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Old 01-30-2008, 04:10 PM
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hey
i recently sold my 95 m3, im looking for an s2000
i dont know much about the s2000
if the weather holds up i plan on test driving this car on saturday:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/555250442.html

i would like to have a mechanical inspection done before i buy it
what shop would you guys suggest? also, what should i make sure to observe while driving it?

also if anyone had any other general suggestions i would greatly appreciate them
Old 01-30-2008, 04:13 PM
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Make sure there are no odd vibrating sounds coming from the differential assembly on acceleration.

Obviously make sure there are no ticking noises coming from the valvetrain since rod knock is painfully noticable.

Here at Modacar Jay is an avid RWD racer and used to be a technician at Honda so he knows his way around the S2000 layout. You can call us to set something up if you choose. PM me for contact info

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Talk to Joey. PM ItS2Krazy.

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if anyone else has a suggested shop i would really appreciate it

i need to find someone thats more in the concord area for the convenience of the seller; he is going to be transporting the car since i will be doing any test drives on weekends.... unless there is a shop that can do weekends?...
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A dealer is always an option.
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