I'm looking at buying my 1st S2000 and saw this one. Can I get your educated opinion if this is a well built S2000 and if all these mods would be a headache or if this would be a cool car to own. thanks in advance for your opinions and what to look out for on this particular S2000.

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2002 Honda S2000 with Comptech supercharger. ONLY 20,150 original miles upgraded to perfectiion with an open checkbook by enthusiast, Adult (53 yr old) owned. Sebring Silver Metallic w/Clear bra since new.Always garaged and covered and in pristene condition.Clean car fax. This car has about $20,000+ in parts alone before the cost of labor to install.Complete build in 3 ring binder with all receipts. The following lists the extras on this stunning one-of-a-kind S2000: Fully Polished Comptech supercharger, Comptech stainless steel header, Comptech stainless steel exhaust, high flow cat and AEM V2 ECU, Wideband 02 Sensors, Injector Dynamics injectors all Dyno Tuned by legendary John Reed personally @ 313 RWHP. Also Comptech lightweight flywheel, Comptech reinforced differential housing, Comptech upper front strut bar, Comptech lower X-brace, Comptech rear tie bar, Comptech billet spark plug cover, Science of Speed Heat Exchanger upgrade (new in box, never installed) billit oil filler cap and battery tie down, Axielflow short shifter w/ SOS weighted shift knob, KW Variant 3 Coilovers. This car also has a complete S2000 CR suspension in box's(shocks, springs, sway bars) all purchased brand new (lots of extras and all original parts included in sale). Honda headrest speakers, Honda chin spoiler, Honda side strakes, Honda rear lip spoiler. 18' SSR wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1's(225/40/18 F, 265/35/18 R).Extra set of PERFECT AP2 wheels with Falcon 415K s. Race Brake Slotted Rotors w/new pads, fully functional ducted front brakes. Science of Speed hood struts. AEM boost and air/fuel ratio gauges, New Competition Clutch stage 2 installed approximately 1,500 miles ago by the Honda Dealer.This car has been meticulously maintained. Recent 100% fluids service. Factory soft car cover, perfect soft top, Valentine One hardwire, GROM iPod integration. May return to stock/delete parts for less $$ but that would be such a Waste! Replacing with Superformance Cobra, need room.

 

looks legit to me, don't know anything about its history, it has great parts but $26000 is pretty steep.. this is a tuffy

 

It has some nice quality stuff. It won't pass emissions with that engine management though, if that's a concern.

 

I did ask that question and he said it passed emissions and would pass in Tennessee. Maybe I should research further. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Yeah I would look into that more. It has listed an AEM V2 engine management, which is a full standalone that has no OBD2 communication to the port. Its possible some custom one off trickery modifications were performed to get around that, but you will want to find out exactly whats going on there, becuase on paper it wont work. I also noticed from the pic that the factory supplied Comptech rising rate fuel pressure regulator is still being used, which is not necessary when you go with an engine management system like the AEM listed, so that's interesting. Something isn't adding up there. Also find out if the water temp reads (and I think cruise control) is lost when switching to AEM management without extra modifications.

 

This is a very nice and clean car. I've been to the track many times with the prior owner who originally built it and he is a stand up guy - no shortcuts. The next owner, whom I assume is selling it now, is also a stickler for detail and very nice guy. I was able to drive it for a session at the local track and was impressed. A very complete build with top quality parts - a great multipurpose car (track and street).

 

Ahh so its had two owners. For some reason I was thinking it was just this one. This car hasn't been driven much. Probably one of the lowest mile 02 in the country. Wonder if this car got the updated banjo oil bolts since this was the transition year. Rather crucial in my book for being an SC car. Hotter then factory oil temps and less rod and piston lubrication bellow vtec where you spend 95% of your driving, isn't a comforting feeling to me. Looking at the Comptech bracket it appears to be an early version so was likely boosted off the show room floor. Wonder how long it was driven before it had the after cooler integrated. A lot of premature motor death before Comptech offered those in their kits back in the day.

 

Saw this car at the last track(pgp) day I went to buy didn't get a chance to talk to the owner. So another nod that it has been tracked which I think is a good thing cause people who track tend to take care of their car more meticulously then others.

 

...Because they have to, or shit goes south quick. Personally I wouldn’t buy a car that’s been tracked, unless I have gone through it with a fine tooth comb and everything checks out. Its great to see the car being used as intended, but I have some reservations obviously about the reliability. I know first hand how destructive FI can be when things aren’t dialed in right for demanding use.

 

I agree. Being boosted does add another level of unknown. Best of luck!