Didnt get to see a buying a used s2k faq in here , would like to get ideas from you guys if its possible to get a clean s2k in the price range of $13k-$15k

which year will be the best for this range and at what condition or am i dreaming too early? i saw one 2000 s2k 1st generation s2000 out there for $14k clean title , is that price a little too steep for a 52k mile clean title car?

is it worth it to get the earlier batches of s2k compared to the later version ones?

i dont even know what to start asking so anyone of you who did get a used s2k hope u can contribute here.

really hope i can get it soon for myself as it is just so tempting after i sat in one in one of the local autocross events

 

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which year will be the best for this range and at what condition or am i dreaming too early? i saw one 2000 s2k 1st generation s2000 out there for $14k clean title , is that price a little too steep for a 52k mile clean title car?

is it worth it to get the earlier batches of s2k compared to the later version ones?

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thats not a bad deal but i would go for a 2001 or newer just to avoid any bugs that could come. i bought an 01 with 60000 on it for around 14900 plus doc fees and tags and all that good stuff. just keep your eye open because deals are not always easy to come by. you will not regret it either

 

thanks man.....

but what are the specific areas to check for in a used s2000 , like maybe some issues that they have?

other than that engine/tranny is basically the same procedure how u check other used car am i right? with leak down , compression test etc?

 

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but what are the specific areas to check for in a used s2000 , like maybe some issues that they have?

other than that engine/tranny is basically the same procedure how u check other used car am i right? with leak down , compression test etc?</TD></TR></TABLE>

check the diff!!!

also check the valves, retainers, soft top, tranny.

 

any method to check the diff and the cylinder head?


thanks man

 

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check the diff!!!

also check the valves, retainers, soft top, tranny.</TD></TR></TABLE>

rofl... do you think the person who's selling it would let you open up everything?

 

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rofl... do you think the person who's selling it would let you open up everything?
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hahahhaha

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drive it at different speeds/loads listen for a "howling" from the rear.. make sure it isnt the tires you are hearing.

valve wise lising for load ticking...

check top inside and out for wear

 

thanks guys so these are the things i dhould look out for ?

what about the different year of s2k , as i hear the year 2000 ones has a lot of bugs?

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1919565

Check the links posted by LAS2K

 

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the bugs my 00 had were GANGSTA they whoop the **** outta all other years

 

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amen!!! "they said" MY00 is more stiffer stock suspension compare to other year..

 

I just picked up a used 2000 with 68k on her. When I test drove her, it was the first time I ever drove an S2k, although I have been a passenger in a few before. My reaction: I absolutely loved her! If you are unsure about the purchase, get behind the wheel, that was what changed my mine.

Oh yea, and make sure she is mechanically sound.

 

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True.

 

'00 with 52k for ~$13-14K sounds about right. I 've been looking too for a couple of weeks now and the best deal I found out there was an '00 with 83k mi. for $11.9K. Not for me though because I 'm looking at '05-06's but that striked me like a good deal.

52k is low mileage for an '00 or for a Honda so $13-14K is not bad at all. Go for it. Just because they 're asking for $14K it doesn't mean you can't make an offer for a little less..
Good luck.