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russy01
Original Poster
2,114 posts
51 months
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Flipatron said: Killer2005 said: After the very same colour S2000 myself, not many about in Monte Carlo Blue though. Mmmm don't agree. Might not be many for sale right at this moment but mcb is a very popular colour. I have 5 s2000's within 20miles, 3 of them are mcb for a start.
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DanL
1,474 posts
135 months
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Killer2005 said: If someone were to be contemplating an S2000 as a next car, would there be anything to look out for? Also what would servicing costs/intervals be like? Ta  Costs for everything I've done with mine in the last four years are on my profile (slightly misleading as I've treated mine to a six monthly oil change too)... Servicing every 9,000 miles or each year is the only thing to look for - when I was buying mine it was hard to find a low mileage one with a yearly service.
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Gaz.
47,315 posts
121 months
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Killer2005 said: I short listed that car when I bought mine in May/June, it looked very nice in the original advert. Services I think are £139 for a 9k, £179 for a 18k (just had this done in January) I can't remember what the 27k service is but I was quoted £340 for the 54k service by Honda Reading while paying for the 18k service. Insurance is stupid money, tax is 160 for six months or £240 for a year and I'm averaging 31mpg over a tank. The only things that stand out from the buying guide is if the roof is ok and does it sound like a spokey dokey at idle.
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mikey k
6,751 posts
86 months
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Killer2005 said: Push the budget a bit and get 1 year later car. Face lift cars got a lot of changes that made them better. (see s2ki FAQ) I'd look at this if you can live with the full red interior  http://pistonheads.com/sales/3632028.htm
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DanL
1,474 posts
135 months
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mikey k said: Push the budget a bit and get 1 year later car.
Face lift cars got a lot of changes that made them better. (see s2ki FAQ) They also get coloured indicators though, which I really didn't like when I bought mine... I've warmed to them in the intervening years, but there's not a great deal of point swapping an S2000 for another one! The only real problem mine has faced me with is what to replace it with when the time comes...
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StormLoaded
846 posts
49 months
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mikey k
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86 months
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DanL said: hey also get coloured indicators though, which I really didn't like when I bought mine... I've warmed to them in the intervening years, but there's not a great deal of point swapping an S2000 for another one!
The only real problem mine has faced me with is what to replace it with when the time comes... I was really fortunate with my replacement, this is my current S  Triangle 004 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
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russy01
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2,114 posts
51 months
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StormLoaded said: StormLoaded said:  ..not usually a fan of burgundy cars but i do like honda's colour  ETA the above image.. of same s2k.. but in black! any idea's what a burgundy one is worth? selling mine as im waiting for a new car to arrive, but someone has just (privately) enquired about taking it off my hands. 2006, 32k miles on the clock, last serviced about 4 months and 20 miles ago! new roof <1 yr ago, and new sticky dunlops all round, no dings etc, and in great condition (always garaged). there's quite a range on autotrader, with similar age/mile cars ranging from 9500 upto almost 12000, which is quite a range.. not sure if i should be looking at the top end as obviously its private (not dealership).. but then the flip side is its quite a rare colour (as far as i know.. never seen another, even for sale), ontop of the recent bits (roof wasnt exactly cheap from honda) ive not bothered trying to sell it properly yet - mainly as i was looking forward to the sun arriving and enjoying it before it gets replaced. however a nice quick sale is always welcome, i just dont want to sell it off too cheap.. new car doesnt arrive for 4 months so i have plenty time to enjoy the car and sell, but a hassle-free quick sale cant be sniffed at, I just dont want to accept sometihing then find when the sun arrives and its colour shines through find i could have got alot more money for just waiting!  It's a nice motor but I don't think burgundy is going to have much it's premium. White cars have a fairly large premium but that's "in" this week. I'd personally chuck it up in the classifieds for top money and see how it goes for a couple weeks. Mikey - lovely. I'm hoping for a v8v next time round!!
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Gaz.
47,315 posts
121 months
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Mikey that is lovely, you must be chuffed to pieces.
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mikey k
6,751 posts
86 months
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Life time dream, even keeps the S - Vantage S 
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DanL
1,474 posts
135 months
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mikey k said: Very nice! I'm sure that would tempt me out of mine too. Mental note: must work harder.
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Killer2005
15,439 posts
98 months
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mikey k said: Killer2005 said: Push the budget a bit and get 1 year later car. Face lift cars got a lot of changes that made them better. (see s2ki FAQ) I'd look at this if you can live with the full red interior http://pistonheads.com/sales/3632028.htm I do love a red interior. Thanks for the advice chaps, I've got an insurance quote through which was far better than previously thought, but still £700.00 more than what I'm paying for my 147. It would be worth it but my sensible side is in the way
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russy01
Original Poster
2,114 posts
51 months
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Boring! Where did you get the quotes? Try admiral and elephant if you haven't.
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mikey k
6,751 posts
86 months
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Killer2005 said: I do love a red interior.
Thanks for the advice chaps, I've got an insurance quote through which was far better than previously thought, but still £700.00 more than what I'm paying for my 147.
It would be worth it but my sensible side is in the way group 20 will do that
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AshVX220
1,817 posts
60 months
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DanL,
how does the S2K compare to the VX you owned (checked your profile)?
I have the VX as a toy, my missus has an MR2, but occasionally (like npow) mkaes noises about going down to one sports car which will get more use than the VX. The only car I would even consider for this options is an S2K.
But then, I look at the VX and just love it and never want to get rid of it?
It's a nice dilemma to have, but a dilemma no less. Any thoughts?
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JFReturns
2,564 posts
41 months
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AshVX220 said: DanL,
how does the S2K compare to the VX you owned (checked your profile)?
I have the VX as a toy, my missus has an MR2, but occasionally (like npow) mkaes noises about going down to one sports car which will get more use than the VX. The only car I would even consider for this options is an S2K.
But then, I look at the VX and just love it and never want to get rid of it?
It's a nice dilemma to have, but a dilemma no less. Any thoughts? I've just gone from an S2000 to VX220 and wouldn't go the other way around...
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Killer2005
15,439 posts
98 months
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russy01 said: Boring! Where did you get the quotes? Try admiral and elephant if you haven't. £2k at Admiral, £1800 through Adrian Flux. Will have to have a look at Elephant. I wish I could make my mind up 
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russy01
Original Poster
2,114 posts
51 months
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Killer2005 said: russy01 said: Boring! Where did you get the quotes? Try admiral and elephant if you haven't. £2k at Admiral, £1800 through Adrian Flux. Will have to have a look at Elephant. I wish I could make my mind up Elephant will be about the same as admiral, they are owned by the same group. Not cheap is it. This is where I'm glad I live In the country! 24yr old paying £700! I don't think I could pay £2k for insurance.
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havoc
20,225 posts
105 months
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JFReturns said: AshVX220 said: DanL,
how does the S2K compare to the VX you owned (checked your profile)?
I have the VX as a toy, my missus has an MR2, but occasionally (like npow) mkaes noises about going down to one sports car which will get more use than the VX. The only car I would even consider for this options is an S2K.
But then, I look at the VX and just love it and never want to get rid of it?
It's a nice dilemma to have, but a dilemma no less. Any thoughts? I've just gone from an S2000 to VX220 and wouldn't go the other way around... We test-drove the VX before getting the S2000. VX is definitely a better steer, better chassis and more striking car. But powertrain in the S2000 is sublime, reliability/dealers are a lot better (this was 6 years ago, with 18mth old cars, so may be less relevant now), and practicality/habitability of the S2000 is a lot better - we wanted a car we'd both drive and we could go away together in...VX just didn't 'feel' like that sort of car. ...but I think JF is probably right - you'd miss the inherent poise/feedback of the VX if you went the other way.
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Killer2005
15,439 posts
98 months
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russy01 said: Elephant will be about the same as admiral, they are owned by the same group.
Not cheap is it. This is where I'm glad I live In the country! 24yr old paying £700! I don't think I could pay £2k for insurance. I'd rather not but if it means having a car I want then I don't really care. It's not what's stopping me buying one, it's more whether I should get a s2000/z4 or be sensible and save for a house (currently renting).
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