How do you know if your "new" S2000 has been test driven or not?

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Jul 3, 2002 | 01:25 PM

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jschmidt

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From: Laurel

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Originally posted by mergss2k
Would the majority sway against this? It seems that a lot of people are very concerned about the break-in period. Can that much damage be caused with improper break-in? The price difference between a new and used aren't that great, should I spring the extra 1 - 2k for a new one to have a great chance it wasn't abused? Thoughts?

Merg

Break in is merely added insurance that you won't have a problem (ring seating) that you are most unlikely to have anyway. Bearings are good enough that they no longer benefit from break in.

Of course, break in is good. Of course, you won't be able to tell the difference between a car that was properly broken in and one that wasn't...unless it is one of the very few that have seating problems. If it is, you'll know pretty quickly.

Too much magic is attributed to proper break in and too much disaster is attributed to improper break in. That said, I always follow the directions.

Aug 13, 2002 | 04:54 AM

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mergss2k

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From: Miamisburg

Thanks for the info. Looks like a used yellow 2002 mid next year will be the plan for my S.

Aug 13, 2002 | 11:11 AM

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nastinupe1

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From: Alpharetta, GA (ATL)

If it has miles on it.

Aug 13, 2002 | 11:28 AM

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smyroad

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From: Bowie

Look for drool on the seat!

Aug 13, 2002 | 12:05 PM

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SeanyP

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From: Bloomington

It's odd you guys say a new S should only have about 6-10 miles on it. When I bought mine it had 49 miles on it

. I really don't understand why that is but I've had no problems yet; and yes I'm sure the care hit VTEC at least 15-20 times with 49 miles on it. Damn sales men