2004 s2000 Redline

[BulletBoy]

sorry for the noob-ish-ness

whats the redline for the 2004 s2000.. I know america got the 2.2L but we still have the f20c..

In saying that i did read in a review that from 2004 onwards, the f20c was dropped to 8200RPM ?

thanks

[ludecrs]

We still have the F20C, only the US got the F22 ; our redline is still the same @ 9000ish rpm.

[BulletBoy]

thanks man.. im going to test drive this one today.. any feedback on it ?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7712945&__sid=12601823E825&__Qpb=true&Cr=9&__Ns=pCar_Odometer_Single|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1 ||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294964924&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=78&silo=1011

[Midnight_motors]

looks nice, and it's cheap!

[JDM4RT]

definately one to buy up north looks real good and price wise for a ap2!

[BulletBoy]

ok guys..

had a test drive.. heres my impressions

Pro's:

Engine + gearbox is Smooth, feels like new
Full service history through honda
single owner
Driven by a 60+ year old female
interior is in really good condition
price

Cons:

small dent on rear bar
scratches on rear bar (approx the size of a cd case with lines of scratches - could be from scratching on another car etc)
scratched lower front bar (can see abit on the pics)
cracked lower front bar (about 4cm long)
two pretty noticeable paintchips either side of the honda badge.. funnily enough, they look very proportional to each other and are exactly the same size (5 cent coin)
small dent on drivers side door
3rims are scuffed up pretty bad on the lip
Spare key was lost (only 1 key given)

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Price is not really negotiable all that much.. so what do you guys think ?
I mean its a very decent price, although im trying to factor in how much it will cost to fix these little odds and ends..

[ncmx5]

the silver one in victoria going for 41k is a better deal.. u'll rack up kms pretty on s2k.. its addictive to drive... plus i think ive seen the owner was like 50+ y.o man.

[BulletBoy]

I called him up,
it was in a pretty bad accident he says, front and rear bar along with bonnet needed replacing.. whole car was resprayed.. also, he says theres a hole in the canvas roof

[jaeyon]

there should be 3 sets of keys. one black one grey and one red.

[Midnight_motors]

the silver one in vic has been in an accident. it's a repairable writeoff... not worth you time mate

[Midnight_motors]

i believe that car u checked out is good man. Haggle with the guy/girl and try get a bargain

[BulletBoy]

anyone know the price of replacing the red and grey keys ?

[jaeyon]

anyone know the price of replacing the red and grey keys ?

id say a few hundred. itd be factory ordered. min 500 at a guess

[euromandeluxe]

there should be 3 sets of keys. one black one grey and one red.

oh, the s2000 has 3 sets of keys? what's each one for?

[jaeyon]

oh, the s2000 has 3 sets of keys? what's each one for?

red is master, grey is spare, black is the everyday one (i think thats how it works)

[mikoZ]

oh, the s2000 has 3 sets of keys? what's each one for?

i think:
red for wife
grey for gf
blk for self

lol

[euromandeluxe]

red is master, grey is spare, black is the everyday one (i think thats how it works)

ahh i see

so is there any difference in what each key does? and do they look different?

ive contacted someone about their car but they only have the black key, they said they were never given the red or grey when they bought it second hand. would this be a problem?

[WhiteAP1]

Bought mine second hand 6 years ago, and same deal.One black key. It's never really been an issue, however I have thought that id be completely screwed if i lost my only set.

I guess it all depends if you wanna spend the $$$ to get the replacements, or use it as a bargaining tool to lower the asking price

[stndrd]

at the same time tho the owner can turn around and argue back that majority of 2nd hand s2k are sold with only black key. also you shouldnt be chasing a bargain for a car that is worth wat they are asking. i know its good to save some dollars so they can go into mods, but at the same time think about how you feel when you sell a car and person after person low balls you. it gets f**king annoying

[9large]

ahh i see

so is there any difference in what each key does? and do they look different?



The grey key can't open the centre console. It's meant to be used as a spare, but also as a valet-type key.

[euromandeluxe]

The grey key can't open the centre console. It's meant to be used as a spare, but also as a valet-type key.


ahh I see, thanks.

is there any difference between what the red and black do then?

[9large]

Not sure about a red key, as I got two black keys and one grey one when I bought mine new.

[euromandeluxe]

Not sure about a red key, as I got two black keys and one grey one when I bought mine new.

I see; thanks for your help mate :)

[BulletBoy]

yea I dont intend on lowballing the guy because of the misplaced keys,

I just want to know what the replacement cost will be so if I do take the car, I know how much extra I have to add on top.. would be a real headache losing the only key


at the same time tho the owner can turn around and argue back that majority of 2nd hand s2k are sold with only black key. also you shouldnt be chasing a bargain for a car that is worth wat they are asking. i know its good to save some dollars so they can go into mods, but at the same time think about how you feel when you sell a car and person after person low balls you. it gets f**king annoying

[jaeyon]

i dont think many come with the red key. mine only came with 2 black ones and a grey one too. but red is master so it should be able to open everything.

[BulletBoy]

turns out the red key is used to programme a new set of keys if you lose all your spares,

without the red, according to the guy at honda, if you lose your spares you will need to replace your whole immobilizer module which is around $700+

and you should never try and start the car with your red key

[mikoZ]

according to the guy at honda, if you lose your spares you will need to replace your whole immobilizer module which is around $700+

IMO, it worth all the money, maybe not a honda factory, but at least a aftermarket one :thumbsup:

[BulletBoy]

so I just put a deposit down on that 04 s2000 :) car is booked in for RWC on wednesday so that is when I will be taking delivery of it :)

[sho]

did anyone get a key that is held in like a card which only allows your engine to be switch on but the center console and boot won't open up with the key?

[Darkii_]

so I just put a deposit down on that 04 s2000 :) car is booked in for RWC on wednesday so that is when I will be taking delivery of it :)

wow grats, hopefully all goes good.

[BulletBoy]

cheers man.. cant wait :) time's going sooo slowly !

[BulletBoy]

should have checked this myself, but whats the colour code of the 2004 Blue s2000's (link to carsales is on first page) ? tried googling but most of the results are from america.. it looks alot like the bermuda/laguna blue but that was only released in 2006 ?

[F20C]

should have checked this myself, but whats the colour code of the 2004 Blue s2000's (link to carsales is on first page) ? tried googling but most of the results are from america.. it looks alot like the bermuda/laguna blue but that was only released in 2006 ?

you wanna know this cause you wanna respray it? or bored and wanna know everything about your car lol?

It might be in the engine bay with the code write it down and call honda (if its in there i know my car has mine on the seriel code thingy..)

[vyets]

It's MCB monte carlo blue.

[BulletBoy]

haha actually im going to order in a front and rear lip.. and was curious too haha :)


you wanna know this cause you wanna respray it? or bored and wanna know everything about your car lol?

It might be in the engine bay with the code write it down and call honda (if its in there i know my car has mine on the seriel code thingy..)

[BulletBoy]

thanks..

I love the colour of yours ! farrrrrrrrrrr thats sex ! Laguna Blue FTW !


It's MCB monte carlo blue.

[ludecrs]

Laguna is amazing. Check out Moonrock too, IRL its just spectacular.

[BulletBoy]

moonrock is :D:D:D:D

on a side note.. do the Aus 2004+ s2k's come with the Clutch delay valve ?

[ludecrs]

yes sir.

[BulletBoy]

so I finally got her :D
dont know how Im going to sleep tonight. i just want to drive !!

I was taken aback by how nice the seller of the car was.. elderly gentleman and lady who truly loved there S.. infact, this is there 2nd s2000, the first was a 99 which they traded in for this one.. i guess it just proved to me that this is more than just an ordinary car.. its something special :)

[Darkii_]

Great looking car mate, looks heaps better in person. Nice meeting you tonight, see ya around

[BulletBoy]

cheers bro !
your euro is a pretty good looker too :) lovin the rims !
cya around man