S2000 with 100K miles... good idea?
07-15-2005, 04:03 PM
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S2000 with 100K miles... good idea?
Hey all, search function is broken so I have to ask...
How are S2000's holding up when they reach 100K miles? I haven't read much about it in S2KI. I've found a couple of high mileage S2K's for sale for under $13K but can they last another 50K-100K miles or are they ready to blow up at this point? FYI, it would be a daily driver but I do have a back-up beater.
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How are S2000's holding up when they reach 100K miles? I haven't read much about it in S2KI. I've found a couple of high mileage S2K's for sale for under $13K but can they last another 50K-100K miles or are they ready to blow up at this point? FYI, it would be a daily driver but I do have a back-up beater.
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I would pay an exter 4k and get a 02 model with 40xxx miles on it personally...But i'm sure that that engine will hold up fine for several more thousand miles if it is maintained well.
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It depends on your finantial situation.
If you are going to finance the car for 3+ years, then NO.
I would not go for it. You can suck up the extra dough every month and get a lower milage example.
(50-60K is a better start to a long term relationship while still being relatively inexpensive)
If you are paying cash, and are not too pressed for money, then sure I might go for it. If you have engine troubles in the future, you can always drop in a lower milage JDM F20 or pick up a motor from a wrecked car.
Point is, if your financing the car and might be squeezed to make the monthly payment then you probably dont want to get into a 100K mile, 9K RPM car. Its not a Honda Accord/Civic, ya know?
If you are going to finance the car for 3+ years, then NO.
I would not go for it. You can suck up the extra dough every month and get a lower milage example.
(50-60K is a better start to a long term relationship while still being relatively inexpensive)
If you are paying cash, and are not too pressed for money, then sure I might go for it. If you have engine troubles in the future, you can always drop in a lower milage JDM F20 or pick up a motor from a wrecked car.
Point is, if your financing the car and might be squeezed to make the monthly payment then you probably dont want to get into a 100K mile, 9K RPM car. Its not a Honda Accord/Civic, ya know?
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