"The Offer i couldnt Refuse!"
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"The Offer i couldnt Refuse!"
[FONT=Arial]sooo my search was going great, till another member hooked me up with sum important info. also i got carfax and started looking up cars.
sooo mark emailed me and told me
"There are quite a few private sellers around the area. Its imparative that the car was maintained well. Even though its a Honda, these high revving engines are very finicky if over revved or the oil change interval was not obeyed strictly. Also the differentials are not fragile, but not good for an abused s2000. The clutches can be easily burned up if the previous owner drag raced the car. I would say that if you want a s2000, i'd just spring the few extra grand and get one in great condition. There are too many ratty ones out there that could require major repairs only a few months in. Search s2ki and read through all the FAQs"
so far ive had 2 on my mind
first option is a private seller bout 2 hours from me. hes got a gray n red (interior) its got 48k miles and his original asking price was bout $18k and he was throwing in 2 sets of tires, Eagle F1's and sum Dunlop Snow Tires (not the M3's i heard so much bout tho). i thot it was high and i was able to talk him down to $16,700
the first, my main option was owned by 3 ppl, surprisingly for having only 48k mileage. the first 2 barely drove it, and it was sold as a honda certified car. then the most recent and private seller says he loves the car. he bought it at bout 10k miles according to the carfax. there was a minor accident wth a deer, very minor damage reported to the front right. i should talk im down i guess. he's still my best option.
the other option is also on autotrader, Denny Dotson Automotive. its yellow and bout $15k with about 70k mileage with an offer to purchase an upgraded warranty, itll come with a 3month one...
and according to carfacx was tossed around like a frisbee in auctions and sold a bunch of times, so im guessing thats a bad choice to buy..
so i guess i have to check out the first guy's S and see wat shape its in. or try to talk him down to $13k or sumn. according to the car facts, he put the most mileage on it, only owning for 2 years, it must have been his daily driver.
any advice? Mark would prolly tell me to spend more, but im poor and i think im already pushin it just to get my dream car.
or ive anyones sellin in ohio, speak up.
thanx guys,
raj
sooo mark emailed me and told me
"There are quite a few private sellers around the area. Its imparative that the car was maintained well. Even though its a Honda, these high revving engines are very finicky if over revved or the oil change interval was not obeyed strictly. Also the differentials are not fragile, but not good for an abused s2000. The clutches can be easily burned up if the previous owner drag raced the car. I would say that if you want a s2000, i'd just spring the few extra grand and get one in great condition. There are too many ratty ones out there that could require major repairs only a few months in. Search s2ki and read through all the FAQs"
so far ive had 2 on my mind
first option is a private seller bout 2 hours from me. hes got a gray n red (interior) its got 48k miles and his original asking price was bout $18k and he was throwing in 2 sets of tires, Eagle F1's and sum Dunlop Snow Tires (not the M3's i heard so much bout tho). i thot it was high and i was able to talk him down to $16,700
the first, my main option was owned by 3 ppl, surprisingly for having only 48k mileage. the first 2 barely drove it, and it was sold as a honda certified car. then the most recent and private seller says he loves the car. he bought it at bout 10k miles according to the carfax. there was a minor accident wth a deer, very minor damage reported to the front right. i should talk im down i guess. he's still my best option.
the other option is also on autotrader, Denny Dotson Automotive. its yellow and bout $15k with about 70k mileage with an offer to purchase an upgraded warranty, itll come with a 3month one...
and according to carfacx was tossed around like a frisbee in auctions and sold a bunch of times, so im guessing thats a bad choice to buy..
so i guess i have to check out the first guy's S and see wat shape its in. or try to talk him down to $13k or sumn. according to the car facts, he put the most mileage on it, only owning for 2 years, it must have been his daily driver.
any advice? Mark would prolly tell me to spend more, but im poor and i think im already pushin it just to get my dream car.
or ive anyones sellin in ohio, speak up.
thanx guys,
raj
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WELL to UPDATE
I HAVE IT!!
the most perfect 00' S2k i could find.
just about Bone Stock with 16k miles, all maintainence done.
and
Silverstone/Black
Healight protection kit-blue
Painted brake calipers w/s2000 logo
Upper Clear Bra
OEM front lip
OEM hard top
Titanium Shift Knob
ASA Tire Rack Winter package
ACT Pressure Plate
for a lil over $20k
the bank reaaally held it up tho, i had to wait about 2-3 weeks when i finally picked out a car to buy. i actually purchased it the 4th
imagine the agony of waitin until now to drive it
i just got it home today!!
omg! Blizzac Tire Package Performs Beautifully in the Snow!
even in an unplowed parkinglot, with snow an inch deep
(powdered donuts!)
im so babying it! my very first car buy (that i actually bought myself)
i love it.
now to practice practice practice and perfect my manual driving skills! good bye automatic! thankgoodness, finally!!
i think sumone already has pictures of it on S2Ki
I HAVE IT!!
the most perfect 00' S2k i could find.
just about Bone Stock with 16k miles, all maintainence done.
and
Silverstone/Black
Healight protection kit-blue
Painted brake calipers w/s2000 logo
Upper Clear Bra
OEM front lip
OEM hard top
Titanium Shift Knob
ASA Tire Rack Winter package
ACT Pressure Plate
for a lil over $20k
the bank reaaally held it up tho, i had to wait about 2-3 weeks when i finally picked out a car to buy. i actually purchased it the 4th
imagine the agony of waitin until now to drive it
i just got it home today!!
omg! Blizzac Tire Package Performs Beautifully in the Snow!
even in an unplowed parkinglot, with snow an inch deep
(powdered donuts!)im so babying it! my very first car buy (that i actually bought myself)
i love it.
now to practice practice practice and perfect my manual driving skills! good bye automatic! thankgoodness, finally!!
i think sumone already has pictures of it on S2Ki
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hey thanks!
im really glad the car performs so well in the snow (seeing that i keep it out of Vtec cus i just got it can just learning manual)! its to be my Daily Driver. definently the only car i Want to drive!
any helpful comments to a new manual driver are much appreciated
im really glad the car performs so well in the snow (seeing that i keep it out of Vtec cus i just got it can just learning manual)! its to be my Daily Driver. definently the only car i Want to drive!
any helpful comments to a new manual driver are much appreciated
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Be real careful on these cold roads. Even though they appear dry being so cold your tires won't grip like in the summer. Being new to manual be careful, I've been driving manuals for almost 40 years and my S still surprises me.
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Originally Posted by willinathen,Jan 26 2007, 08:28 PM
Patience is the most important part of buying the right car.
Congrats and be careful on the car till you learn it, we don't want you wrecking it!
