best year for used s2k?
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best year for used s2k?
hello new here 
have been in the market for a car in s2k roadster class. the s2k seems like a great choice for the money but i dont think i can quite pull a brand new one. the 02-04 models seem reasonably priced but im wondering if theres any particular year thats better than others as far as used. i hear the 05-06's are a little more refined which takes away from some of the early model's performance.
what are the opinions here? thanks
have been in the market for a car in s2k roadster class. the s2k seems like a great choice for the money but i dont think i can quite pull a brand new one. the 02-04 models seem reasonably priced but im wondering if theres any particular year thats better than others as far as used. i hear the 05-06's are a little more refined which takes away from some of the early model's performance.
what are the opinions here? thanks
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The "refined" models you are referring to are the AP2's, which would be 2004+. IMHO, the best value would be an '02 or '03. With those you would get an AP1 with all of the minor improvements (glass rear window, slightly less crappy stereo, a CLOCK, etc.)
I loved my '02
I loved my '02
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Pretty much every year is a good year as long as it's running and in good shape. 02+ if you care about minor things like glass rear window and tweeters in the door. 04+ if you like the new styling and more torque.
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=161997
Follow that link for pretty much all you need to know about changes between model years.
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=161997
Follow that link for pretty much all you need to know about changes between model years.
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MY02 would be the oldest I would get....MY02 has the glass rear window. If you can I say spring for the MY04 cause it has the newer exterior pieces and the 2.2l......MY04 pretty much looks like a brand new MY06
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When I was looking I was pretty set on either a 2002 or 2003. Preferably 2002 with a 5xxx or above VIN# since it had the revise oil banjo bolts. I got what a I wanted which is a 2002 with 75xx VIN# and I couldn't be happier. I wanted the minor interior improvements and the 2.0L engine.
