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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by riccnick
Thoughts on this one? I have a line out to the dealer at the moment, haven't gone to look at it yet though. Carfax checks clean.

http://www.milfordautoannex.com/2008...9/Details.aspx

I'd get a pre-purchase inspection on that particular car, price seems reasonable
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 879
Originally Posted by riccnick' timestamp='1475608308' post='24076667
Thoughts on this one? I have a line out to the dealer at the moment, haven't gone to look at it yet though. Carfax checks clean.

http://www.milfordau...79/Details.aspx

I'd get a pre-purchase inspection on that particular car, price seems reasonable
Can you elaborate on what that might entail? I'm pretty good with a wrench, so I can spot the easy stuff and feel for anything wrong on a test drive. But you said this "particular car". I'm curious about what that could elude to. Thanks,

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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 879
Originally Posted by riccnick' timestamp='1475608308' post='24076667
Thoughts on this one? I have a line out to the dealer at the moment, haven't gone to look at it yet though. Carfax checks clean.

http://www.milfordau...79/Details.aspx

price seems reasonable
Good price, must be they want to sell it quickly before the snow arrives.
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 05:36 AM
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that car has been on the market for months... i would def get it inspected
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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Looking to join the s2k club.

What would you pay for a 2004, 46k mileage s2000? 2 owners, clean carfax with service records at a honda dealership?

http://www.hondaofserramonte.com/use...a09908f784.htm

Their website is overpriced for sure at 23, but on other sites they say 21.9, so I feel like I can work with them. I'm not sure how far down they will go honestly, this is my first car buying experience after having a handmedown for forever. I was thinking 19k? I'm totally fine waiting if this doesn't work out.

Looks pretty clean from what I can see, but I want to get the price right before I go down there and get emotionally attached to it.

Note I'm in norcal.

Thanks!
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Old Oct 9, 2016 | 04:08 PM
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I have a question for those in the S2000 owners and enthusiast world.

I looked at a car this week, multiple owner which isn't a problem, low mileage early model S2000.

I looked at the history report, it was a theft recovery, the VIN tags on the rear trunk and bumper where missing, not accidents reported, the title was not listed as salvage or assigned.
Would anyone look at the car as a worthwhile purchase or is it something just waiting to become a mechanical nightmare and problem?

Thanks in advance for your opinions
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Old Oct 9, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by new2003S2k
I have a question for those in the S2000 owners and enthusiast world.

I looked at a car this week, multiple owner which isn't a problem, low mileage early model S2000.

I looked at the history report, it was a theft recovery, the VIN tags on the rear trunk and bumper where missing, not accidents reported, the title was not listed as salvage or assigned.
Would anyone look at the car as a worthwhile purchase or is it something just waiting to become a mechanical nightmare and problem?

Thanks in advance for your opinions
May have been a light rear bump that was not reported and settled with cash, but who knows?
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Old Oct 9, 2016 | 08:43 PM
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Hi guys, I found this car that looks interesting:
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/5778811654

I usually avoid highly modified cars, and the salvage title makes it even more questionable, but it does look like a lot of car for the money.

He said he had already sold the spoiler, wheels and hardtop off the car and that it is currently on stock ap1 wheels, still supercharged though. I'm going to get the vin from him and run a report and see if I can find out more details about the accident. The owner told me he bought it from the guy that fixed it but didn't know the details.

I'm currently in the market for a s2000 at around this price point. I love the way they drive but the prices that clean low mile cars go for is insane(in my opinion). So I'm looking for an ap1 or nice salvage title car. I was not planning to add forced induction to the next s2000 I buy, but the extra power would be fun. I'm not an expert in an the aftermarket parts on the car, but they all seem like quality parts. The car would be driven most days, but I do have other cars to drive if needed. I'm willing to do some work on the car if issues arise, but hoping to not have to do anything major like replace an engine in the next few years.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 09:22 PM
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Hi guys,

Wondering about this car. It has a clean Carfax, but it has 5 previous owners!

Cars for Sale: Used 2007 Honda S2000 in , ROSWELL NM: 88201 Details - Convertible - Autotrader
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Hello guys,

I’ve been looking for a low mileage Honda S2000 for a while now, but they rarely appear on sale in my country, and even around Europe.

I have recently discovered a car with a supercharger setup and I would like your opinion if I should buy it and how much money is it worth.


2006 silver AP2

29.000 miles

354 hp from the 1997 cmc engine (European version)



Forged internals (pistons &rods)

950cc injectors

Rotrex compressor

Ecu AEM plug &play

Fuel pump

Tomei gas pressure regulator

4 piston brake kit

LSD 1.5 way

Exedy Hyper Single clutch

It also comes with a hardtop.




The car belongs to Honda dealership manager. He is the first owner, the built was done at a tuning shop. I talked to the guys there, they said the car is okay, everything running good.


My questions are:

Is this configuration reliable? I don’t know that much about it and I don’t really want any headaches.
How much is this car worth?

How much is the Rotrex compressor worth?



Thanks!
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