Personally, if I were buying a used S2000, I don't think I'd buy it from an admitted "racer" on Ebay. I would seek out a reputable dealer offering a good warranty on the car; better yet, I'd try to come up with the few thousand (at most) difference and get a brand new one that I would know exactly how was broken in.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by lvs2k
[B]Personally, if I were buying a used S2000, I don't think I'd buy it from an admitted "racer" on Ebay.

 

I think I'd be more concerned about whether or not they were checking the oil

 

My thoughts ecactly.

Andrew

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by lvs2k
[B]Personally, if I were buying a used S2000, I don't think I'd buy it from an admitted "racer" on Ebay.

 

If the car is a real bargain, get it.
If a new one is not much more I would get one new.
I personally think the run in period is just a small precaution on Hondas part due to the high oil consumption in early engine life.

 

The break in period is at 600 but there is not much he could have done with it at 700 miles. I would test drive if possible before purchasing.

 

I'm following the break in procedure but only because the book says to.

What happens in the first 600 miles that prepares the engine for VTEC..or what goes wrong if you don't follow the procedure. Any mechanics out there?

I would be concerned about two things; allowing the rings to seat & making sure the engine doesn't seeze up. Is there anything else?

If its true that how an engine is broken in will have an effect on the engines performance in the long run, then what exactly might be affected. I'm not totally convinced that "babying" a new motor will help it perform better later. Further, what would Honda be concerned about in providing that procedure if not for possible breakdown (seezing before the rings seat), and maybe the oil consumption thing. I can't imagine that running it a bit harder in the beginning will have any effect relative to breakdown in the first 36,000 miles (Honda's concern).

We might all agree that a motor usually performs better after it "loosens up" a bit (maybe after about 5K miles). I might also venture that one s2k is not the equal of all other s2k's after 10,000 miles relative to performance. What makes them different?

I currently have 250 miles on the S. So far, I've been slowly pushing the car harder and harder but have not exceeded 5,500.

Sorry about the rambling. But, what I want to know is; 1) why the 5,500 rule for the first 600 miles, and 2) for those of you who have been getting better than average 1/4 times...how hard did you push your car early on?

 

statueman ..... I agree about an engine at the 5 k mark. Mine finally came to life and has felt stronger ever since. Also check out this update on oil usage and when to service. Go to the FAQ page and look at ServiceUpdate.

 

There it is in black and white. Thanks Stwok.