kemel

Hey guys, I just sold my STI and I am trying to find an S2K now. I had an ITR before the STI and it got jacked. Can't wait to get back to a honda! Anyway, I have been having a hard time finding one out here in Denver and figured I would ask some opinions on what I have found so far. I am looking at an 03-05.. I've driven both AP1 and AP2 this past week.. And I'm really in the air about which way to go........


Anyone know of any good deals for sale right now? preferably 03-05

Thanks!


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Modified by kemel at 11:52 AM 5/16/2008


Modified by kemel at 11:52 AM 5/16/2008

street_ruler

if you;re gonna get an ap1 then only get an 03. its got the glass window and none of the oil jet issues.

S2K_R

I'd get the GPW on red. Ultra rare and holds the best value.

SlammedDC2teg

04 Silverstone w/ 30k for $18,900

This one is the best deal and its an AP2.

A_P_1

How did they steal you're STi? If you don't mind me asking!

Get the 03 Spa Yellow by the way!

TylerFlip

I think just his ITR was stolen not the sti

TsujenDB1

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Just like any other car tow it away :\ Probaly didn't get stolen only the ITR

A_P_1

Oh Ok!

Techno Tonis

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Screw everything else... The glass rear window is really what the S2000 is all about oh, and you get a CLOCK as well!

9kFever

If the block number is higher than 5385 then the AP1 has upgraded oil jet bolts. If not your looking at a couple hundred with labor.

9kFever

IMO the 02-03 is the best model year s2000. Then you add an AP2 front with lip and your good.



Mine is the second one in.

m R g S r

if you're going to mod the car a lot, then get the cheapest one you can find. if not, then get the newest/nicest one you can find.

lend_type_R

if your not boosting the car, you dont need to upgrade the oil jet bolt. and even some people are still running on two holes jet with SC and reaching to 320whp. for AP1 i would pick 02-03 since i like the rear glass window but not the ring on the taillights. if you can tell us your goal, then its much easier for us to help you.

kemel

9kfever your s2k looks siiiick!

Anyway, I am really confused as to what to get now. I went a looked at the black 02 with 16k miles and the condition of that car was not nearly what it should've been. So needless to say I'm not even interested in that one anymore. There arent a lot of 03's around where I live. But I did find that 00' in GPW with red/black interior and only 14k miles. I am going to look at that one tomorrow sometime.

As far as my goal.. I don't plan on boosting it any time soon. I want to try and not worry about straight line speed anymore and focus more on handling and having fun up in the mountains with a few autox weekends here and there. The 00' I am going to look at looks like it is FLAWLESS.. but once again it is a 00' and has plastic window, non upgraded oil jets, weaker tranny from what I've heard as well.. but is all of that a really big issue for what I want? And I am curious as to weather or not I can change the top to the newer version with the glass window??

*I plan on buying a hard top as soon as I can afford it too**

Thank you for all the advice so far, hopefully this helps let you guys know what I am looking for too!

Chris.

iTrader: (4)

<u>02 berlina black, 16k miles, $16,900</u>

i would go for that one

kemel

So I have looked at the 02 berlina black and the 00 gpw.. both are in horrible condition for how many miles they have..

this is harder than i thought..

i found a 03 NFR and looked at it today.. it has 15k.. in great condition.. has ap2 wheels, tein springs, and fujita CAI.. it has been through 3 owners which is kind of weird.. but they guy is asking 19,500 and says he cant go lower...

kabaroo

Im going to be in Denver as an intern at a car dealership in one week. I will pick you up a nice s2000 at wholesale and then proceed to rip you off

kemel

Haha thanks.. which dealership?


And I've been looking at quite a few the past couple days.. I have driven both AP1 and AP2.. but I really can't decide which way to go..

The AP2 has nice torque and looks decent.. but the AP1 reminds me more of my ITR which I like a lot..

WHAT SHOULD I GET!?!?

AP1 or AP2??

Haha

ITR0065

ap2's always dyno with more power! aahaha

kemel

Haha yeah the AP2 is def nice driving around town with the torque.. but it just doesn't rev like the AP1..

AHH

Idk which way to go!

vincepru

im in the same pickle as you are. i just cant choose between the ap1 or ap2. i would love to have traction control, because it saved me a couple times in the m5 and would be nice to have on rainy/ cold days where the tires dont grip as well

kemel

Yeah that makes sense.. would the traction control make a lot of difference in snow/icy weather? Wonder if I could drive it with traction control and blizzaks..

vincepru

i think so, there is a old lady around here who has blizzacks on her suzuka S, shes old, its an AP1. and she just throws a sandbag in the trunk, and drives it all winter. i live in NE ohio, we get really shitty winters. not as much snow as colorado lol but much much shittier

ReddotsS2K

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After owining my ap1, i would definatly go for a ap2. There is no way in hell that the ap2 could possible be as horribly built as an ap1. I have thought about selling mine many times, and just giving up honda all together because of this car.

kidcool1977

what's the big deal about the rear glass? just curious
And also what's the issue with oil jets. Cause i'll most likely get me an AP1 it's more in my price range, TO the OP check cars.com i see some good deals, if you haven't yet. Also if you see a good deal far away don't be afraid to Drive!