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I've always been a fan of the S2000 and I'm now considering a purchase. I love VW's at heart having owned many polos, golfs, scirocco's and now a VW T25. I currently have a Seat Leon TDi as a daily and with a mpg of 60 can't complain.
I've been considering having an S2000 for next spring/summer and see how it goes and have some generic questions. I'd appreciate 'mature' answers as oppose to ones that I've seen on other forums. So here goes....
If an S2000 is driven sensibly and around 65mph on motorways what MPG can I get?
What are the service intervals and how much are parts - can this be done on your own (I.e. I've only ever serviced my cars never paid someone else to do it)?
Was looking at getting one with a hardtop - are these easy enough to fit?
How big is the fuel tank?
I've heard the earlier models (pre 2002) are cheaper on the old road tax - is this true?
And finally...
Can you get them with cruise control?
Thanks you peeps in advance.
I've been considering having an S2000 for next spring/summer and see how it goes and have some generic questions. I'd appreciate 'mature' answers as oppose to ones that I've seen on other forums. So here goes....
If an S2000 is driven sensibly and around 65mph on motorways what MPG can I get?
What are the service intervals and how much are parts - can this be done on your own (I.e. I've only ever serviced my cars never paid someone else to do it)?
Was looking at getting one with a hardtop - are these easy enough to fit?
How big is the fuel tank?
I've heard the earlier models (pre 2002) are cheaper on the old road tax - is this true?
And finally...
Can you get them with cruise control?
Thanks you peeps in advance.
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Hi there and welcome!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2005 cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2005 cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
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Hi there and welcome!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Cruise control was only standard in the US & Canada I think.
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Originally Posted by sound_wave' timestamp='1352033037' post='22128568
Hi there and welcome!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Cruise control was only standard in the US & Canada I think.
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Originally Posted by sound_wave' timestamp='1352033037' post='22128568
Hi there and welcome!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Cruise control was only standard in the US & Canada I think.
I have a MY99 and 12 months tax is £220, this is for all cars 1999 to march 2001.
Welcome to the forum! I live down the road in Uppingham. If you end up purchasing one (much advised!) then make sure to look out for local meets and events! ;-)
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Originally Posted by sound_wave' timestamp='1352033037' post='22128568
Hi there and welcome!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Mpg - 30-35 if you are conservative.
Parts can be quite expensive. Yes, you can fit most yourself.
Service can be done by yourself - don't take it to Honda. Interval is 9000 miles.
Hardtop - if your car doesn't have one, you'd need a hard top and a fitting kit. These can be quite expensive.
Cheaper road tax is from 1999 - 2006 (up to March 22nd) cars (£245 / year)
Fuel tank is 50l.
Enjoy!!!
Cruise control was only standard in the US & Canada I think.
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I've always been a fan of the S2000 and I'm now considering a purchase. I love VW's at heart having owned many polos, golfs, scirocco's and now a VW T25. I currently have a Seat Leon TDi as a daily and with a mpg of 60 can't complain.
I've been considering having an S2000 for next spring/summer and see how it goes and have some generic questions. I'd appreciate 'mature' answers as oppose to ones that I've seen on other forums. So here goes....
If an S2000 is driven sensibly and around 65mph on motorways what MPG can I get?
I've been considering having an S2000 for next spring/summer and see how it goes and have some generic questions. I'd appreciate 'mature' answers as oppose to ones that I've seen on other forums. So here goes....
If an S2000 is driven sensibly and around 65mph on motorways what MPG can I get?
Was looking at getting one with a hardtop - are these easy enough to fit?
I've the GT model and it's a 2 man job to put it on or take it off but it's not complex or fidly, fits on or off no fuss just takes 2 to raise and carry it.
Can you get them with cruise control?
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I've always been a fan of the S2000 and I'm now considering a purchase. I love VW's at heart having owned many polos, golfs, scirocco's and now a VW T25. I currently have a Seat Leon TDi as a daily and with a mpg of 60 can't complain.
I've been considering having an S2000 for next spring/summer and see how it goes and have some generic questions. I'd appreciate 'mature' answers as oppose to ones that I've seen on other forums. So here goes....
If an S2000 is driven sensibly and around 65mph on motorways what MPG can I get?
What are the service intervals and how much are parts - can this be done on your own (I.e. I've only ever serviced my cars never paid someone else to do it)?
Was looking at getting one with a hardtop - are these easy enough to fit?
How big is the fuel tank?
I've heard the earlier models (pre 2002) are cheaper on the old road tax - is this true?
And finally...
Can you get them with cruise control?
Thanks you peeps in advance.
I've been considering having an S2000 for next spring/summer and see how it goes and have some generic questions. I'd appreciate 'mature' answers as oppose to ones that I've seen on other forums. So here goes....
If an S2000 is driven sensibly and around 65mph on motorways what MPG can I get?
What are the service intervals and how much are parts - can this be done on your own (I.e. I've only ever serviced my cars never paid someone else to do it)?
Was looking at getting one with a hardtop - are these easy enough to fit?
How big is the fuel tank?
I've heard the earlier models (pre 2002) are cheaper on the old road tax - is this true?
And finally...
Can you get them with cruise control?
Thanks you peeps in advance.
If you need to worry about MPG forget it.
Service 9K or every year, parts fecking expensive IT'S A SPORTS CAR!
Hard top easy to fit if you've been to Ikea.
Fule tank? bigger than your wallet
Yes
No
You forgot to ask about insurence.......ho ho ho!
And a new owner in the colder months, considering your past cars, you will need to factor in funeral expenses.
You said you don't want silly replies, this isn't one.
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The heater is fantastic-quick to warm up, and nice and powerful with a 'top down' setting to keep your knees toasty. Of course, they're even better in the colder months if you install a heated seat kit
If you can, try to get one with a glass rear window. The plastic rear screen on the older models have a tendency to crack in the colder temperatures if you try to put the roof down before its fully warmed (plus the glass screen has a demister).
As for driving in inclement winter weather, as long as you adapt to the conditions (and keep your wits about you) you shouldn't have any problems, just remember its rear wheel drive so treat it with respect or you'll be swapping ends before you know it.
If you can, try to get one with a glass rear window. The plastic rear screen on the older models have a tendency to crack in the colder temperatures if you try to put the roof down before its fully warmed (plus the glass screen has a demister).
As for driving in inclement winter weather, as long as you adapt to the conditions (and keep your wits about you) you shouldn't have any problems, just remember its rear wheel drive so treat it with respect or you'll be swapping ends before you know it.