s2k for this summer need help

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sup ppl on ozHONDA

thinking of geting an s2k, with summer just around the corner...

need any opinions on these 2 for sale

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=12&R=8724998&keywords=&trecs=85&__sid=12AD55394DD1&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294964924&silo=1011


http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8965233&__Qpb=true&Cr=14&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294964924&silo=1011&__No=15&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=85&__sid=12AD55394DD1


any help would be great guys/girls ..thx

[jrstyles]

The black one has been up for sale for ages and so has the red one.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88747

Print out the link, drive them both and compare. IMO, i wouldn't buy a car that belonged to a P plater but thats my opinion. The red one looks tidy but i would ditch the rims.

[Darkshrimp]

IMO, i wouldn't buy a car that belonged to a P plater but thats my opinion.

I really think the seller should have taken down the P plates before taking the photos.

It might not mean much, but it's a mental thing, no idea what the young kid has been doing with the car, could have got over excited with the new toy and just trashed it ><

[euromandeluxe]

The wear on that black one's seat bolsters looks way more than 100,000km, but it could just be because of lack of proper treatment. buyer beware

[zhong]

I personally think, don't think too much of the photos and actually go check it out. If it drives well, and sounds well - it's all well. Who cares if they're P platers or not, it's not as if a Full-Liscenced driver won't thrash it. Just go check it out, I'd go for the black one, given that it's all good. My 2c.

[ing]

thx guys/girls for the replys.

soo hard to find a S under 100,000kms for less then 25k. im leaning towards the red one iv seen a few black ones around and they look dirty if not taken care of

[sae]

I've been looking at s2k's for the past 8 months lol, the good ones are gone in literally less than a week so keep your eyes open!
You might want to check out s2ki, there is a section for people searching for a used s2000 and they may know of the vehicle you're currently viewing.
It might cost something, but performing professional inspections may save you big time in the long run. Also take it to a mechanic and do a compression test along with other inspections.
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=775801 <-- That pretty much sums up EVERYTHING you can execute yourself.
Goodluck! I'll be buying one in about 3-4 months too haha

[ing]

8 months!!!! iv only beeen looking for 2 months now and i will be buying one for sure in the next month!!!
yep will def be takeing ones that i want to a mechanic http://www.stateroads.com.au/ FTW
good luck to you too..

[zhik]

would u really buy from a guy named haasan??

[ing]

bahahahah im guessing your from sydney,
and the area too lidcombe,Auburn

[acurabot]

if your fussy about paint, then the red one. The magnetic P Plate will leave a square of darker paint (even though its black) once you remove it. just my 2c. and also, cos red goes faster ;D

[VeYzZii]

I think you should get out there and give both of them a drive. You can really compare after you have driven a couple. Year model and kilometers can be irrelevant, 100k soft kilometers is better then 70k Hard kilometers.. And be sure to check little things like scratches on interior, carpet, roof marks, rips etc. Gives you peace of mind when you are driving.

[sae]

I think you should get out there and give both of them a drive. You can really compare after you have driven a couple. Year model and kilometers can be irrelevant, 100k soft kilometers is better then 70k Hard kilometers.. And be sure to check little things like scratches on interior, carpet, roof marks, rips etc. Gives you peace of mind when you are driving.
Yeah, a car thats been taken care of and serviced regularly with high km's will but in much better nick than a car thats been thrashed with no regular services but low k's. Log books are the obvious ones, is the owner mature? When he takes you for a test drive, does he show off vtec? Take cues from all his actions and make a judgement.
Goodluck

[nat123x]

yeah i had the same issue looking for a decent s.
anyways, theresa few up on carsales now. the black one is crap. shitty engine man..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=13&PriceTo=414&R=9479135&trecs=25&__sid=12C0719C8430&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294964924% 204294965322%20898%20414&silo=1011&keywords=

id offer the guy 23k for it. =]

[sae]

that blue one looks awesome...bbs lm as well haha.. my personal favourite after te37's

[nat123x]

that blue one looks awesome...bbs lm as well haha.. my personal favourite after te37's

yeah i know aye.
bbs is pretty nice.
i got work vsxx gold on mine and they look good.
suits the car well. =]
i can get u te37s if u want. just let me know the offset and size and i'll let my mate know. =p

[ing]

yer thats a nice ride
but im after red or white.... a white one was on car sales for only one week in syd and sumone bought it fast!
rego was BSY*** i didert even get a chance to go out and have a look at it

[nat123x]

yer thats a nice ride
but im after red or white.... a white one was on car sales for only one week in syd and sumone bought it fast!
rego was BSY*** i didert even get a chance to go out and have a look at it

white is nice. hate red but thats my opinion.

anyways heres a red one. shit thing is the plastic window got sliced. owner has a new roof for new buyer. id give him 22.5k but its got low kms and its an 01. not too shabby..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9400650&__Qpb=true&Cr=12&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322% 204294964924%20414%20898&silo=1011&PriceTo=414&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=26&__sid=12C0DF1E5B68

[nat123x]

or u can just buy it and buy my roof i have for sale. 1 year old. oem from honda trivett. selling for 200$ only!
selling cos i got a glass one. =p

[sae]

yer thats a nice ride
but im after red or white.... a white one was on car sales for only one week in syd and sumone bought it fast!
rego was BSY*** i didert even get a chance to go out and have a look at it
That white one you were talking about had its clock winded back lol..so you were lucky that you didn't buy it.

[tay113]

or u can just buy it and buy my roof i have for sale. 1 year old. oem from honda trivett. selling for 200$ only!
selling cos i got a glass one. =p

hi, did you say,you have a roof 1year old for sale?If it is,i wont mind buying off you.Thanks tay

[nat123x]

hi, did you say,you have a roof 1year old for sale?If it is,i wont mind buying off you.Thanks tay


yep! oem from honda. u want it? pm me with ur digits. u from syd?
im near regents park.. its a year old cos i my old one split. i just got a glass window..

[nat123x]

oh just saw ur from addy.. i can post there if u want. just let me know.

[tay113]

just pm you.Does it come in the original box ?msile.cheers tay

[tay113]

oh just saw ur from addy.. i can post there if u want. just let me know.

HI nat, E-transfer to u this morning and thanks .looking forward to the soft top asap.

[fromdeeeast]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF i woulda bought the soft top

FML! grats tay

[tay113]

hi ya,i thought most s2000 owners would go for the glass window.Found one at ebay US $459 .Dont know about the quality.As for me,this just suits my budget.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-S2000-02-03-04-05-06-07-Convertible-Top-Glass-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem415406d89dQQitemZ28058 2609053QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

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Live rates at 2010.11.05 01:15:00 UTC
459.00 USD = 452.907 AUD
United States Dollars Australia Dollars
1 USD = 0.986726 AUD 1 AUD = 1.01345 USD

rofl F*** our money is good atm

[PeppeX]

Live rates at 2010.11.05 01:15:00 UTC
459.00 USD = 452.907 AUD
United States Dollars Australia Dollars
1 USD = 0.986726 AUD 1 AUD = 1.01345 USD

rofl F*** our money is good atm

LOL! We should import cars from the US, too bad they are LHD

[JamieP]

One thing you have to remember though is paypal exchange rates are always prett average :/ i purchased my bumper a week ago and au was at 99 c and paypal only gave me 96 c

[tay113]

Nice to take advantage of our A$ dollars as it would be fantastic to more buddies importing 1/2 cars,wreck cars and preferably accident cars with no deaths for parts just for our members around australia.
Some one will have to make certain profits but yet still make affordable for our S2000 members to be still running around.The dealers will just have to compete than.
Wouldn't it be nice? Smile.
Just my 2penny thoughts.

[euromandeluxe]

you should probably use PM for this sort of follow-up, lol

[tay113]

you should probably use PM for this sort of follow-up, lol

oops .got in the wrong section in a hurry.

[tay113]

stuff up again.

[ing]

I've been looking at s2k's for the past 8 months lol, the good ones are gone in literally less than a week so keep your eyes open!
You might want to check out s2ki, there is a section for people searching for a used s2000 and they may know of the vehicle you're currently viewing.
It might cost something, but performing professional inspections may save you big time in the long run. Also take it to a mechanic and do a compression test along with other inspections.
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=775801 <-- That pretty much sums up EVERYTHING you can execute yourself.
Goodluck! I'll be buying one in about 3-4 months too haha

you where rite 8months u been looking its been about 3 months now and im still looking

[JJprelude]

Would love to get an s2k. My friends buying one so I'll be sure to show him this thread.

[tay113]

HI guys,
Can you tell me how long does it takes for courier service of a soft top from sydney to adelaide? I paid $65 for the courier service and wonder if it would have being via road. Right?
Still in a blur of darkness.
thank you .tay.

[vyets]

Call them and find out normally should take about a week

[tay113]

Call them and find out normally should take about a week
thanks as i was told the soft top was taken on the 12th friday and should have being here 17th.Today is 24th,so no worries as it should be this week end at latest.Thats easy had i knew.cheers buddy.
tay

[tay113]

or u can just buy it and buy my roof i have for sale. 1 year old. oem from honda trivett. selling for 200$ only!
selling cos i got a glass one. =p

HI nat,
Kindly respond to my Pm or sms message please.Would like to get details of your courier.
Thank you.tay

[ing]

hey guys are there two types of silver paints on the S? iv seen like a drak gray gunmetal colour and a lighter one wich is just silver?

can anyone shead sum light on this thx

[ludecrs]

Silverstone
Sebring

Silvberstone is the AUS colour, and I believe Sebring *might*? of been offered from 2006 onwards?

[DreadAngel]

From what I can see on the 09 Brochure, there is a Silver colour called Synchro Silver Metallic?

[tay113]

HI nat,
Kindly respond to my Pm or sms message please.Would like to get details of your courier.
Thank you.tay

HI Nat.Its being along time and i am not getting any response from you from various form of contacts.It will be nice to know what has actually to my soft -top?Should i be concern?

[tay113]

HI Nat.Its being along time and i am not getting any response from you from various form of contacts.It will be nice to know what has actually to my soft -top?Should i be concern?

Looks like unfortunately my fingers are burnt ,no soft -top, no money and any help from you guys out in the forum will be great.She decides to not to communicate and its sad thinking there are sincere people in this world.

[tay113]

hi guys, it will be nice to know if you are still in contact with nat123x .i bought her soft -top from her that she stated on this forum and no sign of goods as promised.its already a month and she just disappeared.not able to get respond from her mobile,pm,email. Its quite upsetting.thanks .tay

[vyets]

Really sucks to hear man, considering she was posting everywhere on the forum for all these people to help her with mods and now gone.

[tay113]

Really sucks to hear man, considering she was posting everywhere on the forum for all these people to help her with mods and now gone.

Its such a joy interacting ,gathering informations and exchanging ideas in this ozhonda forum till all it requires One rotten apple to spoil / shakeup my confidence.Its not big dollars,but stress and grief given to me but i cannot understand what drives , to cheat as on the phone conversation has the potential ability to excel but yet went for small money.Perhaps its easy money.haha!
Pity ,with small vision as their future will be black listed and provided they dont seek employment.Are there many s2000 driven by ladies in nsw?I am thinking of heading down to visit my friends.

[ludecrs]

Don't worry, I've recently been robbed $4K for an engine + install costs only to find its ****ed and the seller is nowhere to be seen or heard from.

[tay113]

Don't worry, I've recently been robbed $4K for an engine + install costs only to find its ****ed and the seller is nowhere to be seen or heard from.

To me ,its a disappointment for such a wasted talent %#&* me .
Just wonder if she has any guilt making others suffer.Guess no for now.
Honestly,Your non selfish contribution to the s2000 owners is unmeasurable .Thank you for your support.

[tay113]

hi guys, Interestingly!i have just got a sms message yesterday from nat123x and she reckon shes back from her holidays.Her australian mobile was kept active while she got all my miss calls and sms yesterday.She told me her courier has charged her credit card and will contact her where my tops will be.That is today.Am i having my hopes high after all the stress i have got.Will keep you all posting when i get some real answers and that is if i get it. sad he! he!
cheers tay.

[rokkuchan]

Hey Tay113, why did you buy the top?? Keeping a spare? It's different from keeping a spare tire. Even if ur top breaks or ripped, the money spent on replacing with your spare, you could just get a glass version and install that with same price. With currency quite good, the cheapest glass window top is probably gonna set you back about $500 more or less without the demister etc. So really you're only a couple hundred out of pocket from ur second hand spare if you ever need to remove and install. There are places here (SA) that would do the conversion - the place i know replaces Ferrari roofs and restores old but high distinction convertible cars. I wouldn't trust Honda dealers doing it, people in there are just apprentices following the Honda manual.

[tay113]

Hey Tay113, why did you buy the top?? Keeping a spare? It's different from keeping a spare tire. Even if ur top breaks or ripped, the money spent on replacing with your spare, you could just get a glass version and install that with same price. With currency quite good, the cheapest glass window top is probably gonna set you back about $500 more or less without the demister etc. So really you're only a couple hundred out of pocket from ur second hand spare if you ever need to remove and install. There are places here (SA) that would do the conversion - the place i know replaces Ferrari roofs and restores old but high distinction convertible cars. I wouldn't trust Honda dealers doing it, people in there are just apprentices following the Honda manual.

HI buddy,Yes! You are right!Its a sense of security as i saw it keeping as spare. In the back of my mind thinking a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.In event of a slash,i could replace it instantly with stock inhand and moreover i could live with a plastic version.Importantly!i was comfortable with my budget than. What to do?Its all about living experience and no age discrimination.

[tay113]

Hey Tay113, why did you buy the top?? Keeping a spare? It's different from keeping a spare tire. Even if ur top breaks or ripped, the money spent on replacing with your spare, you could just get a glass version and install that with same price. With currency quite good, the cheapest glass window top is probably gonna set you back about $500 more or less without the demister etc. So really you're only a couple hundred out of pocket from ur second hand spare if you ever need to remove and install. There are places here (SA) that would do the conversion - the place i know replaces Ferrari roofs and restores old but high distinction convertible cars. I wouldn't trust Honda dealers doing it, people in there are just apprentices following the Honda manual.

HI buddy,Yes! You are right!Its a sense of security as i saw it keeping as spare. In the back of my mind thinking a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.In event of a slash,i could replace it instantly with stock inhand and moreover i could live with a plastic version.Importantly!i was comfortable with my budget than. What to do?Its all about living experience and no age discrimination.

[Kenshin3180]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone can shed some light or has any opinions about this s2000?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=3&R=9860980&keywords=&trecs=75&__sid=12A2DD6C937E&__Ns=pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&__Qpb=true&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&seot=1&__N=1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965322 4294964924&silo=1011