Made an offer on this roadster

motorhead43026
motorhead43026 Posts: 3,992
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2005 Honda S2000,43k miles. Contingent on inspection and test drive. Anybody here have any experience with this car?

One of my kids made the comment “is this dad’s second or third mid-life crisis” whichever he totally supports it.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,903
    I had a boss at one point whose (quite adult) son had one. He, and she (i.e., my boss, also something of a gearhead who was, in those days, driving a pretty hot little AMG Mercedes convertible thingy) both loved it. That's all I've got, but perhaps a tad bit better than nothin'. :|
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    Holy cow a 20yr old car that still sells for 20k with 100k on the odometer? That's crazy, must have been a very low production vehicle.
    It's a Honda what could go wrong with it?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,655
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Holy cow a 20yr old car that still sells for 20k with 100k on the odometer? That's crazy, must have been a very low production vehicle.
    It's a Honda what could go wrong with it?

    Check out the prices for an older Honda NSX. Kid up the street from my parents had a purple one...bada$$ car.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,992
    F1nut wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Holy cow a 20yr old car that still sells for 20k with 100k on the odometer? That's crazy, must have been a very low production vehicle.
    It's a Honda what could go wrong with it?

    Check out the prices for an older Honda NSX. Kid up the street from my parents had a purple one...bada$$ car.


    Yes, a NXS this same year same mileage would sell for 5X what I offered for this.
    Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel…….Samuel Johnson

    Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey

    To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
    – Kevin Alfred Strom
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    edited June 30
    F1nut wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Holy cow a 20yr old car that still sells for 20k with 100k on the odometer? That's crazy, must have been a very low production vehicle.
    It's a Honda what could go wrong with it?

    Check out the prices for an older Honda NSX. Kid up the street from my parents had a purple one...bada$$ car.

    Wasn't that Hondas upper tier Acura?
    Yes I have heard of and laid eyes on the Acura NSX
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,395
    F1nut wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Holy cow a 20yr old car that still sells for 20k with 100k on the odometer? That's crazy, must have been a very low production vehicle.
    It's a Honda what could go wrong with it?

    Check out the prices for an older Honda NSX. Kid up the street from my parents had a purple one...bada$$ car.

    My buddy has a yellow NSX less than 40k miles. He's had it for about 15 years. He's getting ready to sell it as he rarely drives it. It's been a good 401K for him......lol

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,395
    On the Honda S2000. That's early V-tec technology. You have to rev the crap out of it to get it moving. Fun for awhile, but can get old after awhile to constantly have to wring it out to 6-7K rpm to get it moving.

    IMO, a prefect weekend or occasional road trip car. Perhaps not the best daily. YMMV. My uncle had one for awhile. Moved to a 40th Anniversary Corvette.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,395
    edited June 30
    Engine Horsepower: 240 at 7,800 rpm Engine Torque: 162 lb.-ft. at 6,500 rpm Transmission

    That torque figure is not great for stop n go driving.....lol. It bet it's as fun as it can get at the track though. Or on back country roads. Supposed to handle extremely well. It's a drivers car and not very comfortable or a lot of creature comforts.

    Your left leg and right arm are going to get a workout.

    My '23 GTI (turbocharged) Power: 241 hp @ 6500 rpm
    Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm.

    Much more driver friendly for "everyday". But hey, it won't rev as high or sounds as good or look as good....... :D

    Not comparing cars (as they are intended for different uses. etc.), just throwing the numbers up for comparison. 18 years newer...lol.

    Drive it for a while if you can and have fun, don't get a ticket.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    I love the s2k but have you looked into a BRZ/FR-S/GT86/GR86? Would probably make more sense to get something newer.
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,735
    Go for it! That interior is spectacular. Your kid has already given you permission.

    I considered one about 8 years ago from the original owner of a white one that had less than 20k miles. I knew this man personally, and he was very enthusiastic about his car that he occasionally drove. I see a yellow one from time-to-time at the Publix where I shop about a mile from my house, and I still think I should have purchased the white one.

    I wanted a convertible, again. I understand those 2nd childhood feelings and bold midlife crises.

    You want it and need it!

    "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"
    Harry / Marietta GA
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,614
    Check for accidents, rust, modifications, and number of owners as usual. But, given it was only driven 2000 or so miles per year it could be a fun toy. If the price is right and if the engine and transmission didn't get thrashed. Looks like these go for around $30K these days depending on location and mileage.

    The S2000 is very popular with Youtubers.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    So did you get it?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    Clipdat wrote: »
    So did you get it?
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
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    Here is the Honda S2000 AP1 I settled on. One owner, 2003, 32k original miles never driven in rain or snow. I had to shell out $31.5k, didn’t even blink.
    What a machine and at my age it’s better than sex.

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,499
    In with
    "I can't drive 55"
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,958
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    In with
    "I can't drive 55"

    Yeah but you live in Texas, 55 is for the driveway
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    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,805
    edited July 28
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Engine Horsepower: 240 at 7,800 rpm Engine Torque: 162 lb.-ft. at 6,500 rpm Transmission



    My '23 GTI (turbocharged) Power: 241 hp @ 6500 rpm
    Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm.



    H9
    The numbers look good to me, but lets talk about your GTI. Mind if I help you set up your suspension? I'll only need your car for oh......a month B):D

    COTA (Circuit Of The Americas in Austin) is just up the road from me...kinda, I could use a good workout!!!

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