wilson340

Looking at purchasing my first S2000 as a weekend car and looking for information on best years to purchase or to avoid. Trying to keep the cost down as it will only be driven on weekends with the top down and I am astounded at the rice range there is for seemingly identical cars. Feel like there is something I am missing, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Classic JDM

Luckily there are no bad years for the S2000, it's all about preference. I like the 02-03 because I prefer the AP1 and the 02-03 have some nice upgrades over the 00-01 models. There is a comprehensive list of the changes which are stickies in the Introductions forum. You can get started here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/introduc...2003-a-599836/

Re3iRtH

Hello, its been a long while since I've posted on here, but I'm back !!!
I owned a mint 2008 black on red S2000 in Hawaii until it was totaled (by a teenager) in 2013 with only 27K miles Since then, I have been daily driving my '06 Lexus IS350.
But the craving returns once again. I want to feel that handling, the uncluttered controls, as well as the cramped interior and little storage. I knew I'd be back.

I am about to look at an 2002 AP1 with 6x,000 miles. I have only owned a low-mileage AP2, what would you guys recommend I look at immediately?
I was going to offer $8K. It comes with a hardtop and a set of snow tires/wheels. Any common problems I should ask about or try to tease out? I appreciate your input guys!

rpg51

That price is too good to be true.

Gojeran

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ctd/d/2007-honda-s2000-convertible/6303221039.html

car can be seen here. Only thing that gives me pause is the 90K miles. Seems like a a lot for 2007. If only be driving it around 5-6K per year. Is that mileage too high? There is a 2001 for sale single owner with 55K miles for 20K. My issue with that one is it's a 2001 and while I'd prefer an AP1, my wife wants an AP2 and I didn't want to go older than 2002. Thoughts on the 2007? I return from vacation tomorrow so the hunt will officially continue.

vortamock

it should cost more if its in good shape. Not saying good deals don't exist, but look it over REAL good before you pull the trigger.

klyt36

I personally would not hesitate buying a car with 90k miles. That AP2 is around 10 years old so about 9k miles per year, not bad imo. Assuming it it's still in pretty decent condition already, I bet you could easily get another 90k worry free miles out of it.

Chuck S

Price does seem too good to be true. Snow tires and wheels? Hard top? Someone was driving this in snow and slush I assume. I'd expect it to be a rust bucket underneath. Check closely.

-- Chuck

Manuk

Hey guys, any thoughts on this 2006 with 92k miles? The guy wants 14.5 for it. Also, it the color seems a bit off for Rio Yellow, but I'm not too sure. He's had the car for only 3 months, as well. Any input would be appreciated.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...323488135.html

ISADE

Looks like he upped the price, at 14.5 that's a fair price, at 16k ehhh you'd have to really really want it. The color looking off could just be the lighting/exposure being off since it's at night under a gas station so you'd have to see it in person. Only having a car for 3 months seems like the guy got it cheap and is trying to flip it.