So I have been driving around a eg hatch since 93 and the time has come where I cant do anything else to one and im ready to move on to the s2k. Any tips on what to look for when buying one would be great.


Modified by nutar at 1:02 AM 5/9/2006

 

Take it to a dealer for a complete diagnostic, or have a knowledgeable friend come with you. Maybe someone local on this board could give you a hand.

 

Im looking to buy in California and im in B.C canada. The Canadian dollar and the price of a s2k in the states is what has made this a option for me. They have allways been overpriced here

 

- make sure the tranny shifts smooth...
- make sure their is no diff whine...

if i was buying a used s2k i would have the valves checked and adjusted before the purchase.

 

Check prior ownership, could indicate a lot about the abuse that it has taken...

 

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I agree. It is always best to have another opinion.

 

Is there a specific one you're lookin at?

 

are you looking for brand new or used?

 

just make sure, you don't buy 1 from here hehehehe or s2ki.com
ppl tend to mess around w/ things.
check the engine noise, differ, axle and probably soft top.

 

Make sure you can find the power steering fluid reservoir, most S2000 owners beat on their cars, and if this is gone, it is a sure sign of abuse.

 

He's 31, not a stupid noob. Relax.

 

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i bet you just read this joke somewhere ... now youre tryna be cool ... you Sir is knock off ... meaning not original ... ROFL


Modified by FR-MOB #4: Jerk at 5:03 PM 5/8/2006

 

Thanks for comments, Im mainly looking at 2000, 2001 nothing on here. I want a stock car most likely so that I can learn and start a new project from stock. Its gona hurt getting rid of my baby but it willl be worth it in the long run. What is the cost of getting the valves done and a check up state side? I've even seen a few with warentee remaining but I dont know that it will do me any good once I get it home. So exc ited


Modified by nutar at 3:21 PM 5/8/2006

 

Diagnostic including a valve inspection is $265 at a dealer. USD$

 

roof rattle

diff whine

bent shift fork(ap1)

faded rear tail light

loud chunk when in reverse

tear top fabric

rear plastic tear/leaky gasket

compression number

bent frame

spark plug pop out

driver side autodown window(known for stopping half way)

after you got the car, do an alignment, clean the intake manifold(imfamous oil burn on early S, my mani is coated with oil film), add a catch can(eve in stock form), grease the shifter and inspect for broken plastic shifter mount.

 

Iam7head gives a good list...most important IMO is the compression. Have a leak down test done. Premature ring failure is not uncommon.

Check the valve spring retainers for cracks...sure sign the car was baddly over revved.

Not sure where you are going to buy in Cali, but if I were close enough to LA, I would take it to Church Automotive for inspection. Shawn Church is well respected in the S2k community and his shop can give an honest assessment of your potential purchase.

 

all great tips guys. thanks for your input, i really appreciate it.

 

sweet im picking up an 01 this week also

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wish i had carfax though

 

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just purchase a monthly pass, if you picking up a car then you'll need it

 

You got me with that one though Dang, rofl. I was bored in school, let me have my fun. No fair. XD

 

waasssup guyz! is the 2006 s2k better cus yesh i am planning to get a brand new car and i really want an s2k want to join the s2k crews out there but the only thing that sucks is that the dealer here fukn closed down so idk wtf is going on...... I REALLY WANT AN S2K! just wanted to let u guyz know cus S2K are Damn Beautiful

Thanks For reading this! :D

 

back off get your own sandwich. So where are the s2000 in the states manufactured. Its a factor for weather Ill have to pay duty or not. If you guys know of a clean s2k at a good price, please let me know

 

All S2000's are manufactured in Japan. Look on Craig's list and autotrader at the bordering states maybe?

 

dohh.

It reads like this.

Generally, you do not have to pay duty on an imported vehicle that was manufactured in the united states , canada, or mexico; however, we will assess duty on a vehicle manufactured in a country other that the united states or mexico.

 

The first thing i would do is run a car fax, then go from there.