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Old 12-25-2011 | 12:44 AM
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hello, its been a few years now since ive sold the s2000. ive been toying with the idea of getting back into one for a little bit now and would like to know more about the ap2.
i owned a 01 before, and from the reading and research, there seems to be a few changes to the 2 models.
would it be true to say that i need to look at 2005 and after?
there are currently 3 2005 and after s2000's on carsales, with prices around the high $40s. unfortunately, they are all located interstate.

i pretty much know how great the car was, having owned one for about 7 years, selling it was regretful, and thats why i would love to get back into one, it was an awesome drive.
what im after is information regarding the ap2, i know that they sold,very few in the last few years, most have probably been bought and are used solely as weekend cars.
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Old 12-25-2011 | 01:43 AM
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Hey blacks2k, i think i remember you from way back, its great to read your wetting your toes a bit in another S 2000 Ap2. I went through the same in early 09. Got lucky with MY06. Back then it had a mere 8800 kms. I love the fact that from 06 changes as in DBW etc. tho some will disagree
I have been toying with an update idea for awhile now, but can't quite justify it totally yet. So much so that I posted up a stats search mission to see if there are any MY08 + models are out there. Theory is, that MY08 leases will be coming up soon (48mths).

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/402...page__st__1925

Overall there arent alot if MY05+ members on Aus S2ki. But if you look at the thread this is where my stats search has got to for now, more input would be interesting as there are others whom are interested in getting into an AP2 at least. From what feedback I'm reading.

15 x MY08/09's sold in Australia

last known location:

1x MY08 CHICHANE SA
2X MY08's CHICHANE, BERMUDA BLUE WA
1x MY08 APEX BLUE VIC
1x MY08 NFR QLD
4X MY08's NFR, GPW, BB, CHICHANE, NSW
1x MY09 CHICHANE Gold Coast QLD.

Total 10 last accounted for, therefore 5 MY08/09's still somewhere.

glw your interest..
Old 12-25-2011 | 02:19 AM
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That Apex blue was hot. Too bad it recently sold...
Old 12-25-2011 | 03:12 AM
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You will appreciate the differences between AP1 and AP2 06+ models. I remember buying the amuse off you when you had the yellow ap1.

I recently changed up to an 07 model it's was a great move, now I can continue the fun.
Old 12-25-2011 | 03:21 AM
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since i sold the s2k, i had an evo9 for a few years and now have a mk6 golf gti. the gti is pretty nice, really refined, and very quick, but nowhere near as fun to drive as the s2k was.
i think ill keep checking carsales and see what pops up locally, ie in nsw.
Old 12-25-2011 | 06:32 AM
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Good to see you getting back in the RWD NA camp good sir.
Old 12-25-2011 | 06:45 PM
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im pretty certain i saw that WA Bermuda blue on friday, it was driven by an old guy
i must say, it really does stand out.

though i cant be sure if it was an 08. :/
Old 12-25-2011 | 08:29 PM
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Might have been hyperx. I think was an 07.
Old 06-12-2013 | 10:27 PM
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Can't believe it's been 18 months since I made this post. In that time I've been sidetracked in my search for an ap2. Namely in the form of this





My daily is still a golf gti. Very practical but very dull.
Im still looking at carsales and it seems that ap2s r still few and far between. The ones there have been modified beyond what I want.
Would it be fair to say that an 06, 07, 08 or 09 in stock trim would start around $45k?
Does anyone know of any not on the market that would be interested in selling?
Old 06-13-2013 | 01:11 AM
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Personal pref for colors and k's travelled?


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