Looking at an 04
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Looking at an 04
I currently drive an 07 335i, but looking to pull some cash out and get a cheaper car. And what better then an S2k?
Just have a few questions, Now the 04 has the new facelift. I remember reading at some point that the S2k was getting a power boost too. did that ever happen? Also do the 04's come with stock LED tails?
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Just have a few questions, Now the 04 has the new facelift. I remember reading at some point that the S2k was getting a power boost too. did that ever happen? Also do the 04's come with stock LED tails?
Thanks!
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Are you getting rid of the bimmer? You might want to reconsider that if you are. The S2000 got new headlights, taillights, front bumper, rear bumper, interior upgrades, and a 2.2L engine for 2004.
Whether it got a power boost is a personal question, as many feel different about it. I personally think it's a little slower than an AP1 (2000-2003) but others will disagree. Either way, they're fun and reliable cars.
Whether it got a power boost is a personal question, as many feel different about it. I personally think it's a little slower than an AP1 (2000-2003) but others will disagree. Either way, they're fun and reliable cars.
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AP2 has the same hp as an AP1, but has more torque. So I wouldn't really agree with the AP2 being slower.
I suggest you go and test drive both. If this is going to be a daily driver, I'd lean towards the AP2. But go drive both and let us know. You won't be disappointed with either!
I suggest you go and test drive both. If this is going to be a daily driver, I'd lean towards the AP2. But go drive both and let us know. You won't be disappointed with either!
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Originally Posted by mgp 2675,May 23 2007, 09:26 AM
Are you getting rid of the bimmer? You might want to reconsider that if you are. The S2000 got new headlights, taillights, front bumper, rear bumper, interior upgrades, and a 2.2L engine for 2004.
Whether it got a power boost is a personal question, as many feel different about it. I personally think it's a little slower than an AP1 (2000-2003) but others will disagree. Either way, they're fun and reliable cars.
Whether it got a power boost is a personal question, as many feel different about it. I personally think it's a little slower than an AP1 (2000-2003) but others will disagree. Either way, they're fun and reliable cars.
at least just give the facts. ap2 has a slightly larger engine, lower redline, same hp rating, but more torque. how does that equate to slower is beyond me
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The full list of the changes from 03 to 04 is here - https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=483593
The 04 in general is more powerful, but different gearing, different VTEC, and 25 more lbs pretty much mean it performs the same as the rest of the S2000s.
If you get an AP2 and spend some money on some lux fetaures like premium sound, auto up/down windows and heated seats, you'll be happy imo - probably cost you <$2k to make the cabin a very nice place.
The 04 in general is more powerful, but different gearing, different VTEC, and 25 more lbs pretty much mean it performs the same as the rest of the S2000s.
If you get an AP2 and spend some money on some lux fetaures like premium sound, auto up/down windows and heated seats, you'll be happy imo - probably cost you <$2k to make the cabin a very nice place.
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Originally Posted by GPWonTan,May 23 2007, 02:30 PM
how does that equate to slower is beyond me
but i digress....
SakiGT posted the link to the list of differences between the '03 and the '04.. there are more differences in '06, but you can find all of them in the FAQ.
You should be saving quite a bit from an '07 335 to an '04 S2k.
