 06:26 PM

I got my brand new 07 3 days ago for $28K, now go get em'

gomarlins3 · 01-07-2008, 07:21 PM

Good luck with the Mrs.

svmtbman · 01-07-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Good luck with the Mrs.

Well she's not too keen on the idea, maybe she will fold soon cause I'm giving her the silent treatment.

gomarlins3 · 01-07-2008, 09:03 PM

Let her drive one.

philiam · 01-07-2008, 09:24 PM

Have the Civic break down and use her car for a while. She'll see the light.

svmtbman · 01-08-2008, 06:59 AM

I'm not giving up, hell I even offered to sell my GSXR since I have another bike anyway and between that and going to a lease on the S2k we would be saving $350/mo. I think it's the "woman's reaction" to find reasons I should not have something she knows I really want.

Almost Tactful · 01-08-2008, 07:49 AM

It is, I saved around $75 a month by swapping it for my GT and she was upset at first but she loves it now

remember it is always easier to ask for forgiveness then it is for permission!

Pablo · 01-08-2008, 09:07 AM

OK, here's what ya need to do. Explain to the Mrs. how ROMANTIC Stewie is. You will be sitting so close to her. You can place your loving digits on her thigh. (Leave out the shifting the 6 speed part). Continue by describing dropping the top on beautiful moonlight night. (skip the part about going to VTECH through a series of S's in the middle of the night to avoid attracting the attention of the gendarme) Tell her how beautiful and sexy she will look next to you in Stewie, how her hair will blow in the breeze. (Don't bother to mention the times you will want ot venture off on your own so you can experience the stuff that Stewie is REALLY made of) and finally, if all else fails, get her drunk.......

Best Regards
Pablo

Shillay · 01-08-2008, 09:25 AM

Buy her some jewlrey or something the same day you bring it home so she wont even know.

svmtbman · 01-08-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shillay

Buy her some jewlrey or something the same day you bring it home so she wont even know.

I wish it was that easy! She has been talking about a Coach pocketbook for a few months now though....hmmmm....

The salesman told me to go ahead and pack a weekend bag so when I bought the car home and she kicked me out I'd already be packed for a weekend in the mountains.

Pablo · 01-08-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by svmtbman

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The salesman told me to go ahead and pack a weekend bag so when I bought the car home and she kicked me out I'd already be packed for a weekend in the mountains.

Sounds like a plan to me!

Regards
P

windypoint · 01-08-2008, 05:20 PM

I find a alternate, even more outrageous vehicle thrown in the mix will make the original proposal seem like a good idea. This takes time to work though. Good luck......

philiam · 01-08-2008, 06:27 PM

The general pushed me into buying mine. Maybe that's why we've been married for 55 yrs. next month.

S2KHokie · 01-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Good luck with the S. I bought mine last week. Best money I have ever spent. Such a fun car too.

Scooter · 01-09-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by philiam

The general pushed me into buying mine. Maybe that's why we've been married for 55 yrs. next month.

Congrats in advance Phil, that's awesome!

hajohehe · 01-09-2008, 01:12 AM

Scooter · 01-09-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by S2KHokie

Good luck with the S. I bought mine last week. Best money I have ever spent. Such a fun car too.

You too, new thread and pics! Please!

philiam · 01-09-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter

Congrats in advance Phil, that's awesome!

Thanks Scoot. It all started with a blind date. We were both doing a friend a favor cuz I had the wheels and my friend wanted to see his girl friend. But that's another story.

Scooter · 01-09-2008, 01:52 AM

Hmm, makes me think of a thread start Phil, thanks!

Pablo · 01-09-2008, 08:28 AM

Hey Phil, CONGRATS! I hope to get there one day too. Me and Mrs. just finished 35.

Regards
Pablo

philiam · 01-09-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo

Hey Phil, CONGRATS! I hope to get there one day too. Me and Mrs. just finished 35.

Regards
Pablo

Congrats back acha Pablo. Hope the next 35 go smoothly for you. I tend to keep my cars and women for a long time.

Phil

Neil · 01-11-2008, 06:34 PM

Another milestone Phil, congratulations to you both.

Neil

svmtbman · 02-02-2008, 10:59 PM

Well the wife finally caved in and I go tot go pick up my new 2007 Laguna Blue Pearl S2K today. I actually go to drive it off the showroom floor, it's never even spent a night outside. Can't wait to get up in the morning and put some miles on it so I ca

01-07-2008, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 35	Drove my first S2k today I've been wanting one of these since they came out, but it has always been impractical for me to own one. (guess you have never heard that one before!) Well a couple of months ago my wife got a 2008 Accord Coupe EX-L and we decided to keep her 2002 Civic EX because it was paid for and only had 40k miles on it. Well since then I have been driving the Civic to work and my 2005 TSX has been sitting in the garage except for the weekends and afternoon drives. Well it just occured to me that this is the perect oppurtunity to trade the TSX on a S2000! I saw where the dealer we got the Accord from had a 2007 S2k with 11k miles on it for $26997 so I figured I would look at it and make sure I can fit in the seat. I went by at lunch today and the car fits like a glove (6'1") and I got to drive it. The salesman said for me to make sure I opened it up past 6K so I wan't ging to argue! We got to talking and they have 2 new 2007 models left over and I asked how aggeressive they would get on the price. He said he felt sure they could get under $30k and if i did a lease my payment would be over $100/month lower that currently on my TSX. Now all I have to do is go ahead and convince my wife to let me do this. I'll keep you posted!!

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cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 157	we have dealerships out here in arizona with there last 2007 models listed around $27,000 plus fees, I would imagine you could pick one up for around $30,000/$31,000 otd __________________ 無限

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SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,009	Good luck! __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

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gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Good luck with the Mrs. __________________ 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.

01-07-2008, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	Let her drive one. __________________ 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.

01-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 35	Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I found the "secret compartment" when looking over the car. It was funny because the salesman didn't know about it either.

01-07-2008, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,024	Way to go!

01-07-2008, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 68	I got my brand new 07 3 days ago for $28K, now go get em'

01-07-2008, 09:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	Have the Civic break down and use her car for a while. She'll see the light. __________________

01-08-2008, 06:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 35	I'm not giving up, hell I even offered to sell my GSXR since I have another bike anyway and between that and going to a lease on the S2k we would be saving $350/mo. I think it's the "woman's reaction" to find reasons I should not have something she knows I really want.

01-08-2008, 07:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 68	It is, I saved around $75 a month by swapping it for my GT and she was upset at first but she loves it now remember it is always easier to ask for forgiveness then it is for permission!

01-08-2008, 09:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 601	OK, here's what ya need to do. Explain to the Mrs. how ROMANTIC Stewie is. You will be sitting so close to her. You can place your loving digits on her thigh. (Leave out the shifting the 6 speed part). Continue by describing dropping the top on beautiful moonlight night. (skip the part about going to VTECH through a series of S's in the middle of the night to avoid attracting the attention of the gendarme) Tell her how beautiful and sexy she will look next to you in Stewie, how her hair will blow in the breeze. (Don't bother to mention the times you will want ot venture off on your own so you can experience the stuff that Stewie is REALLY made of) and finally, if all else fails, get her drunk....... Best Regards Pablo __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

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Shillay Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 29	Buy her some jewlrey or something the same day you bring it home so she wont even know. __________________ I cant spell

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windypoint Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 44	I find a alternate, even more outrageous vehicle thrown in the mix will make the original proposal seem like a good idea. This takes time to work though. Good luck......

01-08-2008, 06:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	The general pushed me into buying mine. Maybe that's why we've been married for 55 yrs. next month. __________________

01-08-2008, 09:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
S2KHokie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	Good luck with the S. I bought mine last week. Best money I have ever spent. Such a fun car too.

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hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 52	__________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

01-09-2008, 01:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,229	Hmm, makes me think of a thread start Phil, thanks!

01-09-2008, 08:28 AM	#25 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 601	Hey Phil, CONGRATS! I hope to get there one day too. Me and Mrs. just finished 35. Regards Pablo __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

01-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,032	Another milestone Phil, congratulations to you both. Neil

02-02-2008, 10:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 35	Well the wife finally caved in and I go tot go pick up my new 2007 Laguna Blue Pearl S2K today. I actually go to drive it off the showroom floor, it's never even spent a night outside. Can't wait to get up in the morning and put some miles on it so I ca