Yeah my time is almost up with the S..I wish i could give it back with exactly the 36,000 miles i'm paying for but it looks like it's going to be about 30k. I have to say this car was an absolute joy to drive the whole way and overall was pretty much un-breakable, as i drove it hard all the way. I did have a timing chain tensioner go on me which cost me 2 weeks without my car in the summer. That was the dealers fault it took so long though. I also had to put a Mugen cat-back on because it sounded like an Accord when i first got it. I thought about buying it out or leasing another because there's not much more fun out there for $31k, but i'm letting it go. Don't know my next move, but i'm currently destroying my stock 97ITR (which only has 31,000 original miles) with turbo and a motor swap ..Anyways, i would definitely recommend the S2k for anyone looking for a great all-around pure sports car, and who knows, i may be back

 

Lease? You don't love it that much.

 

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I need a little more practical every-day car, and it's called a "truck". I work in a trade which requires a lot of tools. Sometimes i do side-jobs and don't want to bring the van home. Let me tell you, it sucks working out of an s2k..I 'm gonna miss having such a fun everyday car though, which is why i considered getting another. Leasing works for me, i like the change..

 

Maybe you shouldn't limit yourself that way. I do construction, and my S has rarely stepped foot on my worksite. I take my other vehicle, Silverado 1500. Same truck that tows the car to the track. It's recommended everywhere that the S2000 shouldn't be your only car. Just like a motorcycle.

 

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This is true, but in my opinion, it's a waste not to enjoy driving a car like this everyday. It's not like your gonna break it, and it's value depreciates every-day anyways so i like to get my use out of it. If it were a car that i could see myself driving 10 years from now, then i would sit it in the garage and use it on week-ends, but in ten years even Honda will have better cars.

 

I've been an S2k ***** since 1999, but I never planned on it being my only car. Good luck with the next choice.

 

S2K is my only car. I was going to buy a beater but my parents have an extra car. I just take it whenever I can't drive my S. works for me

 

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Funny that, my civic, which has a dohc/turbo setup, is also my play car and the s2k has a stock reliable daily. S2k makes a great reliable daily driver.

liam

 

You got 6,000 miles left??!!

ROAD TRIP!!!

 

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ROAD TRIP!!!

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hell ya

&lt;--has done too many road trips in his S (Beaver Run for R Expo 4and then Fall Colors, Nebraska for ITR Expo 5, Hyperfest, Florida, many trips to Canada)

 

I've taken mine for LA to SF a couple of times. Love that 101 coastal drive... Winding highway, ocean breeze.

 

How much did that cost by chance to lease it for 30,000 miles?

 

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3 years, 36,000 miles.. $400 a month comes out to actually paying $14,400..I put some money down though..I don't remember how much ..not a lot..

 

For a brand new AP2, with $10k down, I would have had to pay $380 per month for 4 years i think. Leasing is supposed to be cheaper?

 

If you're just talking about monthly payments, yes, leasing will result in a lower payment. In the long run, though, it will not work out in your favor.

 

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For someone with no concept of comfort i suppose...i wouldnt daily drive the car if you paid me. (well, depending on how much that may not be true...but i would never choose to daily drive the thing, thats for sure). Reliability all depends on the driver and the abuse...

 

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For someone with no concept of comfort i suppose...i wouldnt daily drive the car if you paid me. (well, depending on how much that may not be true...but i would never choose to daily drive the thing, thats for sure). Reliability all depends on the driver and the abuse...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why not? I'm 6'2 and almost 200lbs and absolutely loved the car as a daily driver..I had fun everyday, no matter where i went. This is an un-complicated Honda that has daily reliability written all over it..I drove it hard all the way but just took care of it.

 

That makes me miss my R...

 

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Same here

 

shut up and move on

 

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Why not? I'm 6'2 and almost 200lbs and absolutely loved the car as a daily driver..I had fun everyday, no matter where i went. This is an un-complicated Honda that has daily reliability written all over it..I drove it hard all the way but just took care of it.[QUOTE]

I agree...I think he just misses having an s2k in his family...

 

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It's an R thing, you wouldn't understand.

 

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It's an R thing, you wouldn't understand.

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Haaahahahaha!...this is too true. Even after having my 98 stolen, and this one the victim of attempted theft 3 times, as well as having been keyed twice, the clutch pedal being bent sideways(which it still is), and a hole being burnt into drivers seat, i still cherish this car like it was a ****** Shelby Cobra, or Ferrari F-40..Its amazing that i can't part with it..

 

soo is the mugen cat back for sale