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Posting this up because I looked at the car in person, and wanted everyone's opinion. Color combo was nice, new tires, new top, and new windshield. They wouldn't budge on the price at all, I offered $24k cash and they didn't even give a counter-offer.
Location plays a big part in pricing. Where you're located should probably also be mentioned. Here in the Pacific Northwest, a clean 2008 model with around 60K miles being sold by a dealer would probably be priced in the mid-20s (or more). That's not including a hardtop.
Thanks guys. I feel a lot better now that I have some of your guys blessings to pull the trigger lol. Im going to take it to a shop that works on s2000, to get a pre-purchase inspection. hopefully i can haggle a little bit to get a steal. will report back with findings.
Took it to the shop, the car threw a CEL between when i looked at on monday to today and came out with a P0420, and a P0430, minor rust, and a battery malfunction code. I couldn't get down to $8000, but agreed on 8200. Compression on all 4 were good. 3 in the 220's and one in 215. mechanic stated, he needs to delve into it a little more to figure out if a new CAT is needed. Cat's seems pricey.....
The previous s2000 that I was planning to buy had a lost title so we're currently dealing with that headache, but in the mean time saw this on a local craisgslist.
Hello,
I have the opportunity to buy an 2002 S2000 currently owned by my mother in law. I have always admired the car and she is finally ready to sell. It currently has 42000 miles and is excellent condition except for a bit of wear on the drivers seat. I have been driving it for a few weeks and recently took it to get inspected at the dealership. There were no issues except for a sway bar link that will need to be replaced soon. It has been garage kept and she bought it new. I am considering offering her 17k for the car as that is the listed KBB value. I want to offer her a fair price but don't want to offer too much. I would be interested in any thoughts on the value. I am in Virginia Beach, Virginia and very excited about ownership.
Here are some pictures of the car if interested. Some were taken in my garage as the weather was bad.
Hello,
I have the opportunity to buy an 2002 S2000 currently owned by my mother in law. I have always admired the car and she is finally ready to sell. It currently has 42000 miles and is excellent condition except for a bit of wear on the drivers seat. I have been driving it for a few weeks and recently took it to get inspected at the dealership. There were no issues except for a sway bar link that will need to be replaced soon. It has been garage kept and she bought it new. I am considering offering her 17k for the car as that is the listed KBB value. I want to offer her a fair price but don't want to offer too much. I would be interested in any thoughts on the value. I am in Virginia Beach, Virginia and very excited about ownership.
Here are some pictures of the car if interested. Some were taken in my garage as the weather was bad.
I really love the suzuka blue colour- although others disagree. Some would pay more for a certain colour.
What is the production date?- Remember the 4 hole banjo bolts came on stream 1/2 way thru the production in 2002- for me, its a deal breaker.
Crack the valve cover open and check the valve retainers- heck, while you got it open, do a valve adjustment too for your mother in law.
do a wet compression test.
clean history?
So, if all checks out, $17,000 sounds about high side of market correct (little on the high side perhaps for suzuka blue). But, she is your mother in law- and if she really loves you- i'd offer $14000 for the family discount price- 14 is fair. now, I'd ask her what she wants to get out of the car first before you go throwing your money around.