Found an 00 NFR w/ 104k; has a Robbins Stayfast black cloth top with glass window, JPM Coachworks leather wrapped center console instead of the carpet. Looks to be in excellent condition. Some other small cosmetic mods.

Issues: small puncture on passenger side bolster, minor breakdown of foam in passenger lower bolster (not terrible and still supportive says the owner) and a slight squealing on startup after sitting a long period or is cold.

Things fixed: new OE clutch, pressure plate, rear main seal @ 102k. Driver and passenger regulators replaced @ 95k. And, new accessory belt and tensioner @ 93k.

Asking $13,900 for it.

I think that's high. I found a 02 with half the miles for $600 more in PA. This is in MI. But, it's had a lot of preventative maintenance. Was curious what a fair offer might be if he is high,which I think he is. Any thoughts?

 

Hey guys, new to thr forum here. Ive been looking at s2000s after selling my street bike and came across this.

$5600 Its a 2001 and has a lot of miles.. 178000. Plus it has a rebuilt title( quarter panel was replaced) the top is in good condition and the paint is pretty decent too. Interior is a 8/10 except for the drivers seat. Lowered and on some pretty nice wheels. http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/...psgv5iqrid.jpg

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

As a point of reference, I bought my '03 in 2014 with 188k miles for $9500. It was bone stock and in decent shape (carolinas car without rust) Paint had a lot of stone chips in front and soft top had the usual tears. Clean title though. I'd look into why it has a rebuilt title because just a quarter panel won't cause that. If the frame wasn't damaged and it seems to be well maintained, I'd say that's a pretty good deal.

 

Those are not nice wheels. They are cheapo Konig wheels that are probably the wrong specs. That aside that is really really cheap. I would have a compression test done and leak down. Have the car throughly inspected to make sure the repairs were done right and there isn't any frame damage that is hiding. If everything checks out they yeah thats a hell of a deal.

 

Yes, if it checks out mechanically, there is no frame damage and it drives nice then grab it!

 

This car is extremely sensitive to wheels, tires, tire pressure, and alignment let alone having a straight and true frame. If something affected the frame in any way I would walk.

 

That's a steal! Are you sure the price is accurate and not some kind of gimmick? It looks to be in nice condition too... I'd snag it quick assuming it runs and drives straight.

 

i bought my 02" AP1 for $6000 (suzuka blue) with 160,000 miles on chassis. Engine swapped with 40,000 miles on it.

CONS:
Paint scratches minimal with front bumper being the worst, with a pea sized ding in the d/s front corner panel.
Drivers seat obviously a little worn, Suspension boots/bushings shot, d/s rear control arm bent, front tires bald, some trim pieces and panel pieces not fully fastened due to the lower frame being a little bent from who knows what, idle fluctuation problem (needed coil packs, cleaned IACV, and ECM replaced), and an alignment was needed.

PROS:
Lowered suspension, 17" front wheels, 18" rear wheels, never driven in snow (from california), included to stock wheels, and PRM air intake, newly installed motorized roof.

it was my friends project car and he dumped $10,000 into fixing it up.
after i bought it, i've now spent about $2,000

QUESTION TO OTHER POSTED REPLIERS: where does someone looking to get a new S2000 obtain a "full inspection" to check for all the issues you've mentioned?

I bought this car with expectations of having to fix a few things up (first car I've ever bought), and I've learned a hell of a lot out of necessity in order to fix it. I'm a complete newbie and my mechanical experience is still 5 outta 10 (i didnt own a single tool), but the effort and knowledge gained is definitely worth the cost so far.

 

When I drove down to Oregon to purchase my low mileage AP1 I had it inspected at the Beaverton Honda dealership. They had a technician there as I'd already called and set up an appointment. I'd say considering it took about an hour and a half or even two, that they did a plenty thorough inspection. Checked all the body panels for vin numbers, scanned the applicable trouble code which I already knew about (abs light) and were able to confirm just as what the owner said about it--that it was just one of the abs sensors which he had a new used sensor for me to put on when I bought the car. Some people would say avoid the dealership at all costs, but there is a time and a place for everything and this could potentially be one assuming the dealership has competent technicians.

If you know personally of a reputable shop that knows there stuff about S2000's, I'd recommend that over the deal. For example locally knowhing what I do now I wouldn't hesitate to take it to a shop called Stage Auto who sees S2000's on the regular and does great work. Ideally a place that can do body work and mechanical work is where I'd take the car to like the place I just mentioned locally to me.

For such an inspection, expect to pay ~$150-200 without having them run a compression test. I'd say it's worth it in addition to a carfax and auto check for peace of mind about the overall condition of the car before officially pulling the trigger and handing over thousands of dollars.

 

You can post in your local forum and see if an experienced member would be able to help a newbie look at a car for a possible purchase or if anyone can recommend a knowledgable S2000 mechanic locally to do a pre-purchase inspection. Dealers are hit or miss--some have techs with S2000 knowledge but many don't.