I had my Muz mirror a couple of weeks befor my S came in...it helps alot

with the blind spots with the top up. Get one you wont be sorry

 

[quote name='koala' date='Feb 15 2005, 12:36 PM'] The S2000 is expensive to maintain?

 

you're seriously complaining about this normal routine maintainence stuff? comon..

the only thing that i agree with are the S02s. but that can be easily remedied with a good set of Falkens or Nittos.

synthetic oil? premium gas!? normal maintainence that should be done on every car!??? oh no! someone help me, im going broke!

if this is the kind of stuff that makes or breaks your bank account, maybe you should've kept that '91 Accord.

 

I still have the 91 Accord dumbass but thanks for assuming.

Do you hear my complaining? NO. I simply voiced my opinion in a thread where the thread starter desired to know what the S2000 essentials are. Money is one of them. Sorry if I didn't understand that it grows on trees for you; the rest of us have to earn it somehow. If you don't agree with my opinion that is fine but don't try and pretend like I'm crying about these issues. I'm simply giving the thread starter a heads up as to what he/she may be getting themselves in to.

No the issue with the S02's cannot be remedied easily because Falkens and Nittos perform nowhere near it.

 

The S2000 requires a bit more maintenance then other cars in that the rear diff and trans fluid should be changed more frequently. However, compared to other roadsters and sport cars, it still is the best bang for the buck. And if you fret over replacing S2000 tires, try that on a Vette or other vehicles similar to the S2000 whose tires wear out just as fast. The S2000 tires are considerably less expensive than other sport cars, many of which use "run flats".

As for insurance, that is all relative and dependant on several factors to make as a broad statement that the S insurance is high.

Oh yes, there is one essential that I didn't mention before that was purchased when my car was ordered, RaggTopp products.

 

One of the best mods (and most essential IMO) for this car.

 

I don't think you can make a big deal out of fluid changes. Any performance car you buy is going to require the same time of maintenance.

Tires? S-02/RE-050's are not that bad. Again, any performance car you're going to buy, will require tires like these, and they're going to wear out quickly.

You get 40,000 miles out of a set of tires on a Honda Accord because it doesn't get driven like the S2000, and they're A+S tires with a 400 tread rating, instead of 120.

 

[quote name='honda606' date='Feb 15 2005, 11:23 AM'] I still have the 91 Accord dumbass but thanks for assuming.

Do you hear my complaining?

 

What's wrong with dino oil??
As long as its changed at regular intervals, its all gee to the double oh dizzy.

 

that's why i like this site, so many different opionions opens the doors for discussion, thanks to all who have contributed, and to those who will continue to give more free info.