Used buying tips

[Civicdriver]

Hello all,

I am considering buying a used S2000 (not earlier than 2007) and have a few questions:

1) I do not have any experience in driving a rear engined roadster and I have heard concerns about the s2000's handling in rain. Any advice for good tires for use in rain?

2) What checks can I perform to ensure that the engine has been properly run-in as recommended and has been cared for subsequently? I am guessing that given the high performance nature of this engine, proper running-in is key to long term performance.

3) Any other areas to watch out for

Thank you all in advance for your feedback!

[bbcricketta]

1-can't give you tire advice but drive sanely and slow down and it is not a problem in the wet.

2-http://s2000.com/forums/new-s2000-co...-break-in.html

http://s2000.com/forums/all-other-ho...new-owner.html

do a compression check and a leak down test. maybe somebody that really knows something will come along and help you out.

3-maybe somebody that really knows something will come along and help you out.

bb

[Neil]

Hey beeb, are you using your laptop in a tunnel pal or what !

[desmo4]

Actually the S2000 is a front engine rear wheel drive vehicle. If you have high quality sticky tires there is no difference between driving in wet or dry. The key is the 50/50 weight distribution. If you are smooth with the controls and don't do any violent maneuvers mid corner you won't get into trouble.

Jonathan

[TheCarGuy2021]

Originally Posted by desmo4

If you have high quality sticky tires there is no difference between driving in wet or dry.

Terrible advice.

[CA Blue]

Originally Posted by Civicdriver

Hello all,

I am considering buying a used S2000 (not earlier than 2007) and have a few questions:

1) I do not have any experience in driving a rear engined roadster and I have heard concerns about the s2000's handling in rain. Any advice for good tires for use in rain?

2) What checks can I perform to ensure that the engine has been properly run-in as recommended and has been cared for subsequently? I am guessing that given the high performance nature of this engine, proper running-in is key to long term performance.

3) Any other areas to watch out for

Thank you all in advance for your feedback!

1) The s2000 was my very first rear drive car so the dealership near Boston recommended going to driving school. They even gave me a discount to skip barber driving school. Best advice/deal i ever got from any dealer.

3) rips in the soft top.

Good luck and go for it, you'll love every minute!

[Java Junky]

The reason most of us're drawn'da Stewie'z 'cauze'a Stewiez very capable abilitiez over those'a mere mortal modez'a transportation.
The way that Mother Honda'z suitz accomplished this wuzz by makin' Stewie kind'a high-strung'n spirited.
Stewie'z nodd'a car that you're gonna jump into with no rear-wheel-drive experience without puttin' you, Stewie'n anybody within' range at risk.
But we all weren't born drivin' rear-wheel-drive. We all've learned.
You get behind the wheel and usin' common sense'n caution practice, practice, practice.
Can Stewie get antsy in'a wet?
Damned straight.
Bu'cha'kin slip'n kill yerself in'a shower too.
With good rubber, real experience under yer belt ('not jus' takin' it out on weekendz) Stewie'z not only not gonna have any surprizez . . itt'z gonna have some really great timez waitin' on'yuh.
I've only jus' switched over'da Bridgestone RE-11'z'n, I godda tell'yuhz . . . in'a wet, they are one very sticky sedd'a hoopz!

[DJJSR]

If you get a car that's an '06 or newer, it will have Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) that is a big help controlling the little monster on wet roads. It can be shut off with the push of a button when you don't want it.

Another bit of advice, don't buy a car that's been modified either mechanically or cosmetically unless you know and trust the owner. There's a good chance somebody has beat the snot out of it.