A reply to my introduction-I DID IT!

Jon Law · 09-08-2009, 07:36 AM

Group,

Just a couple of days ago I came to you for advice and I certainly listened and took your information to heart. I don't want to share too much at this time and take the chance of jinxing the deal, but if all goes according to Hoyle I'll have a beautiful 2006 S2000 in my garage this evening.

STAY TUNED!

s2000isu · 09-08-2009, 07:48 AM

Are you going turbo or supercharger?

leahysailor · 09-08-2009, 08:00 AM

Congratulations man!

Jon Law · 09-08-2009, 08:08 AM

s2000isu,

I'm going to keep this puppy bone stock. Went down that performance road with my 71 Chevelle and it is an expensive and never ending road. The S2000 is plenty fast enough for my current tastes. Don't need to go 900 miles per hour with my hair on fire (what little I have left) to enjoy myself anymore.

s2000isu · 09-08-2009, 08:14 AM

I will give you 3 months before I get on you again

good luck with the car.

gomarlins3 · 09-08-2009, 10:07 AM

Keep us informed.

jagg · 09-08-2009, 10:46 AM

I hope it goes your way Mr. Law.

Java Junky · 09-08-2009, 11:23 AM

My complimentz Mr. Law.
'Been bone-stock fer nigh-on 5 yearz'n itt'z ne'er once failed'da please.
'Best'a luck wi'itt.
May the road ahead be majorly twisty'n devoid'uv both traffic'n those day-ruinin' Hemi-Charger propelled bluemen. (They've got the chase-instinctz'a Rottweillerz.)

Joe Friend · 09-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Yeah, I'm all for keeping the car stock too! It's the way I want it, but I won't lie - it's for future generations as well. I'm sure we all realize how hard it is to find a bone stock Supra, 300ZX, or RX-7 these days. They've all been modded to hell, and blown up or crashed at least once. It's a shame, but I guess some people have more of a need for speed than others. Good Luck Jon Law.

DJJSR · 09-08-2009, 01:09 PM

'06 is the best year (i got 1). They come equipped with that special doohickey (technical term) that makes them fast.

Jim21680 · 09-08-2009, 01:24 PM

Well. We all know that Laguna Blue is the fastest color. Also, these are the only cars that Honda put the REAL secret compartment in. You other color owners will just have to live without it.

s2000isu · 09-08-2009, 02:01 PM

laguna may not be the fastest but its by far the best looking followed close behind by white.

ol rich · 09-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Good luck- man--- BTW don't let these guys mess w/you because the color doesn't make the car fast at all. It's the aerodynamics and slip factor ,and it's well documented that Sebring Silver is the most aerodynamic of all.

MutantCheese · 09-08-2009, 03:56 PM

In for pics! Crossing my fingers for your deal Jon.

Jon Law · 09-09-2009, 07:43 AM

Well Group, it's in the garage!!!!

My wife and I are now the proud owners of a "An immaculate, Bright Red, 2006 S2000 with 14,600 miles on it." At the urging of some of you members we checked out "Craig's list" for the first time ever and found this car less than ten minutes from our house. It belonged to a young couple (the lady's car) with a baby that couldn't use it any longer. The couple was motivated to sell and we had cash. They had the maintenance records (needed oil changes only) a clear carfax report, and a clear title in hand. They were the original owners and the Honda dealer they bought it from is about five minutes from our house. I dropped by and spoke with the sales and service manager and they knew the car. The service manager gave it a clean bill of health.

I checked the car from top to bottom, front to rear. The only thing that did not look brand new was a light rash to the bottom of the front spoiler where the lady said she once got too close to a parking space stop and scraped the bottom of the spoiler chin. That isn't bothering me a bit, especially for the price we paid.

My wife and I agreed that there were only two colors that really interested us at all. The first being the "pearl yellow" and the second being "red". We are happy with the red.

Normally I wouldn't share this information with folks but this is still somewhat of an anonymous site. I paid $19,000.00 for the car. I think I did well, any opinions or comments?

I have to go pay the taxes and pick up the plates this morning and do some additional running around. I'll post some pictures in the next day or two, although it looks like any stock red 2006.

Many many thanks to all of you that offered opinions and kind words of support. I shall remain an active member on this Forum.

Jon

MutantCheese · 09-09-2009, 07:46 AM

Congrats! NFR (New Formula Red) is the best color, but I may be biased.

jagg · 09-09-2009, 07:46 AM

Congratulations JL.

Get some tags and go beat the snot out of it.

jagg

MutantCheese · 09-09-2009, 07:47 AM

BTW, the price you paid is more than reasonable.

You can buy a prepainted OEM lip like the one in my avatar and it will most likely cover that rash up.

s2000isu · 09-09-2009, 07:48 AM

I think you did very well. Good luck with the new ride.

Java Junky · 09-09-2009, 08:22 AM

Wear it in good health my friend.

Red Fun for 2 · 09-09-2009, 08:55 AM

Yep I agree New Formula Red is the best color. I picked up my 2003 with 9800 miles about a month ago and paid a simular price for mine. Can't stop smiling since I got it.

Welcome to the site, this is a very helpful and fun group.

bbcricketta · 09-09-2009, 09:22 AM

turn it on, wind it up, blow it out...

do be careful.

DJJSR · 09-09-2009, 01:43 PM

Excellent! Gotta get some miles on her before the snow flies. I think we're in for a tough midwestern winter this year, so top down time is at a premium.

MutantCheese · 09-09-2009, 02:27 PM

I guess we southern folk take that for granted...lol

JDMzimbo · 09-09-2009, 03:57 PM

Awesome man, post some pics of your new stallion when you get a chance

J'sS2K · 09-09-2009, 07:10 PM

How exciting...

philiam · 09-09-2009, 11:09 PM

Good deal, enjoy!

S2kcookie · 09-10-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim21680

Well. We all know that Laguna Blue is the fastest color. Also, these are the only cars that Honda put the REAL secret compartment in. You other color owners will just have to live without it.

What ? i thought they have 1 secret compartment only

desmo4 · 09-10-2009, 02:54 AM

Have the best of luck and lots of fun.

Jonathan

MutantCheese · 09-10-2009, 05:59 AM

Pics or Ban ... lol

Jon Law · 09-11-2009, 08:08 AM

Group,

I'm going to be very busy for the next few days with family matters but I'll give a review of my thoughts about the S2000 and some photos as soon as I can.

Thanks for understanding.

yashooa · 10-31-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Law

s2000isu,

I'm going to keep this puppy bone stock. Went down that performance road with my 71 Chevelle and it is an expensive and never ending road. The S2000 is plenty fast enough for my current tastes. Don't need to go 900 miles per hour with my hair on fire (what little I have left) to enjoy myself anymore.

God, do I ever feel your pain. I have sunk a ton of time and money into my 2003 MSP and while it does sustain 24PSI on 93 octane it is indeed a never ending road. Once you pass a certain performance line with a car you can never go back and you are always "tweaking" it sometimes more than driving it. I plan on leaving my Stewie stock as well. Oh look, I used "the lingo" I'm practically a native in one night :P

Cheers...

Daddy Zach · 11-01-2009, 08:50 AM

Congrats on the new ride
To echo what you may have already read, drive and enjoy the car, you may just find that there is more than enough power for your taste.
As for the bump on the chin, got one this year, have been told it's a common thing amazing how fast you forget about it after the initial pain

Cheers

09-08-2009, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jon Law Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 10	A reply to my introduction-I DID IT! Group, Just a couple of days ago I came to you for advice and I certainly listened and took your information to heart. I don't want to share too much at this time and take the chance of jinxing the deal, but if all goes according to Hoyle I'll have a beautiful 2006 S2000 in my garage this evening. STAY TUNED!

09-08-2009, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,770	Are you going turbo or supercharger? __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

09-08-2009, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
leahysailor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 405	Congratulations man! __________________ "

09-08-2009, 08:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,770	I will give you 3 months before I get on you again good luck with the car. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

09-08-2009, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,290	Keep us informed. __________________ 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.

09-08-2009, 08:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jon Law Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 10	s2000isu, I'm going to keep this puppy bone stock. Went down that performance road with my 71 Chevelle and it is an expensive and never ending road. The S2000 is plenty fast enough for my current tastes. Don't need to go 900 miles per hour with my hair on fire (what little I have left) to enjoy myself anymore.

09-08-2009, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	I hope it goes your way Mr. Law.

09-08-2009, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	My complimentz Mr. Law. 'Been bone-stock fer nigh-on 5 yearz'n itt'z ne'er once failed'da please. 'Best'a luck wi'itt. May the road ahead be majorly twisty'n devoid'uv both traffic'n those day-ruinin' Hemi-Charger propelled bluemen. (They've got the chase-instinctz'a Rottweillerz.) __________________ 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.

09-08-2009, 12:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Joe Friend Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8	Yeah, I'm all for keeping the car stock too! It's the way I want it, but I won't lie - it's for future generations as well. I'm sure we all realize how hard it is to find a bone stock Supra, 300ZX, or RX-7 these days. They've all been modded to hell, and blown up or crashed at least once. It's a shame, but I guess some people have more of a need for speed than others. Good Luck Jon Law.

09-08-2009, 01:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	'06 is the best year (i got 1). They come equipped with that special doohickey (technical term) that makes them fast. __________________ Don

09-08-2009, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 365	Well. We all know that Laguna Blue is the fastest color. Also, these are the only cars that Honda put the REAL secret compartment in. You other color owners will just have to live without it. __________________

09-08-2009, 02:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,770	laguna may not be the fastest but its by far the best looking followed close behind by white. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

09-08-2009, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	In for pics! Crossing my fingers for your deal Jon. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

09-09-2009, 07:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jon Law Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 10	Well Group, it's in the garage!!!! My wife and I are now the proud owners of a "An immaculate, Bright Red, 2006 S2000 with 14,600 miles on it." At the urging of some of you members we checked out "Craig's list" for the first time ever and found this car less than ten minutes from our house. It belonged to a young couple (the lady's car) with a baby that couldn't use it any longer. The couple was motivated to sell and we had cash. They had the maintenance records (needed oil changes only) a clear carfax report, and a clear title in hand. They were the original owners and the Honda dealer they bought it from is about five minutes from our house. I dropped by and spoke with the sales and service manager and they knew the car. The service manager gave it a clean bill of health. I checked the car from top to bottom, front to rear. The only thing that did not look brand new was a light rash to the bottom of the front spoiler where the lady said she once got too close to a parking space stop and scraped the bottom of the spoiler chin. That isn't bothering me a bit, especially for the price we paid. My wife and I agreed that there were only two colors that really interested us at all. The first being the "pearl yellow" and the second being "red". We are happy with the red. Normally I wouldn't share this information with folks but this is still somewhat of an anonymous site. I paid $19,000.00 for the car. I think I did well, any opinions or comments? I have to go pay the taxes and pick up the plates this morning and do some additional running around. I'll post some pictures in the next day or two, although it looks like any stock red 2006. Many many thanks to all of you that offered opinions and kind words of support. I shall remain an active member on this Forum. Jon

09-09-2009, 07:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	Congrats! NFR (New Formula Red) is the best color, but I may be biased. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

09-09-2009, 07:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Congratulations JL. Get some tags and go beat the snot out of it. jagg

09-09-2009, 07:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	BTW, the price you paid is more than reasonable. You can buy a prepainted OEM lip like the one in my avatar and it will most likely cover that rash up. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

09-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,770	I think you did very well. Good luck with the new ride. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

09-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	Wear it in good health my friend. __________________ 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.

09-09-2009, 08:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
Red Fun for 2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 101	Yep I agree New Formula Red is the best color. I picked up my 2003 with 9800 miles about a month ago and paid a simular price for mine. Can't stop smiling since I got it. Welcome to the site, this is a very helpful and fun group. __________________ Young enough to buy it Old enough to afford it!

09-09-2009, 09:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
bbcricketta normal aspiration Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south georgia Posts: 1,052	now it's time to turn it on, wind it up, blow it out... do be careful. __________________ 2007 berlina black

09-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	Excellent! Gotta get some miles on her before the snow flies. I think we're in for a tough midwestern winter this year, so top down time is at a premium. __________________ Don

09-09-2009, 02:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	I guess we southern folk take that for granted...lol __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

09-09-2009, 03:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
JDMzimbo s2k4life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 895	Awesome man, post some pics of your new stallion when you get a chance __________________

09-09-2009, 07:10 PM	#26 (permalink)
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09-09-2009, 11:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	Good deal, enjoy! __________________ .

09-10-2009, 02:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,087	Have the best of luck and lots of fun. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

09-10-2009, 05:59 AM	#30 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 505	Pics or Ban ... lol __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip); Eibach Prokit lowering springs 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

09-11-2009, 08:08 AM	#31 (permalink)
Jon Law Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 10	Group, I'm going to be very busy for the next few days with family matters but I'll give a review of my thoughts about the S2000 and some photos as soon as I can. Thanks for understanding.

11-01-2009, 08:50 AM	#33 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 255	Congrats on the new ride To echo what you may have already read, drive and enjoy the car, you may just find that there is more than enough power for your taste. As for the bump on the chin, got one this year, have been told it's a common thing amazing how fast you forget about it after the initial pain Cheers __________________ Black is still the coolest color

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