I got mine!!!
12-11-2002, 08:37 PM
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I got mine!!!
Well, it was a long road - but I now have an S2000! I managed to sell my 'vette (coming off of lease) last month. I looked at lots of Z3s and lots of S2000s and finally found an S2000 I liked at a great price.
I first joined S2KI September of 2001. My wife and I were in G'burg for her birthday and I saw lots of S2000s. So I hunted around and found S2KI and saw that everyone was at the "fall colors" event. I kept reading messages here and adding to my S2K knowledge - the key for me was finding out you can now get a car (new or used) for a nice price - I love good deals.
I found the car via eBay, here is the link to the listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=1872324389
I made the deal almost a month ago, but the seller travels a lot (but not in the S2000). So by the time we got the contracts done and signed, had the car inspected, and got it transported down here it took almost 4 weeks.
The car is a red 2001 with real low miles (1700). It has the OEM front spoiler, OEM CD changer, OEM alarm system, OEM hood switch, and OEM wheel locks. It is "like new" - no wrecks, repaint, etc - all the VIN stickers are in place on all the body panels. IT STILL SMELLS NEW INSIDE! I am very pleased with the car and REALLY pleased with the price
No real problems, but the car got FILTHY being transported down from CT - I was cheap and paid for a non-enclosed haul
First time it has been a problem, but that stuff does wash off.
The next problem was the right rear went flat. I put the space saver on (to hold the car up) in my driveway and took the tire to get patched. Once that was done, I could test drive the car - no problems. The car is fun to drive - light and tossible like my '96 M Miata, but a lot more power. So far no complaints - I wish 6th was taller for cruising, but as is I could pass a semi from 70 without a downshift. Got about 20mpg road testing, but there was a lot of idle time in there.
Here are links to some of the pix the car inspector took and sent down, I have not gotten around to taking any myself.
http://people.delphiforums.com/dlwynne/S2K_1.JPG
http://people.delphiforums.com/dlwynne/S2K_2.JPG
http://people.delphiforums.com/dlwynne/S2K_3.JPG
I need to get used to the start button, been starting with the key for MANY years and it is a surprise when nothing happens
Need to find a good deal on a VooDoo knob and some other "stuff"
I am sure I will have more questions as I go. But if anyone needs to know how to operate the supplied jack and to get out the spare and replace it, let me know - been there, done that.
Dennis
I first joined S2KI September of 2001. My wife and I were in G'burg for her birthday and I saw lots of S2000s. So I hunted around and found S2KI and saw that everyone was at the "fall colors" event. I kept reading messages here and adding to my S2K knowledge - the key for me was finding out you can now get a car (new or used) for a nice price - I love good deals.
I found the car via eBay, here is the link to the listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=1872324389
I made the deal almost a month ago, but the seller travels a lot (but not in the S2000). So by the time we got the contracts done and signed, had the car inspected, and got it transported down here it took almost 4 weeks.
The car is a red 2001 with real low miles (1700). It has the OEM front spoiler, OEM CD changer, OEM alarm system, OEM hood switch, and OEM wheel locks. It is "like new" - no wrecks, repaint, etc - all the VIN stickers are in place on all the body panels. IT STILL SMELLS NEW INSIDE! I am very pleased with the car and REALLY pleased with the price
No real problems, but the car got FILTHY being transported down from CT - I was cheap and paid for a non-enclosed haul
First time it has been a problem, but that stuff does wash off.The next problem was the right rear went flat. I put the space saver on (to hold the car up) in my driveway and took the tire to get patched. Once that was done, I could test drive the car - no problems. The car is fun to drive - light and tossible like my '96 M Miata, but a lot more power. So far no complaints - I wish 6th was taller for cruising, but as is I could pass a semi from 70 without a downshift. Got about 20mpg road testing, but there was a lot of idle time in there.
Here are links to some of the pix the car inspector took and sent down, I have not gotten around to taking any myself.
http://people.delphiforums.com/dlwynne/S2K_1.JPG
http://people.delphiforums.com/dlwynne/S2K_2.JPG
http://people.delphiforums.com/dlwynne/S2K_3.JPG
I need to get used to the start button, been starting with the key for MANY years and it is a surprise when nothing happens
Need to find a good deal on a VooDoo knob and some other "stuff"
I am sure I will have more questions as I go. But if anyone needs to know how to operate the supplied jack and to get out the spare and replace it, let me know - been there, done that.
Dennis
12-12-2002, 05:03 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by DWynne
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I need to get used to the start button, been starting with the key for MANY years and it is a surprise when nothing happens
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I need to get used to the start button, been starting with the key for MANY years and it is a surprise when nothing happens
12-12-2002, 07:01 AM
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Beautiful car, Dennis. Glad to see you found such a nice one. Maybe someday, all the Nashville S's will go out for a ride. Mine is supposed to be back from the body shop next week
see ya
Chris
see ya
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12-12-2002, 12:00 PM
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Dennis - glad you finally got a car!!!! $24,500 is awesome (for you....sucks donkey balls for the seller).....
Nice that it included the front spoiler and cd changer too....great deal!
Scot
Nice that it included the front spoiler and cd changer too....great deal!
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12-16-2002, 12:26 PM
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I washed and cleaned the car this weekend.
I found an OEM seat back pocket behind the driver's seat! It was like I found a $50 bill in my "new" car
As noted in other threads. I need a new horn, better speakers (at least), and some headrests.
The car is a hoot to drive.
My wife and I drove around some Saturday, she thinks the cabin is cramped and seats not as comfy as the 'vette seats. She is right, but I didn't pay $50k for the S2000 either....
Dennis
I found an OEM seat back pocket behind the driver's seat! It was like I found a $50 bill in my "new" car
As noted in other threads. I need a new horn, better speakers (at least), and some headrests.
The car is a hoot to drive.
My wife and I drove around some Saturday, she thinks the cabin is cramped and seats not as comfy as the 'vette seats. She is right, but I didn't pay $50k for the S2000 either....
Dennis
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