A.O.

It does move my priority up to an AP2, but still will not eliminate an AP1.

And I also understand that stuff can be fixed, but too much is too much. and yes the shocks, cruise and steering wheel were just a bit much. It was "only" 2 hours from me and gave me the opportunity to drive an AP2 so the trip was well worth it in my opinion.

IA-SteveB

That was a good one to pass on. For me, I have always factored in what it would cost me to make the car into something I would be proud of. Often times it makes what seems to be a good deal, not so much. The cheap can become expensive. I'm glad you are taking your time. I guess I got lucky with mine as it is the only one I ever looked at and I had not researched them until after I had it. Sometimes you get lucky.

Chuck S

You've already driven more miles than I would.

If you like driving but not buying come on up to Richmond and drive my tuned DBW '06 (AP2V2) for comparison purposes. Ain't for sale -- my widow will do that right after the funeral -- but it's the next performance step up without resorting to supercharging or straining the car. This car is now 16 years old and been in my garage more than half that time and less than half her total miles. Purchased the car off the used car showroom floor of a big Honda dealer in Columbus OH where it'd been dealer prepped, detailed, and serviced with all recalls handled (brake booster). Only thing wrong with the car was the horrible black wheels the previous owner put on the car which were "in the bin" shortly thereafter. (Not really. Someone wanted them.)

-- Chuck

A.O.

Thanks for the offer but I'll pass, too far to drive with out the option of purchasing.

A.O.

Ok, this car just popped up local Saturday and I'm going to go look at it this afternoon.. thoughts?

2005 Honda S2000 AP2
6 Speed Manual
117,000 miles
VIN: JHMAP21455S004438
8/10 VIN Car (front bumper & driver fender)
Texas/SC/NC car, NO RUST
New Robbins Soft Top installed in 2021
Oil change every 5k with OEM filter & Synthetic Castrol Edge 10W-30
Completely stock besides a HKS Dual High-Power Exhaust

Maintenance at 105k
-Brake/Clutch Fluid Flush
-Clutch Slave and Master Replaced
-OEM Honda Brake Pads
-Trans Fluid Flush
-IACV Cleaned
-Sparkplugs
-O2 Sensor Replaced
-New Serpentine belt and pulley bearings
-New Continental ECS tires (225/255)
-Alignment

Maintenance at 110k
-Injectors Cleaned and New Seals
-Fuel Filter Assembly Replaced
-New Valve Cover Gasket & Sparkplug Tube Seals
-Valve Adjustment

Maintenance at 115k
-Differential Fluid Changed

Now I do see a few cars going for sale in this general mileage area 100-150k miles, is there a reason for this or just a coincidence?

Thanks.

Chuck S

Looks good on paper. Note aftermarket exhausts are often annoyingly louder than OEM -- some to the effect of headaches. Test drive roof up and down.

-- Chuck

A.O.

Thanks, going to go have a look this afternoon. Is there a way to quiet them down without a full replacement?

sam_spider

It’s a cat-back exhaust, fairly easy to change if you don’t like it. Finding a stock exhaust to swap back to shouldn’t be too difficult if you wanted to go that route.

I had the HKS on my car for 15 years, it’s one of the quieter aftermarket exhausts for the S. It does have a drone in 6th gear around 55-57mph but not horrid.

A.O.

Thanks Sam.. Cat back exhaust? does that simply mean from the converter back?

Also, if the radio controls on the dash are not functioning, is it possible to remedy that without tracking down a stock radio? Yeah, I know most people dont seem to care but I do, that's more important to me than a great sounding stereo!

sam_spider

If it’s due to an aftermarket radio, yes there are adapters available to make the dash controls work. Modifry has the best adapters, it will require removal of the current radio to connect the adapter but not too difficult.