Im in the market for a used s2000 and Ive been told that the 00 and 01 trannies have a "Serious Issue", and that i should try my best to get a 02 and on. My question to you is if this is true and if it is then what is this problem? Ive tried serching and came up with nothing, sorry if this is a repost.............

 

i guess no one is viewing??????????

 

Come on guys i really need your help im making my purchase within 3 weeks......

 

Try searching under "clutch Buzz"

Not sure I would call it a serious issue since a number of people just live with it till the clutch needs to be replaced. There are other reasons one might opt for a 02+ but the tranny alone wouldn't be my only concern.

 

wow thanx alot, i wonder if there are any other issues????????

 

Every model of car has it's quirks You haven't mentioned anything about the particular car to be purchased. Miles? Service records? Test drive impressions? Overall condition? Is the plastic window vs glass an issue? Is it fitted with the correct tires? Has it been modded? etc etc..

Since you are in Florida there are a number of fellow owners who might be able to take a look at it with you. Or they may know the particular car you are buying.

All in all I can't think of any "major" issues that a particular model year had. You can also look under "TSB" to see the technical service bullitins for the s2k.

Good luck and enjoy the car!

 

Not sure about the '01 models, but some '00 trannies had the infamous second gear grind. Basically, if the tranny was hot (normal use) and you shifted from 1st to 2nd the tranny had a tendency to grind. Particularly when the shift was done with higher revs. Honda issued a service bulletin months after owners started complaining. When I dropped off my S2K for the service the dealer changed the 2nd gear gear-set, clutch, and pressure plate. Took care of the problem.

 

The clutch buzz is a neusance, but mechanically is okay. I don't like that about my car. Still, I believe the problem persists with the weaker springs in the stock setup.

I am leaning towards the ACT package. Just need to make sure the return springs are aftermarket. They are the culprit for the buzzing noise, as I have been told.

.......another issue is the 2nd gear grind. Depending on conditions (cold v. warmed up - revving it to a quick shift), shifting from 1st to 2nd gear can give you a BEASTLY gear grind - even if you have the clutch pedal mashed to the floor. Unfortunately, Honda has yet to truely remedy the issue. Even the revised '04 will do this. Your fine just as long as you warm it up. Sometimes it still occurs when it is warm, but that is rare.

Good luck in your search,
Hockey

 

thanx for all the help guys.

just fyi im looking for some s2k's in carmax i specially have my eyes on a 2002 white/red in texas.

the glass rear window, and the revised problems do sound a bit nicer and the price isnt much different.......

hope insurance is still ok on it.......

 

what do u guys think of the ones on here in the carmax website???????????

http://www.carmax.com/dyn/searchengine/sea...ionLabel=Miami+(International+Mall)&HasCookie=true&PageType=1&Mak e=HO&MakeLabel=Honda&Model=S019&ModelLabel=S2000&P rice=5&PriceLabel=Any+Price