what to look for when buying S2000

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:02 AM

I found a 01 S2000, with 50,000 miles on it and a injen intake, and a short shifter, i believe its a short shifter, it dont feel stock, is there any problems i should look for while test driving it.

Thanks in advance

Curt

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:04 AM

the one at Bill Heard? i test drove it too, they got a 02 WRX Wagon, pulls nice too

**aaronfelipe** · 03-21-2006, 10:04 AM

Make sure the engine is still there

**Nemesis** · 03-21-2006, 10:05 AM

torque

**Ran** · 03-21-2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Nemesis

torque

lolocaust

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:07 AM

hey b how did the s2k feel, i think im goin to get it. I still can take the truck back, i need to stick to my honda routes.

curt

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by grnb18civic

hey b how did the s2k feel, i think im goin to get it. I still can take the truck back, i need to stick to my honda routes.

curt

felt good, uncomfortable to me cause im kinda tall.
it pulled pretty hard, i'd defintly get it, the guy at bill heard was tryna to get me to trade my car as is.
the car is good, i just hate Bill Heard, they do bad buisness IMO.

**{X}Echo419** · 03-21-2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by B16a2 Civic

felt good, uncomfortable to me cause im kinda tall.
it pulled pretty hard, i'd defintly get it, the guy at bill heard was tryna to get me to trade my car as is.
the car is good, i just hate Bill Heard, they do bad buisness IMO.

been that way for years. maybe it's a Katrina flood car... I wouldn't put it past them. hell when I was a kid my mom was gonna to buy a car and the sales man wanted her to use a FAKE SOCIAL SECURITY # in order to get a better car/intrest rate!
you'd do really good to buy the car from a private individual. you wouldn't have to pay sales tax!

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:49 AM

ehh its cool, im not worried, bout sales tax and all that, i dont think its a flood car a was sitting in it and seemed nice to me, red interior FTW.

Curt

**{X}Echo419** · 03-21-2006, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by grnb18civic

ehh its cool, im not worried, bout sales tax and all that, i dont think its a flood car a was sitting in it and seemed nice to me, red interior FTW.

Curt

don't forget dealer fees, and the point the finance guy may be getting on you. you sound like you know what you are doing just be careful

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by {X}Echo419

been that way for years. maybe it's a Katrina flood car... I wouldn't put it past them. hell when I was a kid my mom was gonna to buy a car and the sales man wanted her to use a FAKE SOCIAL SECURITY # in order to get a better car/intrest rate!
you'd do really good to buy the car from a private individual. you wouldn't have to pay sales tax!

yeah, they messed up my sister when she was tryna buy a new car, the manager was stringing her along to buy a car, then said they cant sell it to her when she brought in a 4,000 deposit.
plus u've had homeboys work in the detailing area as well as servicing dept, hearda lot of stories.

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:11 AM

I got good friends that work there, im already over my 72 hours take it back no worry thing, but i can still take it back and not have to pay a penny for taking it back after almost a week, my dad wanted me to get something cheaper, and all, so yeah the s2k is the only one i would take it back for.

Curt

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by grnb18civic

I got good friends that work there, im already over my 72 hours take it back no worry thing, but i can still take it back and not have to pay a penny for taking it back after almost a week, my dad wanted me to get something cheaper, and all, so yeah the s2k is the only one i would take it back for.

Curt

test drive it tho, you might like it, i just couldn't have a 2 seater, i think the trunk is custom too, thats what the guy told me, but i didn't look, didnt care, hopefully the roads will dry a lil later, i'll go with you to test drive it if you do it after 5:00.

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:11 AM

what are the specs on a 01

do they have HID's, sigh.

**aaronfelipe** · 03-21-2006, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by grnb18civic

what are the specs on a 01

do they have HID's, sigh.

Yes.
2.0 9k redline.

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by aaronfelipe

Yes.
2.0 9k redline.

whips drool from chin

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:15 AM

im goin up there after i get off, about 5:30.
just give me a call then. my dad wants to meet me up there with me, i dont know why, i did not have him help me get the loans.

Curt

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by grnb18civic

im goin up there after i get off, about 5:30.
just give me a call then. my dad wants to meet me up there with me, i dont know why, i did not have him help me get the loans.

Curt

alright, if you go back to honda, thats a good choice.

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by B16a2 Civic

alright, if you go back to honda, thats a good choice.

dude the truck was pimp, but the S2k is sexy as hell, RWD and VTEC

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:20 AM

WHat do you mean custom trunk, like do you think they ment speakers, or like figerglass with speaker, eww, i would be like yall got to take alot off the price for this joker.

Curt

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:52 AM

kbb.com suggested retail value for a excellent condition sk2 is 20,2XX so i should at least get them down to 18,9XX but i will do my best, shit, I talked them down on my 05 colorado crew cab,full loaded, from 30,100 to 25,300 out the door, and instead of 650 month payment, i made it 460 a month,
My dad can haggle better then me so since hes coming with me tonight i'll probably get a good deal,

Curt

**speedminded** · 03-21-2006, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by grnb18civic

kbb.com suggested retail value for a excellent condition sk2 is 20,2XX so i should at least get them down to 18,9XX but i will do my best, shit, I talked them down on my 05 colorado crew cab,full loaded, from 30,100 to 25,300 out the door, and instead of 650 month payment, i made it 460 a month,
My dad can haggle better then me so since hes coming with me tonight i'll probably get a good deal,

Curt

Only $5k off last years model? No reason you couldn't have gone up to $5k lower...you can get up to 1/3 off the price if you pull the right strings.

Check the trade-in value on the S2k and work up from there, guessing around $15k so i bet you can get it for under $17k if you really wanted to

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:22 AM

LIRL, i think it was a custom box or somethin , i wasnt really listenin to him, the good thing about it tho, it hasa warranty.
if you lookin for tubro tho, test drive that wrx mayne

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:24 AM

fuck a wrx, shit is over priced, and insurance is more than the s2k and i could pull more pussy with a s2k, i dont want a turbo mini mini van.

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:28 AM

the guy told me its 14k for teh wagon.

**ct9a gsr** · 03-21-2006, 10:33 AM

What's their sticker price?

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:37 AM

B i am not getting no damn wrx. the insurance on that thing is 350 a month, S2000 is 290 a month,m my truck is 250 a month, again s2000 is hottness,

now can someone tell me if it has HID's, damn i want some.

Curt

Sticker price on S2k is 19,995, with a new windshield, cause this one has a dent crack, or whatever.

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 10:45 AM

yeah, it has HID's.

**ct9a gsr** · 03-21-2006, 10:45 AM

All S2K's come stock with HID's... and actually some of the best HID's on the market.

However... $20k is quite steep for a 5 year old S2K w/ that many miles... very very steep. Better step up with some negotiating skills.

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 10:54 AM

o naw my 3 buddies ive known since 3rd grade work there, and one of them there dad is manager of financing, were family friends, my dad has bought all his trucks through him.

Curt

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 01:28 PM

OH yeah, ay Curt, you holla at Tony bout tha body work?

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 01:37 PM

Shit man i forgot, he left town and i had not talked to him yet, I'll make sure i get on it.

O yeah i looked at the S2k during lunch, the window in the back is torn, HONDA charges 235 plus tax and labor, to replace. also, driver seat has slight rip, like maybe a puncture from a pen or something not bad, and the tires need replacing,. So i figure, i aint paying close to 20 grand, i would not pay 18 for it, maybe 15 or 16.

Curt

**B16a2 Civic** · 03-21-2006, 01:42 PM

its coo....yeah somethin about Bill Heard and worn tires, the wrx had worn tires too LIRL....and shifting in that car felt wierd, and it would always grind goin into reverse, no matter if i did it fast or slow

**Julio** · 03-21-2006, 04:17 PM

the car is not worth more then 16k sounds like it hasnt been taken care of.

s2k's are nice.. But get a euro for real power.

**4dmin** · 03-21-2006, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Julio

the car is not worth more then 16k sounds like it hasnt been taken care of.

s2k's are nice.. But get a euro for real power.

lol now julio sounds like a real euro guy

h8ter

**Julio** · 03-21-2006, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by admin

lol now julio sounds like a real euro guy

h8ter

haha talking about s2k ... I pulled about 3 cars today on one...

**Slowboy** · 03-21-2006, 04:43 PM

owell them cars are hawtness..
Curt

**dp32185** · 03-23-2006, 10:27 PM

too lazy to read through pages so i'm just gonna chime in on what i read.

all s2k comes with HIDs. all 6 spd manual. if it's an 01 with 50k miles, and you're paying 20k, you're getting jipped. i sold my 02 with 15k miles (clean title etc.) for $20k in sept. 05. ofcourse dealers charge more, but you shouldn't be paying over 18 for it if that.

short shifter? stock s2k shifters 'feels' like it's shorter because they are compared to almost every car out there. there are however few companies that make short shifters. if you find that it's the axial brand (by ricks2k.com), and you don't like it...i'll trade you =P

check for any wear/tear/holes on the covertible top. you'll get a hole regardless of how well you maintain it. check for small holes near the drives seat headrest area (in the corners) both inside and out. if they are worn out, you might want to consider a new top $450-500 with a glass window (02+ models) unlike the plastic (00-01 models).

by getting an 01, the car will drive and sound bit more aggressive compared to 02+ cars. there's more 'rawness' to it if you can imagine that. it feels more like a sports car made only to be driven in the twisties- and careless about comfort.

make sure tranny is in good condition. make sure no clutch slipping. i think there were few minor recalls on miscellaneous stuff (spark plugs maybe?)so check with your dealership on it.

on the taillights, the red portion fades to pinkish tone over-time. also, check for any leaks or condensation. if the headlight has orange reflectors, it's oem. if not, it's been popped-opened. if this is the case, check for any leaks. good way would be to see it after it rained. it should fog up. if not, good.

hmmm...tires. make sure you have good rubber on there. some people put piece of shit rubber on these cars, you drive like you should and you wreck. make sure that the tire size is 205/225 if they're oem bridgestone s02 (i highly doubt it), if it's any other brand, it should be 205/245. if they tell you i'm on crack...the owner obviously had no focking clue about his car.

after you buy the car, join www.s2katlanta.com
if you need more help, people over there would kill to help -including me =)

good luck on your purchase if you haven't made it already.

**speedminded** · 03-24-2006, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by dp32185

i think there were few minor recalls on miscellaneous stuff (spark plugs maybe?)so check with your dealership on it.

I remember that ish, saw a couple near new blocks sitting in crates at the dealership to be sent back (after months and months they never were???)...Apparently the holes for the spark plugs were tapped incorrectly hince the recall. I wanted one so bad to play with but tranny's were several $1000 dollars.

**.....** · 03-24-2006, 02:21 PM

well put........ my old s2k i bought with 30k miles it was a 2000 an i bought it at a dealer for 16500.. great shape as well.. i wouldnt pay 16 for the one you described..

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