I just got an 05 S2000

mjaS2000 · 01-29-2008, 01:47 PM

Hello,
I just got bought a certified 05 S2000 for about 19k. It should be here soon. I am very excited about it, been reading that it rocks.
What do you think about the price? Anything special I should know about the car? Any problems?
I live in MA, is a hardtop recommended?

Thanks,
Mike

woo.

TheSoundMan21 · 01-29-2008, 01:52 PM

Congrats man 19k awesome price. I got an 02 with 40,000 miles for the same price. First thing I checked was the oil not a huge issue but wise to check every now and again. I dont have a hardtop simply because if I want to I can put it down whenever.

Oh big thing the car has a 8k redline but it will not reach that redline (it goes to 5800 rpm i think) until the car warms up. So drive nice until the temp gauge reaches 3bars then you can. (That scared the crap out of me when I first got my car.) That and hunt for the secret compartment..... enjoy. =]

sonic · 01-29-2008, 01:54 PM

First objective.................. find the Secret Compartment

DJJSR · 01-29-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mjaS2000

Anything special I should know about the car? Any problems?

That car will not run right until you post some pictures of it here. I can't read but I like to look at pictures, especially picture of shiney objects. Is it shiney? Please post a picture, please, please, please..........

TheSoundMan21 · 01-29-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

especially picture of shiney objects. Is it shiney? Please post a picture, please, please, please..........

welcome to s2000.com lol

mjaS2000 · 01-29-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

Oh big thing the car has a 8k redline but it will not reach that redline (it goes to 5800 rpm i think) until the car warms up. So drive nice until the temp gauge reaches 3bars then you can. (That scared the crap out of me when I first got my car.) That and hunt for the secret compartment..... enjoy. =]

I think the warm-up limiter is a pretty cool feature that will prob prevent me from damaging anything. I like this car already.

Secret compartment is in the trunk or main cabin?

Here's a dealer pic of the car. Like I said, I haven't recieved it yet.

oh yeah, almost forgot, what is this color called? I am looking into getting a hardtop for the car, and it has to be painted to match...

jhendricks4 · 01-29-2008, 05:05 PM

hey Don.....what color is it? I'd call it blue

Daddy Zach · 01-29-2008, 05:19 PM

Mike,
Welcome to the site and congrats on the new ride. What do you need a hardtop for??? as long as there's no snow the top can come down ( I bet a few don't care about the snow) I also have an '05 I bought a few months ago $22k with 20K miles so looks like you got a good buy

Neil · 01-29-2008, 05:33 PM

Hey mja, I'm not sure but I think thats just the primer colour ready for the F1Red topcoat buddy..........................just kiddin..................looks really good.

Neil

D1sclaimer · 01-29-2008, 05:36 PM

Welcome to the site. I think you got an amazing deal on the car. Have fun with stewie and learn to drive him before you do anything crazy. Many people like myself have gotten into accidents cause the back end kicked out when we didn't expect it. Are you planning on doing any mods?

gomarlins3 · 01-29-2008, 06:53 PM

Welcome to the site and the car. Enjoy the drive.

mjaS2000 · 01-29-2008, 07:55 PM

Thanks all!

The color is called Laguna Blue, correct?

As far as mods go, I am going to keep this one stock, but I might change my mind in the future.

Java Junky · 01-29-2008, 08:13 PM

Welcome aboard Mike n' best'a luck with yer new ride.
I think we're all fairly certain tha'cher gonna like it. Alot.

That Sonic'z a quick study, ain't 'e?
Java

Vezna31 · 01-29-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mjaS2000

Thanks all!

The color is called Laguna Blue, correct?

As far as mods go, I am going to keep this one stock, but I might change my mind in the future.

Suzuka blue. Laguna is the darker blue.

Scooter · 01-29-2008, 10:42 PM

Nice car, hope it's the real picture!

The secret compartment is somewhere in the car, and usually has the owner's manual in it, in which you can find the location of the secret compartment... And the switch to open the fuel cover ...

s2k 4 me · 01-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Welcome, nice looking S!!!!!!

DJJSR · 01-30-2008, 03:39 AM

Very nice (and shiney). Whereyaaat?

BTW, Laguna blue is pictured below.

TheSoundMan21 · 01-30-2008, 07:05 AM

Ya one other thing the backend is a bit twitchy at first. Cold tires cold road look out. Normally once the tires heat up though it grips great. Just find the limits so you know what the car can do. (Which is alot)

mjaS2000 · 01-30-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

Very nice (and shiney). Whereyaaat?

BTW, Laguna blue is pictured below.

Yeah I can see that now, Laguna blue is a little bit darker. I am in the Boston MA area. Which is why I am looking into the hardtop for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

Just find the limits so you know what the car can do. (Which is alot)

Will do, sounds awesome!

leanright · 02-01-2008, 07:54 AM

I call mine "blue," but I did like the comment about it being a primer color for F1 RED - very funny. I bought it last jan for $20,000 w/30,000 mi.

* I needed gas on the way home (WV to PA) and couldn'tfind the release for the hatch - had to unload my trunk, find the manual and open the hatch w/a group of onlookers wondering if I was blonde *

Java Junky · 02-01-2008, 08:31 AM

Mike, before ya go unloadin' big bucks fer a hardtop, jus' run a search on the topic from ol' threads n' posts. 'Might save ya some money 'r make a better-advised decision.
Java

mjaS2000 · 02-08-2008, 10:57 AM

I just picked up my S2000.

I love how tight the car feels. And looks awesome too. I haven't tried top down since its snowing here.

Some questions:
With top up, it theres some rattling when the road is choppy, coming from right rear, is this a problem?
Standing next to car when it is idling, I hear a clicking noise at the rear, problem?
Car pulls to left a little I think something needs to be done about this.
I'm having trouble with smooth, peaceful launches from a standstill, any tips for this, besides 'get better at driving'

?

Thanks all,
Mike

Vezna31 · 02-08-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjaS2000

I just picked up my S2000.

I love how tight the car feels. And looks awesome too. I haven't tried top down since its snowing here.

Some questions:
With top up, it theres some rattling when the road is choppy, coming from right rear, is this a problem?
Standing next to car when it is idling, I hear a clicking noise at the rear, problem?
Car pulls to left a little I think something needs to be done about this.
I'm having trouble with smooth, peaceful launches from a standstill, any tips for this, besides 'get better at driving'

?

Thanks all,
Mike

Is this car certified used or private party sale? How many miles? Aftermarket rims?

I would't worry about some rattling from driving. Mine is a rattle trap after 112k miles, but the clicking sound should not be happening. If the miles are hard track miles, it wouldn't be out of the question to have a bad wheel bearing. My buddy's went at 30k miles because of track days. Mine went at 100k and I started doing track days at 65k.

Whenver buying a sports car, actually any car, there is a list of things you should do right away if you don't know the owner or prior history of the car. Most important are a wheel alignment and changing of ALL the fluids and filters. The amount of maintenance upfront may cost a bit, but it will be money well spent if that car has "spent" fluids running through it and wearing out all your internals exponentially quicker. Good luck.

DJJSR · 02-08-2008, 11:42 AM

See if your seatbelt clip is hitting. See pic. Mine made a rattle that drove me crazy (that's why I am the way I am). I don't know about the clicking, maybe the fuel pump?

mjaS2000 · 02-08-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vezna31

Is this car certified used or private party sale? How many miles? Aftermarket rims?

Car is Honda certified used, all stock, with 32k miles.

The seatbelt clip is fine.

Also, the heater smells like BO or something. I am thinking cabin filter needs changing, but any other ideas?

Thanks all,
Mike

philiam · 02-08-2008, 04:44 PM

Check the tools in the trunk well to see if anything is loose. As stated above, the clicking could well be the fuel pump.

slowrodent · 02-08-2008, 05:18 PM

Welcome Tim.. Really nice car for the $$$

Actually the BO-scented air conditioner was an option starting in MY04.. Seems that some of the more masculine types felt the car was too refined..and some female purchasers loved that burly blast when they opened the door....

Don't ask me, I've got an '00...

ps.. Had a VW that smelled like that and it was a plugged air cond drain...for what it's worth..

slowrodent · 02-08-2008, 05:21 PM

Oh... and if you're riding by yourself when you hear that pass. side rattle, hold the seat in place... My pass. seat rattles a wee bit when unoccupied.

01-29-2008, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
mjaS2000 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15	I just got an 05 S2000 Hello, I just got bought a certified 05 S2000 for about 19k. It should be here soon. I am very excited about it, been reading that it rocks. What do you think about the price? Anything special I should know about the car? Any problems? I live in MA, is a hardtop recommended? Thanks, Mike woo.

01-29-2008, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 973	Congrats man 19k awesome price. I got an 02 with 40,000 miles for the same price. First thing I checked was the oil not a huge issue but wise to check every now and again. I dont have a hardtop simply because if I want to I can put it down whenever. Oh big thing the car has a 8k redline but it will not reach that redline (it goes to 5800 rpm i think) until the car warms up. So drive nice until the temp gauge reaches 3bars then you can. (That scared the crap out of me when I first got my car.) That and hunt for the secret compartment..... enjoy. =] __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

01-29-2008, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,069	First objective.................. find the Secret Compartment __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

01-29-2008, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
jhendricks4 T5picker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 24	hey Don.....what color is it? I'd call it blue __________________ _______________________________________ If you can't send me flowers while I'm living, please don't sent them when I'm gone.

01-29-2008, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 231	Mike, Welcome to the site and congrats on the new ride. What do you need a hardtop for??? as long as there's no snow the top can come down ( I bet a few don't care about the snow) I also have an '05 I bought a few months ago $22k with 20K miles so looks like you got a good buy __________________ Black is still the coolest color

01-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 958	Hey mja, I'm not sure but I think thats just the primer colour ready for the F1Red topcoat buddy..........................just kiddin..................looks really good. Neil

01-29-2008, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 423	Welcome to the site. I think you got an amazing deal on the car. Have fun with stewie and learn to drive him before you do anything crazy. Many people like myself have gotten into accidents cause the back end kicked out when we didn't expect it. Are you planning on doing any mods?

01-29-2008, 06:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,649	Welcome to the site and the car. Enjoy the drive. __________________ 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.

01-29-2008, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
mjaS2000 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15	Thanks all! The color is called Laguna Blue, correct? As far as mods go, I am going to keep this one stock, but I might change my mind in the future.

01-29-2008, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Welcome aboard Mike n' best'a luck with yer new ride. I think we're all fairly certain tha'cher gonna like it. Alot. That Sonic'z a quick study, ain't 'e? 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.

01-29-2008, 10:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,038	Nice car, hope it's the real picture! The secret compartment is somewhere in the car, and usually has the owner's manual in it, in which you can find the location of the secret compartment... And the switch to open the fuel cover ...

01-29-2008, 11:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
s2k 4 me Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 384	Welcome, nice looking S!!!!!!

01-30-2008, 03:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,676	Very nice (and shiney). Whereyaaat? BTW, Laguna blue is pictured below. __________________ Don

01-30-2008, 07:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 973	Ya one other thing the backend is a bit twitchy at first. Cold tires cold road look out. Normally once the tires heat up though it grips great. Just find the limits so you know what the car can do. (Which is alot) __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

02-01-2008, 07:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
leanright Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bedminster, PA Posts: 9	nice color I call mine "blue," but I did like the comment about it being a primer color for F1 RED - very funny. I bought it last jan for $20,000 w/30,000 mi. * I needed gas on the way home (WV to PA) and couldn'tfind the release for the hatch - had to unload my trunk, find the manual and open the hatch w/a group of onlookers wondering if I was blonde *

02-01-2008, 08:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Mike, before ya go unloadin' big bucks fer a hardtop, jus' run a search on the topic from ol' threads n' posts. 'Might save ya some money 'r make a better-advised decision. 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.

02-08-2008, 10:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
mjaS2000 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15	I just picked up my S2000. I love how tight the car feels. And looks awesome too. I haven't tried top down since its snowing here. Some questions: With top up, it theres some rattling when the road is choppy, coming from right rear, is this a problem? Standing next to car when it is idling, I hear a clicking noise at the rear, problem? Car pulls to left a little I think something needs to be done about this. I'm having trouble with smooth, peaceful launches from a standstill, any tips for this, besides 'get better at driving' ? Thanks all, Mike

02-08-2008, 11:42 AM	#24 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,676	See if your seatbelt clip is hitting. See pic. Mine made a rattle that drove me crazy (that's why I am the way I am). I don't know about the clicking, maybe the fuel pump? __________________ Don

02-08-2008, 04:44 PM	#26 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,581	Check the tools in the trunk well to see if anything is loose. As stated above, the clicking could well be the fuel pump. __________________

02-08-2008, 05:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
slowrodent Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 90	Welcome Tim.. Really nice car for the $$$ Actually the BO-scented air conditioner was an option starting in MY04.. Seems that some of the more masculine types felt the car was too refined..and some female purchasers loved that burly blast when they opened the door.... Don't ask me, I've got an '00... ps.. Had a VW that smelled like that and it was a plugged air cond drain...for what it's worth..

02-08-2008, 05:21 PM	#28 (permalink)
slowrodent Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 90	Oh... and if you're riding by yourself when you hear that pass. side rattle, hold the seat in place... My pass. seat rattles a wee bit when unoccupied.