S2000 questions?

[smallsmalls81]

Is a 2005 s2000 with 77000 miles on the clock too many for it's age ?

[KENZ]

I don't see that being a problem. As long as it's serviced correctly..

[pringle1988]

I think its probably alright and definitely buy on condition. Ask the owner about oil and how often they check it as they are supposed to use a bit. You can probably judge on their reaction how well it has been looked after.
Also at this sort of mileage the timing chain tensioner can start to make a noise. This is a very simple thing to change but budget up to £200 to do it. The noise is usually a rattling sound on a warm start up that goes away after a couple of seconds.
Mine went at about 64000 miles which is pretty early but £120 and literally a couple of bolts later all is well again.
If you want to know anything else Il try my best to help out.

[smallsmalls81]

pringle1988 said:

I think its probably alright and definitely buy on condition. Ask the owner about oil and how often they check it as they are supposed to use a bit. You can probably judge on their reaction how well it has been looked after.
Also at this sort of mileage the timing chain tensioner can start to make a noise. This is a very simple thing to change but budget up to £200 to do it. The noise is usually a rattling sound on a warm start up that goes away after a couple of seconds.
Mine went at about 64000 miles which is pretty early but £120 and literally a couple of bolts later all is well again.
If you want to know anything else Il try my best to help out.

Thank you for this will jot this down. Is the gt version of the car a good idea or does it become more of a pain in the end?

[pringle1988]

To be honest im not sure on this. Ive listed mine in my garage as a GT but im not sure it is. I think the only difference is that the GT has the fitting kit ready for the hard top which mine doesnt seem to have.
Suppose you could just leave the hard top off and it would be like any other S2000, although storing it could be annoying.

[PTE993]

I bought my 2005 with 72,000 on the clock about 14 mths ago. Use it as my daily driver in all weather. It's just ticked over to 90,000. Had it serviced twice in that time by TGM. Aside from consumables and routine items only needed a replacement drop link. Otherwise faultless. Keep an eye on oil levels as others have suggested. As long as it has been serviced regularly I wouldn't be anxious at all about buying at the mileage you are looking at.

[sharifr1]

I bought my 2004 on 84k and it is running perfectly.

As soon as I bought it I booked it in at TGM for a full service, Tom said the car didn't even need a full service, valve clearances on paperwork hadn't been done in 30k miles but Tom checked them and said they were perfect.

If the cars been serviced well, high mileage cars should be ok.

My cousin had a 2004 with 75k on the clock and said mine with now 86k drove better!

[smallsmalls81]

sharifr1 said:

I bought my 2004 on 84k and it is running perfectly.

As soon as I bought it I booked it in at TGM for a full service, Tom said the car didn't even need a full service, valve clearances on paperwork hadn't been done in 30k miles but Tom checked them and said they were perfect.

If the cars been serviced well, high mileage cars should be ok.

My cousin had a 2004 with 75k on the clock and said mine with now 86k drove better!

Is it true the s2000 is returning in 2017? Will this make them less of a future classic now?

[smallsmalls81]

Would you buy an s2000 that's a cat d? Repaired professionally 7 years ago .

[pringle1988]

Im not sure I would buy a cat D car, I know some people would but there are still plenty about without having to buy a cat D. Also if they do become a future classic id like mine in top condition.
With regard to the future classic question. I still think they have the ability to become a future classic. I could be a bit biased but even the 2017 model is rumored to be a hybrid power plant. Im sure it will be a good car but I think the future classic status will come from its crazy engine. Its already technology we probably wont see again.

[TaylotS2K]

Echo what others have said.

I would buy on condition and service history rather than worry about high(ish) mileage. These are revvy little cars, so it's important they're well maintained, but they're pretty bullet proof.

Also check the alignment as the bushes tend to seize. It's not a major problem if the car drives nice and straight but uneven and quick tyre wear is an indicator. Ask the owner if they've ever had it done... Factor anywhere from about £450 to get this sorted out. TGM can do it.

I would also check the suspension with that mileage. One of my rear shocks went on about 67,000 miles, so got both rears replaced. Quite expensive from Honda or you can check the owners site to see if there are some nice used ones for sale as many change to coilovers...

[bicycleshorts]

pringle1988 said:

I think the only difference is that the GT has the fitting kit ready for the hard top which mine doesnt seem to have.

Could've been sold with the hardtop at some point. That's what I did with my mx5 hardtop (no idea if the S2000 fitting kit is as easy to remove).

[normalbloke]

smallsmalls81 said:

Would you buy an s2000 that's a cat d? Repaired professionally 7 years ago .

That would be on an entirely case by case basis. The crucial thing is to see pre repair photos. If it was just bolt on stuff ( within reason) I would consider it if it had been subjected to a documented alignment. If it involved new quarters etc, or a 'chunk' welded in, no way. Obviously the price would need to reflect the Cat D.

[NigelStn]

smallsmalls81 said:

Would you buy an s2000 that's a cat d? Repaired professionally 7 years ago .

I bought an '08 CAT D repaired S2000 about 8 months ago and it's terrific. The accident happened early in it's life, the car was hit by a lorry while it was parked and from the photos I saw damaged evry panel on the left hand side.
I used it all through the winter and it drives and handles just perfectly.