Originally Posted by RMurphy

Hi Trinhsetta,

Welcome to S2ki! You might want to consider getting a PrePurchase Inspection by a shop knowledgeable in S2000s. You can post in your regional forum to get recommendations.

That it was listed as a "clean title" frequently just means the car does not have a rebuilt or salvage title. Sometimes sellers confusingly post "clean" title when they mean "clear" title which is that the car has no liens on it (loans) and is owned outright by the seller. Anyway, autocheck and carfax are helpful, but not the end-all be-all for vehicle history (this I know from cars I've owned which I *knew* had body work done that was covered by insurance, but which didn't show up on the CarFax report). I personally feel that a good inspection is important, particularly if the history gives an indication of the possibility of significant damage. Let the shop know what the reports say so they can pay extra attention to any clues to body/frame damage. The current owner may honestly have NO idea anything negative ever happened to the car prior to his ownership of it.

Washing *and* waxing every two weeks almost sounds a bit anal, but some owners are more meticulous than others. Maybe that's a good sign. Changing full synthetic oil every 3500 miles also sounds a bit excessive, but wouldn't be bad for the car (just the environment and one's wallet).

Hope this helps a little.

Originally Posted by Trinhsetta RX

Hi Trinhsetta,

Welcome to S2ki! You might want to consider getting a PrePurchase Inspection by a shop knowledgeable in S2000s. You can post in your regional forum to get recommendations.

That it was listed as a "clean title" frequently just means the car does not have a rebuilt or salvage title. Sometimes sellers confusingly post "clean" title when they mean "clear" title which is that the car has no liens on it (loans) and is owned outright by the seller. Anyway, autocheck and carfax are helpful, but not the end-all be-all for vehicle history (this I know from cars I've owned which I *knew* had body work done that was covered by insurance, but which didn't show up on the CarFax report). I personally feel that a good inspection is important, particularly if the history gives an indication of the possibility of significant damage. Let the shop know what the reports say so they can pay extra attention to any clues to body/frame damage. The current owner may honestly have NO idea anything negative ever happened to the car prior to his ownership of it.

Washing *and* waxing every two weeks almost sounds a bit anal, but some owners are more meticulous than others. Maybe that's a good sign. Changing full synthetic oil every 3500 miles also sounds a bit excessive, but wouldn't be bad for the car (just the environment and one's wallet).

Hope this helps a little.

Originally Posted by Jah2000

I'm in the market for an Ap1 (it's going to be my very 1st S2000)

What do you think these are worth and a fair price for them?

MY02, 95k miles, needs new wheel bearing and soft top.
Opinion on price for:
Car without rpf1?
Car without kw3?
Car without both kw3 and without rpf1? (note: stock wheels have bald tires)
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4984319509.html

MY05, 132k miles, oem hard top, needs new struts and small damage on front bumper:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4974755596.html

MY03, 60k miles, looks mint:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...980784499.html


My first choice would obviously be the MY03 with 60k miles, but it's out of my budget. 2nd choice is the MY02 95k miles with the COs removed (and maybe the wheels removed too..but I really like the rpf1's). 3rd choice is the MY05 and I would probably never go through with buying it because it has so many miles for so much money.

Originally Posted by Orjinal

I would pass the 02/05 and go for the 03. It may be out of your budget at first but would you rather buy a cheaper one then spend more on fixing it up or pay more for a nicer one up front and start enjoying it right away? If it has matching VIN tags, fenders are not rolled and is in good mechanical condition I would try to talk him down to 14k.

Originally Posted by ak47007

can anybody help??

Originally Posted by Jah2000

What do you think these are worth and a fair price for them?

MY02, 95k miles, needs new wheel bearing and soft top.
Opinion on price for:
Car without rpf1?
Car without kw3?
Car without both kw3 and without rpf1? (note: stock wheels have bald tires)
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4984319509.html