AP2's go for more money than AP1's in general, so $16,800 is actually not a bad price for that car by the sounds. This is a rare case where KBB is right on market value--Since it overvalues the AP1, and undervalues the newest AP2's (06-09)--there is bound to be a sweet spot for the 04-05 models in the middle where KBB is fairly accurate.
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Well I went ahead and bought it at 16800. I tried to go a little further at 16500 and apparently that was the breaking point for the seller because he wouldn't even consider it. I just couldn't resist since its in mint shape. Drove around the neighborhood like 5 times this evening for no apparent reason since I was so happy I got it.

 

^ Awesome, congratulations on the car and great purchase

 

I just joined the forum soon to be s2000 owner... I'm looking for opinions on this particular car. Unfortunately it's too far away for me to just take a look at and not buy it. I don't want to waste my time traveling to it.
Here's the description

http://m.ebay.com/itm/131135288863?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
I would change the interior to all black with paint or trading parts.
I'm worried about the "significant noise" I had him take a video while driving to try and figure out what it is but I don't know. It sounds fine to me. Maybe the video quality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dDz...e_gdata_player

Any opinions would be much appreciated. Thank you

 

looks to me it was built 12/03.

Looks nice price seems low I would look at it in person. Hope it works out for you.

Seller warns of crankshaft play. Have him video a first morning startup and listen for rod knock. Seller is stating engine may need rebuild with that "crankshaft play" statement. May be why price is so low. May have been run dry of oil and need main rod bearings. Just expect a motor overhaul. The motor may just need the bearings on bottom end. Try to get the price down more. Check compression of cylinders. It still may be worth it if you are willing to do the work on it or pay for it to be done. But dont expect it to be good to go.

I would look at it in person before bidding on it. Welcome and good luck.

 

If you don't feel like it's worth the time and money to see it in person I would at least pay a mechanic in the area to do a PPI on it and see what they think about the noise (and the rest of the car).

On the surface it looks good, but it definitely falls into the 'almost too good to be true' category. I doubt the owner would throw it up for $10.6k with no serious issues when a car like that would easily go for ~14-15k without any.

Best of luck finding the right car!

 

I agree humbucker87 I will see about getting a ppi done. The parts that have been replaced mainly the clutch as well as the aftermarket switch that can be seen in one of the pictures by the steering wheel (possibly for neons) makes me think it's been abused. I will ask for a cold startup video as well

 

Here's the car from when it was for sale on these forums in 2012. Here is the AutoCheck. The car looks like someone slashed the top on the post back in 2012, theft record shows in AutoCheck. The Ebay seller mentioned “possibly crankshaft play, significant noise when driving” and states the car is "as-is" three times.

I'm not the one to ask for buying advice, buy there's some extra info that will hopefully help.

 

Thats the information I needed to steer me clear of this car. The current owner has only had it a few months to. Thanks people. I will keep on looking

 

BTW does anyone know offhand what the brand is of that cage?

 

I'd pass on that one and keep the search going.