I'm in the process of either buying a brand new MY05 or a used S2k (04-05). Are there any things which I should be careful/aware of when purchasing a used S2k. Any tips/thoughts/opinions on buying a used/new S2k would be appreciated. Hope to be a fellow S2k owner soon!

 

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theres one thing i noticed looking at my and other s2ks... look for gap issue where rear fender and rear bumper meet. what i have noticed is that some have very big gap in between or those rub and peel off paint. its a minor thing but im picky and if i was to buy one again... thats what i would look for.

 

thanks NRGIZEMAN....any known mechanical issues?

 

i dont know if u read my previous posts... but mechanical wise... theres no problem. one thing u might wanna check is if top opens and closes without any problem. from my experience... my top was mis-align from the factory. so left some scratches on my so called "striker."

 

Check the engine temperature. I think '04 '05 should be 5 bars. *don't quote me on that.



I know that F20C should be 3 bars.

 

i dont know about these particular year models, but i would check seals around windows, scratches, feel the clutch, make sure the top operates currectly, and just general things like that.

 

My $0.02. Listen for any valve noise, and get a compression check done on used S2000.

I purchased an S that had an issue. I am assuming that the previous owner had over-revved or mis-shifted. I assume this because the day after I purchased the car, CEL came on. This was because of a misfire due to a valve making contact with the piston barely.

I ended up getting a new top end.
But it was still a headache I hope no one else has to experience.

 

I would buy a new 05. I don't think you would save much money from buying a used 04-05. You would not have to deal with problems with a used car.

If you decide to buy a used one:

- Buy a CARFAX report on the car,
- Have a reputable mechanic to check it out.

Good luck