S2 christmas present
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i have been asked to buy an S2000 for a friend's husband for his christmas present (all right for some!!) but don't know too much about the S2 and need some buying advise.
the budget is 15k, with no more than 50k on the clock.
should i avoid any year, and what know problems should i look out for?
many thanks.
the budget is 15k, with no more than 50k on the clock.
should i avoid any year, and what know problems should i look out for?
many thanks.
As stated above go to www.s2ki.co.uk
Also the for sale section: www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=249683&view=findpost&p=6679576
With your budget you will be able to get an 03 plate, which has minor cosmetic changes compared to the original model, some suspension changes, and glass rear screen. I doubt you will be able to find anything in the 04 model range, which again had further changes. This time of year is a good time to buy as it's a buyers market out there and you should be able to get a great deal, esp if you go for a private sale.
Good luck.
Also the for sale section: www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=249683&view=findpost&p=6679576
With your budget you will be able to get an 03 plate, which has minor cosmetic changes compared to the original model, some suspension changes, and glass rear screen. I doubt you will be able to find anything in the 04 model range, which again had further changes. This time of year is a good time to buy as it's a buyers market out there and you should be able to get a great deal, esp if you go for a private sale.
Good luck.
Simon, I got your email but have not responded yet, sorry! I think it might be my Dad you are thinking of (he also has an S2000, and is in N Wales too) AdrianEagle is his handle here, pop him an email through his profile. (I think you might have met him once at a Pendorosa meet??
If you need any help etc, drop me a line too
If you need any help etc, drop me a line too
This would be worth looking at if it isn't sold yet:
www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=434645
Best colour
www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=434645
Best colour
Agreed on S2ki forum...very useful, and some well looked-after cars for sale.
15k will get a good '02 or '03 (both facelifts as mentioned). Mileage IS important as with this sort of car people really look at mileage come resale...even though the engines and build quality are both impeccable.
Colour also important - avoid Nurburgring Blue (the light one), and also Silverstone (Met. grey) unless it's got something like a half-red interior to set it off. Black and Monte-Carlo blue very nice, red is quite cool, then you get to the extreme colours (yellow, orange, green), which are individual choices. Find out what he likes, colour-wise.
And the other consideration is hard-top. A GT will be £500 or so more than one without a hard-top, but 2nd-hand hard-tops change hands for at least that much. Makes it a lot more pleasant in winter, if it's an only car.
As for what to look out for...s2ki forum will have the specific pointers, just be very aware of crash-damage (cosmetic damage not an issue, but if they've had a big bump the suspension might've taken a knock), and also see if they've checked/greased the suspension bolts in the last year or two (potential big-bill issue, small number of cars so far). Otherwise nothing beyond the usual used-car checks. They ARE very sensitive to geometry set-up, however, so may want to drive a couple to be sure what you're looking for.
15k will get a good '02 or '03 (both facelifts as mentioned). Mileage IS important as with this sort of car people really look at mileage come resale...even though the engines and build quality are both impeccable.
Colour also important - avoid Nurburgring Blue (the light one), and also Silverstone (Met. grey) unless it's got something like a half-red interior to set it off. Black and Monte-Carlo blue very nice, red is quite cool, then you get to the extreme colours (yellow, orange, green), which are individual choices. Find out what he likes, colour-wise.
And the other consideration is hard-top. A GT will be £500 or so more than one without a hard-top, but 2nd-hand hard-tops change hands for at least that much. Makes it a lot more pleasant in winter, if it's an only car.
As for what to look out for...s2ki forum will have the specific pointers, just be very aware of crash-damage (cosmetic damage not an issue, but if they've had a big bump the suspension might've taken a knock), and also see if they've checked/greased the suspension bolts in the last year or two (potential big-bill issue, small number of cars so far). Otherwise nothing beyond the usual used-car checks. They ARE very sensitive to geometry set-up, however, so may want to drive a couple to be sure what you're looking for.
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