s2k hunt continues!

[charlie15]

I'd keep at it. Honestly, a few bargains come up at times you just have to be quick to snap them up. If you have the opportunity to buy one and your heart is set on one I wouldn't just opt out for the next best option. How Long have you been looking for?

[lolmclol]

Hi all, I think I've come to the conclusion that a clean s2k within my budget is hard to come by. Therefore im looking at Alternative vehicles such as the gen2 mazda 3 mps.

Is this a good decision?

Mx5 kgo, or as they say, patience is a virtue my friend

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z3 6cyl
z4

[doosra]

ep3

[pheestyle]

With my budget is ep3, mps, dc2/5r = 17-18k~

Been on and off with the s2k hunt for the last year. There's always a doubt that some bastards Gona poke holes in my roof or that my basketball training gear wouldn't fit in the boot.

[daevilone]

Seems I was very lucky with mine then.... Bought one within a couple weeks of seriously looking at adds and it was the first one I looked at... And the only one in act.

To comments on other cars for 25k that are similar... They don't really exist.

Z3 gutless and not very good handling.
z4. Only ones I found that I'd even consider buying were more like 30k, handling issues

Mx5. Biggest contender, beats handling, down on power, lacks a bit of class comparatively, far more common.

boxter... again not many s's for 25... More like 30. Non s version slow. And expensive as all hell to maintain/insure.

S2k is really it for the mid 20's roadster

[charlie15]

350z roadster

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acceleration times of non S boxster very close to s2k plus more useable torque,let alone s version which trumps it all round

z3 is known as one of the best handle roadsters of all time along with mx5s as well as in 6yl form faster than s2k in accel.

z4 to me look like shit but objectively they are on option for roadster

[DreadAngel]

Have you seen the bills an aged Boxster around the age of the AP1 is like?

You can buy a AP2 by the time you do some of the major work needed by that age...

There is a price to pay for that badge...

With my budget is ep3, mps, dc2/5r = 17-18k~

Been on and off with the s2k hunt for the last year. There's always a doubt that some bastards Gona poke holes in my roof or that my basketball training gear wouldn't fit in the boot.

Wouldn't go with the 3 MPS... Cronically boring =| [Personally]'

I would preserve with finding that S2000, might have to either take a notch or 2 down in expectation, fix it up and enjoy OR pay the premium for the good ones when they appear.

[EKVTIR-T]

Have you seen the bills an aged Boxster around the age of the AP1 is like?

You can buy a AP2 by the time you do some of the major work needed by that age...

There is a price to pay for that badge...

Not every one,and if youre noob and use a Porsche service centre sure but anyone mechanically minded and cluey it wouldnt be as bad

I actually love s2k's but theres a big world out there beyond Honda which most here dont seem to realise..

[doosra]

Have you seen the bills an aged Boxster around the age of the AP1 is like?

You can buy a AP2 by the time you do some of the major work needed by that age...

There is a price to pay for that badge...



Wouldn't go with the 3 MPS... Cronically boring =| [Personally]

spot on. I looked at a boxter at a dealership and saw the service reports. it had to have engine mounts replaced and that was like 8k bill.. so I said fk that!.. was also going to get a z4, had the bank cheque ready but then decided last minute I didnt want it. it had 2 broken cup holders and it was $600 each to replace.

luckily a mate had a s2000 for sale which i knew was well taken care of and I ended up getting a s2000, which I sold this year and now have a ep3 and damn I love the car absolutely love the fuel efficiency and now I drive it everyday to work.

my wife had a bmw 120i and it was nothing but problems and hefty repair bills.

I would only go European if it was under warranty only. I bought a new Audi a4 earlier this year and the damn thing has oil consumption issues already so have to get pistons replaced. luckily under warranty.

I've had 3 Honda's and have not had one mechanical problem. had 2 European cars and both had oil consumption issues.

[pheestyle]

There an ep3r in qld for 16k. Is that worth it?
Like there's so much limitations being a student with a budget. I can't really fly over to a state or fork money to get the car sussed out, it's just to expensive to justify.

Ep3 are pretty rare in Adelaide. I think there's only 2 that I've seen