So I'm looking at getting a S2000. I found a 2003 with 96,000 miles on it for $14,500 with tax and fees. It ran great, clutch felt like it was brand new. No problems with the engine that I can tell. The car had some mods like CAI and a aftermarket exhaust that was really loud. Which I would plan to go back to stock on both.

The only problem is the car has a aftermarket alarm and a turbo timer. The turbo timer box is on the center console by the gas pedal. Should I worry about the turbo timer? I don't want a car that had a turbo on it with premature engine and diff wear. What would be signs I should look for to see if this car did have a turbo at one time? Or should i just skip this one?

thanks

 

turbo or not. if you want to be certain the engine is in good condition, do a compression test and leak down.

 

a good way to tell also is the wiring, the injectors in particular. if they were cut before then it was probably setup for it, but some times they use the plug+play clips so thats not definitive. Other smalls things I can think of off the top of my head is the exhaust manifold studs/bolts, see if any appear like they've been moved around. rust usually develops on them so you can tell if it's in a different place.

but yeah a leakdown/compression is much more reliable.

 

not a good deal IMHO. that which you said can be used to negotiate price lower. no real good reason to have a turbo timer other than the guy either planned or had a turbo. thats what Acura told me when they voided the warranty on my GSR.

 

Definately not a good deal. I got my 2003 GPW with 50k miles for just under $12k

 

Not a good deal at all, and that if it was completely stock. The fact that it had a turbo timer tells me it was either turboed or driven by a ricer. Pass!!!

 

id skip that and pick up another one i could sell you mine for that price and mines an 02 with 30,000 miles

 

pass...

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yup definitely pass on it. Mentioned in another thread that theres an 02 suzuka blue down the road from me for sale 13000 with just over 51k miles on it. There are definitely better deals to be had that are probably in better shape

 

Cool thanks guys, I'm going to pass on it

 

yup

 

Good comp numbers or not, I'd never buy a s2k if I knew it was previously turbo. You never know it was treated.

 

yeah true. I found a 02 with 71K on it for a good price and in way better condition. Might pick it up on Friday if they still have it

 

 

so all you non all-motor turds are ****ed at re-sale time...

 

Always a good idea for any used car/

That being said, I'd go for a stock one. Preferably from an old guy.

 

good advice. was it hard to read everyone elses post in order to make your own?