Hi All,
Joined this forum to do a little trouble shooting on used S2K's. I know most of you will say they are fantastic (or you wouldn't be here But as with all "collectable type" cars, there usually is a quirk here and there. I'm trying to find out what exactly to look for when checking out a prospective car that I might purchase. For example: Are there reoccurrant break problems? Trans or Clutch problems? Suspension parts that need replacing on a regular bases etc. I know a 5,6, or 7 year old car is bound to have something wrong with it, or will soon. I hope I'm not asking too much? I have not even driven one yet. There are a couple for sale not too far from me in S/E Michigan and I plan to check them out and take a short drive. Any help or advice is much appreciated. I'm pretty good mechanic and know that most things I can fix myself, save major overhauls of the engine or trans. I can handle suspension, breaks, electrical, exhaust stuff etc. Thanks in advance! Cheers to you all!!!
Rickford

 

Biggest hidden problem would be damaged valve retainer clips due to mechanical over revs. One condition of purchase should be the onwer having recent service records confirming everything is in good condition.

 

Thanks very much for your reply. Since I wrote that msg in the Intro section I did in fact buy a 2007 S2K with 55k on the odo! Will take delivery this Friday...can't wait! Best part is that the selling dealer had a Carfax on the car that looked too good to be true. Since it was a local, one owner car, the carfax listed all the service being done at a Honda Dealer 4 miles from my house. A visit to the dealer resulted in me getting a print out of the entire history from purchase to last service which was 5 days before he traded it in for his 4th S2K, a 2009 with 5,900 miles on it...no mis-print here either! (The owner had passed away unexpectedly, what a find!) Bottom line the service history is fantastic, I talked to the service manager who knew the owner and verified he was meticulous with his service. Only Synthetic oil, Cooling flush, break fluid flush etc. the works! FYI it's a Red one! Again, thanks very much for the reply.
Rickford

 

Congrats