Official "You need an S2000" thread

[Jerry_HEAVEN]

Want one so bad.

A coworker of mine has a 2003 with 14,000 miles on it in great shape (the paint leaves a little to be desired) that he really wants to sell me, and I really want to buy it. We haven't talked price, but KBB really inflates its value thanks to the low mileage. Last year of the AP1, which has its appeal.

I recently picked up a first year model, 2000 with only 13k miles. As you can imagine, mint, 1 owner, never modified, even still has the original tires which need replacing asap.

I'd say just pick up the best condition S2000 you can find.

[ChrisP2006]

I need to buy new wheels and tires.

[helement2003]

Coming back to this thread makes me miss my S2000.

Oh well, family takes priority now. Someday I'll own another one.

[Dr. Woo]

Coming back to this thread makes me miss my S2000.

Oh well, family takes priority now. Someday I'll own another one.

More ammo for my "Disregard kids, acquire S2000" philosophy.

[compy222]

More ammo for my "Disregard kids, acquire S2000" philosophy.

see sig.

[Dr. Woo]

see sig.

Trust me...I've seen it.

Many times.

It taunts me.

[unintended acceleration]

Oh cool, a $40k car beats a $25k car. Very impressive.

OH, quoting me out of context.

S2000's were not 40K either, MSRP of $32K when they first sold.

Anyway, you took my quote out of context and it means nothing. I was answering why perhaps more hate is geared towards the BRZ vs the S2000.

Congratulations, maybe you have a future in politics.

[lab_rat]

my whore...tracked and daily driven

i'll have to post up some of my PIR pics...

This is my favorite OEM color/wheel combination. Love it.

This was quite an enjoyable jaunt through Tail of the Dragon. Gloves create more control for when VTEC is kicking in......YO

That was a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[Tokyosmash]

Miss my S2000 too.

[Jerry_HEAVEN]

[Chris Stack]

More ammo for my "Disregard kids, acquire S2000" philosophy.

Don't tell anyone, but it's possible to have both.

[helement2003]

Don't tell anyone, but it's possible to have both.

I agree with this. In my case, I'm dealing with 2 car seats all at once.

The R32 will be okay once they're front facing, but a 4 door was necessary. I had so much equity in the S2000 it just didn't make sense to keep it and not put that value towards another car.

Like I said, someday I'll own another one. For now, I'm glad I got to own one of my realistic dream cars.

[compy222]

I white wheels!

[westsideseal]

1. Acquire S2000
2. Find a nice mountain road (Angeles Crest Highway, in my case) and a buddy with a cool car.
3. Enjoy life
4. Take crappy pictures with your Blackberry

[EUROTHRASH]

Yes, yes I do need one, however I'm subscribing for further persuasion.

[Dr. Woo]

Chatted with my coworker today. I did some maths and with a raise coming this November I'm in a good position. His 2003 still has fewer than 15k miles on it and putting him on the spot for a ballpark on what he wants to get out of it revealed "15 or 16 thousand." I think I can make a case for $15k and some change. Car's in very good shape, with only minor cosmetic "issues," such as paint flaws and leather wear.

Since I don't have access to s2ki here at work...sound decent?

[compy222]

Chatted with my coworker today. I did some maths and with a raise coming this November I'm in a good position. His 2003 still has fewer than 15k miles on it and putting him on the spot for a ballpark on what he wants to get out of it revealed "15 or 16 thousand." I think I can make a case for $15k and some change. Car's in very good shape, with only minor cosmetic "issues," such as paint flaws and leather wear.

Since I don't have access to s2ki here at work...sound decent?

what color? any accident history?

silver is a very common color and they tend to go for a few hundred less...though full red interior on a silver one changes that. crashes hurt these things too, there are few minor crashes in one of these cars. otherwise, sounds like a very good deal. only thing to watch for on an 03 is a torn/bad top. they resolved the banjo bolt, crappy plastic rear window, even worse stereo, and several other issues by 02...

and i already was whoring these in the other thread, but here is a few more...

[gizzard]

I don't post often, but when I do...

[In 4 Bagels, Left Hungry]

I don't post often, but when I do...

You instagram? Nice S.

Its almost silly the things I would do for a mint GP white/black interior w/ red leather seats S2000. Probably trade in my e36 M3. Not even kidding.

[nismo4life]

+1 for Rega Evo's.

-254 + Cancer for ******ry stance bull****.

[Dr. Woo]

what color? any accident history?

silver is a very common color and they tend to go for a few hundred less...though full red interior on a silver one changes that. crashes hurt these things too, there are few minor crashes in one of these cars. otherwise, sounds like a very good deal. only thing to watch for on an 03 is a torn/bad top. they resolved the banjo bolt, crappy plastic rear window, even worse stereo, and several other issues by 02...

Silver, no accident history. Black interior. So it's about as generic cosmetically as S2000s get. Top's in perfect condition, already checked that out. It's garaged and hardly driven (as the mileage can attest).

[gizzard]

You instagram? Nice S.

Its almost silly the things I would do for a mint GP white/black interior w/ red leather seats S2000. Probably trade in my e36 M3. Not even kidding.

Close. It's a 2007 so black/red interior and seats.

[C4 A6]

I white wheels!

Desmonds are easily one of the best looking wheels ever made. Perfect offset, perfect lip, perfect spoke thickness, perfect everything.

I want an S2000 CR so bad!

[compy222]

Silver, no accident history. Black interior. So it's about as generic cosmetically as S2000s get. Top's in perfect condition, already checked that out. It's garaged and hardly driven (as the mileage can attest).

doesn't sound like too bad of a deal. with 15k on it, it's got atleast 185k of abuse left in it before a rebuild...i'd shoot for the price as close to 15k as possible. as long as you're okay with one that is a bit more subdued cosmetically.

[Lexi]

I test drove one last week . 02 with 155k miles for $11.5k, turned out to be a dog, ruff ruff shape inside/out. I'm glad I took it to a Honda dealer for a full inspection. Was still good to get in one and finally drive it. Also drove an 01 this weekend, asked someone at the autox if I could flog it for a minute or two so I know how a proper running motor should feel. I gotta say they feel slow compared to my Forester, slower than what I expected but that's to be expected with a turbo vs NA 4 banger. Handling on the other hand is great, I've got tons of $$ put into suspension on the Subie and these things stock handle great which is why I want one. Patience of course is key, I'll find one eventually in the right condition for the right price.

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/9806..._pid__22031034

[Dr. Woo]

doesn't sound like too bad of a deal. with 15k on it, it's got atleast 185k of abuse left in it before a rebuild...i'd shoot for the price as close to 15k as possible. as long as you're okay with one that is a bit more subdued cosmetically.

Honestly as long as it's not abused, it's stock and it's garaged I'm okay with it. Silver on black may be standard fare but I won't care too much while I'm driving it. The current owner is middle-aged, no kids, and doesn't wring it out at all. Mechanically, it's pampered. The paint's pretty blah, but as far as I can tell there's nothing wrong with the body (dings, etc) so I can probably fix the paint myself.

I intend to set up some time to give it a good test-drive in the near future.

[alohasb7]

A few pictures of the new wheels




Please excuse the last minute "hipster" center caps... lost one of the originals so these will be temporary


On the way to Pacific Waterlands

[MikeSAABt]

if they stay on at speed I say run it on all four

[alohasb7]

I do have them on all four, I lost one and replaced with a rockstar can. They fit surprisingly well haha!

[Dustin DeSimone]

heres mine.

[Dr. Woo]

The Invidia sounds pretty fantastic, but also sounds awfully loud. Is the drone on that one really bad?

[1.8tizzle]

Man I really need to buy another one of these

[Dustin DeSimone]

The Invidia sounds pretty fantastic, but also sounds awfully loud. Is the drone on that one really bad?

yes it does have a lot of drone. haha I feel bad for my neighbors when I come home late

it also has aftermarket headers.

[C4 A6]

yes it does have a lot of drone. haha I feel bad for my neighbors when I come home late

it also has aftermarket headers.

HEADER. You have ONE header.

And you missed that second rev match

[Professor Gascan]

You need an S2000



Picked this up last weekend. 2002, 157K km. Invidia catback exhaust, otherwise stock. Going to put a massive front sway bar on it and run it in B-Stock autocross with some R-Comps.