Looking for some advice on things to look for. I already looked at the car once and went for a ride in it. Everything seems good rides smooth looks real clean, interior does not look like it has 157+k miles on it.
I am getting it in my garage this weekend to give it a good inspection, get it up in the air, pull plugs, comp test what not. What are some specific things I may want to take a close look at?

Also what would you pay for this thing?


here is the description


2003 Honda S2000
Mileage: 157,xxx (will increase)
New Formula Red

Price: $10,000 obo

Modifications:
04+ front bumper
Club Racer front lip
Espelir springs
Invidia 65 mm test pipe
Bridgestone Potenza RE11A tires in the rear (purchased in August)
Firestone Firehawk tires in the front (purchased in August)
Car had a rip in the soft top but was repaired. It does not leak
Minor scuffs on front lippassed Emissions in July 13

 

Just look at the normal stuff you would look at checking out any other car. S2000s are very reliable cars. Id offer 8,000 and try to get him around 9,000. Around where I live I see people post ones with about 40k less for around the same price. Id rather pay a few grand more for a lot less miles.

 

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/7758...-a-used-s2000/

1. Click Link
2. Read Post
3. Profit

 

[QUOTE=preludeNApower;49228070]Looking for some advice on things to look for. You're going to have to deal with burning oil so get ready bro. You're gonna have to rebuild the block soon ( resleeve) or unless you like to top off your oil all the time. Which all of us AP1 owners hate but we still do it. Otherwise these cars are great. I would say the engine is your main worries. Focus on that and the car will last for awhile. I just sent mine out to Laskey Racing yesterday for a full build going turbo. See me at Irwindale next year hopefully pushing 700hp by then. GLW your ride bro.

 

I would look for a new front bumper... In all seriousness though. These cars are pretty sound. If nothing seems out of the ordinary while on the TD and the maintenance records look good, I say go for it.

 

Quoted for lulz

 

OP, lowball him and then strip it down into a badass track car.

Before I do.

 

No sale, car is all yours.

I found nothing major wrong, would be a good pick up IMO

 

Where is it located

What made ya pass on her?

 

Enfield, didn't want to pay what he wanted with that mileage

 

I've never seen this car around lol All I see is bone stock AP2's haha

He was pretty firm eh?

Enfield car people usually think whatever they drive is worth WAY more than it really is lol

 

See this one?

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/4076715352.html

A little elbow grease and voila. I want

 

Prolly needs a bottom end but if not, it's a deal

 

RACE CAR TIME

Now that I know where that car is from, the pic you posted is from the shell station on 140 right off 91 haha

 

Check everything.. Axles, ball joints , tie rods. Check to make sure no seals or fluids are leaking. Start cold and listen to engine for ticks or knocks. Compression test or leakdown test to check for leaks or wear. Look at everything

 

Easy answer... buy mine. 03 AP1 with 52k miles. 13K pls.

 

My 05 has been rock solid since the day 1 I purchased so I won't be a good help

 

I will let you know that a car with a lot more miles only takes off about 4-800 dollars of the value. Look it up on nada.com cars with more miles on the car that is still in flawless condition don't really lower the value. BUT 10k isn't a TERRIBLE price. I got my 2003 s2k with 160k on it in flawless condition except for the top for 6,200. But I also buy cars and negotiate for a living.