Hey eveybody... My current plan is to buy an S2000 in the spring. Right now I'm trying to decide on the year that I want to get. Either an '05 or an '06. I don't know a lot about them, but from what I see the '06 has little to no aftermarket. I am planning to boost, either Comptech SC or Full-Race TC, but that's a question for another time. Thanks in advance.

 

What is your annual income? Are you supplemented?

 

I feel that my income will allow an S2000 in the budget. I know an '05 will go for around $20k-$25k and the '06 is like $35k new. Idealy I'd want an '05, but sometimes I think to myself... I want something new and un-molested.

 

cheaper and more practical to buy used in really good condition. car depreciates 3k right out of lot anyways. plus i don't like the 06 seats nor the drive by wire nor the VSA. 05 is a great car!!!

 

I wasn't to thrilled about the Drive-by-Wire either. I blame it for the lack of an aftermarket. What's VSA?

I've been looking around for an '05, but I've been comming up short. I want GP White with black interior or Formula Red with black interior. I've found some but all with tan interiors and everyone seems to be asking about $8k more than its worth.

 

How people can spend 30K on a car without knowing it inside out is beyond me.

You have a lot of basic reseach needs to be done if you don't even know what VSA is.

Seriously.

 

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You have a lot of basic reseach needs to be done if you don't even know what VSA is.

Seriously.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry, I haven't studied up on my acronyms. Besides, that's why I'm here asking questions. Thanks for not helping.

 

i think it stands for vehicle stablility assist....basically just traction control.
i've been in the market for a s2000. a couple of weeks ago i drove both
07 vs 04 to compare the drive by wire....04 throttle response was much better imo.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by i2ishift &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think it stands for vehicle stablility assist....basically just traction control.
i've been in the market for a s2000. a couple of weeks ago i drove both
07 vs 04 to compare the drive by wire....04 throttle response was much better imo.</TD></TR></TABLE>

agreed. the older the s2k the more "raw" sports car it is.

 

If you're planning to boost, get an 05. Why spend money on a brand new car and then spend even more money making it faster. My suggestion is to be patient and look for a clean 05 that is in good condition and go from there. I have seen plenty of 05's on autotrader in the mid 20's. Also check the classified section on cars for sale here on honda-tech. Hope this helps.

 

Get an 05 since you may get the comptech sc, there is currently no sc kit available for 06+ s2k's because of the dbw. Also the ecu is very different compared to the 00-05 s2k's so just save yourself the headache and some money, get an 05

 

I have an 06, if you plan to mod RIGHT NOW 05 ftw. . .

 

Thanks everyone. I'm going to go with the '05. Now all I have to do is wait to find the perfect one.