Inspecting an s2000

[abhiramv]

Hi,

I am going to be ispecting a 2001 s2000 and wondering is an NRMA inspection and REVs check sufficient for purchase or should I do further checks/lookover.

I know people here recommend 2003 model and up but my budget is 35K and I really want an s2000.

Thank in advance.

[Vuey]

whats your location mate ?

i am sure someone on here can point you in the direction of a reliable mechanic . NRMA do a good job , but personally i wouldnt use them , too many stories of inconsistant inspections.

For smashes / sprayed panels , cant go pass a panel beater to pick those out . If your in Syd , i recommend you take it to Hanny's for an inspection :thumbsup:

[abhiramv]

whats your location mate ?

i am sure someone on here can point you in the direction of a reliable mechanic . NRMA do a good job , but personally i wouldnt use them , too many stories of inconsistant inspections.

For smashes / sprayed panels , cant go pass a panel beater to pick those out . If your in Syd , i recommend you take it to Hanny's for an inspection :thumbsup:


Thanks for teh quick reply how much would they charge for such an inspection.

and is this their address?

Hannys Performance Centre

Contact
Address 3/28 Victoria Street
Suburb SMITHFIELD
Postcode 2164
State NSW
Phone (02) 9725-5115

[Vuey]

no prob's .

just go there and ask for Robert , tell him Vuey sent you . He's a good bloke, probably wont even charge you (probs need to tell him you will servicing your car with him ;) )
He's a reputable honda mechanic , im sure a majority of members on here take their car there for servicing . 5 Star servicing at mates rates . I've always serviced my cars there , 90 CRX , 92CRX , 96CRX , 03 CRV and now my S2000 . :)

If your really keen on the car , ask the owner if he will go with you to hannys to get it checked out if you really got your hart set on it .

[aka_NSX]

yes, go to Hannys

as vuey mention please make sure u ask for Robert / Peter coz sometimes Robert is not there,

Robert look after my car too since my first civic back in 1989 and many2x my other Honda, even now Robert still look after my NSX, he is really a good mechanic

[.::F[L]Y::.]

hahahah hannys is great! vouch. but their driveway is any lowered cars worse nightmare!

[aka_NSX]

Y::.']hahahah hannys is great! vouch. but their driveway is any lowered cars worse nightmare!

my NSX still can survive there :D but on the way out i need to reverse :p

[abhiramv]

I looked at a 2000 model last night which looked better. with 69K on the clock and is in fairly good condition.

The guy won't go below 36K. The rebook price is between 31200 - 36100 so I don't want to pay the high end market price. I am thinking 33K is more reasonable. Is there a lot of bargains to be had out there on an early model s2000?

Another who advertised sold a 2000 model with 38K on the clock to a dealer yesterday. He said he rejected a private offer of 36K and then he said he didn't get a good price becuase he ended up selling to a dealer(WTF??).

I am still trying to gauge how much are they actually selling for as opposed to the advertised price.

[Vuey]

The guy won't go below 36K. The rebook price is between 31200 - 36100 so I don't want to pay the high end market price. I am thinking 33K is more reasonable. Is there a lot of bargains to be had out there on an early model s2000?QUOTE]

it really all depends . the lowered end S2k's in the low 30's will have alot more km's on them . When i went to buy mine , at the time they were worth $45-50k . some were even going for low $40k . but general condition of car , km's were shit house ! so for such an expensive car , better off paying a little bit more for peace of mind then getting a bargin and having prob's later on ! IMO .

[QUOTE]I am still trying to gauge how much are they actually selling for as opposed to the advertised price. 99-00 your looking at about low to mid $30's depending on condition , km's , service history etc .