Well, I finally pulled the trigger and got an s2000!

This is my first car that I have purchased on my own so I doubt I got an awesome deal, but I feel like I got a pretty fair deal!

The car is a 2005 with 12000 miles. I got it for 23,965 before ttl and was out the door for 26,700. I am a recent college grad so I didn't get the best interest rate at 8.71, I was shooting for 7-8 so its not too far off target. I prolly could have got a better interest rate if I shopped around but I'll live. Just happy to be in the car and holding the keys! I'll have pics up soon - too dark to take any tonight.

Driving impressions:
Ive owned a couple motorcycles so its not earthshakingly fast. It felt really tame under 6,000 rpms, but had a nice kick when vtec kicked in "yo". Has really crappy blind spots when the top is up, but its a small car, and will take some getting use to.

The suspension felt really nice. The ride was harsh compared to most cars Ive driven, but this is something I expected and really do not mind. Shifting gears felt great like in my teg. The throws were shorter and verryyyy smooth - typical honda clutch and transmission!

All in all the car is a blast to drive and beautiful to look at!

 

welcome.drive safe.

 

nice choice in color. congrats. how much did you put down? and whats the credit history like?

 

Congrats and Welcome!!!

 

hey, thanks guys.
I didn't put any money down. I have an established credit of 712.


I took some pictures with my iphone. I would host them on my ftp but I am strapped for time. I will try to post those friday when I get home.

 

man, like $2,800 in fees and stuff on top of an '05? that sounds pricey. i got my new '07 for 29,700 out the door, 5.76% financing, so my payment shouldn't be much more than yours.

anyway, the S2000 is a silly car. i love the thing so much.

 

Congrats, you got a great color.

 

Congrats and welcome

 

Congrats and welcome... you got a great color and a good MY!!!!!!!!

 

Okay, so I finally have time to post up some pictures.





I just drove 2200 miles across the country. Unfortunately the car picked up a few new road chips (which suck big time) but it was an overall blast to drive. I defientely got sun burned lol in New Mexico and Neveda.

I love the way the exhaust sounds. I am def. going to have to put an exhaust on this thing. I've seen a couple hooked up s2ks in Long Beach - still a pretty rare car to see, at least compared to 350z's and S197 Mustangs.

Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome! I plan to get to know this car better and eventully start to mod it.