So today i found an S2k went to look at it, and the guy wanted 8000 for an 01 s2k salvage title with 87k miles. Engine was in incredible shape, everything looked quite clean. But both me and my farther weren't to thrilled t find that the airbag in the passenger seat had not been replaced. Offering 6500 didn't work, honestly im just tired looking at cars and getting no where. I don't know what i should do, should i ask if he would do 7000-7500. Any help would be appreciated, i haven't been feeling well all month; so maybe some advice would cheer me up.

Oh my budget is only 9000, i would probably have one by now if it was higher.

 

Whats your budget?

 

9000 i know its pretty low in the s2000 game.

 

That should get you an AP1 all day. I'd personally stay away from anything with a salvage title. Good luck hunting! Have you tried www.searchtempest.com ?

 

You can find a decent s2000 for around 9k. the problem comes when you have to pay registration fees and taxes on the sale. if your car budget is 9000 you need to have a good 1500$ extra for those annoying fees. that is depending on what the seller picks up for you.

I bought my 00' S2000 for 8,500$ with 70k miles. the sales tax on it was 780$ along with the 300$ in registration fees (delinquent from previous owner. which he bought) then 250$ for front tires and an oil change. I was around 9.5k into it before i got on the road <_<

 

Where are you located?
But as others said, youll deff find one. In due timr

 

You could get an 00-01 AP1 for 9k easy. I wouldn't get an S2K though if my budget was only 9k.

At the end of the day though, it's a Honda. These things last forever, I have heard of 2 S2000's still running at over 300k miles.

 

Save up, stop scraping from the bottom of the barrel. Buy a civic. Live within your means.

 

Stay patient and don't bother with a questionable salvage car. $9k should get a decent S2000. If you settle on a so-so car chances are you'll end up with more frustration from dealing with its problems then you are experiencing right now with the search. A good car is worth the time and energy on the back end.

 

Be Patient.

Choosing a budget is key- it helps narrow your search considerably. It took me nearly a year to find the right car (03 AP1), with low miles (34K), no winters, in my budget (15K)- that was 2 years ago.

Don't be afraid of ebay and look for those no reserve auctions.

Agreed, no salvage titles because of body/frame damage.

good luck and as i said, BE PATIENT.

darcy