Good afternoon, I am looking to buy my first s2000 and I’ve found a potential candidate in VA Beach. Can anyone here suggest a shop and/or mechanic in the area to perform a PPI?
Thank you in advance.

 

Several owners in that area may be familiar with the car as it is if it's a private owner sale. Got a photo with tag number or VIN? Is there an ad for the car? Autotrader has a couple of 2008 cars with under 70K miles which look good in their photos but they've both been owned by folks as far away as Montana or Florida.

-- Chuck

 

Thank you for your reply Chuck,
The vehicle is for sale at Elite Motors in VA Beach, the VIN is JHMAP21418S000438. I'm searching for a reputable 3rd party to perform the PPI, preferably a shop or certified mechanic.

 

This is one of the two I saw on line yesterday at 48,000 miles. Photos look wonderful and the car appears to be in OEM trim which is comforting to me as too many of these have been "modded" to death.. Exhaust and roof appear original in the photos. Roof is a maintenance item and the fabric can tear where the roof frame rubs on it.

Only "concerns" I can spot on MyCarFax are a couple of "Jiffy Lube" oil changes during the past 17 years which may not have used the required S2000 oil filter. Car has always passed Maryland emissions if that's a concern (it isn't in my part of Virginia).

Hopefully the guys down toward Virginia Beach can provide a good appraiser for you.

-- Chuck

 

Barney's Auto in Hampton ... Cory knows EVERYTHING about the S.