Introduce yourself here! Part II
08-27-2017, 07:09 AM
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I need some advice
Hi,
I've owned a Red '07 AP2 for the last two and half years, hardly driven it - 46,000mi - I REALLY WANT TO KEEP IT - THAT'S WHY SIGNED UP (i've been lurking for years). It currently needs:
1) new Robbins top
2) some slight body shot job to straighten out the front fenders
3) new carburetor
I work in a professional service corporation that's viewed by the general public as "prestiguous" - meaning they automaticallly assume you're rich. Well, I'm 30 and on a decent salary but I'm not "rich". I've put my money on property investments divert alot of my salary to my 401k - who doesn't want to retire early?!??
My prior boss made a point to drive BMW 5 Series (leased) just for appearances sake. group circle of friends, growing up my friend had an new Acura, I had a '00 Prelude, and now he has a brand new bells and whistles 5 series (dunno of bought or least). But then again she was seemingly bipolar or impulsive since she was only in her early 30s.
I've never been on to give in to peer pressure, but I've have thought about purchasing a 3 series sedan, or a used 5 series from like Carmax - not to mention they will both be more appropriate for family. But instinctually, whenever I get in to my S2000, especially top down, gives me god-like confidence in driving and plus I love practicing heel-toe on surface streets. I have access to my parents cars, but one is an SUV, the other though is a '14 V6 Accord (fast as ****, but nearly as satisfying to drive as S2k).
Problem is with selling my car is that. it's low mileage (relatively). And completely unmolested, save for the fact I need a new carburetor to meet CA's emmission standards. I would love to make this my daily driver - I drive to so smooth. It's had tow previous owners down in Florida. I would love even more to mod it to my liking such as suspension, turbo/super, or even engine swap (since I love the simultaneous throttle response, as opposed to forced induction)
My new boss however, is a good conservative white man who is both super cool and not dwell on any of that crap; he's too busy shopping for small yachts lol.
So should I keep my S2000 as a daily driver or sell it for a brand marque for sake of "respect"?
I've owned a Red '07 AP2 for the last two and half years, hardly driven it - 46,000mi - I REALLY WANT TO KEEP IT - THAT'S WHY SIGNED UP (i've been lurking for years). It currently needs:
1) new Robbins top
2) some slight body shot job to straighten out the front fenders
3) new carburetor
I work in a professional service corporation that's viewed by the general public as "prestiguous" - meaning they automaticallly assume you're rich. Well, I'm 30 and on a decent salary but I'm not "rich". I've put my money on property investments divert alot of my salary to my 401k - who doesn't want to retire early?!??
My prior boss made a point to drive BMW 5 Series (leased) just for appearances sake. group circle of friends, growing up my friend had an new Acura, I had a '00 Prelude, and now he has a brand new bells and whistles 5 series (dunno of bought or least). But then again she was seemingly bipolar or impulsive since she was only in her early 30s.
I've never been on to give in to peer pressure, but I've have thought about purchasing a 3 series sedan, or a used 5 series from like Carmax - not to mention they will both be more appropriate for family. But instinctually, whenever I get in to my S2000, especially top down, gives me god-like confidence in driving and plus I love practicing heel-toe on surface streets. I have access to my parents cars, but one is an SUV, the other though is a '14 V6 Accord (fast as ****, but nearly as satisfying to drive as S2k).
Problem is with selling my car is that. it's low mileage (relatively). And completely unmolested, save for the fact I need a new carburetor to meet CA's emmission standards. I would love to make this my daily driver - I drive to so smooth. It's had tow previous owners down in Florida. I would love even more to mod it to my liking such as suspension, turbo/super, or even engine swap (since I love the simultaneous throttle response, as opposed to forced induction)
My new boss however, is a good conservative white man who is both super cool and not dwell on any of that crap; he's too busy shopping for small yachts lol.
So should I keep my S2000 as a daily driver or sell it for a brand marque for sake of "respect"?
08-27-2017, 11:27 AM
#1884
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Top
Just had my top replaced. No big deal but would rather keep my low mileage S2000 low mileage so am keeping other wheels for a daily driver. BTW, don't think you want a carb on a S2000.
08-28-2017, 05:20 AM
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09-01-2017, 08:07 PM
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09-01-2017, 08:10 PM
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09-08-2017, 12:13 PM
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2005 Silverstone 44K
Hey everyone. New S2000 owner. It's a 2005 with 44K miles. I Picked it up from PA about a month ago. Fell in love with the s2k in Japan 8 years ago while on vacation there. I've been looking for 2 years for the right deal & condition. She's perfect, and completely stock. I'm planing on keeping it that way. Looking forward to finally being a member of this fine group!
09-09-2017, 01:19 PM
#1890
My first s2000
Hi everyone, I recently purchased my first 2006 s2000, AP2 with only 35k miles. I am excited to get to know everyone and learn more and more each day. I will be posting photos shortly.