s2k hunt continues!

[Ten Four]

Haha I'm in Perth too.

And lol speaking of dodgy;
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/cars-vans-utes/1999-honda-s2000-convertible/1021503686
read description

followed by stalking of guys FB:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=354704654638650&set=t.501295248&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fsphotos-h.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F556946_354704654638650_2121717304_n.jpg&size=960%2C720

And finally seller's other items.. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/wrecking/wrecking-honda-s2000/1016655368

[RenzokukenJ]

Haha I'm in Perth too.

And lol speaking of dodgy;
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/cars-vans-utes/1999-honda-s2000-convertible/1021503686
read description

followed by stalking of guys FB:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=354704654638650&set=t.501295248&typ e=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fsphotos-h.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F556946_354704654638650_2121717304_n.jpg&siz e=960%2C720

And finally seller's other items.. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/wrecking/wrecking-honda-s2000/1016655368

Really now..... Where in Perth are you?

[RenzokukenJ]

Haha I'm in Perth too.

And lol speaking of dodgy;
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/cars-vans-utes/1999-honda-s2000-convertible/1021503686
read description

followed by stalking of guys FB:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=354704654638650&set=t.501295248&typ e=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fm.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fsphotos-h.ak%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F556946_354704654638650_2121717304_n.jpg&siz e=960%2C720

And finally seller's other items.. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/wrecking/wrecking-honda-s2000/1016655368

Fuking lol

I checked the car out already, not in the best condition ay..

[Jasemas]

Telling me those cars being wrecked... turned into a new car?

[EKVTIR-T]

unless you compare vins then no proof

maybe he got multiple

[RenzokukenJ]

he said he was in the process of cutting the vin off and rebolting on the new vin

[Jasemas]

Nek minit reported to Transport Authority... wut

[lolmclol]

Won't he then have to remove all the stickers on each panel as well with the Vin on it?

[EKVTIR-T]

guise you dont know that a crime has been commited geez

[RenzokukenJ]

Won't he then have to remove all the stickers on each panel as well with the Vin on it?

yeah man.


idk hes just dodgy lol

[DreadAngel]

Just stick to the general thought of "if its too good to be true..." Move on?

[lolmclol]

Just stick to the general thought of "if its too good to be true..." Move on?

... Then it must be the deal of a lifetime scenario? ;-)

[Ten Four]

Really now..... Where in Perth are you?

Wembley. If you want a ride etc just pm me :)

Wouldn't go near that dodgy s2k lol. I also checked and seller works in a panel shop in maddington.... duhr

[DreadAngel]

... Then it must be the deal of a lifetime scenario? ;-)

LOL!!! Lifeline LOL

[RenzokukenJ]

Wembley. If you want a ride etc just pm me :)

Wouldn't go near that dodgy s2k lol. I also checked and seller works in a panel shop in maddington.... duhr

Sure man. I live in ballajura, so no fuss.

[flop101]

Thanks mate, need it!

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-14871037

Anyone in nsw gone out and seen this or anyone no anything about it that I should no?
Cheers

that first one has a whinning noise in first and second gear, seller told me the bearing needed to be changed, but he did not change it as his mechanic advised him even if he did change the bearing (hes not even sure which bearing it is) the noise would come back regardless.

[dc2screama]

that first one has a whinning noise in first and second gear, seller told me the bearing needed to be changed, but he did not change it as his mechanic advised him even if he did change the bearing (hes not even sure which bearing it is) the noise would come back regardless.

Only first and second or all the gears?
I know that s2000s are common for diff whines..

[RenzokukenJ]

i think what flop101 is trying to say, is that the whinning noise is now a characteristic of the car

[dc2screama]

i think what flop101 is trying to say, is that the whinning noise is now a characteristic of the car

You Been out to see it man?

[RenzokukenJ]

You Been out to see it man?

Nup, not in qld dude

[Simonnn]

Anyone know anything about that Supercharged one for sale in VIC?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2003/SSE-AD-2113622/?Cr=1

I've been looking around for a build thread on the forums but can't find anything haha

[dc2screama]

Anyone know anything about that Supercharged one for sale in VIC?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2003/SSE-AD-2113622/?Cr=1

I've been looking around for a build thread on the forums but can't find anything haha

Don't think Iv come across a build thread for it, it has been on Carsales for 3-4weeks and today there was another silver supercharged s2000 advertised

[RenzokukenJ]

Don't think Iv come across a build thread for it, it has been on Carsales for 3-4weeks and today there was another silver supercharged s2000 advertised

But in that advertisment he says that the one he is selling is the only one in australia!

[dc2screama]

But in that advertisment he says that the one he is selling is the only one in australia!

Hahaha that's what he reckons

[ludecrs]

Urgh....

Its the only one in Australia with a Novi 1500 attached to it. I should know, its my old kit.

Its on its 2nd engine. The 2nd engine is 68,000Km old, the first was about 168,000KM old, and poorly maintained, so much so it could only rev to 8K. The car has also had a minor hit.

[charlie15]

That supercharged one is a steal if its on good condition. It's been up for over a month though it was up for 33k. There's a black one in sa if anyone is willing to travel it looks like a clean example. $23,500 with 84,000k

[charlie15]

Ok forget my comment

[RenzokukenJ]

Urgh....

Its the only one in Australia with a Novi 1500 attached to it. I should know, its my old kit.

Its on its 2nd engine. The 2nd engine is 68,000Km old, the first was about 168,000KM old, and poorly maintained, so much so it could only rev to 8K. The car has also had a minor hit.

you mean the one with the super charger is on its second engine?

[Simonnn]

Urgh....

Its the only one in Australia with a Novi 1500 attached to it. I should know, its my old kit.

Its on its 2nd engine. The 2nd engine is 68,000Km old, the first was about 168,000KM old, and poorly maintained, so much so it could only rev to 8K. The car has also had a minor hit.

Awesome info! :cool::thumbsup:

[ludecrs]

you mean the one with the super charger is on its second engine?

Yes, its first engine wasn't healthy.
Its 2nd engine came from an OzHonda member in Sydney who he bought the Sc kit off (the same person I on sold it to).
The seller is also an OzHonda / s2ki member. Usernames I forget - its been too long.

[RenzokukenJ]

Yes, its first engine wasn't healthy.
Its 2nd engine came from an OzHonda member in Sydney who he bought the Sc kit off (the same person I on sold it to).
The seller is also an OzHonda / s2ki member. Usernames I forget - its been too long.

thank

[flop101]

You Been out to see it man?

nope, doesnt come with log books. he has every manual and key that every came with it except log books.
if you havent seen this one yet check it out:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/liverpool/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000/1022145134
only issue is that its been resprayed (couple that with him being from liverpool and that he got work done at Queen street smash repairs, seems a bit fishy to me). It comes with all three keys and log books.

[DreadAngel]

Only 3 keys...

[flop101]

they're cheaper by the dozen

[ludecrs]

Shouldnt there be 3 keys?

2 black 1 red?

Or am I so out of the game I have completely forgotten?

[AusS2000]

2 black, one grey I thought.

[ludecrs]

Yeah you're right. It was grey.

Red was the 5th gen BB6/8 Honda Preludes.

[DreadAngel]

Dw man, just playin' lol

[ludecrs]

I'm getting old :p

[curtis265]

Yeah you're right. It was grey.

Red was the 5th gen BB6/8 Honda Preludes.

i haev 2 black ones, a red and a grey one

[DreadAngel]

I'm getting old :p

Hahaha, sif getting old man =P

[flop101]

so whats the go with the s2000s that are supposed to be in
"immaculate condition", "no accident history", "full log books" and then are re-sprayed to a completely different colour?

[dc2screama]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-14823479


Someone on here been to inspect this??

[flop101]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-14823479


Someone on here been to inspect this??

i saw it 2 weeks ago. Its clean, but not worth $22500.

[DreadAngel]

so whats the go with the s2000s that are supposed to be in
"immaculate condition", "no accident history", "full log books" and then are re-sprayed to a completely different colour?

Normal like any other car...

[dc2screama]

i saw it 2 weeks ago. Its clean, but not worth $22500.

Didn't try lowballing dude?
Anything that looked dodgy?

[flop101]

Didn't try lowballing dude?
Anything that looked dodgy?

i offered him $18k, and he didnt bite.
the cars in great condition as i said, no gear crunching in first 3 gears at redline, and no weird noises coming from the CV shafts.
interior has been kept in good condition also, just the high kms are a put off.
Seller also doesnt seem to know much about s2000s.

[dc2screama]

i offered him $18k, and he didnt bite.
the cars in great condition as i said, no gear crunching in first 3 gears at redline, and no weird noises coming from the CV shafts.
interior has been kept in good condition also, just the high kms are a put off.
Seller also doesnt seem to know much about s2000s.

Ffffuuuckkk! $$18k hahahha some good lowballing hey! It's a 2001 so kms are understandable in my opinion.
Did the usual problems with s2ks occur..tct? Diff whine?
From what you have told me it seems like a good car, worth having a look at
Wonder how long it's been on car sale for..

[integraR]

Ffffuuuckkk! $$18k hahahha some good lowballing hey! It's a 2001 so kms are understandable in my opinion.
Did the usual problems with s2ks occur..tct? Diff whine?
From what you have told me it seems like a good car, worth having a look at
Wonder how long it's been on car sale for..


general s2k issues
soft top leaks
soft top (does it go up/ down properly)
clutch issues
vibrations when accelerating hard
whether car drives straight (no pulling to left/right)
any transmission issues during high rpm

[cracker]

that car shouldn't be worth more than 18k, I sold my grey with black leather S2000, 2nd owner 70xxx with full honda service history from factory plus basically brand new works on it, brand new roof, interior was literally immaculate, body had just one resprayed frontbar (from driveway scrape with pics to prove) for 22500 with 10 months rego after like 6months of being on the market...

[flop101]

that car shouldn't be worth more than 18k, I sold my grey with black leather S2000, 2nd owner 70xxx with full honda service history from factory plus basically brand new works on it, brand new roof, interior was literally immaculate, body had just one resprayed frontbar (from driveway scrape with pics to prove) for 22500 with 10 months rego after like 6months of being on the market...

^^^^ true story

[flop101]

Ffffuuuckkk! $$18k hahahha some good lowballing hey! It's a 2001 so kms are understandable in my opinion.
Did the usual problems with s2ks occur..tct? Diff whine?
From what you have told me it seems like a good car, worth having a look at
Wonder how long it's been on car sale for..

dont forget, this is a buyers market not a sellers market. every s2000 owner believes that their 10 year old + s2000 with >150,000km is worth more than $20k, but in reality, no money no honey= price drop eventually

[DreadAngel]

that car shouldn't be worth more than 18k, I sold my grey with black leather S2000, 2nd owner 70xxx with full honda service history from factory plus basically brand new works on it, brand new roof, interior was literally immaculate, body had just one resprayed frontbar (from driveway scrape with pics to prove) for 22500 with 10 months rego after like 6months of being on the market...

Wait, you're saying your car was better condition than the Blue one? What year model was yours? Honestly, K's don't mean crap imo and neither does a full Honda service history. This car no respray where as yours did? Just sayin' =|

[charlie15]

Surprising That the blue 79,000km one in qld is still for sale.
Looks like a pretty good deal. Along with the bb one in sa. $23,500 get them down a little and you've got a very decent deal.

[cracker]

Wait, you're saying your car was better condition than the Blue one? What year model was yours? Honestly, K's don't mean crap imo and neither does a full Honda service history. This car no respray where as yours did? Just sayin' =|


2000 model, 2nd owner, had one half spray front bar barely noticable, new roof, new rims + stockies, yes it was definently better condition, what you mean k's mean nothing lol first time i've heard that, i'm sure a car having done 100.000km's less has to be worth more despite the colour.

[Dylaan]

I've had my S2000 on carsales for a couple of months and only had two people come to look at it. The fact that it have 181,000kms on it seems to scare people away, but it's mechanically perfect and cosmetically impressive. I've had a hand full of people offer swaps, but that's as close as I've got to getting rid of it. It has no diff or gearbox issues, no leaks from the roof, accident free history, a full service history and it's competitively priced. What more do people want? :(

[Renaissance_x]

I made an artists impression of what an s2k hunt might look like.


http://i41.tinypic.com/bjfzhg.jpg

[Dylaan]

I should make a photo like that for my carsales ad

[daevilone]

The problem with S2000 prices is that a lof buyers don't want to spend what sellers are asking... but they don't want a bad one either.

I hear many people complaining that they can't find a good S2000.. there are plenty of them it seems. You just have to pay for it -what a surprise!

I bought my 2000 model for 25k with 145k on the clock, no service history and the owner was open about it having been repaired.

However, it was mechanically perfect, interior was far better than it should have been for its age and the two accidents it has been in were very low speed car park hits by other cars and it was repaired properly. I couldn't tell, except that the paint all over the car is in brilliant condition.

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for and I don't think k's and service history is very important when buying S2000's. Number of k's doesn't matter much in this sort of car because you have no idea what sort of driving the car did. Weekend only/low km examples are likely to have been driven harder on average than a daily version.
Example: my car has probably seen 700km of track use in the year I've owned it... I've also put 16000 km on it in that year. I'm pretty sure that 700km was harder on the car than the other 15300....

[Dylaan]

Yeah, I noticed that the market moved very slow when I was looking for one. I bought mine with the intention of never selling it, so kms weren't a big deal for me and all I was interested in was the condition. Unfortunately my circumstances changed and now I'm finding it difficult to get rid of. The previous owner lived in the country which drove up the kms and most people perceive higher kms as worse in condition. Hopefully someone can look past that because and notice it's one of the better ones on the market.

[cracker]

lol try selling it to DreadAngel he seems to not think km's are very important when it comes to purchasing a car

[lolmclol]

lol try selling it to DreadAngel he seems to not think km's are very important when it comes to purchasing a car

You're basing this off two sentences? Bad troll is bad

[cracker]

You're basing this off two sentences? Bad troll is bad




K's don't mean crap

no i'm basing it off that.

[lolmclol]

no i'm basing it off that.

So would you take a car that does primarily long highway trips with high km or a car that does stop start city driving with lower km

[Dylaan]

180,000kms of highway driving or 100,000kms of vtec?

[cracker]

within reason I would consider it if we're talking 20-30,000km's then it wouldn't matter but he is arguing over car A with 70,xxx and car B with 160,xxx km's which is a massive difference.

[RenzokukenJ]

within reason I would consider it if we're talking 20-30,000km's then it wouldn't matter but he is arguing over car A with 70,xxx and car B with 160,xxx km's which is a massive difference.

I think your still rustled over your car not being able to sell and other people's cars are lol

[cracker]

I think your still rustled over your car not being able to sell and other people's cars are lol

i sold it 4 months ago, i work at a prestige car dealership and i'm just amazed you guys sit back and say km's don't mean anything lol I wish all our customers had that approach we'd be selling cars alot quicker lol

[lolmclol]

I think your still rustled over your car not being able to sell and other people's cars are lol

This/10

[RenzokukenJ]

i sold it 4 months ago, i work at a prestige car dealership and i'm just amazed you guys sit back and say km's don't mean anything lol I wish all our customers had that approach we'd be selling cars alot quicker lol

4 months of jelly feels

[lolmclol]

4 months of jelly feels

unsettled feels

[phuongvu88]

i had a buyer for my s2000 very quick

i put my add up on ozhonda/jdmst at night and i was contacted within the hour.
the person inspected it the next day liked it. he organised a mechanical inspection the following thursday and left a deposit =D


what made my sale quick was being very honest

[flop101]

I've had my S2000 on carsales for a couple of months and only had two people come to look at it. The fact that it have 181,000kms on it seems to scare people away, but it's mechanically perfect and cosmetically impressive. I've had a hand full of people offer swaps, but that's as close as I've got to getting rid of it. It has no diff or gearbox issues, no leaks from the roof, accident free history, a full service history and it's competitively priced. What more do people want? :(

at least youve got yours priced within the redbook valuation guide. i dont understand how other people are selling them above the value of the redbook guide. Are the majority of them so poorly taken care of that when a "clean" on comes up it drives the price up?
Also out of curiosity, is anyone over 6 foot that owns one on these forums?

[DreadAngel]

2000 model, 2nd owner, had one half spray front bar barely noticable, new roof, new rims + stockies, yes it was definently better condition, what you mean k's mean nothing lol first time i've heard that, i'm sure a car having done 100.000km's less has to be worth more despite the colour.

My boy here:


The problem with S2000 prices is that a lof buyers don't want to spend what sellers are asking... but they don't want a bad one either.

I hear many people complaining that they can't find a good S2000.. there are plenty of them it seems. You just have to pay for it -what a surprise!

I bought my 2000 model for 25k with 145k on the clock, no service history and the owner was open about it having been repaired.

However, it was mechanically perfect, interior was far better than it should have been for its age and the two accidents it has been in were very low speed car park hits by other cars and it was repaired properly. I couldn't tell, except that the paint all over the car is in brilliant condition.

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for and I don't think k's and service history is very important when buying S2000's. Number of k's doesn't matter much in this sort of car because you have no idea what sort of driving the car did. Weekend only/low km examples are likely to have been driven harder on average than a daily version.
Example: my car has probably seen 700km of track use in the year I've owned it... I've also put 16000 km on it in that year. I'm pretty sure that 700km was harder on the car than the other 15300....

Summed it up...

[cracker]

I don't disagree with you guys, sometimes the km's aren't an important variable e.g. my neighbour bought a CS4 wrx with like very close to 300,000km's on it, no accident history off the 1st owner, who had it serviced with no expenses spared, but he had almost every part replaced and had more than the cars initial showroom value in maintenance receipts over the years... but the car was probably one of the cleanest I've seen to date... we also had a guy trade in a 20 year old 5 series the other day (single owner) car had done 430,000km's lol but literally had no points for our evaluator to lowball him on except for the km's, car was unbelievably well kept but again had nearly $50k in receipts collected over the years... but just remember the other parts on the car, like it's not simply just the engine, I think you guys are forgetting all the small bits and pieces who aren't effected by the type of driving but purely by the amount of road they've seen...

[Charles_91]

at least youve got yours priced within the redbook valuation guide. i dont understand how other people are selling them above the value of the redbook guide. Are the majority of them so poorly taken care of that when a "clean" on comes up it drives the price up?
Also out of curiosity, is anyone over 6 foot that owns one on these forums?


Yea im over 6 foot tall :) you worried it won't be comfortable inside?

[flop101]

Yea im over 6 foot tall :) you worried it won't be comfortable inside?

yeah, looks like an overly snug fit. My mate told me its got a smaller cabin than his slk350 (which is quite spacious considering the size of the car).

[beanz]

I'm over 6". BYS seat rail makes world of difference in an s2000 if you're above average height.

[RenzokukenJ]

I find my legs ache after driving for 30mins+...

Maybe it's the seating position

[lolmclol]

I find my legs ache after driving for 30mins+...

Maybe it's the seating position

http://1.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/61/13/4f4f456c626ed8699a2da44d0773bb86-leg-day-1.jpg


found ur porblem bro

[AusS2000]

Maybe you bought a Flintstones car.

[RenzokukenJ]

http://1.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/61/13/4f4f456c626ed8699a2da44d0773bb86-leg-day-1.jpg


found ur porblem bro


Maybe you bought a Flintstones car.

Cheeky abos

[ALPS]

do you want the real answer? everyone thinks they're going to be buying a brand new car at anything over 20k. Ap1 is a 10+ year old car. Expect no history, high kms, worn parts, missed service intervals, leaks here n there, etc... everyone wants a brand new car for 20k. pfft. wake up to reality.. you'll buy one with no apparent issues, 2 months later, bang, needs a clutch, needs brakes, TCT gone, CV joint vibrating, n bla bla. so i'd just buy the cheapest one out there for a bargain, that way when something blows, can justify replacing it.

People need to stop spending 25-30k for a 'clean' AP1. We should be buying AP2s for that price. Because AP2s are the newer ones that you'd expect to be clean and to have more value, which insurance companies and redbook shows.

[charlie15]

Bought mine for mid 20's and its immaculate. I'd spend that much again knowing it hasn't been in a prang, the kms are genuine and it's been checked out with no issues whatsoever. Even my interior is brand new.

You might have to wait but eventually one comes up at a decent price in excellent condition. You may say I didn't get a bargain but I'd beg to differ. I'd never consider one that's in bad condition just cos it's cheap, not worth the headache IMO. If I didn't find this s that I have now, I'd be driving something else. It just came up for sale at the right time - just after I sold my cv8.

Youre right we should be paying 25-30k for an ap2 but a good ap1 is hard enough to find so its only natural that an ap2 in good nick is worth $40,000 and an immaculate ap1 can fetch high 20's.

[flop101]

i found a "clean ap1", however insuring it is a whore. NRMA and AAMI have an agreed value on it for $16k with a $5000 premium. Just car has a maximum agreed value of $12.5k.

[charlie15]

Mine was insured with just car at $23,000. So I don't see how you've been offered such a quote. I'm with Lumley now paying under $1500 and its at an agreed value of I think 25.

[flop101]

Mine was insured with just car at $23,000. So I don't see how you've been offered such a quote. I'm with Lumley now paying under $1500 and its at an agreed value of I think 25.

i got and agreed value of $12.5k for a '99 s2000 with a purchase value of $18k. I input the numbers in a few minutes ago and thats the figure that popped up.

[charlie15]

Maybe give them a call. Surely it couldn't have dropped 10k in value in the last month. Maybe it has to do with your area or something it's very strange.

[ALPS]

year of AP1 makes a difference. an 03 ap1 will be valued at over 20k

[RR.]

GPW AP1 popped up in Sydney

Looks some what clean from the pics

Get on it

[flop101]

GPW AP1 popped up in Sydney

Looks some what clean from the pics

Get on it

$24k for '99 with +130,000km, hyperinflation much?

[lolmclol]

That ones been up before I swear I recognize those pictures

[curtis265]

$24k for '99 with +130,000km, hyperinflation much?

it's white tax

[RR.]

it's white tax

This ^^^

GPW Tax

[flop101]

it's white tax

so from order of most wanted colours to least wanted colours, would it be:
1.GPW
2.Silver
3.black
4.blue
5.red
6.yellow

[JDM-Panda]

Surely silver is not the 2nd most wanted colour lol

[RenzokukenJ]

so from order of most wanted colours to least wanted colours, would it be:
1.GPW
2.Silver
3.black
4.blue
5.red
6.yellow

LOL wut n8


Surely silver is not the 2nd most wanted colour lol

X2

[black8thgen]

id say GPW - Black - Blue - Red - Silver - Yellow

[charlie15]

I'd rather silver over blue and red.

On another note a gpw one just came up with 30,000km on the clock $29,000

[DreadAngel]

I'd rather silver over blue and red.

On another note a gpw one just came up with 30,000km on the clock $29,000

Truth...

[JDM-Panda]

I'd rather silver over blue and red.

On another note a gpw one just came up with 30,000km on the clock $29,000

It's been up on gumtree for while now.

[curtis265]

oh the one in perth?

suspiciously modified cluster/

[RR.]

GPW & BB would be the most desirable colours

With Silverstone being the least desirable

The other colours are subjective

[lolmclol]

oh the one in perth?

suspiciously modified cluster/

judging by the cluster, I found the driver




http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110106024561/familyguy/images/b/ba/JakeTucker.jpg

[flop101]

^^^true story

[flop101]

Checked out the red 99 model. Would the fact that it has 18inch wheels on it cause the steering to become super heavy and the ride more sensitive to bumps?

[Dylaan]

yeah, but the steering is always pretty heavy on an S2000

[RR.]

yeah, but the steering is always pretty heavy on an S2000

Steering feel is subjective

But it feels very light to me

[RR.]

Checked out the red 99 model. Would the fact that it has 18inch wheels on it cause the steering to become super heavy and the ride more sensitive to bumps?

Does it have a square set up?

This may contribute to a heavier overall feel

[flop101]

It felt heavier turning to the right than to the left. I thought it may have been because of the larger wheel diameter. I've test driven 3 thus far and two have been heavy, one has felt quite light and more manoeuvrable.

[RR.]

It felt heavier turning to the right than to the left. I thought it may have been because of the larger wheel diameter. I've test driven 3 thus far and two have been heavy, one has felt quite light and more manoeuvrable.

Hard to determine without physically driving/seeing the car but it may be caused by multiple things such as - Different tyres on each wheel, Different psi, Out of alignment, Damaged steering/control arm etc.

Majority of the S2K's I've driven have felt light and manoeuvrable like you described, and the ones that didn't ended up being lemons

[DreadAngel]

GPW & BB would be the most desirable colours

With Silverstone being the least desirable

The other colours are subjective

I like Silverstone :(

[flop101]

Hard to determine without physically driving/seeing the car but it may be caused by multiple things such as - Different tyres on each wheel, Different psi, Out of alignment, Damaged steering/control arm etc.

Majority of the S2K's I've driven have felt light and manoeuvrable like you described, and the ones that didn't ended up being lemons
Yeah, could possibly be a lemon, however won't know till I get it checked by a mechanic or panel beater.

Has anyone had a look at the '99 black s2k in SA?

[AusS2000]

I like Silverstone :(
Me too. That's why I ordered it and waited 6 months for it to be delivered.

[charlie15]

Me too :) I like black with red leather as well but it's too hard to keep clean. I like white but only if its pearl and it needs red leather.

What's with the silver s2000 in qld with no rego, asking 16k with 113,000km surely that should be snapped up by now?

Anyone looked at it?

[ALPS]

im pretty sure the EPS actually has a mechanism or program in the ECU that varies the sensitivity of the steering feel depending on how the car is being driven. i think cruising at 100 ks it goes heavy, taking turns etc goes light depending on the speed. and what i'm saying is separate to the VGS models.

Inputs from the steering sensor are digested by a microprocessor control unit that also monitors input from the vehicle's speed sensor. The sensor inputs are then compared to determine how much power assist is required according to a preprogrammed "force map" in the control unit's memory. The control unit then sends out the appropriate command to the "power unit" which then supplies the electric motor with current. The motor pushes the rack to the right or left depending on which way the voltage flows (reversing the current reverses the direction the motor spins). Increasing the current to the motor increases the amount of power assist.

[flop101]

incase you aren't aware. our EPS actually has a mechanism that varies the sensitivity of the steering feel depending on how the car is being driven. i think cruising at 100 ks it goes heavy, taking turns etc goes light. and what i'm saying is separate to the VGS

The steering felt constantly heavy, when cruising at 50-60km/hr and whilst slowing down at orange/red lights.

[ALPS]

well cruising at 50-60km/hr and braking to stop aren't really the best situations to assess how the steering feels. are they? but anyway. there could be an issue with its EPS. whether its the computer/connection to the speed sensor/the torque sensor. Or it could just be not test driving an s2 in the same conditions as another you test drove well enough to notice
The steering felt constantly heavy, when cruising at 50-60km/hr and whilst slowing down at orange/red lights.

[muzukashi]

Seems like the demand is beating the supply of S2000 all over NSW!

Recently sold my Evo and wanting to get into a Z4/S2000 - got a new job where the 'sensible/professional' image the BMW gives would be good but cannot go past the S2000 in terms of sportiness and the fact that i've always loved my Hondas (previously owned 3 Hondas)

Patiently camping for a S2000 though from the looks of most NSW ones there seems to be no luck so far

[flop101]

well cruising at 50-60km/hr and braking to stop aren't really the best situations to assess how the steering feels. are they? but anyway. there could be an issue with its EPS. whether its the computer/connection to the speed sensor/the torque sensor. Or it could just be not test driving an s2 in the same conditions as another you test drove well enough to notice

actually i think that 50-60km/hr testing is the best speed to test at if the majority of the driving is being done in that range of speed.

[drsilliez]

Seems like the demand is beating the supply of S2000 all over NSW!

Recently sold my Evo and wanting to get into a Z4/S2000 - got a new job where the 'sensible/professional' image the BMW gives would be good but cannot go past the S2000 in terms of sportiness and the fact that i've always loved my Hondas (previously owned 3 Hondas)

Patiently camping for a S2000 though from the looks of most NSW ones there seems to be no luck so far

Im planning on selling the s2k for an evo! Lol....

[charlie15]

Silverstone ap2 in Melbourne for $32,000 get on it.

[RR.]

Silverstone ap2 in Melbourne for $32,000 get on it.

This won't last long

Tempted to buy another one because it's so well priced

[charlie15]

If it had red leather i would have jumped on it. If it was gpw it'd be in my garage already haha

[RR.]

If it had red leather i would have jumped on it. If it was gpw it'd be in my garage already haha

If it was GPW or BB I would of jumped on it as well

Looks like a good buy for the SSM lovers

[ALPS]

for that price, i would respray it to the colour i want and still consider it a good buy. if the car is in decent condition

[charlie15]

No one wants a respray when you go to resell it. Better to just live with the colour you get.

All the s2k colours are nice and standard anyway (the blues, silverstone, yellow, red & black). Unless you go that light blue metallic in the 03 which isn't too bad either.

[ALPS]

suzuka/nurburg blue.. my fav.. rarest of them all

check this out

http://www.stancenation.com/2010/08/16/the-fabulous-s2000/
No one wants a respray when you go to resell it. Better to just live with the colour you get.

All the s2k colours are nice and standard anyway (the blues, silverstone, yellow, red & black). Unless you go that light blue metallic in the 03 which isn't too bad either.

[RR.]

suzuka/nurburg blue.. my fav.. rarest of them all

check this out

http://www.stancenation.com/2010/08/16/the-fabulous-s2000/

I remember going to inspect a Suzuka Blue AP2 that was for sale two years ago

Two weeks after it got sold, I saw it on pickles written off

To this day I have never seen another Suzuka Blue AP2, seen a couple AP1's though

[Flippit]

what would a 99, Red S2K be worth with roughly 133k kms, logbooks 3 keys and stock as a rock? Clean with 2 scuff marks??

Are the S2K red's prone to fading like every other Red Honda :(

[curtis265]

i saw an apex blue one go for like 50k a few years ago

[flop101]

what would a 99, Red S2K be worth with roughly 133k kms, logbooks 3 keys and stock as a rock? Clean with 2 scuff marks??

Are the S2K red's prone to fading like every other Red Honda :(

that red one your looking at was white originally. put the guys number plate in the rta vehicle inspection search engine. its also got some heavy ass steering issues.

[Flippit]

that red one your looking at was white originally. put the guys number plate in the rta vehicle inspection search engine. its also got some heavy ass steering issues.

Yeah i questioned him on that and he said he has logbooks from factory where it states it being red. He sounds like a honest guy and i told well if so go to rta and get it fixed which he is today apparantly.

[RR.]

what would a 99, Red S2K be worth with roughly 133k kms, logbooks 3 keys and stock as a rock? Clean with 2 scuff marks??

Are the S2K red's prone to fading like every other Red Honda :(

I wouldn't pay anymore than 18-19K, depending on condition

No colours are prone to fading more than others, people just don't look after their paint

All the fading red Honda's you see are the neglected EG's that are left out side and never washed or waxed/sealed etc

[charlie15]

I'd say 19k. If its really clean maybe 20 (noting that its not a respray from white)

[flop101]

Yeah i questioned him on that and he said he has logbooks from factory where it states it being red. He sounds like a honest guy and i told well if so go to rta and get it fixed which he is today apparantly.

Yeah he seems pretty honest. That's the s2k I found the heavy steering issues with

[curtis265]

I wouldn't pay anymore than 18-19K, depending on condition

No colours are prone to fading more than others, people just don't look after their paint

All the fading red Honda's you see are the neglected EG's that are left out side and never washed or waxed/sealed etc

I have seen a faded FN2.

Red, at the low end of the spectrum doesn't require as much energy to be damaged, so it requires extra care to be well kept

[RR.]

I have seen a faded FN2.

Red, at the low end of the spectrum doesn't require as much energy to be damaged, so it requires extra care to be well kept

This use to be true 30 years ago when cars were sold without clear coat, but these days all cars are clear coated so it doesn't matter what colour they are

What you probably saw on the FN2 was a heavily oxidised clear coat, the actual red paint has not faded but the clear coat has become oxidised (giving a dull faded appearance)

[curtis265]

good point

[Flippit]

Yeah he seems pretty honest. That's the s2k I found the heavy steering issues with

See I haven't driven enough S2K's to notice. I have not seen that one yet, i did look at 1 yesterday with i think 17's or 18's and even still the steering felt very light. Was the heavy steering only when stationary or all the time? Anything else to pick on about it??

[flop101]

See I haven't driven enough S2K's to notice. I have not seen that one yet, i did look at 1 yesterday with i think 17's or 18's and even still the steering felt very light. Was the heavy steering only when stationary or all the time? Anything else to pick on about it??

Which one did you have a look at yesterday?

[Flippit]

Which one did you have a look at yesterday?

a mates s2k for a drive

[flop101]

It will be interesting to see what happens to the price of the current batch of s2k's if Honda goes ahead with the new model

[charlie15]

A lot more will go up for sale. I reckon there are definitely some real clean garaged examples people aren't letting go of.

[RR.]

See I haven't driven enough S2K's to notice. I have not seen that one yet, i did look at 1 yesterday with i think 17's or 18's and even still the steering felt very light. Was the heavy steering only when stationary or all the time? Anything else to pick on about it??

You need to get out there and test drive as many as you can

Don't be afraid to inspect/test drive some that are at the higher end of the price range (the clean, no mods, low km examples) so you truly know what a S2K is suppose to drive like and then use that as a comparison point for the others

Right now your just comparing lemons with lemons

[curtis265]

A lot more will go up for sale. I reckon there are definitely some real clean garaged examples people aren't letting go of.

bingo

You need to get out there and test drive as many as you can

Don't be afraid to inspect/test drive some that are at the higher end of the price range (the clean, no mods, low km examples) so you truly know what a S2K is suppose to drive like and then use that as a comparison point for the others

Right now your just comparing lemons with lemons

At least it's consistent, better than apples and oranges :P

[flop101]

so whats the chances of the boosted s2ks blowing within a few months of ownership?
the one with the novi comptech supercharger in Melbourne for $26k has had its price dropped $6k within the past month. if worst comes to worst, wouldnt it make sense to just buy it at that price with the amount of km's on it and if the interior is in good condition and just return it to stock?
most of the 2003 model s2ks are asking $30k

[flop101]

Just checked out the white 99 s2k with 135,000kms. Front shocks are hammered so the test drive was bad since you couldn't tell if the car was knocking from them or from some other area. Guards have been rolled and the left side skirt has had the shit gutter bashed out of it.

[charlie15]

I heard that its had a heart transplant before somewhere on here or s2ki

[flop101]

Well the little metal plaque with the vin and year make on it is scratched up and you can't make out the final 4 digits

[charlie15]

There ya go

[muzukashi]

Also inspected a 00 SSM S2K 82,000kms - interior was terrible, seats in pretty bad nick, body was banged up and in the boot there was heaps of what seemed to be small pieces of tobacco?

[flop101]

There ya go

Wait are you talking about the white one in Syd? Or the supercharged one in Victoria? Cause I'm referring to the white one in sydney.

[Flippit]

Just checked out the white 99 s2k with 135,000kms. Front shocks are hammered so the test drive was bad since you couldn't tell if the car was knocking from them or from some other area. Guards have been rolled and the left side skirt has had the shit gutter bashed out of it.

That idiot won't provide a fricken contact number to call him! because of that hes lost my interest! Can't stand dumb fricken people!

[muzukashi]

That idiot won't provide a fricken contact number to call him! because of that hes lost my interest! Can't stand dumb fricken people!

I also lost interest because of no contact number - thats ok though since i wouldn't wanna buy it with leaking sussy lol

[charlie15]

Oh haha I was referring to the silver supercharged! My bad

[AusS2000]

so whats the chances of the boosted s2ks blowing within a few months of ownership?

The chances are X.

And X is dependent on how it was set up and how the new owner drives it.

I have read a few of your posts and I'm getting the feeling you are a bit paranoid. What if it blows? What if Honda bring out a new model? I'm not surprised your current ride is listed as a Corolla. No risk there. Maybe the S2000 is not for you.

[charlie15]

I hope that Honda don't bring out another s2000 and ruin it. Keep it classic and unique (it'll be a flop if they release that ugly white thing that's been getting around on the net). Not to mention the ugly vehicles honda has been releasing lately.

I'm always on the look out for something new, something that will surpass the excitement of driving my s2000 everyday, but nothing (within reason and budget) has come close in pushing me to sell it

[charlie15]

Besides a white or blue ap2 of course

[AusS2000]

I'm always on the look out for something new, something that will surpass the excitement of driving my s2000 everyday, but nothing (within reason and budget) has come close in pushing me to sell it

What he said, and I've had mine since March 2000.

[flop101]

Are you both daily driving them?

[AusS2000]

Nope. Got 78K on the clock.

[charlie15]

Yeah I am. 62,000 on the clock but I drive to work which is only about 3km away. Including the weekend I drive about 100kms max

[charlie15]

Btw anyone looked at the silver ap2 in Victoria??

[Flippit]

has anyone checked the one out in prestons
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2260492/?Cr=1

[muzukashi]

has anyone checked the one out in prestons
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2260492/?Cr=1

Spoke to the owner recently - he didn't really seem to know much about the car, its sitting on compressed springs that kinda turned me off about it

Also went to inspect http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/granville/cars-vans-utes/2000-honda-s2000-silver-6-speed-manual-convertible/1024496825
Knew it was a long shot as it was at a no-name dealer and it was priced surprisingly cheap for 90,000kms, the place didn't look to professional and the car ... was definitely a no-go for several reasons.

So far have inspected 3 within the last few days unfortunately all being in pretty bad nick :(

[skyloverman]

Anyone checked this out yet?
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-1999/SSE-AD-2102154/?Cr=41

[flop101]

M
Spoke to the owner recently - he didn't really seem to know much about the car, its sitting on compressed springs that kinda turned me off about it

Also went to inspect http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/granville/cars-vans-utes/2000-honda-s2000-silver-6-speed-manual-convertible/1024496825
Knew it was a long shot as it was at a no-name dealer and it was priced surprisingly cheap for 90,000kms, the place didn't look to professional and the car ... was definitely a no-go for several reasons.

So far have inspected 3 within the last few days unfortunately all being in pretty bad nick :(

I also checked out that silver s2k, the panels looked like they were put back together by a 2 year old. And that exhaust drone was insane.

[flop101]

Btw anyone looked at the silver ap2 in Victoria??
It's been sold for about a week, but the seller hasn't removed the ad yet

[anfo2gig]

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2232101/?Cr=12

Anyway that was my S2k sold it about 2 years ago at 100xxxkms,
Happy to give history about the car if interested.

[John42td]

Please disregard that "custom red" one and keep looking

Besides the wheels, what's wrong with it.

[flop101]

just checked out the GPW 2001 s2k with 81000km being sold for $28k. Rear bumper is scratched up and chipped, missing screws from inside the guards. Engine is chipped and scratched, drivers side seat is worn to the point of tearing, and thats just the good points. The front bumper has a crack and is chipped from a noticeable hit on the front and is dislodged from the right head light. The guy did a two bit job of cutting into the bonnet for the mugen airbox to fit. And there is about a 5 cm tear in the soft top.

Looks like some of the more expensive ones can be just as shit as the $18-19k priced ones.

[charlie15]

From the pics and what's been done to it I wouldn't be surprised to have found all those issues. Look at the thing!

[muzukashi]

just checked out the GPW 2001 s2k with 81000km being sold for $28k. Rear bumper is scratched up and chipped, missing screws from inside the guards. Engine is chipped and scratched, drivers side seat is worn to the point of tearing, and thats just the good points. The front bumper has a crack and is chipped from a noticeable hit on the front and is dislodged from the right head light. The guy did a two bit job of cutting into the bonnet for the mugen airbox to fit. And there is about a 5 cm tear in the soft top.

Looks like some of the more expensive ones can be just as shit as the $18-19k priced ones.

Damn that sounds pretty roughed up, sounds like we are in the same situation
I'm not afraid to out more cash for something clean but it just seems like all the ones on the market right now have been molested quite bad yet they are still asking for mid 20s.

The most recent S2K i've inspected there was a key mark atleast 20-25 cms long that the owner claims he never saw until i inspected it (What a coincidence)

I'm currently 4/4 inspections that ended disappointed

[RR.]

just checked out the GPW 2001 s2k with 81000km being sold for $28k. Rear bumper is scratched up and chipped, missing screws from inside the guards. Engine is chipped and scratched, drivers side seat is worn to the point of tearing, and thats just the good points. The front bumper has a crack and is chipped from a noticeable hit on the front and is dislodged from the right head light. The guy did a two bit job of cutting into the bonnet for the mugen airbox to fit. And there is about a 5 cm tear in the soft top.

Looks like some of the more expensive ones can be just as shit as the $18-19k priced ones.

This car must be clean, 'it has never been driven on truck'

[ALPS]

like i have been saying. no point wanting to try and get a clean one for all that extra money. just get a roughed up one, mod it and tidy it up. simple. the 10k youll save can go towards a heap of mods.

Unless you're one of those that want original and no mods, than i dont justify buying a neat one for heaps more and then modding it.. leave the unmodded ones for those that want them unmodded, but then eventually the next owner will mod it. that's how it is with these jap cars.

[flop101]

like i have been saying. no point wanting to try and get a clean one for all that extra money. just get a roughed up one, mod it and tidy it up. simple. the 10k youll save can go towards a heap of mods.

Unless you're one of those that want original and no mods, than i dont justify buying a neat one for heaps more and then modding it.. leave the unmodded ones for those that want them unmodded, but then eventually the next owner will mod it. that's how it is with these jap cars.

Or it could go towards mechanical and upholstery repairs

[ALPS]

exactly.

[flop101]

exactly.

I don't think you got the intended meaning of my reply.

[muzukashi]

Not expecting every bit of the car to be in absolutely gorgeous condition but i definitely know my money can get me a more better one with some patience than the ones i have been seeing lol.

[charlie15]

If you wait you'll eventually find one in good condition. They're out there, just hard to come by. And, you have to be prepared to pay.

I don't see the point in paying less and then bringing it up close to showroom condition - it's gonna cost you to do so.

I paid 3k extra for mine because it had 57,000km and was immaculate. It was either mine or another which had 99,000km. It was clean, but not like the one I bought.

Just buy a good one from the get go.

[ALPS]

i dont think you got the intended meaning of my posts. you will still require upholstery and mechanical repairs on a 10yr old car, regardless of its purchase prices and how much it has been driven, unless ofcourse it has already been done before your purchase of the car. everyone needs to stop expecting showroom quality from an s2000. you're better off buying one cheap, bringing it upto and even better than showroom quality. ie aftermarket mods that will be stronger and last longer than the OEM bits. the s2000 has a million known problems that will come and bite you down the track. just giving you my advice from experience. having bought 2 s2000s that everyone would agree was clean. turned out still needing a lot of maintenance. that's just the nature of the car.

output shaft bearing is known to not get oil to it and shit itself, diff is known to shit itself(many different causes to), gearbox brass synchros are known to shit them self, cv joints are known to shit them selves, axle nuts are known to get loose, subframe and suspension components are known to get loose nuts and bolts, tct is known to go, soft top is known to wear, soft top is known to leak/seals need replacing or cracks in the material, soft top catchers/strikers are known to wear/go loose, radio door is known to shit it self, clutch slave cylinder is known to shit itself, thrust/spigot bearing is known to shit it self, clutch replacement is known to cost an arm and a leg, starter motor shitting itself(hard job on the s2, just like very other job on the s2).. ill be here forever listing all the known problems this car has.

i've twice now, paid more for a clean one that hasn't had mechanical issues or repairs done this n that.. and they've all ended up appearing sooner or later. only trying to help people make a wiser decision.. but hey, your decision. i can only give my opinions and advice.

[flop101]

i dont think you got the intended meaning of my posts. you will still require upholstery and mechanical repairs on a 10yr old car, regardless of its purchase prices and how much it has been driven, unless ofcourse it has already been done before your purchase of the car. everyone needs to stop expecting showroom quality from an s2000. you're better off buying one cheap, bringing it upto and even better than showroom quality. ie aftermarket mods that will be stronger and last longer than the OEM bits. the s2000 has a million known problems that will come and bite you down the track. just giving you my advice from experience. having bought 2 s2000s that everyone would agree was clean. turned out still needing a lot of maintenance. that's just the nature of the car.

output shaft bearing is known to not get oil to it and shit itself, diff is known to shit itself(many different causes to), gearbox brass synchros are known to shit them self, cv joints are known to shit them selves, axle nuts are known to get loose, subframe and suspension components are known to get loose nuts and bolts, tct is known to go, soft top is known to wear, soft top is known to leak/seals need replacing or cracks in the material, soft top catchers/strikers are known to wear/go loose, radio door is known to shit it self, clutch slave cylinder is known to shit itself, thrust/spigot bearing is known to shit it self, clutch replacement is known to cost an arm and a leg, starter motor shitting itself(hard job on the s2, just like very other job on the s2).. ill be here forever listing all the known problems this car has.

i've twice now, paid more for a clean one that hasn't had mechanical issues or repairs done this n that.. and they've all ended up appearing sooner or later. only trying to help people make a wiser decision.. but hey, your decision. i can only give my opinions and advice.

when you started copping all these issues, how many kms had you car done and what modifications had you done to the car?

[ALPS]

when you started copping all these issues, how many kms had you car done and what modifications had you done to the car?

i'd say after they hit the 100k mark. the only issues on there that is dependent on the mod being done, is the cv joints due to lowered height which my first one had, but i've seen many posts of other members cars. on here and s2ki that have experienced these issues at very low mileage..

plus you always have the added risk of buying a car you think is original condition, but may not have been in its past years.. you just never know, so that is why i'd rather save the initial extra 10k i'd blow away thinking im getting a clean one and have that spare for when these issues arise.. you buy one at 60-80ks. you'll just be playing the waiting game, waiting for them to happen one by one.

lol..

[ALPS]

anyways! i've said what i need to. dont need to repeat it a million times! loll.. good luck with the search.. anyone in melb, i'm willing to help sus out the cars if you're wanting a second opinion on them..

[flop101]

That supercharged one is a steal if its on good condition. It's been up for over a month though it was up for 33k. There's a black one in sa if anyone is willing to travel it looks like a clean example. $23,500 with 84,000k

the owners bumped her price up $2k

[muzukashi]

Was very keen on the black one in SA, was 23.5k but was then raised to 25.5 - spoke to the owner and she is pretty firm on 25.5k

[cracker]

lol u don't neccesarly need upholstery repairs on an s2k, my s2k had immaculate seats and got compliments by everyone that inspected the car and was by far the cleanest interior of all the s2k's I'd looked at... all it takes is proper maintenance and they'll last you a while..

[flop101]

lol u don't neccesarly need upholstery repairs on an s2k, my s2k had immaculate seats and got compliments by everyone that inspected the car and was by far the cleanest interior of all the s2k's I'd looked at... all it takes is proper maintenance and they'll last you a while..
Did buy or sell your car for $18-$20k? If not then your argument is pointless.

[cracker]

sold mine for 22, I'm just saying given the prices of S2000's range between 15 and 30 just because one is more expensive doesn't necessarily mean it's the better one but at the same time just going #YOLO and buying the cheapest one on carsales coz you assume you're going to have to put in the same work for any S2000 is wrong aswell, any honda mechanic could have vouched for mine, the guy that bought it from me was a sales consultant at a honda and bought their service manager for the inspection, and the car was regularly serviced by another honda service centre, it didn't need a single piece of mechanical or interior quality work done to it.

[charlie15]

Anyone looked at this:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-15313922

[charlie15]

Get onto it if you're looking for one in nsw

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-15378202

[flop101]

Anyone looked at this:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-15313922

yeah i checked it out a couple of weeks ago. Apparently its been resprayed from GPW to red. Also, i found the steering was heaps heavy on it compared to other s2ks

[charlie15]

Are you certain it's been resprayed? The engine bay looks clean as from the pics

[charlie15]

Sorry wrong one I thought you were referring to the last one I posted which has 68000km on it

[flop101]

Sorry wrong one I thought you were referring to the last one I posted which has 68000km on it

im checking that one out tonight.

[charlie15]

Good luck with it mate. It looks like its in great condition and has been well kept.

[Flippit]

yeah i checked it out a couple of weeks ago. Apparently its been resprayed from GPW to red. Also, i found the steering was heaps heavy on it compared to other s2ks

Has not been resprayed owner showed me documents from honda when new stating it was red. Who ever did the blueslip last must of mu ked up for the rta made an error.

[Pineapplexpress]

anyone checked out the white s2k at perth with ridiculous low 30000 kms? Not sure how genuine the kms are.

[RR.]

Get onto it if you're looking for one in nsw

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/HONDA-S2000-15378202

This car looks immaculate, too bad it's NFR

[RR.]

anyone checked out the white s2k at perth with ridiculous low 30000 kms? Not sure how genuine the kms are.

He has the Qube Engineering cluster LED's, which requires the complete removal and disassemble of the cluster to install so you know his cluster has been taken out before

Whether he tampered with the KM module or swapped out a whole different cluster while his old cluster was out, well only he knows...

Log books that match up with the KM's would make it seem more genuine, but then again he could of purchased a low KM cluster of a wrecked S2K (to install the QE LEDs) and got the corresponding log books of the same car

[beanz]

Isn't the qube mod on an exchange basis? Meaning the cluster would not be original

[RR.]

Isn't the qube mod on an exchange basis? Meaning the cluster would not be original

They also offer a DIY version, as well as the Core Exchange version

[Pineapplexpress]

anyone here inspected the white s2k at perth with 30000kms? What u guys think?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/armadale/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-grand-prix-white/1021057305

[curtis265]

that one is dodgy as fak. body is in quite ad condition and the km's are probably fake as said above.

[muzukashi]

Anyone inspected this one?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2232101/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

[ludecrs]

This looks pretty good to me and only a few mins up the road.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newmarket/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-convertible-low-k-s/1019250849

[flop101]

Anyone inspected this one?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2000/SSE-AD-2232101/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

I saw it about 3 weeks ago. The guy has kept it in shmick condition. Not much bolster wear and the body is really clean. Only issue with the inspection was that he didn't let me test drive because I was under 25 at the time and apparently his insurance policy doesn't cover anyone under 25. I rode shotgun and the engine sounded healthy, and no odd clutch or gear box noises. Ride was a little harsh due to the coils but that's expected. He wasn't negotiable on price at the time but I think he is now.

[flop101]

This looks pretty good to me and only a few mins up the road.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newmarket/cars-vans-utes/honda-s2000-convertible-low-k-s/1019250849

Hey Mate your the headers link in your s2k FAQ/sticky doesn't work.

[muzukashi]

I saw it about 3 weeks ago. The guy has kept it in shmick condition. Not much bolster wear and the body is really clean. Only issue with the inspection was that he didn't let me test drive because I was under 25 at the time and apparently his insurance policy doesn't cover anyone under 25. I rode shotgun and the engine sounded healthy, and no odd clutch or gear box noises. Ride was a little harsh due to the coils but that's expected. He wasn't negotiable on price at the time but I think he is now.

Thanks for the insight much appreciated! How much would you have offered him if he was nego?

[flop101]

Thanks for the insight much appreciated! How much would you have offered him if he was nego?

$21500-22000. I wouldnt have tried to low ball him, as its in great condition.
I checked this 2003 monte carlo blue one with 54000kms on the ODO today http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2003/SSE-AD-1016525/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1
The thing is in absolute show room condition. Paint is immaculate, seats are insanely well kept. You could eat your breakfast off the engine bay and the gear box is smooth as. The owner is in his 70s and uses it about once every couple of months due to his aging frame. Will do rta and ppsr checks on it during the week and then see if hes got any wiggle room in the price.

[curtis265]

$21500-22000. I wouldnt have tried to low ball him, as its in great condition.
I checked this 2003 monte carlo blue one with 54000kms on the ODO today http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Honda-S2000-2003/SSE-AD-1016525/?Cr=1&sdmvc=1
The thing is in absolute show room condition. Paint is immaculate, seats are insanely well kept. You could eat your breakfast off the engine bay and the gear box is smooth as. The owner is in his 70s and uses it about once every couple of months due to his aging frame. Will do rta and ppsr checks on it during the week and then see if hes got any wiggle room in the price.

his name is Tim

his username is egotzm on prelude australia

[Ten Four]

That possible cut and shut s2k is now being parted out

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maddington/wrecking/wrecking-honda-s2000-all-parts-available/1024850529

[RenzokukenJ]

his name is Tim

his username is egotzm on prelude australia

Tim is only in his 20s bor lmzo

[muzukashi]

Proud new owner of a SSM S2K! :D

[black8thgen]

congrats mate. which one did you pick up?

[RenzokukenJ]

Proud new owner of a SSM S2K! :D

How are your feels?

[charlie15]

Yeah muzukashi which one

[muzukashi]

Wasn't advertised a mate's mate owned it - i wasn't planning on getting it as i jus came back from an inspection from the 1 i posted about earlier for 24k and was quite happy with this one other than the price, but this 1 was just so damn clean and healthy i couldn't say no.

Just ticked over 100,000kms, books up to date, brand new glass roof and HD clutch other than that stock as rock, body is a 9.5/10 and motor was solid - injen is at home and waiting & will be after a lip soon!

[RR.]

Wasn't advertised a mate's mate owned it - i wasn't planning on getting it as i jus came back from an inspection from the 1 i posted about earlier for 24k and was quite happy with this one other than the price, but this 1 was just so damn clean and healthy i couldn't say no.

Just ticked over 100,000kms, books up to date, brand new glass roof and HD clutch other than that stock as rock, body is a 9.5/10 and motor was solid - injen is at home and waiting & will be after a lip soon!

Congrats, What year is it and how much you pick it up for? (To give people an idea of the current market etc.)

[charlie15]

That blue ap1 with beige leather sold. Wonder how much he got. He was asking a pretty penny of 30k.

[ALPS]

who wants a mcb ap1v2 in melb? might sell mine. very clean. PM me

[charlie15]

^^ what??? Really? What you gonna get instead? You sure you're not gonna regret it again?

[ALPS]

yeh i know, it's a tough decision.. no real rush, but we'll see what interest i get.
^^ what??? Really? What you gonna get instead? You sure you're not gonna regret it again?

[RenzokukenJ]

who wants a mcb ap1v2 in melb? might sell mine. very clean. PM me

Inb4 buy new s2k

I remember seeing that yours was almost bnib condition ay, what's the reason for you selling dude?

[muzukashi]

Congrats, What year is it and how much you pick it up for? (To give people an idea of the current market etc.)

01 model - 22.5k, after inspecting 7 of them and realizing how badly some of them are i was very amazed to see how clean this one was, the exterior is absolutely gorgeous.

[black8thgen]

sounds like a solid pickup!

[RenzokukenJ]

01 model - 22.5k, after inspecting 7 of them and realizing how badly some of them are i was very amazed to see how clean this one was, the exterior is absolutely gorgeous.

Pics m8 srs

[charlie15]

Yeh pics :)

[muzukashi]

Haha its a stock as rock SSM S2K but will get some pics when its nice and sunny!

[Dylaan]

I'm having trouble selling my S2000 :(

Not much love from carsales so I'm going to try gumtree now.

[charlie15]

^ if the kms are high (past around 130) they seem to be hard to sell. How many kms does yours have? And I'm speaking from always looking out on carsales.

If its under those digits (130 or so), priced well enough and its in good condition it'll go quick.

[Dylaan]

181,000kms, so yes, above 130. I test drove quite a few with kms around 100,000 and my one drove so much better (had 160,000kms when I bought it). I know people just assume that one with lower kms will run better, which isn't always the case.

[JDM-Panda]

People tend to go for lower km due to a higher resell value. If they were to sell it in the future they would have better chance of selling the car oppose to those with higher km - lower km at least reels people in. Unfortunately Redbook valuation doesn't help your situation.

[Dylaan]

Yeah I agree, I bought the car with the intention of not selling it, therefore the kms didn't really bother me since it runs so well. I'm sure the right buyer will come along some day.

[charlie15]

Red book value just devalues most cars anyway. Biggest crock of crap

[MonaroFan]

Yeah I agree, I bought the car with the intention of not selling it, therefore the kms didn't really bother me since it runs so well. I'm sure the right buyer will come along some day.

Yeah same here too mate, mines sitting on 162k kms and i got a few guys that came and looked and never called back. I do really need a 4 seater car though now. . .

[flop101]

Yeah same here too mate, mines sitting on 162k kms and i got a few guys that came and looked and never called back. I do really need a 4 seater car though now. . .
Price drop?

[Dylaan]

I've had about 5 offers on my car, but they all have offered their car plus a cash adjustment. Do not want.

[MonaroFan]

Price drop?

already done, if people just come and look im happy to negotiate instead of asking for trades lol

[flop101]

can you link your car so we can have a look at it?

[christofski_dc5]

Could anyone provide information about the silver s2000 in melbourne with the SCharger?.
I have been strongly considering, especially for the asking price.

However, my history of the car thus far is.

-has has a full body respray
-has a new motor installed, thus probably old motor blow.
-claims to have 70,xxxkms on the chassis, but not sure how reliable that claim is
-running a supercharger

I dont have an issue with FI, cause thats the avenue im going down once i buy my s2000, but having it already done can be scary.

Just wanna know if anybody has any details on the car.

Ive seen a heap of photos and videos of the car, the owner has sent me.

Just if i make a trip down to melbourne, im going with the cash to drive it back.
Dont wanna go down there and get dicked.

[muzukashi]

The owner is on here - http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?176535-S2000-Part-Out-Comptech-NOVI-1500-SC-etc

Was also considering buying a FI S2K and also considered the one your after but after alot of thought i bitched it and went with a stockie :cool:

Mechanically speaking the SC setup is only going to be as good as the guy installing it,
Probably best to speak to the owner for more details of the install job, grab some receipts and make some phone calls if your concerned about the setup.

[christofski_dc5]

sweet thanks. i can do some research into it now.

[flop101]

sweet thanks. i can do some research into it now.

One of the traders on ozhonda actually installed it for him. So just get a pre purchase inspection done at the installers workshop to make sure everything's in good nick.

[MonaroFan]

can you link your car so we can have a look at it?
Here (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-ryde/cars-vans-utes/2000-honda-s2000-series-1-ap1/1024194665) enjoy

[charlie15]

^ carsales? I'd try if you haven't

[MonaroFan]

^ carsales? I'd try if you haven't
I probably should, been meaning too but work and uni hasn't given me time along my current family situation
I am also probably better off selling it as stock too

[muzukashi]

After a week of ownership i've come to realize i dont really want to daily my S lol time to look for a cheap daily

[ALPS]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbourne-region/cars-vans-utes/2002-honda-s2000-convertible/1025578474