Official Is This Car Worth It Thread vol 3
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From: houston
I think you could get 15 for it easy if it had a soft top. As it sits, I think it would take the right buyer who would be willing to spend the 1k for a new soft top assembly or 3k for a hardtop. It definitely wouldn't be worth getting a hardtop though because (In my opinion) there is no way you could get 19k for an 01 with 62k miles.
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From: NJ
Hey guys just trying to get some input if this is a pair price for my car AS-IS. I had it listed once before for $17,000 FIRM last fall and a serious buyer was ready (cash in hand). But after having second thoughts, I couldn't pull the trigger. Now I figured I could always get another later on. Perhaps a GPW AP2 / possibly CR.
It's a 2001 Silverstone Metallic with a clean title. Under 62,000 (3rd Owner since 2012 @ 43,000 miles). Weekend car only/Winter stored. 1 scuffed guardrail accident (cosmetic repair only).
It's a 2001 Silverstone Metallic with a clean title. Under 62,000 (3rd Owner since 2012 @ 43,000 miles). Weekend car only/Winter stored. 1 scuffed guardrail accident (cosmetic repair only).
I paid $14k in November for a 75k-mile, bone stock 2003, with a soft top about 50% worn out, seats a bit squashed, bumpers 80% clean, otherwise very clean car with solid maintenance history. I might have paid a bit more for this car, with a working top. At your price, someone will have to specifically want the mods you have and not care about the top.
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From: Bay Area-CA
Hey s2ki, looking for some feedback on a good selling price for my S2000. Sadly may have to part with it soon.
MY 2000 Silverstone with 41,000 miles.
Mostly stock with exception of:
-New Ohlin DFVs, K&N intake, Billman TCT, upgraded AP2 valve retainers/keepers, AP2V2 wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
-Bunch of maintenance such as brake pads, rotors, stainless lines, brake fluid, tranny/diff/cluth fluid, 4-wheel alignment.
-Compression test revealed a clean bill of health. Great numbers across the board.
-Original top is in great shape. Replaced the straps recently.
-All black interior is in great shape. Alpine headunit with new speakers all around. Viper paging alarm.
-Upgraded HID bulbs to authentic Philips CBIs.
-Will replace my aftermarket exhaust with the OEM piece.
-Non-rolled fenders, hacking of the exterior.
-Some rock chips on the nose from daily driving. Not dings/dents. Paint is nice.
I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of stuff, but this is the gist of it. The car is absolutely solid and doesn't need a thing. Open to hearing back your thoughts!
Lastly, would it be better to sell the car with the stock suspension as opposed to with the Ohlins?
Mike
MY 2000 Silverstone with 41,000 miles.
Mostly stock with exception of:
-New Ohlin DFVs, K&N intake, Billman TCT, upgraded AP2 valve retainers/keepers, AP2V2 wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
-Bunch of maintenance such as brake pads, rotors, stainless lines, brake fluid, tranny/diff/cluth fluid, 4-wheel alignment.
-Compression test revealed a clean bill of health. Great numbers across the board.
-Original top is in great shape. Replaced the straps recently.
-All black interior is in great shape. Alpine headunit with new speakers all around. Viper paging alarm.
-Upgraded HID bulbs to authentic Philips CBIs.
-Will replace my aftermarket exhaust with the OEM piece.
-Non-rolled fenders, hacking of the exterior.
-Some rock chips on the nose from daily driving. Not dings/dents. Paint is nice.
I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of stuff, but this is the gist of it. The car is absolutely solid and doesn't need a thing. Open to hearing back your thoughts!
Lastly, would it be better to sell the car with the stock suspension as opposed to with the Ohlins?
Mike
Good luck!
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From: Colorado
Hey s2ki,
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
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From: houston
Hey s2ki,
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
If it has all 10 VIN stickers and it's the one you really want I could see justifying paying an additional $1-2k above market but it's a $21-22k car max. $24-25k range will get a used 08-09 model. You have to take in to consideration that the 05 is a 12 year old car at this point.
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From: NJ
Hey s2ki,
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
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Hey s2ki,
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
I've been searching for a fun car for a while and have been all over the place with what I want. 996 turbo, e46 m3, 135i, etc... Recently I started looking at s2k's and have found one that really interests me. Drove it today and am leaning towards buying it. It was the first one I'd ever driven and I didn't get anywhere close to the best feel for it, but I don't think I'd hate it by any stretch of the imagination.
2005 NFR
Bone stock
8,100 miles(No, I didn't leave out any digits)
$24.5k
That seems pretty much in the ballpark if not a decent deal from what I've seen, am I right in coming to that conclusion? Thank you!
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From: Colorado
It's a desirable color, very low mileage, unmolested, and some say the 04-05 models are the "best" models. If everything with it checks out (maintained, original panels/vin #s, etc), that price is definitely close. I would personally say $22-23k, but could see it selling for $24.5 to the right buyer.
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Originally Posted by Breyeun' timestamp='1462480056' post='23958301
It's a desirable color, very low mileage, unmolested, and some say the 04-05 models are the "best" models. If everything with it checks out (maintained, original panels/vin #s, etc), that price is definitely close. I would personally say $22-23k, but could see it selling for $24.5 to the right buyer.