S2000 search is fruitless
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Originally Posted by dwight' timestamp='1335447375' post='21644846
Where did you get 32k? I've been seeing 25k as the estimated price.
http://www.motortren...pe_first_drive/
http://www.caranddri...st-drive-review
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To the OP, look out of state for an S2000. I flew down to Florida to get mine and am very glad I did.
I've always seen them list MSRP, not invoice (which has profit on it already). Given that they'll have the FR-S and BRZ, I can't imagine it being that hard to get one.
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When they first came out, MSRP was $32,000 and there was no CR. 2005 was pre-housing bubble and for the most part, the economy was considered fine. Nonetheless, the S2000 was still available under list, and in some cases, under invoice ($29,820 in 2005).
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/667...t__p__15256524
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...onda-s2000.htm
Edit:
BRZ Limited for only $85 over MSRP $28.3k (+ TT).
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/667...t__p__15256524
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...onda-s2000.htm
Edit:
BRZ Limited for only $85 over MSRP $28.3k (+ TT).
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I dont see what all the hype is about this brz? It looks ok but seems to be in the performance league of a stock civic si so why are people comparing this car to roadsters like an s2k I have no idea.. now if they were dropping an engine similiar to a wrx or sti the we're talking lol
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well, after searching for about 2 years now, it looks like the prices of S2000s just keep going up, and unless I want a really beat up AP1 version, looks like the only real option I have is to spend more than 18 grand on one. Maybe my criteria was too tough? I wanted an 00-02 GPW with the red interior or with the black interior with less than 80k miles, any AP1 or 06+ AP2 silver one with the red/black interior or a full black interior with less than 80k miles, any Laguna blue pearl with less than 80k miles, or any AP1 NFR or 06+ AP2 NFR, again, with less than 80k miles. Because the prices are so close to really good new cars, such as the WRX or the BRZ/FR-S, looks like, unless I was going to buy with cash, the better choice would be for me to go the new car route.
Thing is, every time I tell myself that I will go to the Subaru dealer and pick up a WRX, I know that I am telling myself that I will stay with that car for next 10+ years, since it makes the most financial sense to do that. Because of that, I am hesitant, and go back to looking at S2000s, because I know I can be happy with owning one of those for the rest of my life, and I know I will regret not owning one. I don't feel the same about any other car. On the other hand, a 4 door awd car is a great long term purchase, since I am 25, and living in NY, I can haul friends, family, etc, maybe even kids in the future (shudder)...
Le sigh....
just some rantings and musings from a disgruntled driver still stuck driving his old Prelude.
Thing is, every time I tell myself that I will go to the Subaru dealer and pick up a WRX, I know that I am telling myself that I will stay with that car for next 10+ years, since it makes the most financial sense to do that. Because of that, I am hesitant, and go back to looking at S2000s, because I know I can be happy with owning one of those for the rest of my life, and I know I will regret not owning one. I don't feel the same about any other car. On the other hand, a 4 door awd car is a great long term purchase, since I am 25, and living in NY, I can haul friends, family, etc, maybe even kids in the future (shudder)...
Le sigh....
just some rantings and musings from a disgruntled driver still stuck driving his old Prelude.
My lude:
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As has been said, the BRZ is going to go for about 27k OTD in the beginning, it will be lower after that, but not by much. It's a really good value for someone wanting a fun 2 door car, but to be honest, I am done with 2 doors. If I want a sports car, give me a real one like an S2000, just 2 seats, a drop top, and a revvy engine, that's it. I keep looking at miatas, but that would be more like a toy car for me, since I only like the NA ones, and those are older than my Prelude.
I was actually looking into getting an FR-S or BRZ, but that was when the price was closer to 21k, now that it's so close to WRX prices, I don't see a point to getting one because the WRX offers so much more for the money.
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You definitely have to expand your search, I have traveled as much as 1700 miles to get a car. S2000 prices are on the rise, summer is coming so this will effect pricing and availability.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...20291370&Log=0
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/2954658715.html
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2965883728.html
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/2890123291.html
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2901060329.html
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...20291370&Log=0
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/2954658715.html
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2965883728.html
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/2890123291.html
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2901060329.html
I see cars like these all the time. I don't like it in yellow, I don't like it in black, the red one has two different aftermarket wheels on it (that's a red flag), one has been repainted I want mine to have original color), and the other has had a supercharger strapped to it. I want mine to have no more than an intake and an exhaust, at the most, NA is best...
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Originally Posted by dominican' timestamp='1335385658' post='21642773
well, after searching for about 2 years now, it looks like the prices of S2000s just keep going up, and unless I want a really beat up AP1 version, looks like the only real option I have is to spend more than 18 grand on one. Maybe my criteria was too tough? I wanted an 00-02 GPW with the red interior or with the black interior with less than 80k miles, any AP1 or 06+ AP2 silver one with the red/black interior or a full black interior with less than 80k miles, any Laguna blue pearl with less than 80k miles, or any AP1 NFR or 06+ AP2 NFR, again, with less than 80k miles. Because the prices are so close to really good new cars, such as the WRX or the BRZ/FR-S, looks like, unless I was going to buy with cash, the better choice would be for me to go the new car route.
Thing is, every time I tell myself that I will go to the Subaru dealer and pick up a WRX, I know that I am telling myself that I will stay with that car for next 10+ years, since it makes the most financial sense to do that. Because of that, I am hesitant, and go back to looking at S2000s, because I know I can be happy with owning one of those for the rest of my life, and I know I will regret not owning one. I don't feel the same about any other car. On the other hand, a 4 door awd car is a great long term purchase, since I am 25, and living in NY, I can haul friends, family, etc, maybe even kids in the future (shudder)...
Le sigh....
just some rantings and musings from a disgruntled driver still stuck driving his old Prelude.
Thing is, every time I tell myself that I will go to the Subaru dealer and pick up a WRX, I know that I am telling myself that I will stay with that car for next 10+ years, since it makes the most financial sense to do that. Because of that, I am hesitant, and go back to looking at S2000s, because I know I can be happy with owning one of those for the rest of my life, and I know I will regret not owning one. I don't feel the same about any other car. On the other hand, a 4 door awd car is a great long term purchase, since I am 25, and living in NY, I can haul friends, family, etc, maybe even kids in the future (shudder)...
Le sigh....
just some rantings and musings from a disgruntled driver still stuck driving his old Prelude.
My lude:
Nice lude! Is it Nordic Mist metallic as well? Those are rare cars indeed, only made a few of them in 1997. They have like a purple hue to them due to the pearls they used in the paint. I'll try to stick with it, by my prelude is really showing its age, and little tiny rust spots are appearing everywhere. I really need to get a better form of transportation because I actually don't want to drive my lude long distance anymore.
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Search online for rates as well:
http://www.bankrate.com/auto.aspx
http://www.bankrate.com/auto.aspx
This is very helpful, now I am on my way to joining a credit union. there are so many that I qualify for though, so it will take some time to sort through and pick one that is right for me.
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Originally Posted by dv55xc' timestamp='1335452487' post='21645142
[quote name='dominican' timestamp='1335385658' post='21642773']
well, after searching for about 2 years now, it looks like the prices of S2000s just keep going up, and unless I want a really beat up AP1 version, looks like the only real option I have is to spend more than 18 grand on one. Maybe my criteria was too tough? I wanted an 00-02 GPW with the red interior or with the black interior with less than 80k miles, any AP1 or 06+ AP2 silver one with the red/black interior or a full black interior with less than 80k miles, any Laguna blue pearl with less than 80k miles, or any AP1 NFR or 06+ AP2 NFR, again, with less than 80k miles. Because the prices are so close to really good new cars, such as the WRX or the BRZ/FR-S, looks like, unless I was going to buy with cash, the better choice would be for me to go the new car route.
Thing is, every time I tell myself that I will go to the Subaru dealer and pick up a WRX, I know that I am telling myself that I will stay with that car for next 10+ years, since it makes the most financial sense to do that. Because of that, I am hesitant, and go back to looking at S2000s, because I know I can be happy with owning one of those for the rest of my life, and I know I will regret not owning one. I don't feel the same about any other car. On the other hand, a 4 door awd car is a great long term purchase, since I am 25, and living in NY, I can haul friends, family, etc, maybe even kids in the future (shudder)...
Le sigh....
just some rantings and musings from a disgruntled driver still stuck driving his old Prelude.
well, after searching for about 2 years now, it looks like the prices of S2000s just keep going up, and unless I want a really beat up AP1 version, looks like the only real option I have is to spend more than 18 grand on one. Maybe my criteria was too tough? I wanted an 00-02 GPW with the red interior or with the black interior with less than 80k miles, any AP1 or 06+ AP2 silver one with the red/black interior or a full black interior with less than 80k miles, any Laguna blue pearl with less than 80k miles, or any AP1 NFR or 06+ AP2 NFR, again, with less than 80k miles. Because the prices are so close to really good new cars, such as the WRX or the BRZ/FR-S, looks like, unless I was going to buy with cash, the better choice would be for me to go the new car route.
Thing is, every time I tell myself that I will go to the Subaru dealer and pick up a WRX, I know that I am telling myself that I will stay with that car for next 10+ years, since it makes the most financial sense to do that. Because of that, I am hesitant, and go back to looking at S2000s, because I know I can be happy with owning one of those for the rest of my life, and I know I will regret not owning one. I don't feel the same about any other car. On the other hand, a 4 door awd car is a great long term purchase, since I am 25, and living in NY, I can haul friends, family, etc, maybe even kids in the future (shudder)...
Le sigh....
just some rantings and musings from a disgruntled driver still stuck driving his old Prelude.
My lude:
Nice lude! Is it Nordic Mist metallic as well? Those are rare cars indeed, only made a few of them in 1997. They have like a purple hue to them due to the pearls they used in the paint. I'll try to stick with it, by my prelude is really showing its age, and little tiny rust spots are appearing everywhere. I really need to get a better form of transportation because I actually don't want to drive my lude long distance anymore.
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Thank you sir! mine is a crystal blue metalic as she is a 2000 sh
. kinda hard to believe the lude isnt gonna cut it anymore 
... theyre pretty tough machines! i cant really be one to complain as i live in socal where the weather is nice all year long lol. my lude runs like a champ especially since i fixed all of her oil leaks . im pretty sure your lude just needs a lil mclovin' thats all haha. but i can also see why its hard to spend any more money on it since ur looking into getting another car. hopefully we both find what we're looking for lol. personally im looking for a silverstone ap2 with red and black interior with less than 100k. but i'll take almost any sub 100k s2k lol. keep ur hopes up man! that lil s2k ur looking for IS out there. its only a matter of time >...and money hahahain any case if you do decide to let go of that full lip kit let me know
