Honda S2000, need some advice?
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Hi people,
I am looking at buying a S2000 AP2 version 2004 onwards, think they are great cars.
What year in your experience do think is best to get? I have heard the 2005 is good and have also heard that the tax bracket shoots up in price from 2007?
I do like them in black, had too many grey cars in the past.
Anything I need to look out for?
Insurance? I am 32 with 14 years no claims, no points.
Thanks guys.
I am looking at buying a S2000 AP2 version 2004 onwards, think they are great cars.
What year in your experience do think is best to get? I have heard the 2005 is good and have also heard that the tax bracket shoots up in price from 2007?
I do like them in black, had too many grey cars in the past.
Anything I need to look out for?
Insurance? I am 32 with 14 years no claims, no points.
Thanks guys.
Janosh said:
As with any car, buy on condition IMO.
Check the usual: Geo (uneven tyre wear), oil level, worn roof, rusty arches, sticky calipers, etc.
They all use oil so if buying privately question the owner on how often he checks / tops up. If he says never, walk away!
I set out to buy a 04-05 car, but to me the premium commanded by the good ones was not worth it. I ended up with an '03 car with recent suspension rebuild and a complete service history.
Many of the earlier cars should now have a new roof and revised suspension, so I would prioritise those items.
Engine & gearbox should be strong, so walk away from anything notchy / rattly!
I hope that helps...
Hi Jonosh,Check the usual: Geo (uneven tyre wear), oil level, worn roof, rusty arches, sticky calipers, etc.
They all use oil so if buying privately question the owner on how often he checks / tops up. If he says never, walk away!
I set out to buy a 04-05 car, but to me the premium commanded by the good ones was not worth it. I ended up with an '03 car with recent suspension rebuild and a complete service history.
Many of the earlier cars should now have a new roof and revised suspension, so I would prioritise those items.
Engine & gearbox should be strong, so walk away from anything notchy / rattly!
I hope that helps...
Thank you for reply, yes thats given me something to go on. Is there much difference between the AP1 and AP2, body styling at all?
£400.00 for insurance is really good, is this fully comp is you have? every day car?
sharifr1 said:
S2KI is definitley a good site to read up on what to look out for on an S2000.
Here's a few good links:
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775801-what-to-loo...
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/681492-common-s200...
I just picked up a 2004 Moonrock Grey GT with full red leather on Friday.
Really good cars.
I'm 23, had my licence 6 years and have 4 years no claims.
My insurance is £1,560. The joys of living in London!
Hi,Here's a few good links:
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775801-what-to-loo...
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/681492-common-s200...
I just picked up a 2004 Moonrock Grey GT with full red leather on Friday.
Really good cars.
I'm 23, had my licence 6 years and have 4 years no claims.
My insurance is £1,560. The joys of living in London!
Thanks for links. How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
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