SgtSaunders

I drove a GMC 2500 for 5 years for my job that paid for college. Mostly city driving...was hit in the ball hitch more times than I can count by car bumpers.

Never caused any damage.

In my last summer on the job, a 90's GrandPrix rear-ended me at stop light going about 25-30mph. GP was totalled...driver and psgr ended up in hospital...I drove the GMC back to work from the accident scene with nothing but a sore neck. My boss ran it to body shop later that week and it was diagnosed with.....a slighty bent frame! That beast is still running.


Mr Expedition is trying to squeeze a few $$ out of you.

r_duff

[QUOTE=afwfjustin,Nov 21 2005, 03:18 PM] Actually, if you get something in writing and notorized, saying that if you pay him 450 dollars than the deal is completely over and nobody can claim anything again, it will be to your advantage.

meth

that is like half of socal.

Barry in Wyoming

I was surprised on how similar they are:

Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


Base Price MSRP $34,050 $33,455

Comparably Equipped Price $34,600 $34,275

Destination Charge $550 $820

ALG Residual Value % After 36 Months 56% 32%

ALG Residual Value % After 60 Months 40% 21%

5-year Maintanence & Repair Costs Not Listed Not Listed

Ownership Cost Rating Not Listed Not Listed

Fuel-Economy (City) 20 14

Fuel-Economy (Highway) 26 19

QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty


Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


Basic Warranty (Months) 36 36

Basic Warranty (Miles) 36000 36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months) 60 36

Powertrain Warranty (Miles) 60000 36000

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission


Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


Engine VTEC 2.2L I4 5.4L V8

Engine Cylinders 4 8

Driveline Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Engine Displacement 2157 5408

Valve Configuration DOHC SOHC

Horsepower @ rpm 237@7800 300@5000

Torque @ rpm 162@6800 365@3750

Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual 4 Speed Automatic

Fuel System Multi-Point Fuel Injected Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension


Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


Steering System Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion

Brake System (Front) Disc Disc

Brake System (Rear) Disc Disc

ABS Brakes Standard Standard

Suspension (Front) Double Wishbone Front Suspension Independent

Suspension (Rear) Double Wishbone Rear Suspension Independent

Stabilizer Bar Standard Standard

SAFETY & SECURITY



Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


Airbags Standard Standard

ABS Brakes Standard Standard

Brake System (Front) Disc Disc

Brake System (Rear) Disc Disc

Intermittent Windshield Wipers Standard Standard

Vehicle Anti-Theft Standard Standard

Stereo Anti-Theft Standard Not Available

NHTSA Front Driver Crash Test 4* 5*

NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test 4* 5*

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Interior


Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Air Filtration Standard Not Available

Power Windows Standard Standard

Power Door Locks Standard Standard

Cruise Control Standard Standard

Intermittent Windshield Wipers Standard Standard

Clock Standard Standard

Leather-Trimmed Seats Standard Not Available

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Not Available

Remote Trunk/Tailgate Release Standard Not Available

Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Not Available

Keyless Entry/Remote Unlock Standard Standard

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard

Vanity Mirror Standard Standard

Map Lights Standard Standard

Cargo Area Light Standard Standard

Front Accessory Outlet Standard Standard

Tachometer Standard Standard

Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Not Available

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Audio


Model
2006 Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
2005 Ford Expedition XLS 4X2


AM/FM Stereo AM/FM/XM

dolebludger

Here's the thing. YOUR liability insurance policy (I assume you have one, as most all states require it) provides that you notify your carrier of any possible claims. If you have not done so , do it right now. Otherwise, you are in breach of your duty to your own insurance company. Also, you policy will provide that you may not accept liability or pay any damage claims without first notifying the carrier.

That being said, I am personally familiar with both the s2k (own one) and the Expedition (son-in-law owns one -- God knows why). There's no way a lowered s2k could damage that damned tank -- even if it plowed into the rear end of it at 100 mph!

Thanks,
Richard

jackk

The Expedition jerk is just fishing for a quick settlement, typical of people today. Tell him to go **** himself.

Elistan

Doh! Trumped!

jasonw

Notfullflip: Don't pay him $450. Use insurance. Since you are over 25, your insurance will probably not go up by $450 over the next 3 years. Especially if your total damage is under $750.




I didn't want to click on this thread because I thought someone was trying to decide on buying an S2000 or Expedition.

s2kmaniac81

Come on guys, there are a couple of things here that could be done. First cops shouldn't have been called because it just complicates things. DO NOT CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY!!!!!! I repeat DO NOT CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY!!!! The reason why, is because if you get your insurance involved in this you stand a very very high chance of your insurance going up. I have first hand experience because I am AN INSURANCE AGENT. i know this stuff it's my job. It would be best if he came at you with damages to just deny it, there is no proof of who's fault. Further more you 99.9% did not cause any damage to his truck. The only repair bill you should have is the one on your car. ANy insurance questions give me a PM

jasonw

[QUOTE=s2kmaniac81,Nov 23 2005, 07:01 AM]I am AN INSURANCE AGENT.