Alright well though I have been considering buying a car other than the s2000 it has started to grow on me, I have a budget however and cannot afford to drop $20,000 on one of them. I was wondering what some pros and cons of purchasing a higher mileage s2000 would be. I'd like to get into one however hoping that the previous s2000 owner took care of the car, I'd like to think that it'd be likely that I could buy from an owner who took great care of the car but just drove alot, I'd like to find one between $13,000-$15,000 and would think that the car is VERY much so worth the money as long as it could last me and still be solid. Like I said the s2000 was previously out of range as far as my budget goes but a higher mileage copy I may consider, I am assuming between 60-90k. The MKIV Supra is one of the most reliable sports cars ever made, could the s2000 be the same?

 

I think you know what to do...find a S2000 with a mature/responsible owner who has documented maintenance records. There are quite a few Stooks with 100k plus miles on them with no major problems reported. Its a Honda after all and will take care of you if it has been taken care of.

 

Stooks;WTF

 

again! lol

 

ok so I guess I posted a thread that was out of line? Im just trying to get some help on the matter but I guess I'm not welcome as some would say, sweet thanks.

 

We were just teasing beach cruiser about the way he spelled stock. But as he said just find one with records and I think you will be fine. Except about over reved cars. Buying a used car and thinking about an over rev car is scary! GL

 

I do not think he meant to say stock. I believe he was calling a s2k, stook. Anyway, good luck on your search and hope to see you as an owner! Sorry I could not be anymore help.

 

You guys speak of 100k as a point in the s2000s life that is difficult to get through unless taken care of I would think with the Honda name that these would last an EASY 200k, are they as reliable as accords and civics or far less reliable because there driven harder?

 

Just to give some input, it seems if well taken care of these cars can last. The problem is your average owner just doesn't do that. If you could find a s2k with that mileage and that price range where the owner had all documented records I would say you found a good deal. I doubt it will be an easy find though. Make sure you get the car properly inspected by someone who knows what there doing. NOT all dealerships are capable of inspecting the s2k well as some of them only get civics all day long. Look for local s2k owners input from your local area.


As far as being more or less reliable than a civic or accord, thats hard to say b/c your not comparing apples to apples. Your average automatic civic/accord doesn't have much to mess up. Your average s2k on the other hand is a sports car with a close-ratio manual transmission and a high revving motor. It tends to get abused a lot more and unfortunitly doesn't always get taken care of. While an accord or civic might be okay with a little neglect, the s2k needs more attention.

As far as 100k, there are several members here who are reporting 100k with no big problems. The highest member I remember seeing was about 170k. Then again, there are members who go through 3 differentials before they reach 30k miles. I think it just depends on how the car is treated, how well it is driven, and how well it is maintained.

Keep in mind in the 60-90k range you will probably have to put some money into the car rather soon after purchase. Unless its already got its second clutch put in, at that mileage it would be possible that the clutch has been worn pretty good.

Hope it helps,

- J

 

The best advice.

Save your money until you can afford one that is not old. Why spend money on a car that will need more money for repairs?

Will it kill you to wait a year or two to buy one?