Reason not to buy a Used S2000

[bestwheelbase]

@Wise bummer USA didn't get that car. We really enjoyed the S14 (bestwheelbase.com if you want to see what an unmolested one looks like these days)

I enjoy the S2000 but the cabin is too cramped for me. But there's no denying their beauty and fun factor.

[Rampage]

Same as bestwheelbase. The s2000 is too small inside. I cannot fit and my 6'5" 275LB son would wear an s2000 like one shoe. I fit in my MR-S great and we both fit in his FR-S great.

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by Whitigir

Why did you not buy the S2000 ? Considering it is Cheaper ?

shitty storage, no backseats

that's bout it..

I moved ikea furniture in my FRS and was good guy greg at parties when dropping off friends that drank one too many

wouldn't be able to do the same in the S2000

but had my wife a job.. and a 2nd car, I would have bout the s2000

[reni]

No reason..... *IF* you can find one that hasn't been abused for a reasonable price, go for it.... just like buying a used 240SX, RX-7, Supra, Evo, etc...

Of course, if you don't want to spend several years scouring the ends of the earth for a car you'd be too scared to actually drive once you actually found it, an 86 might make an acceptable compromise

[1086]

That is darn sexy . Might I add/ask, why don't people also consider the lexus sc 300. I ask because it sort of reminds me of the silvia in terms of looks and obviously its got a great engine

[strat61caster]

Don't like convertibles.
Not as practical.

If I didn't like the RX8 or Abarth and decided to limit myself to cars built in the last ten years I would be looking at S2000 or Miata, so that was kind of my top five after I ruled out the Mustang and as such all the other muscle cars.

Edit: @1086 Jesus those Lexus are 3500 lbs and up, why not go for a Mustang 350/370Z. The S2000 is 1000+ lbs lighter, can't imagine them being compared for very long.

[Leonardo]

I owned a s2000. Amazing car, more "pure" than the FR-S. S2000's have double wishbone front suspension + 9000k redline. Also, no tcs for the year I had. Anyway, as a track car, there is no better for the money in my opinion. The sound of 8700rpm vtec is pure sex to my ears. 96db stock vs. 88db stock for FR-S.


The FR-S gets better mpg, has a back seat, and is newer looking. But not as fast. It's not a direct comparison.

[1086]

Primarily because the sc300/is300's engine, it is a 2 door coupe or 4 door depending, pretty nice interior, rwd, and I like the simplicity of its exterior. It is heavy I agree, but unfortunately I don't care much for the looks of the 350/370/mustang. I'd rather be in the sc300 or the is300. Also, a lot of old people drive the sc300. At least I see a lot of older people. I can't imagine 60+ year olds are modifying these cars, which leaves some great buys to look for.

[NewR]

I have both the S2000CR and BRZ Limited. Both are equally fun and they both have their own pluses and minuses. However, everytime I get behind wheel of the BRZ... and i mean EVERYTIME, i wished it had similar HP. S2k engine sounds so sweet and it pulls and pulls on every gear to redline.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Because the transmission eats it self.

Rare, but common enough to make me worry.

???
Very rare indeed... MUCH rarer than FR-S/BRZ engines eating themselves under normal track usage.

No reason to eschew the S2000 unless you need +2 practicality or don't want to deal with single-layer convertible top noise issues (quite fatiguing on longish trips).

S2000 is by far my favoritist modern sports car. When the 86s get their DI and tuning issues sorted, I might replace mine with one.

FWIW, I'm at 162k miles, 25 hard track days on the original clutch and trans on my '01. wheee!

[ayau]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Don't like convertibles.
Not as practical.

If I didn't like the RX8 or Abarth and decided to limit myself to cars built in the last ten years I would be looking at S2000 or Miata, so that was kind of my top five after I ruled out the Mustang and as such all the other muscle cars.

Edit: @1086 Jesus those Lexus are 3500 lbs and up, why not go for a Mustang 350/370Z. The S2000 is 1000+ lbs lighter, can't imagine them being compared for very long.

An s2000 is like 2,800lbs.

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by ZDan

???
Very rare indeed... MUCH rarer than FR-S/BRZ engines eating themselves under normal track usage.

No reason to eschew the S2000 unless you need +2 practicality or don't want to deal with single-layer convertible top noise issues (quite fatiguing on longish trips).

S2000 is by far my favoritist modern sports car. When the 86s get their DI and tuning issues sorted, I might replace mine with one.

FWIW, I'm at 162k miles, 25 hard track days on the original clutch and trans on my '01. wheee!

Most common with 00-01' models. It was fixed with a simple clutch fixed by the dealer, but many went unnoticed. Sadly however, it was the same one my friend bought. Went unnoticed and bang...forget about it!

Though it may not seem like a big deal, there have been a number of cars effected.

[B L U E S L A T E]

I am one of those who answered S2000. Reason why I didn't buy one is because I've had one in the past... and I still miss it.

[DarkSunrise]

If there was an S2000 coupe, I'd be in one right now. But convertibles are a PIA for track days, so it's a no-go for me.