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Well, I've had two s2k's over a period of 6 years. I adore the car, it's immense fun to drive, I can afford to tax, fuel, service and even do a few bits to it & they're so incredibly reliable.
I took my first to 130,000 miles and the second has gone from 30,000 to 62,000 (just) but I intend to drive it until it breaks. I've de-badged it, fitted a high-end stereo, different front bumper and after the major service i'm just about to do (I do all of mine myself, I'd never take my car to a main dealer), I'll treat it to some larger wheels, coilovers and a half-cage.
Outstanding cars, well engineered and once you swallow the insurance premium, relatively cost-effective to drive. Oh, and you can double the factory power using a supercharger or turbocharger and the standard engine will run reliably.
A lot of bang for your buck!
I took my first to 130,000 miles and the second has gone from 30,000 to 62,000 (just) but I intend to drive it until it breaks. I've de-badged it, fitted a high-end stereo, different front bumper and after the major service i'm just about to do (I do all of mine myself, I'd never take my car to a main dealer), I'll treat it to some larger wheels, coilovers and a half-cage.
Outstanding cars, well engineered and once you swallow the insurance premium, relatively cost-effective to drive. Oh, and you can double the factory power using a supercharger or turbocharger and the standard engine will run reliably.
A lot of bang for your buck!
^ Need to hear more stories like this 
Just sold my M3 and I'm struggling with my search for a S2000 for the weekends. There seem to be lots with overdue servicing or generally in poor condition, budget tyres etc. But I'm in no rush, may hold off for a winter bargain. I'm hoping the S2000 will be the perfect compromise between performance (certainly enough for the road) and running costs, not to mention returning to topless motoring again
Just sold my M3 and I'm struggling with my search for a S2000 for the weekends. There seem to be lots with overdue servicing or generally in poor condition, budget tyres etc. But I'm in no rush, may hold off for a winter bargain. I'm hoping the S2000 will be the perfect compromise between performance (certainly enough for the road) and running costs, not to mention returning to topless motoring again
Edited by scz4 on Thursday 31st May 14:53
scz4 said:
^ Need to hear more stories like this
Just sold my M3 and I'm struggling with my search for a S2000 for the weekends. There seem to be lots with overdue servicing or generally in poor condition, budget tyres etc. But I'm in no rush, may hold off for a winter bargain. I'm hoping the S2000 will be the perfect compromise between performance (certainly enough for the road) and running costs, not to mention returning to topless motoring again
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/953377-fs-53-plate-silverstone-s2000-with-red-leather/Just sold my M3 and I'm struggling with my search for a S2000 for the weekends. There seem to be lots with overdue servicing or generally in poor condition, budget tyres etc. But I'm in no rush, may hold off for a winter bargain. I'm hoping the S2000 will be the perfect compromise between performance (certainly enough for the road) and running costs, not to mention returning to topless motoring again
Edited by scz4 on Thursday 31st May 14:53
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/945791-fs-white-20...
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Fitting good quality tyres and filling them with Nitrogen is pretty much the first thing I did when I bought both of my s's.
They also respond well to anti-roll bar upgrades, alignment checks and front lower strut braces.
They will also thank you for being warmed up calmly during the first 10 minutes - it allows the usual things to warm, but most importantly tyres.
Uprating the power significantly there are plenty of people who have driven aggressively and lunched diffs, half-shafts and second gear in the gearbox. However, drive gently, and there are owners running original diffs and gearboxes with 4-600 bhp.
Most people whom upgrade the power level tend not to enhance performance beyond the 500 bhp point as it's near on useless beyond that point. It becomes exceptionally challenging to put down power past that point and the benefits/breakages scale takes a nose dive.
P.S. There are solutions available to strengthen all elements of the transmission and drivetrain successfully, however the cost is high.
They also respond well to anti-roll bar upgrades, alignment checks and front lower strut braces.
They will also thank you for being warmed up calmly during the first 10 minutes - it allows the usual things to warm, but most importantly tyres.
Uprating the power significantly there are plenty of people who have driven aggressively and lunched diffs, half-shafts and second gear in the gearbox. However, drive gently, and there are owners running original diffs and gearboxes with 4-600 bhp.
Most people whom upgrade the power level tend not to enhance performance beyond the 500 bhp point as it's near on useless beyond that point. It becomes exceptionally challenging to put down power past that point and the benefits/breakages scale takes a nose dive.
P.S. There are solutions available to strengthen all elements of the transmission and drivetrain successfully, however the cost is high.
Also worth mentioning, as I haven't seen it previously, is the car's ability to get on with things without quibble.
Assuming you actually follow the prescribed fluid change/tyre care/bracing recommendations, the s will perform remarkably well in almost all weathers. I've driven mine in ice, snow, torrential rain and so on, all with goodyear eagle f1 tyres and it's always started first time.
I drove my first around europe on a 3,000 miles journey including the stelvio pass, lakes around Geneva, Italy and so on & when I returned home, all I did, was simply wash it, check the oil and I was able to drive it to work the following Monday morning without incident.
Standard brake calipers on the car with a fluid, pad & disc upgrade are exemplary too and offer almost un-surpassed stopping power so long as there are no sticking calipers. Few owners change them for this exact reason.
Assuming you actually follow the prescribed fluid change/tyre care/bracing recommendations, the s will perform remarkably well in almost all weathers. I've driven mine in ice, snow, torrential rain and so on, all with goodyear eagle f1 tyres and it's always started first time.
I drove my first around europe on a 3,000 miles journey including the stelvio pass, lakes around Geneva, Italy and so on & when I returned home, all I did, was simply wash it, check the oil and I was able to drive it to work the following Monday morning without incident.
Standard brake calipers on the car with a fluid, pad & disc upgrade are exemplary too and offer almost un-surpassed stopping power so long as there are no sticking calipers. Few owners change them for this exact reason.
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