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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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Lando Norris has replaced Jenson Button at McLaren. No 2018 plans finalized yet but it will be most likely F2 with Carlin, or Super Formula.
Old Nov 6, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Dropped the truck off at the body shop today and saw this plate



Wonder if they are a Kimi fan

BTW also noticed that the quarter panel on the truck above the rear wheel buckled when the deer (or what was left of it) hit the trailing edge of the wheel well.
Old Nov 6, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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Lighter weight and lower center of gravity...hasn't really helped. =P
Old Nov 6, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Maybe he just needed a fantastic comb over
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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bluu and any other S2000 experts, what do you think of this:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...delCode1=S2000
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 09:27 AM
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I think snap oversteer.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 09:34 AM
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price seems low
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 09:47 AM
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I didn't see anything on Carfax but used car dealers make me wary since the two I've ever dealt with in my life sourced most of their cars from either insurance auctions or trade-ins from poor Marines from the nearby base buying cars with no credit.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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Price seems in line with what super low mileage AP1 go for. Not a bad deal, not an amazing deal. If the car's clean, has all VIN numbers, etc., probably a solid car. Super desirable color combo too.
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i'd definitely go through it with a high powered tactical flashlight and a good nose for sniffing out nefarious clues

i still miss the miata that got away, the most impeccable NB i ever laid my eyes on but the seller wanted small bill cash only and wouldn't go to the bank with me or give me his name and would only meet me in a parking lot. seriously felt like i was about to get rolled
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the juan that got away...
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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probably for the best as i'd need new kneecaps by now if i bought it
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you would have spent a lot of time on your knees that's for sure.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by falcongsr
i'd definitely go through it with a high powered tactical flashlight and a good nose for sniffing out nefarious clues

i still miss the miata that got away, the most impeccable NB i ever laid my eyes on but the seller wanted small bill cash only and wouldn't go to the bank with me or give me his name and would only meet me in a parking lot. seriously felt like i was about to get rolled
Why was the seller like that? It's almost like he thought you were going to rip him off.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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pretty sure he wasn't here legally
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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I bought an '06 S2000 with 22,000 miles for less, from a Honda Dealer

That white tho. Mine isn't white and I'm sad about that.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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I missed out on a local white '05 S2000 with about the same mileage 21-22k miles. Owner originally had it for $32,000 then eventually lowered it down to $27,000. Was hoping it would go down more but someone ended up buying it for $27,000.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 04:57 PM
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Very informative article with Alexander Rossi explaining some differences a driver would encounter in F1 coming from F2 and IndyCar.
Insights & Analysis - An IndyCar driver in F1. How hard could it be?
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 05:41 PM
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I bought an AP1 with 6x as many miles for less than 1/3 the price.

AMA about buying a beater.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 06:28 PM
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I'm trying to decide between an AP2 or a NB for a stock auto x car for woman and I. If I go AP2, will be white.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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I hate miata.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 07:43 PM
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First, K-Miata NB > AP1/2.

That white on red is THE combo IMO. But why spend that money on a 17 yr old car that was never *that* good?

some disclosure: I'm abouts 6'4" and the not tilting wheel of S2K is a...knee breaker. I can't go for that. no no. No can do.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ...esteban
First, K-Miata NB > AP1/2.

That white on red is THE combo IMO. But why spend that money on a 17 yr old car that was never *that* good?

some disclosure: I'm abouts 6'4" and the not tilting wheel of S2K is a...knee breaker. I can't go for that. no no. No can do.
I Fit in the AP2 no prob but as you said a NB can be had for much less and wood be good for the wife to learn how to push a rwd vehicle. Several of my friend have AP1/2 and I have always liked them. I think these 2 are a major part of the reason I still want one.
Old Nov 7, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bluuu
I hate miata.
Now I want NB Miata moar than evar



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