Hey everyone. I signed up here so I can lurk and maybe pick up a few things here and there before I actually pick up my S so I'm somewhat prepared and a bit more knowledgeable... I do have a question though.

Most modern cars these days seem to do pretty well given the mileage that's put on them. Although I don't believe the S2k would be any different it is a sportcar and with plenty of spirited driving any car could potentially be a timebomb. There are also the other cars that just start to have certain faults at any given mileage.

My question is .....what would you say would be the most mileage you would ever BUY an S2k with? I've seen some with 40-50k and some I've seen from 80k-100k and even 150k miles. Saving money is cool and all but not when I'm going to compromise the longevity of the motor and so forth. I'm not too aware of any common problems, I've only read the differences between AP1 and AP2's which isn't very far and wide from one another it seems.

I've been into Civics for my entire 14 years of driving and I don't plan on swapping motors, boosting or really getting too hardcore with the motor modding.. So be that as it may would you say mileage wouldn't mean squat? Or should I be weary at all?

I know any mechanic would say that if a car was properly maintained, and the fluids changed on schedule the car will last forever! However, In reality not every car works out this way. This time around I plan on picking up a reliable enough car and know that I made the right choice.

Thanks in advance.

 

I think it depends mostly on the buy, I got my ap1 with 70k miles from a older guy who worked at a honda dealership, no problems at all so far.

 

From my reading, the F20 has proven to be a reliable motor that will last a long time if taken care of. Most I've seen is 450,000km. The guy is on here too. Regular fluid changes and services help preserve the motor's longevity.

 

I bought my '00 AP1 with 92,XXX on the clock. The car is RIDICULOUSLY clean, and has all the service records with it so I wasn't to worried. Honda drivetrains are known to last much longer than other manufacturers, so, like has already been said, regular fluid changes (with high quality fluids), regular spark plug changes, etc should keep her running just fine.

Mike

 

Depends more on the car and maintenance than just mileage for me. I recommend considering the big picture and not focusing on just one particular aspect.

How? Fixating on mileage won't guarantee you reliability.

 

^^Good advice. While buying an s2000 with 10k miles will most likely have a lower chance of issues than one with 150k miles, there is no guarantee. Just buy one that is in your price range and if you aren't comfortable with your own assessment of it's condition, have a mechanic give it a once over prior to purchase. In the end, buying any used car that is no longer under warranty is a gamble.

 

Bought my 00 with 81K on it. Now it has about 93K and only major thing I've done is rear hubs and bearings. It all depends on the previous owner.

 

Ok, sounds good to me. I've been a Honda guy for years and I wasn't so keen on how well they did with these cars before reading this here. I'm finding a bunch for sale at the moment but can't make a move yet being I'm still working on selling my Civic.

It's frustrating to sell a modified car but the wait will be worth it. Thanks for the advice guys!

 

I'm almost going to hit 180,xxx...Only major thing I've done is clutch and belt tensioner.Just make sure you do regular maintenance.

P.S. I hit V-tec and it still feels like it pulls...

 

That's the truth, most people shy away from cars that are modified because they assume they have been abused (and often times they have). Also people often try to ask more for modified cars when in fact it reduces the value in most cases. It's better to just put the car back to stock prior to putting it up for sale and sell the aftermarket parts to recoup some of the money you put into the mods. I've found as I get older that I prefer to just buy a car that is already what I want from the factory and avoid doing modifications that give minimal gains for big bucks. GLWS, the s2000 will be a huge upgrade from a Civic! Just make sure you take it easy while you learn in the s2k as it is a totally different animal to drive than the Civic.