What should i do with my s2000?
Discussion
Ok, So I'm in a bit of a predicament
I bought my S2000 last summer, Jap Import, 60,000miles on the clock, MY99
however, 5 weeks later, the engine kind of gave up on me.
I'm looking at about £3000 to get it back on the road with a replacement engine and fitting.
It was a spare of the moment kind of thing and tbh, regret buying it now as it cost quite a lot of money (between £8k-10k, wont go into specifics) and since it broke down, I haven't really missed having a car anyway. I work next door to where I live and mostly get the train to London at the weekends anyway.
Is it worth even spending £3,000 on getting it repaired...or should i just count my losses, break it down and sell the parts.
Since it has no service history (it was imported from Japan just before i got it and I'm the only owner since)
how much do you think i can get for it if it scarp it? How much do you think it's worth if i fix it and then sell it?
Looking at the car, i'm fully aware that the styling is rather 'niche' and it'll be hard to find someone to buy it even once i've fixed it.
pictures are here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58439271@N08/with/536...
so...what should i do?
I bought my S2000 last summer, Jap Import, 60,000miles on the clock, MY99
however, 5 weeks later, the engine kind of gave up on me.
I'm looking at about £3000 to get it back on the road with a replacement engine and fitting.
It was a spare of the moment kind of thing and tbh, regret buying it now as it cost quite a lot of money (between £8k-10k, wont go into specifics) and since it broke down, I haven't really missed having a car anyway. I work next door to where I live and mostly get the train to London at the weekends anyway.
Is it worth even spending £3,000 on getting it repaired...or should i just count my losses, break it down and sell the parts.
Since it has no service history (it was imported from Japan just before i got it and I'm the only owner since)
how much do you think i can get for it if it scarp it? How much do you think it's worth if i fix it and then sell it?
Looking at the car, i'm fully aware that the styling is rather 'niche' and it'll be hard to find someone to buy it even once i've fixed it.
pictures are here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58439271@N08/with/536...
so...what should i do?
Edited by Gbarff on Monday 17th January 19:31
You won't get your money back whichever way you go. Are you sure it needs a replacement engine? What's wrong? Did it go very low on oil? I think you could probably do it for a bit less than £3k.
You'd get a fair bit for breaking it yourself but it will be a lot of bother. I guess (randomly) it would be worth circa £6k fully working - I'd ask the question on www.s2kuk.com - someone may be looking for what you have.
You'd get a fair bit for breaking it yourself but it will be a lot of bother. I guess (randomly) it would be worth circa £6k fully working - I'd ask the question on www.s2kuk.com - someone may be looking for what you have.
Where's better to sell it....ebay or autotrader? Any suggestions?
It's in good shape, body kit has a few hair line cracks where the stress is but you need to look carefully to see it, slight tear in the roof, dash audio controls don't work as it's got a new head unit in. no hard top apart from that though, it's all in good condition (obv/if the engine is repaired)
I'm on s2ki however i've been told not to talk about it since i don't pay for membership...the admins think i'm trying to indirectly sell it to people lol
It's in good shape, body kit has a few hair line cracks where the stress is but you need to look carefully to see it, slight tear in the roof, dash audio controls don't work as it's got a new head unit in. no hard top apart from that though, it's all in good condition (obv/if the engine is repaired)
I'm on s2ki however i've been told not to talk about it since i don't pay for membership...the admins think i'm trying to indirectly sell it to people lol
I think matts guess of £6k (working) might be a bit high. By you own admission the kit is a bit niche... My experience is that the S2000 buyer tends to be the older generation. I know when I sold mine, the exhast was seen as a -ve rather than a +ve.
So what to do? Depends on your financial situation I guess.
1. Break it for parts.
2. Pay £3k to fix it, but realistically I think you'd be looking at <6k for an import 99 with no history and the bodykit.
3. Interesting engine swap? (This is what i'd do
) Do it properly, stick a big V8 in or a 2JZ GTE or something, and keep it for a long while?
So what to do? Depends on your financial situation I guess.
1. Break it for parts.
2. Pay £3k to fix it, but realistically I think you'd be looking at <6k for an import 99 with no history and the bodykit.
3. Interesting engine swap? (This is what i'd do
) Do it properly, stick a big V8 in or a 2JZ GTE or something, and keep it for a long while?There is one on Autotrader that needs a new engine for £3795. I'd get a second opinion on the fix cost, but probably just put a completely honest description and put it on Ebay as it is for £3.5 to £4k buy it now - someone looking for a project may have it, but depends if you want to take that loss.
Depending on the stereo you can add an aftermarket box for the remote controls (on UK models anyway) - about £25 - I've done it on my car with an Alpine stereo.
Depending on the stereo you can add an aftermarket box for the remote controls (on UK models anyway) - about £25 - I've done it on my car with an Alpine stereo.
Edited by mattcov on Monday 17th January 20:52
Mr MXT said:
3. Interesting engine swap? (This is what i'd do ) Do it properly, stick a big V8 in or a 2JZ GTE or something, and keep it for a long while?
Yes this is possible - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLEYdsQGcPI (although I'd keep the S2000 engine).) Do it properly, stick a big V8 in or a 2JZ GTE or something, and keep it for a long while?Yea...Even though i bought it for £9,000....it was such a stupid thing to do and completely regret it now.
I guess I've got the time to break it for parts...but that really would be so much more hassle than it's worth i guess...especially with the most expensive part broken.
I guess I'd be happy even to get £5k for it. It's got low mileage which is a plus. Just a shame on the insurance group...all those boy racers that want to look like something out of fast and furious can't afford the insurance....however they're the exact people i need to sell it to haha.
I sometimes think i'm selling it short though...don't get me wrong, the paint job is flawless, the underside of the vehicle looks near new considering the age, very little wear on the inside.
I think changing the engine for something else is well out of my water though. I guess as long as i can make more than the engine replacement cost, with a little bit extra i'll be happy.
so...ebay or autotrader?
I've never sold a car before so I've no idea
Mr MXT said:
I think matts guess of £6k (working) might be a bit high. By you own admission the kit is a bit niche... My experience is that the S2000 buyer tends to be the older generation. I know when I sold mine, the exhast was seen as a -ve rather than a +ve.
So what to do? Depends on your financial situation I guess.
1. Break it for parts.
2. Pay £3k to fix it, but realistically I think you'd be looking at <6k for an import 99 with no history and the bodykit.
3. Interesting engine swap? (This is what i'd do) Do it properly, stick a big V8 in or a 2JZ GTE or something, and keep it for a long while?
So what to do? Depends on your financial situation I guess.
1. Break it for parts.
2. Pay £3k to fix it, but realistically I think you'd be looking at <6k for an import 99 with no history and the bodykit.
3. Interesting engine swap? (This is what i'd do
) Do it properly, stick a big V8 in or a 2JZ GTE or something, and keep it for a long while?
king recession. 60K miles and the engine is already in trouble. Sounds like it's had a rough life.
If you bought it from a Japanese import specialist then you should have some kind of warranty with your purchase. Unfortunately as already mentioned mods and kits on S2000s is almost always a negative for obvious reasons.
Depending on how you value your time I suggest it's best to sell the car as it is rather than spending too much time and money for a replacement engine and then selling it on for not much difference.
If you bought it from a Japanese import specialist then you should have some kind of warranty with your purchase. Unfortunately as already mentioned mods and kits on S2000s is almost always a negative for obvious reasons.
Depending on how you value your time I suggest it's best to sell the car as it is rather than spending too much time and money for a replacement engine and then selling it on for not much difference.
Gbarff said:
Dracoro said:
What exactly went wrong with the engine?
no idea, not had it checked out, but from my personal opinion...the engine needs replacingI ask, as it's very rare for an S2000 engine to go pop unless it's run very low on oil.
Dracoro said:
Gbarff said:
Dracoro said:
What exactly went wrong with the engine?
no idea, not had it checked out, but from my personal opinion...the engine needs replacingI ask, as it's very rare for an S2000 engine to go pop unless it's run very low on oil.
Topped it up with oil
but think the damage was already done then, the noise got worse. It wasn't a random knock, it was intime with the revs...so yea, sounds like the big end.
Like i said, i've not had it checked out but i'm pretty sure it needs a replacement. a Re-build will most likely cost the same to do, if not more. So i might as well just find a low mileage engine and fit it. That's if i decide to replace the engine instead of just throwing it on e-bay
Gbarff said:
Dracoro said:
Gbarff said:
Dracoro said:
What exactly went wrong with the engine?
no idea, not had it checked out, but from my personal opinion...the engine needs replacingI ask, as it's very rare for an S2000 engine to go pop unless it's run very low on oil.
Topped it up with oil
but think the damage was already done then, the noise got worse. It wasn't a random knock, it was intime with the revs...so yea, sounds like the big end.
Like i said, i've not had it checked out but i'm pretty sure it needs a replacement. a Re-build will most likely cost the same to do, if not more. So i might as well just find a low mileage engine and fit it. That's if i decide to replace the engine instead of just throwing it on e-bay
5harp3y said:
Gbarff said:
Dracoro said:
Gbarff said:
Dracoro said:
What exactly went wrong with the engine?
no idea, not had it checked out, but from my personal opinion...the engine needs replacingI ask, as it's very rare for an S2000 engine to go pop unless it's run very low on oil.
Topped it up with oil
but think the damage was already done then, the noise got worse. It wasn't a random knock, it was intime with the revs...so yea, sounds like the big end.
Like i said, i've not had it checked out but i'm pretty sure it needs a replacement. a Re-build will most likely cost the same to do, if not more. So i might as well just find a low mileage engine and fit it. That's if i decide to replace the engine instead of just throwing it on e-bay
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