Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to report that I picked my Silverstone metallic 2001 #972 today at D&C Honda in Tenafly, NJ. . . I was a little nervous (it was snowing & I've been driving an automatic Prelude SI for five years) but I only stalled out a couple of times, though I was able to get the rear end out a little. . . Knowing how to ride a motorcycle REALLY helped. . .

By the way, anyone else have an S2000 in northern NJ?

My first driving impressions:
The car is sweet.
I turned a lot of heads coming home.
I still can't get over the 9K redline (though I haven't VTECed yet).
The rear spoiler looks great.
I can't wait for the hardtop to be available in the US.


Bottomline. It was worth the wait. . .

A few notes:
I'll be installing Rick's accessories tomorrow. I'll also be finishing the garage "cleanup" project tomorrow. . . (we have a 3 car garage, but the Prelude will have to spend tonight outside).

For those wondering, I PAYED MSRP for the car & the spoiler: (32,740 + 489) + tax. . . No forced options, and I'll probably get the extended warranty later this year. . .

Tomorrow, as long as there's no rain, I drive top DOWN

Thanks for all of the great posts on this site & H-A.com.

I'll post pics next week. . .

And yes. . . I had a big grin as I drove home from the dealer

 

Congrats!!!

 

Congratulations!!! This car is a real hoot. Be patient wiht the break-in because once you hit 9k it's real hard to stop!!
Drive it safe!

Mike

 

Sounds somewhat like sex!

Congrats Iceman666! Keep us posted as to your progress with your new S2k.

 

Hi Iceman,
Congrats! It was the same dealership where I purchased my s2k. I'm actually in NYC.
which salesman helped you?
Mine was Doug.
I ended up paying $500 above MSRP, no forced options.

 

Congratulations, break it in properly if you want it to be fast.

 

Congratulations Iceman. DC is a good dealership. I tried them earlier in the year but they still wanted over MSRP. So I wound up ordering my car from Madison. Am I thinking of someone else or was it you who was going to buy your car from Honda of Madison too?

Hopefully I'll have my red S in the next few weeks. I heard she was built on 12/5...same birthday as Strom Thurmand only 98 years younger!

Let us know your impressions once you've had a chance to try it out. Hopefully the weather will warm up here a little.

 

Hi FURIO G,

You're right. . .

I was going to get my car at Madison Honda. . . Back in February, D&C originally wanted $1,500 over MSRP (even though I've been a long time sales/service customer with them). . . So I kept looking, and on the advice of this board went to Madison to get an '01. . .

Long story short. . . In August, I brought my Prelude in for service at D&C I told the service manager I was getting an S2K from Madison (I told him about the price difference). . . He spoke to the Owner and they reluctantly agreed to MSRP on their last 2000 model (silver/black). . . I turned it down because 1. the car had been sitting OUTSIDE on display for months 2. If I waited a little longer I would end up getting an '01 for the same price. . .

So finally they agreed to MSRP on the '01. . . I took their offer because I trust the service department, its closer to home and I knew that my car would be here sooner. . . Definitely worth the wait. . .

 

Congratulations Iceman and good luck with the install!

 

Congratulations!!

2000 Silverstone/Black #2004 in Allendale.

[This message has been edited by s2ko (edited December 11, 2000).]