Bought an S2000 n hour ago.

[Small Car]

We had the discussion on the wheels on that auction car in the original post.

Anyway - good buy and you will love it. Probably my most driving memories were with the S2000. For the winter though, you need a wooly sheath for the gear knob ! It is very cold. And mind standing water, I stuffed mine in a straight line on the M4...

And take the lid off the air box for a really good induction roar.

Well done and enjoy the most fun for £'s you will probably ever have.

[amare32]

Beefmeister said:

sniff diesel said:

Did you see the auction thread from a few weeks back:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

This 08 S2000 only made £13,700 (provisional admitedly, wonder what they took for it in the end)

That doesn't look right to me - an 08 with those wheels? Aren't they the wheels from the very first generation?

Looks like someone has swapped the 17" out for the 16" which looks tiny. If Honda can offer the CTR with 19" then why not the S2000 as it's
supposed to be their halo sports car model.

Still a nice car though, could do with a bit more low down torque. Honda should do a Type-R version with a turbo - now that would be nice.

[Consultant]

congrats on the car, I miss mine

check http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?s=71d048c14fb...

loads of info there and enjoy the car

[sniff diesel]

amare32 said:

Looks like someone has swapped the 17" out for the 16" which looks tiny. If Honda can offer the CTR with 19" then why not the S2000 as it's
supposed to be their halo sports car model.

Still a nice car though, could do with a bit more low down torque. Honda should do a Type-R version with a turbo - now that would be nice.

www.maxpower.com

[amare32]

sniff diesel said:

amare32 said:

Looks like someone has swapped the 17" out for the 16" which looks tiny. If Honda can offer the CTR with 19" then why not the S2000 as it's
supposed to be their halo sports car model.

Still a nice car though, could do with a bit more low down torque. Honda should do a Type-R version with a turbo - now that would be nice.

www.maxpower.com

Just kidding mate I'm well past the max power stage at 31

[twcullen]

DonsterD said:

Hi,

yesterday i posted a thread about the Boxster etc. I was dead set on buying one. But as scared of its reliabilty. I test drove one and wasn't to my liking.

This morning i bought an S2000 off my mate. 04 Plate, Black with red interior and 32k miles. Looks the dogs danglies...

I think it will do me fine for a bit. A lot of car for 11.5k.

Anyone here have one? Any advice? I gather its a bit twitchy in the wet..

Now i need just need to sell the E320 CDi and the A4...

Edited by DonsterD on Saturday 3rd January 11:14

Well done great choice of car! Keep a good check on the condition of your tyres and their pressures. Oh and try not to Vtec round bends in the wet untill you are used to the cars tail happiness!

[dave_s13]

eowen said:

IMVHO opinion, even if the car is mint, you have paid about 1-2k too much. But at least you know the history and how the car has been looked after I guess.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HOND...

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HOND...

Edited by eowen on Saturday 3rd January 12:35

Knowing where the cars been and trusting the seller is worth the premium (if in fact there ever was one) IMO.

S2k's are cool, nice one.

How much yo hoping to get for the merc, is it an estate?

[glazbagun]

Congratulations!

[sliced bread]

Eddie the Ead said:

What is it with Pistonheads and peoples clear joy in pissing on the OP's fire.

Great car the S2000 and hope it gives you many happy days motoring.

I think it's always a mistake to announce to the world how much you've paid for something - one man's bargain is another man's rip-off and the only fire-dousing that's taken place here has been about what he paid, not about the car itself.

[Small Car]

I cut my teeth on www.s2ki.com (UK forum linky - http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=25) which was great fun - loads of like minded people and information. I think we had 100 S2000s on a jaunt around Wales once. Certainly worth a try.

[BaronVonVTEC]

Small Car said:

And take the lid off the air box for a really good induction roar.

May sound great, but you'll create more heat and generate less power. So is it worth it? Nice car though. can't beat a bit of VTEC action!

Edited by BaronVonVTEC on Saturday 3rd January 16:22

[10 Pence Short]

BaronVonVTEC said:

Small Car said:

And take the lid off the air box for a really good induction roar.

May sound great, but you'll create less heat and generate less power. So is it worth it? Nice car though. can't beat a bit of VTEC action!

How does creating heat generate more horsepower?

[y2blade]

Eddie the Ead said:

What is it with Pistonheads and peoples clear joy in pissing on the OP's fire.

Great car the S2000 and hope it gives you many happy days motoring.

well said


OP enjoy the car

[BaronVonVTEC]

Got my typing arse about face, now corrected.

[10 Pence Short]

BaronVonVTEC said:

Got my typing arse about face, now corrected.

[jjwilliams43]

Hello folks,

I have previously owned one of these and thought it would be a sensible way to start my pH posting my wishing you many happy motoring miles.

[isv]

Small Car said:

I cut my teeth on www.s2ki.com (UK forum linky - http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=25) which was great fun - loads of like minded people and information. I think we had 100 S2000s on a jaunt around Wales once. Certainly worth a try.

I can recall going on a couple of these s2k meets - great fun. Great car too - just wish it had more low-end torque. I got rid of mine as it was simply too tiring on long trips (revving to VTEC just to make swift progress wore me out! ).

[Nolar Dog]

Happy New Car!

I'd be interested in a "one month on" review as it's a car I would conside buying ITNTDF.
Cheers and hope you enjoy it.

[Negative Creep]

Very nice cars. Reminded me of the MX5 - not quite as responsive but a hell of a lot faster. Will seriously consider one once prices drop.

In the meantime, has it kicked in yo?

[fido]

14k for a 1 year old S2000 (especially a non-GT model) is believeable if it had mental mileage on it, say 20000. Great cars nevertheless - i tried one yonks ago but couldn't fit in one comfortably with my lanky legs - but would probably choose one over a Boxster because of the reliability issues .. if you really wanted a Porsche then you'll have to pay the price either warranty-wise .. or get a 993 / turbo / anything without 'that' engine {cough}.

Edited by fido on Sunday 4th January 02:10