I was thinking the exact same thing, how the hell are people getting clean s2000's for $9k? These cars are not cheap, did they drop in price that much?

Are AP1's really that bad?? (just a joke people)






What happened to your first s2000?
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A guy in an 90's SUV turned left without looking and hit me head on and totaled my s2000. he was cited at fault and his insurance gave me $14,500 for my car (which was more than i expected i thought i was going to get like 12 or 13 grand.)with that money i bought another 01 ap1 but this time with 23,xxx miles NFR
Well then i can see what your saying. although he can always get a nicer one after his first if hes really into it (and isn't into another car by then)

 

Just take your time. I had a similar budget of $10K, and looked at a few cars. The very first one I called about, '01, I didn't end up meeting until last as the car was filthy (lived down a dirt road). In the end picked it up for $8300, bone stock, super clean once washed, clean title, has 140K miles. Looked at probably 5 or 6 salvage titles etc. but just not worth the hassle. Just be patient...

 

Im around the same situation. Ive gotten really close to buying a salvaged title for 9800. had the money and ready to buy but my uncle told me to stay away from salvaged cars.

My budget is also around 9-10k. but i just sold my 91 accord for 1100 so that hopefully should cover the registration fees and stuff.
now have a few more cars lined up b/c of this extra money.

Good luck with finding a car man.



Ballin on a budget.

 

Most vague statement. Of course location and market demand makes a difference, maybe not in India though

 

L O L

 

You sound young. Have you priced out what insurance would cost you?

 

I really want to know where all these clean title S2000's are for under $10k. I have yet to see a single car that is in that price range that hasn't had theft or some other kind of issue. Looking at Autotrader and ebay there is maybe a handful that have been listed or sold at that price recently but most have little to no details. I know there are cases were someone has gotten a good deal but you really need to be in the right place at the right time or be very very patient and likely both.

Good luck but I think you need to take everyone's advise and save some more money and just buy something cheap and reliable. Focus on getting a good job finishing school or whatever and then buy the car you want.

 

Me too. They must be on mars because I never saw one. Only things under 10 I saw were salvage titles and mileage well over 100k.

My '01 was 11k with 81k on it. And it needs a bunch of little things that will add up to a grand when I'm done. Has new top though...

 

Just wait and it will come, it took almost 9 years before I pulled the trigger on buying one.

 

Were you actively looking for 9 years or have you wanted one for 9 Years? I'm sure you've come across a few that met your criteria over the course of 9 years.

I've wanted one since 05 but I wasn't actively looking until late '11 and pulled the trigger in late '12.