Purchasing my first S2k

do you have a colour preference?

http://firesport.com.au/1999-honda-s...--ad195087.htm

S2000 Common problems:

1. Worn drive shafts - to test this, put the car on gear 4 when crusing at 50 km/hr and full throttle it. If you hear constant thumping, dependent on your rev it's most likely worn. Not too expensive to fix, and there are ways to prevent this from happening.
2. Worn roof, with holes, patches etc, rattling catchers - again, easy and not too expensive to fix.
3. Gearbox notchiness, make sure the shifting is more of a "pop into gear" than a "grind into gear" although s2k boxes are a bit "notchy".
4. Clutch master leaking - ensure the foot well under the pedal is dry as a bone and that when you step on the clutch it doesn't make unusual noises.
5. Ensure that the engine doesn't tick or rattle on idle under the bonnet - this could be the TCT which is also a common problem. Could be valve related too (adjustment)
6. Make sure your steering is straight and not tooo hard as the EPS system can get stupid sometimes.
7. Last but not least, ensure you don't have a check engine light lol

Other than that, the usual wear and tear stuff ie. Brakes/Pads/Rotors/Clutch/Tyres...

I sold my 99 Ap1 silver with red interior for 21,500 with the wheels/coilovers/intake + stock bits. It only had 105k on it. One will pop up eventually. Goodluck!

Peace.

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Originally Posted by zhong

S2000 Common problems:

1. Worn drive shafts - to test this, put the car on gear 4 when crusing at 50 km/hr and full throttle it. If you hear constant thumping, dependent on your rev it's most likely worn. Not too expensive to fix, and there are ways to prevent this from happening.
2. Worn roof, with holes, patches etc, rattling catchers - again, easy and not too expensive to fix.
3. Gearbox notchiness, make sure the shifting is more of a "pop into gear" than a "grind into gear" although s2k boxes are a bit "notchy".
4. Clutch master leaking - ensure the foot well under the pedal is dry as a bone and that when you step on the clutch it doesn't make unusual noises.
5. Ensure that the engine doesn't tick or rattle on idle under the bonnet - this could be the TCT which is also a common problem. Could be valve related too (adjustment)
6. Make sure your steering is straight and not tooo hard as the EPS system can get stupid sometimes.
7. Last but not least, ensure you don't have a check engine light lol

Other than that, the usual wear and tear stuff ie. Brakes/Pads/Rotors/Clutch/Tyres...

I sold my 99 Ap1 silver with red interior for 21,500 with the wheels/coilovers/intake + stock bits. It only had 105k on it. One will pop up eventually. Goodluck!

Peace.

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thanks for the heads up, how long ago did you sell it?

btw, if anyone comes across some that are for sale, feel free to make any recommendations :)

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Originally Posted by Dat.S2k

btw, if anyone comes across some that are for sale, feel free to make any recommendations :)

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i think i would go for JN7s to be honest. i haven't been in it for a drive but he's already got those little things that i wish i had on mine. I'm sure he'd be willing to arrange a time for you to check it out if you're happy to pay that extra few gs to know you've got a good buy. He lives near my area too so i wont mind having a look at it with you.

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Originally Posted by Dat.S2k

thanks for the heads up, how long ago did you sell it?

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I sold it about 2 months ago.. Had it advertised for a week, and it was gone. Maybe too cheap... lol

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Originally Posted by ALPS

i think i would go for JN7s to be honest. i haven't been in it for a drive but he's already got those little things that i wish i had on mine. I'm sure he'd be willing to arrange a time for you to check it out if you're happy to pay that extra few gs to know you've got a good buy. He lives near my area too so i wont mind having a look at it with you.

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would consider it if it had less on the clock, but i understand where your coming from
which part of melb you from btw?

Northern Suburbs