Going to see an S2000 tomorrow...
#1
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Going to see an S2000 tomorrow...
Hi everyone
Basically I'm going to see an '02 S2K tomorrow with the intention to buy.
Now I have read load and loads on S2Ks over the past 6-8 months so know the obvious things to look for - TCT, 'clutch buzz' etc etc.
Just want to know if there are any other things that might indicate something isn't right. What to look out for on test drive etc.
I'm travelling a good distance to see the car and intend on putting a deposit down if everything goes well.
Thanks in advance
Basically I'm going to see an '02 S2K tomorrow with the intention to buy.
Now I have read load and loads on S2Ks over the past 6-8 months so know the obvious things to look for - TCT, 'clutch buzz' etc etc.
Just want to know if there are any other things that might indicate something isn't right. What to look out for on test drive etc.
I'm travelling a good distance to see the car and intend on putting a deposit down if everything goes well.
Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by jimmyb1978,Jan 16 2011, 07:59 AM
Have a look through the FAQ bud, loads of info to read up on
All the things to listed in the FAQ don't seem to be too major
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If it looks good, drives well and doesn't rattle + your gut feeling is OK then it is probably OK.
Test the knowledge of the owner by all means ... but obviously check all the paperwork, get it HPI'd.
Are the tyres OK + all the same make ?
General wear and tear for the age and miles - pedals, seats (though they do wear on S2K's)
Gearbox notchy potentially until warm ... some are better than others.
If you have any nagging doubts walk away - gut feeling for me has almost always been right ...
If you have read up the FAQ's you will have a good idea of common issues ...
Test the knowledge of the owner by all means ... but obviously check all the paperwork, get it HPI'd.
Are the tyres OK + all the same make ?
General wear and tear for the age and miles - pedals, seats (though they do wear on S2K's)
Gearbox notchy potentially until warm ... some are better than others.
If you have any nagging doubts walk away - gut feeling for me has almost always been right ...
If you have read up the FAQ's you will have a good idea of common issues ...
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Geometry and bushes. See if it has been done, if not then if you were thinking about getting the Geo done it could be quite expensive as the bolts in the bushes can seize and then all the bushes need replacing. But if it drives OK then you may not need to worry.
And yeh, check to see how much oil is in the sump, these cars love to burn oil...
Overall the car is very reliable and well built.
And yeh, check to see how much oil is in the sump, these cars love to burn oil...
Overall the car is very reliable and well built.
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Originally Posted by John57,Jan 16 2011, 09:54 AM
If it looks good, drives well and doesn't rattle + your gut feeling is OK then it is probably OK.
Test the knowledge of the owner by all means ... but obviously check all the paperwork, get it HPI'd.
Are the tyres OK + all the same make ?
General wear and tear for the age and miles - pedals, seats (though they do wear on S2K's)
Gearbox notchy potentially until warm ... some are better than others.
If you have any nagging doubts walk away - gut feeling for me has almost always been right ...
If you have read up the FAQ's you will have a good idea of common issues ...
Test the knowledge of the owner by all means ... but obviously check all the paperwork, get it HPI'd.
Are the tyres OK + all the same make ?
General wear and tear for the age and miles - pedals, seats (though they do wear on S2K's)
Gearbox notchy potentially until warm ... some are better than others.
If you have any nagging doubts walk away - gut feeling for me has almost always been right ...
If you have read up the FAQ's you will have a good idea of common issues ...
Hopefully this time tomorrow I'll be an S2K owner and not just an enthusiast
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Originally Posted by h-u-t-c-h-i,Jan 16 2011, 04:56 PM
Basically I'm going to see an '02 S2K tomorrow with the intention to buy.
Just want to know if there are any other things that might indicate something isn't right.
Just want to know if there are any other things that might indicate something isn't right.
Not the car.
#10
Exactly m1bjr. The last two cars I bought I must have racked up hours on the phone to them before hand - just to see their attitude and try and hear any 'love' for cars.
Both had it in abundance - and both were as described and pleasurable purchases.
All the best OP
Both had it in abundance - and both were as described and pleasurable purchases.
All the best OP