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Low Mileage S2000 - Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by car compulsive, Apr 29, 2013.

  1. car compulsive

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    I have a chance to pick up an 05 Honda S2000 with only 6K miles. Car is like it came from the showroom - completely original. The original owner has stored it every winter and it's never seen rain. This would be a 3rd vehicle for summer fun - something small with a manual tranny for weekend cruises. Considered Vette and Miata, but already had those cars. Thoughts?
     
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    Do it, you will not regret it. S2000 is by far a superior sports car and a finely crafted machine.
     
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    always wanted one of those, just wish it had come in automatic. got a mx-5 instead
     
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    I drove my sons S2000 for a week while he borrowed my truck to move. They are absolutely great cars and I say that as the owner of a 550hp+ Corvette.

    If you might ever want to take it for more than a weekend cruise, take a serious look at the lack of luggage space, other than that they are great.
     
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    The S2000 is one of the best sports coupe's ever made. When you get the VTEC to kick in it is exhilarating.

    Buy it, you won't regret it.
     
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    Honda should update it and sell it again
     
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    How much are those things going for these days? I have the poor man's version, the MR2.
     
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    Thanks for the feedback. Most 2004+ units in good condition and under 50K miles are in the upper teens and low 20s. When I look on a 500 radius in Autotrader of units under 15K miles, this guy's price of mid-20s is comparable.

    It seems the biggest problems with these cars are POs - previous owners. One car I drove last night had an overly-dark tint, badly stone-chipped front bumper cover, and a rear bumper cover that looks like it had been tweaked. Another unit had a big honkin' wing. This car is completely unmolested. This guy had a complete detailed Kubota tractor sitting beside the car in his man-cave garage.

    I think I'm going to have him get it off the dollies, put the battery back in, and get it ready for a test drive. If it drives as good as it looks, I'm going to bring it home.
     
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    Took the 05 for a test drive tonight and it is just what I'm looking for. With only 6100 miles, it looks, drives, and smells new. We inked a sales agreement and will finish the transaction in about two weeks when he returns from a trip. Obligatory pics...

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    Congrats nice car. Super low miles.
     
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    very nice
     
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    The S2000 is home and tucked into the back of the garage so I can get the tractor out. Too bad the line at SOS was over 100 people long so I'll try again tomorrow for title & plates.

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