Question for the Texans.

RavynX · 02-19-2008, 12:52 PM

Hey all, my Integra GS-R has been broken into twice in the past 2 months and another time 3 months ago; it has an alarm, but they disconnect the battery and I'm the only car hit in the apartment complex (I'm in San Antonio, TX btw).

I've about had it and I'm thinking of selling it and purchasing a Honda S2000; I've wanted one for quite some time now but it's been out of my price range... until now.

I'm wanting to have something I can park outside b/c an apartment with a garage unit is another $110/month. From what I've read the S2000's need a flatbed to be stolen, but the tops are cut into for the seats. I would be getting mix of torx bolts and the McGard bolts if I went ahead with the purchase.

I was wondering are the S2000's still sought after often for the seats or has that kind of died down in the past couple of years (I searched the forum and a lot of the stolen seat threads were back in 2002).

SXY_S2K · 02-19-2008, 12:59 PM

I live in AZ and I hear at least once a month on our local forum on S2KI about someone getting their seats stolen, and I see them on another local honda forum for sale all the time (a forum known for teenage ricers and theives)... If you are parking your car outside, absolutly get a hard top. I wouldn't park mine outside overnight without mine...

Swingle1 · 02-19-2008, 01:05 PM

Parking a defenseless ragtop outside at night? I agree with Sexy.

Do you what you godda do, but it might be worth that extra $110/month for a garage.

RavynX · 02-19-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Swingle1

Parking a defenseless ragtop outside at night? I agree with Sexy.

Do you what you godda do, but it might be worth that extra $110/month for a garage.

True, but if I got a garage I could stick with the Integra and not worry about theft or the extra $5k loan to take out for a S2000; I'm trying to pay off my school loan which is why I'm hesitating to do both the S2k and Garage. The Integra is a fun car to drive, but I'd really like to see what FR is really like; I have a feeling the Integra doesn't even hold a candle to it.

hajohehe · 02-19-2008, 02:28 PM

S2000 is more expansive compare to integra...insurance will be higher too

RavynX · 02-19-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hajohehe

S2000 is more expansive compare to integra...insurance will be higher too

Yeah, the S2000 is more expensive than the Integra to buy, or did you mean to own/maintain? My insurance would go up $50 a month for the S2000 which isn't bad. 1 more year and I'll be 25 with a discount. woot.

fhinner · 02-20-2008, 07:27 PM

My suggestion, stay away from the S. The stewie is one of the top cars in "illegal" activity... So if you have problems with your Integra, trust me you will have with an S.

My baby is in a garage parked for when the weather is right... F

RavynX · 02-20-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fhinner

My suggestion, stay away from the S. The stewie is one of the top cars in "illegal" activity... So if you have problems with your Integra, trust me you will have with an S.

My baby is in a garage parked for when the weather is right... F

I was doing some thinking tonight and it ended along the same lines as you put it. I would be trading one theft-issue with another, this time it would cost me money for a top rather than a slim-jimmed door. I'm going to stash away some money until I can afford a nice S and a garage'd apartment to go with it.
Cheers to what's to come.

joedirt1927 · 03-02-2008, 02:42 PM

Just read your post, I am on the NE side (Judson & 35), the just jacked my factory wheels and tires from my 06 S.

ppat1989 · 03-02-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hajohehe

S2000 is more expansive compare to integra...insurance will be higher too

not necesarily, my insurance went down when i switched form my 03 tiburon to an 03 s2000. i only pay 150 a month for full coverage

RavynX · 03-03-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by joedirt1927

Just read your post, I am on the NE side (Judson & 35), the just jacked my factory wheels and tires from my 06 S.

Wow man, I'm terribly sorry to hear about that.

I'm definitely waiting till I have a garage to get a S2000.

Swingle1 · 03-03-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by joedirt1927

Just read your post, I am on the NE side (Judson & 35), the just jacked my factory wheels and tires from my 06 S.

That SUX! Sorry to hear.

Maybe Charlse Bronson had it right.

02-19-2008, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
RavynX Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	Question for the Texans. Hey all, my Integra GS-R has been broken into twice in the past 2 months and another time 3 months ago; it has an alarm, but they disconnect the battery and I'm the only car hit in the apartment complex (I'm in San Antonio, TX btw). I've about had it and I'm thinking of selling it and purchasing a Honda S2000; I've wanted one for quite some time now but it's been out of my price range... until now. I'm wanting to have something I can park outside b/c an apartment with a garage unit is another $110/month. From what I've read the S2000's need a flatbed to be stolen, but the tops are cut into for the seats. I would be getting mix of torx bolts and the McGard bolts if I went ahead with the purchase. I was wondering are the S2000's still sought after often for the seats or has that kind of died down in the past couple of years (I searched the forum and a lot of the stolen seat threads were back in 2002).

02-19-2008, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 748	I live in AZ and I hear at least once a month on our local forum on S2KI about someone getting their seats stolen, and I see them on another local honda forum for sale all the time (a forum known for teenage ricers and theives)... If you are parking your car outside, absolutly get a hard top. I wouldn't park mine outside overnight without mine... __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

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02-19-2008, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 218	Parking a defenseless ragtop outside at night? I agree with Sexy. Do you what you godda do, but it might be worth that extra $110/month for a garage.

02-20-2008, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
fhinner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 81	My suggestion, stay away from the S. The stewie is one of the top cars in "illegal" activity... So if you have problems with your Integra, trust me you will have with an S. My baby is in a garage parked for when the weather is right... F

03-02-2008, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
joedirt1927 Mad at criminals Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 33	Just read your post, I am on the NE side (Judson & 35), the just jacked my factory wheels and tires from my 06 S.