i know, i know. i don't have an s2k yet but i came across this ad from cars.com and autotrader.com of this '04 s2k for $22950. and it only has a little over 3k miles on it. i called yesterday and asked about it. guy had a heavy accent and was being a total dick. i asked him if the price was legit (on 1-6-05 it was $21950) and he said it was. i then asked him about the vehicle's condition (whether or not it was ever involved in an accident) and he said, "it's a 2004 w/3k miles, what do you think?" he said this in a very used car salesman way. i also asked the guy if i could see the car this weekend and he said it wouldn't be available until monday. probably getting the frame aligned. and if you go to their official site, every car they have listed has pictures attached except for the s2k. let me know what you guys think. just sounds too sketchy to me.



http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=1...lor=&cardist=42

 

Well Duhhh, it's the 4-cyl, FWD version, that's why it's so much cheaper than it should be.

Remember the old saying, if it's too good to be true........

 

Most definitely. I don't even waste my time with deals that are too good to be true.

 

haha. good eye, tkeedy. i didn't even notice that FWD part.

 

It also has power seats and a power moonroof/sunroof.

 

The dealer is in Frederickburg VA,

There is a very large dealer only auto auction outfit in the same area, its probally from the auction. Maybe it's one of the 04's that were in the train wreck?

 

Yea...it's almost certainly a salvage title....just have someone run the VIN

JHMAP21454T000737

 

But wait! There's more! Just look at all these "installed Options"
Driver Air Bag; Anti-Lock Brakes; Air Conditioning; Alloy Wheels; Cruise Control; Passenger Air Bag; Power Seats; Leather Seats; Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Power Windows; Power Steering; Sunroof/Moonroof; Tinted Glass;

 

Go check it out on Monday.

I've sold cars on Autotrader before and I remember that the options for advertising on their site were not completely thorough. It looks to me that the car is an actual S but you need to run the VIN and have it inspected.

The "options installed" is just a bunch of boxes you check before posting the advertisement. I wouldn't pay too much attention to that.

Good luck.

 

*UPDATE*

just had oscar run a carfax on the vehicle (thanks so much oscar) and here are the results. potential buyers please beware.

CARFAX Talking CarTM

The story of this 2004 HONDA S2000 (JHMAP21454T000737) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:


This convertible has had 2 owners and was owned in Maryland and Virginia. The first title for this convertible was reported to CARFAX by a Maryland DMV in 2003.


Its owner disclosed to a Maryland DMV or other CARFAX source that the vehicle was damaged.


It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage title by a Maryland DMV.


It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.


It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 02/10/2004, was 3,144 miles.


It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).


Its original manufacturer warranty was voided after it was severely damaged.


Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.