Which is bigger bang for your buck, AP1 or AP2?
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Which is bigger bang for your buck, AP1 or AP2?
Hi everyone! New member in the process of buying a S2000 here. I've been doing a lot of research on the topic and can't decide which path to take. Buy an AP1 and upgrade to AP2 later, or buy AP2 right off the bat.
I love both AP1 and AP2. On one hand, AP1 with about 50kmiles go for 15,000 or so. On the other hand, AP2 can go for about 20 to 22k.
With the value of S2000 depreciating so much, I was wondering if it's more economical to buy a cheaper AP1 and drive that for a while, and then buy an AP2 later when its value depreciates to about the same level as an AP1 today.
That way I don't have to pay as much, can have it paid off sooner, and enjoy the full spectrum of AP1 to AP2 when I upgrade. With the prices dropping the way they are, it just seems a bit wasteful to buy AP2 when the value of AP1s have leveled off relative to AP2s.
I know not many members here have gone back to AP1s after getting AP2. What do you guys think, which is more economical?
I love both AP1 and AP2. On one hand, AP1 with about 50kmiles go for 15,000 or so. On the other hand, AP2 can go for about 20 to 22k.
With the value of S2000 depreciating so much, I was wondering if it's more economical to buy a cheaper AP1 and drive that for a while, and then buy an AP2 later when its value depreciates to about the same level as an AP1 today.
That way I don't have to pay as much, can have it paid off sooner, and enjoy the full spectrum of AP1 to AP2 when I upgrade. With the prices dropping the way they are, it just seems a bit wasteful to buy AP2 when the value of AP1s have leveled off relative to AP2s.
I know not many members here have gone back to AP1s after getting AP2. What do you guys think, which is more economical?
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From: La Habra
Sounds like money is an important factor for you. You will get the "S2K experience" from the least expensive one you can find, assuming it is mechanically sound.
Has owning the S2K been like a life-long dream for you? Because otherwise why do you assume you'll be driven to buy an AP2 later if you own an AP1 now? More likely you'll be drawn to some OTHER car in a few years. I went through two non-S2K's before I came back to an AP2.
Has owning the S2K been like a life-long dream for you? Because otherwise why do you assume you'll be driven to buy an AP2 later if you own an AP1 now? More likely you'll be drawn to some OTHER car in a few years. I went through two non-S2K's before I came back to an AP2.
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From: Virgnia
My first S2000 was an AP1. A year later, I traded it in for an AP2. I'm not saying to go out and buy an AP2 right off the bat, you just need to see which one you like more. Both are great cars and VERY similar.
Good luck
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