Well, the rear window, while not perfect looks like it has been taken care of. Usually, if a top is shot the window be in really rough shape. So the car has been taken care of to a point. Remember, this guy needs cash and tops are expensive. Upgrades I see are the aluminum interior trim, accessory badges and 06/07 rims.
I would check it out. Every convertible will need a new top at some point in its life. Just because the top needs to be replaced doesn't mean that the car was trashed. If I wanted to sell my S2000 and it needed its top replaced I wouldn't replace it either. He wouldn't be getting his few thousand dollars back in the sale.

 

Are those back windows vinyl or are they glass? And if I was to replace it, should I get glass or vinyl? He has a guy looking at it in 20 minutes he says, lets hope he doesnt sell it...

 

What should I look for when i go look at it tomorrow? I'm going to try to get the money tomorrow through a loan, and then after work I'm stopping at the bank, grabbing the money, and heading out there, what should i look for specifically to avoid high repair costs?

 

Can I get some insight?

07 with 29k. Second owner bought it with 1500 miles on it. Garage kept, not driven hard at all (owner is an older woman). I would have to fly out to where it is and drive 2000 miles back.

After all is said and done I am looking at $24k. She is firm on price.

Yes? no?

 

That's alot for an 00 I would keep looking. I wouldn't pay 9000 maybe 7000 but idk what else the car needs. I'd keep looking if it were me.

 

^This to me suggests that you're in a rush to buy. Be meticulous, do your research, due diligence is required prior to acquiring one of these cars. The s2k is not a car you take a leap of faith and buy...doing so will cause you great pain & hardship (financially). Hold off a bit...Wait until you can honestly feel confident in going to look at a prospective s2k (without) creating a thread on here asking us what things to lookout for before buying a s2k. You're just not ready yet. Everything you NEED to know about this car is on this forum.

This advice goes out to ALL prospective buyers!

 

Hello, I would like to get opinion on how much would you pay for an 2001 with 70k miles? It's in all stock condition (including original plastic top) and assuming it's in great condition with normal wear and tear like rock chips. Also, the car is in California.

Thanks!

 

Sorry, but how is $9,000 a lot for a MY2000 with less than 100,000 miles?

 

He is Jewish I might add...LOL!

 

He is Jewish I might add...LOL!
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I did think that might have been the spirit of his comment. On the other hand I don't like people devaluing our cars so much.