how is the s2k fairing over 100,000 miles? is it just like any other honda and still runs strong, or do problems start to develop. General maintenance needed at that point?

 

although i dont own an s2k yet, im sure the car was built to last longer than 100k miles. whether there are any major problems depends on how you drive. its just sad to see your car reach that mark in its life.

 

It's exactly like any other Honda. You don't ever have to check the oil, change the tires every 60,000 miles and it'll run for at least 300,000 miles with no problems at all.


















NOT.

There are numerous 100k + S2000s running around. Some are supercharged, some are stock. Some have had problems with engines and diffs, some have had no problems. All will consume more oil than a basic civic, and most will benefit from regular attention to maintenance.

But did you really expect anything different?

 

I don't know about the S2K but I can tell you that my NSX has been super reliable so far.

I don't see why the S2K would be any different.

 

im asking because my boss is getting a 911 in the next year or so, but in the meantime wanted to pick up a used boxster. i had him looking at s2000's. he's a cheap guy and he saw that he could get an s2k with around 100,000 miles on ebay for 11-12k. i figured it would be a reliable bet if it came from the right owner but i wasn't sure what the s2000's long term maintenance history was like.

 

i dont see the problem since he's only going to be keeping the car for a year or so until he gets the 911. geez, thats a waste of money...

but then again, he can afford a 911.

 

yeah, it's kind of ridiculous. he has boatloads of money, but the only reason he's waiting for a 911 is so he can get the full tax write off on his cayenne s. and when he does get a 911, it will be a couple years used.

 

If you don't own an S2000 you shouldn't make comments like "I'm sure the car was built to last longer than 100K miles" as you have zilch for experience with this car. My first S was a 2000 model and had approximately 60K on it when I sold it. No quality issues at that point, however there were some cars having engines replaced at about 75K due to a spark plug issue I believe. Overall, if you find a car that was driven without a lot of overrevving you are probably ok. If the owner(s) pinged the damn redline two or three times every shift then you may have valvetrain problems etc. lurking beneath the hood. Bottom line...research the car and have a trusted mechanic (familiar with the honda v-tec engines) check the car out

 

there is an 04 S2K out on sale for $19K in so.cali. private seller...
with less than 50K miles on it... if i was in the states i would get that...