Need help deciding: AP1 Supercharged or AP2
08-28-2017, 03:35 PM
#11
As lookstoomuch pointed out, a supercharged car could need a lot of ongoing tinkering.
For your first S2k, consider one as close to stock as possible and then mod it over time as you get used to it and see what you like and dont like and want to change.
Also, a lot of folks (including me) wouldn't buy a supercharged S2k from someone they didnt know as no way to tell how well the installation was done, how hard its been driven, and how well its been maintained. Superchargers on these cars are not typically installed by professional shops, most are done in someone's garage and results may vary. Better off buying one and adding the supercharger later yourself.
good luck in your search!
For your first S2k, consider one as close to stock as possible and then mod it over time as you get used to it and see what you like and dont like and want to change.
Also, a lot of folks (including me) wouldn't buy a supercharged S2k from someone they didnt know as no way to tell how well the installation was done, how hard its been driven, and how well its been maintained. Superchargers on these cars are not typically installed by professional shops, most are done in someone's garage and results may vary. Better off buying one and adding the supercharger later yourself.
good luck in your search!
08-28-2017, 04:26 PM
#12
As lookstoomuch pointed out, a supercharged car could need a lot of ongoing tinkering.
For your first S2k, consider one as close to stock as possible and then mod it over time as you get used to it and see what you like and dont like and want to change.
Also, a lot of folks (including me) wouldn't buy a supercharged S2k from someone they didnt know as no way to tell how well the installation was done, how hard its been driven, and how well its been maintained. Superchargers on these cars are not typically installed by professional shops, most are done in someone's garage and results may vary. Better off buying one and adding the supercharger later yourself.
good luck in your search!
For your first S2k, consider one as close to stock as possible and then mod it over time as you get used to it and see what you like and dont like and want to change.
Also, a lot of folks (including me) wouldn't buy a supercharged S2k from someone they didnt know as no way to tell how well the installation was done, how hard its been driven, and how well its been maintained. Superchargers on these cars are not typically installed by professional shops, most are done in someone's garage and results may vary. Better off buying one and adding the supercharger later yourself.
good luck in your search!
08-28-2017, 04:33 PM
#13
I am currently in a similar situation. Please read the previous post regarding finding a clean car at your local craigslist.
08-29-2017, 08:40 AM
#14
I'm just an old fart - but I'd avoid any supercharged/turbocharged motor not designed from the ground up for boost.
As someone who's owned a number of "powerful" cars with impressive 0-60 times, I know that pure acceleration is fun for a week or so until you get used to it.
If a boosted car is your only choice, pay nothing for boost and actually discount for the future cost of abuse.
If you're a dedicated to improving on the work of Hondas' F1 engineering team, I thank you for making my stock S2K a better investment.
As someone who's owned a number of "powerful" cars with impressive 0-60 times, I know that pure acceleration is fun for a week or so until you get used to it.
If a boosted car is your only choice, pay nothing for boost and actually discount for the future cost of abuse.
If you're a dedicated to improving on the work of Hondas' F1 engineering team, I thank you for making my stock S2K a better investment.
09-03-2017, 10:10 AM
#15
Yes those prices are definetly high. For a frame of reference a friend of mine just picked up a 00 with 54k miles all stock no accidents for $9200. So deals can be had out there, just have to look.
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