Originally Posted by dantediss

This post may upset a few but thats not the point. The point of this post is just simple logic. I came to writing this post after responding to another is this car worth it post, and it got me thinking..
What makes buying or deciding to buy a honda s2000 any different from any other car ?? We have nada values and blue book values.. even carfax. So why are there still so many threads about this ?? These cars are getting older and these cars are used. And just like any other used car homework is in order. But that does not mean that a post is neccesary. Just read and search. Honda makes these cars.. these motors as long as they are maintained will last lifetimes. Mileage should not be an issue as long as its maintained. If you want to tell if its been maintained sure you could do some tests. Check the oil and fluids before you buy... but whose to say it wasnt just changed prior to sale. You want a good maintenance baseline check the tires. Many sellers wont go drop $800 on tires for a car they are selling at a loss. An even better option... bring a scan tool. Check for codes. Check the interior... if it says its a non smokers car but theres ash everywhere.. walk away. If the car is overpriced .. walk away. If anything doesnt seem right... walk away. You the buyer are i the dominant position when it comes to buying. Dont think or feel for a second you neex to buy that specific car... you dont even have to give a reason just walk away. If the top is damaged consider if its worth spending another grand to have it fixed. If the seats are worn.. decide if you want to spend money to repair or replace. Paint chipped do you want to spend the money on a respray. Etc etc. Use common sense but also realize these are sub $20k cars.. and highly unlikely you will find a minty fresh one. So use your brain and gut when deciding. Its one thing to ask for advice on a forum.. we all started in that position. But also realize if the more help and info you recieve the more issues and double quessing a particular car you have... then forget it and walk away.