High mileage S2Ks?
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Originally Posted by yamahaSHO' timestamp='1367784378' post='22520819
I have found, in the past, with many different cars that it's generally better to spend the extra money to buy a nicer car with lower miles. In many cases, you spend more money just to bring it up to par, than what it would have been just to buy a "better" car. If you're getting it for a low enough price and can accurately judge what the car already needs, you may save money. Initial cost is lower, obviously.
I did just this... Bought an S2000 as a track car. I upped my budget and found a 28k mile car with many of the mods I was already planning to do immediately (KWv3, intake, exhuast, TP, brake lines, wheels, tires, shift knob). Factoring the mods, I got the car for roughly $13.5k, but initial cost was $18k. In addition, all the wear and tear items are likely to be good for a long time (plugs, coil packs, bushings, etc).
IMHO, YMMV.
I did just this... Bought an S2000 as a track car. I upped my budget and found a 28k mile car with many of the mods I was already planning to do immediately (KWv3, intake, exhuast, TP, brake lines, wheels, tires, shift knob). Factoring the mods, I got the car for roughly $13.5k, but initial cost was $18k. In addition, all the wear and tear items are likely to be good for a long time (plugs, coil packs, bushings, etc).
IMHO, YMMV.
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Originally Posted by AZ-S2000' timestamp='1367791833' post='22521085
[quote name='yamahaSHO' timestamp='1367784378' post='22520819']
I have found, in the past, with many different cars that it's generally better to spend the extra money to buy a nicer car with lower miles. In many cases, you spend more money just to bring it up to par, than what it would have been just to buy a "better" car. If you're getting it for a low enough price and can accurately judge what the car already needs, you may save money. Initial cost is lower, obviously.
I did just this... Bought an S2000 as a track car. I upped my budget and found a 28k mile car with many of the mods I was already planning to do immediately (KWv3, intake, exhuast, TP, brake lines, wheels, tires, shift knob). Factoring the mods, I got the car for roughly $13.5k, but initial cost was $18k. In addition, all the wear and tear items are likely to be good for a long time (plugs, coil packs, bushings, etc).
IMHO, YMMV.
I have found, in the past, with many different cars that it's generally better to spend the extra money to buy a nicer car with lower miles. In many cases, you spend more money just to bring it up to par, than what it would have been just to buy a "better" car. If you're getting it for a low enough price and can accurately judge what the car already needs, you may save money. Initial cost is lower, obviously.
I did just this... Bought an S2000 as a track car. I upped my budget and found a 28k mile car with many of the mods I was already planning to do immediately (KWv3, intake, exhuast, TP, brake lines, wheels, tires, shift knob). Factoring the mods, I got the car for roughly $13.5k, but initial cost was $18k. In addition, all the wear and tear items are likely to be good for a long time (plugs, coil packs, bushings, etc).
IMHO, YMMV.
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I'm seeing what they can do. For $200, I would gladly do it.
...if it runs and drives well do it ....you wont be sorry 
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As stated, it depends on how it was maintained (like any car for that matter).
Read through this thread carefully before making the buy. Other than that, report back on any noises, virations or potential issues you find when doing your walk around and test drive. If you can find a local S2K guy to go with you, the better.
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775...-a-used-s2000/
Read through this thread carefully before making the buy. Other than that, report back on any noises, virations or potential issues you find when doing your walk around and test drive. If you can find a local S2K guy to go with you, the better.
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775...-a-used-s2000/