Should I buy a Honda S2000
07-24-09, 08:28 AM
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Should I buy a Honda S2000
My neighbor is selling a 2000 Honda s2000 with 180k miles.
The kbb trade-in price in (good condition) is $4,000. She said clutch needs replacement about $1700 from the dealer. The convertible top has been replaced about a year ago. She will take it to carmax and give it to them if I pass on it.
What should I offer?
She's going thru a divorce and just wants it gone.
I heard these cars are fun to drive and very reliable. I have never owned a convertible but its worth looking into.
The kbb trade-in price in (good condition) is $4,000. She said clutch needs replacement about $1700 from the dealer. The convertible top has been replaced about a year ago. She will take it to carmax and give it to them if I pass on it.
What should I offer?
She's going thru a divorce and just wants it gone.
I heard these cars are fun to drive and very reliable. I have never owned a convertible but its worth looking into.
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07-24-09, 08:40 AM
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180K? What in the world does she do for a living?
That's somewhat high mileage for any car, even a Honda. I would check some of the Honda forums and ask them about concerns or common issues with that model year, issues to watch for with age, etc
I would probably offer her like $2,000 for it. Carmax will probably offer her even less than that.
That's somewhat high mileage for any car, even a Honda. I would check some of the Honda forums and ask them about concerns or common issues with that model year, issues to watch for with age, etc
I would probably offer her like $2,000 for it. Carmax will probably offer her even less than that.
07-24-09, 08:44 AM
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me personally, if there wernt any problems with the car i would get it. what color is it?
me personally, if there wernt any problems with the car i would get it. what color is it?
07-24-09, 08:48 AM
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Her husband drove it to work everyday from Illinois to Indiana (weather permitting). Mostly highway miles. They took extreme care of it and it has never been in a accident.
The car is red with a black top.
The car is red with a black top.
07-24-09, 09:51 AM
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I would surely go for it too, talk about getting into a cheap awesome fun vert weekend toy. Even if it needs a little TLC if you can get it for 3500 or less do it..
I really like those cars.
I really like those cars.
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My neighbor is selling a 2000 Honda s2000 with 180k miles.
The kbb trade-in price in (good condition) is $4,000. She said clutch needs replacement about $1700 from the dealer. The convertible top has been replaced about a year ago. She will take it to carmax and give it to them if I pass on it.
What should I offer?
She's going thru a divorce and just wants it gone.
I heard these cars are fun to drive and very reliable. I have never owned a convertible but its worth looking into.
The kbb trade-in price in (good condition) is $4,000. She said clutch needs replacement about $1700 from the dealer. The convertible top has been replaced about a year ago. She will take it to carmax and give it to them if I pass on it.
What should I offer?
She's going thru a divorce and just wants it gone.
I heard these cars are fun to drive and very reliable. I have never owned a convertible but its worth looking into.
Great reliable car. I paid 900 to replace the clutch @ the honda dealership.
Only problem was people kept slashing my top and each time was 2800.00 (i got slashed 3 times) If i were to buy another one Id just buy a hardtop..