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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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It is a grey 2000 s2000 with 65k miles on it. He is probably gonna want around 15,000 for it.

Is 65k too many miles? what problems will I encounter in the future, if any?

I know it is a manual honda and i know civics can have 150,000+ miles on them but this is not a civic.

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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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dont cuz the paint is not shinny
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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No.. cmon guys im on a seriouos note here
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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the price is reasonable assuming all maintenance was done on time. check the condition of the paint as well. if all is good, go for it
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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it should be fine..its a Honda
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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Default Re: Should I buy this s2000? (mrmonk)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrmonk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is a grey 2000 s2000 with 65k miles on it. He is probably gonna want around 15,000 for it.

Is 65k too many miles? what problems will I encounter in the future, if any?

I know it is a manual honda and i know civics can have 150,000+ miles on them but this is not a civic.

Thanks.

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Just from the pic it looks like the tires are the wrong size for the car. Give it a good look over for signs of repair/paint (look in door jambs for paint edges, check for vin plates on all the panels, and underneath for removed tar/sealant) And check on maintenance records..if everything is ok $15k should be about right.
Good luck
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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14k tops
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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^ cheap...but damn the s2k resale is dropping so fast
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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i payed 16900 for my 00' s2k with 68xxx miles body is mint comptech exhaust and faster than my friends 01' which he payed 22000 for with 35xxx miles on it
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Yikes, Im scared when I need to sell MY00.
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^ cheap...but damn the s2k resale is dropping so fast </TD></TR></TABLE>

a reason why i am scared to buy a s2k. it's going to be a fun car im only going to drive for a couple of years..so iono..maybe moving towards a suv :\
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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It's going to level off soon. This time of year, dealerships are in their "scam" mode, they know that people that are getting rid of their S2000's are really wanting to get out of them, and they know that people that are buying S2000's will probobly pay more than what their worth. My brother's friend just sold a 2004 with 9k miles on it for $29,000 (only had comptech Ice Box and comptech exhaust of some sort...sorry, dont know the names of the exhausts, not a big fan of exhausts anymore after having 2 quiet cars now).

As far as that one goes up top...first thing i noticed was the tires...check those things man, and make sure it was serviced appropriately.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KW2000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i payed 16900 for my 00' s2k with 68xxx miles body is mint comptech exhaust and faster than my friends 01' which he payed 22000 for with 35xxx miles on it</TD></TR></TABLE>

i doubt one is faster than the other, its all driver skill
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Yup...my friend busted my *** with his 04 when we raced one time, cars are exactly the same (i could probobly run better with him now)...his is suzuka though, must have been the color.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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if i was stock, i would show you why suzuka is faster
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Can you show me anyways...nude?
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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wtf nude?
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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I was told by an integra owner the other day that i was gay...(after he asked if i wanted to race him in my CL and i laughed and just kept walking)...so i figure the youth of today being all wise and knowing, i should probobly just stop fighting it and act the role. I dont think im going to succeed though...i dont drive a blue S2000...


lol...
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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red = girly car color
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Yeah...but thats the color my wife wanted. lol...
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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if i ever meet you two, i will buy her a nice whip
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fknfast &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">14k tops</TD></TR></TABLE>

Can you find me one for that much. I have been struggling to find one for under $18k within a 200 mile radius with under 60k miles on it.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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its a lil harder due to it being summer now, just be patient
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if i ever meet you two, i will buy her a nice whip</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol...please do, the little fringy things on the one she has now give me welts.

As far as price...its incredible how much dealerships drop price after October. If someone were in the market for one right now, i'd say wait and buy after October, i watched used S2000's literally drop $4,000+ because of the weather. And you may have to deal with a top up ride for a few months, but you'll be happy when the spring comes.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hypnosisracing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

lol...please do, the little fringy things on the one she has now give me welts.

As far as price...its incredible how much dealerships drop price after October. If someone were in the market for one right now, i'd say wait and buy after October, i watched used S2000's literally drop $4,000+ because of the weather. And you may have to deal with a top up ride for a few months, but you'll be happy when the spring comes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

too many details. its sad that you admitted to being whipped.
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