# good deal on s2000?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [July 9, 2007, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116 "2007-07-09T12:00:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/1 "2007-07-09T12:00:42Z")

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I can pick up a 2001 s2000 (yellow) with 40K miles for $14,100.

:tup: or :tdwn: ?

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**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/2 "2007-07-09T12:11:26Z")

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not really the best deal, but why not pick it up to beat on.

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**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/3 "2007-07-09T12:14:48Z")

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[quote=“Anonymity,post:2,topic:32116"”]

not really the best deal, but why not pick it up to beat on.

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Also…this is from a dealer…so It’s not private party…which tacks on a few $.

I’d love to buy this…but I hate yellow… and I’m saving for a car for next year.

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**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/4 "2007-07-09T12:15:25Z")

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Decent deal for the time of year. It’s not something I’d go across the country for, but if it’s local and in good condition, sure. Is it CPO? Previous owner a kid or adult? How’s 2nd gear feel? Any noise from the diff? Rear window foggy? Any wear on the top?

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**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/5 "2007-07-09T12:16:46Z")

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[quote=“sedlmeier101,post:3,topic:32116"”]

Also…this is from a dealer…so It’s not private party…which tacks on a few $.

I’d love to buy this…but I hate yellow… and I’m saving for a car for next year.

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if u hate yellow why would u buy a car in a color you hate? epsecially when you know its not a great deal?

imho the st00k looks best in silver, yellow and white.

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**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/6 "2007-07-09T12:17:11Z")

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Also, what tires are on it? How much wear? Maintenance records? Rear axles click or creak on a start?

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**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/7 "2007-07-09T12:17:45Z")

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[quote=“SoloIIscoob,post:5,topic:32116"”]

if u hate yellow why would u buy a car in a color you hate? epsecially when you know its not a great deal?

imho the st00k looks best in silver, yellow and white.

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def white…or black i guess

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**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/8 "2007-07-09T12:20:24Z")

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GPW+Tan sexiest s2k color combo

unles its certified pre owned i say nay

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**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/9 "2007-07-09T12:20:25Z")

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okay… well.

Would you rather pay about 15K for a 40Kmile s2K  
or wait till next year and pick up a nice used elise for about $32K

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**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/10 "2007-07-09T12:22:50Z")

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wtf…elise are like mid 20s for an 05 with relatively low miles

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**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/11 "2007-07-09T12:23:18Z")

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Uh, a 2001? No.

2001 = weaker trans, weaker rear end (clicky), no glass rear window with defrost.

2002 - 2004 = yum.

i have a 2002 silver one for sale, 33K miles, new tires, new brakes, Honda warranty for another 3 years / 40K miles.

I’ll even deliver it if you are in buffalo.

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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/12 "2007-07-09T12:29:09Z")

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[quote=“sedlmeier101,post:9,topic:32116"”]

okay… well.

Would you rather pay about 15K for a 40Kmile s2K  
or wait till next year and pick up a nice used elise for about $32K

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UHM THATS A LITTLE HIGH UNLESS YOU ARE LOOKING AT LATE 06’S, YOU CAN FIND A BASE FOR $25ISH WITH NO OPTIONS, SHIT SOMEONE SOLD A BEAUDEX RED/ MAGNOLIA INTERIOR WITH TOURING, LSS, LSD AND SS FOR LIKE $29.5

(I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THEM ALOT AND PLAN ON PICKING ONE UP IN SEPTEMBER)

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**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/13 "2007-07-09T12:31:47Z")

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[quote=“66impalass,post:12,topic:32116"”]

UHM THATS A LITTLE HIGH UNLESS YOU ARE LOOKING AT LATE 06’S, YOU CAN FIND A BADE FOR $25ISH WITH NO OPTIONS, SHIT SOMEONE SOLD A BEAUDEX RED/ MAGNOLIA INTERIOR WITH TOURING, LSS, LSD AND SS FOR LIKE $29.5

(I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THEM ALOT AND PLAN ON PICKING ONE UP IN SEPTEMBER)

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ummm are you talking about the same car?

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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/14 "2007-07-09T12:33:41Z")

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ELISE

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**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/15 "2007-07-09T12:34:24Z")

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[quote=“K Cuv,post:10,topic:32116"”]

wtf…elise are like mid 20s for an 05 with relatively low miles

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links to these mid 20s elises?

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**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/16 "2007-07-09T12:35:07Z")

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[quote=“93dx–hatch,post:15,topic:32116"”]

links to these mid 20s elises?

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seriously

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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/17 "2007-07-09T12:37:51Z")

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MID IS USUALLY ONE WITH SOME CLAM DAMAGE, YOU CAN PICK ONE UP FOR THE UPPER 20’S IN REALLY GOOD CONDITION

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**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/18 "2007-07-09T13:02:09Z")

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[quote=“66impalass,post:17,topic:32116"”]

MID IS USUALLY ONE WITH SOME CLAM DAMAGE, YOU CAN PICK ONE UP FOR THE UPPER 20’S IN REALLY GOOD CONDITION

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Where are you seeing these? I have looked as well on the forums and autotrader etc and haven’t seen them this cheap.

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**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/19 "2007-07-09T13:06:19Z")

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are you talking a salvage title car here

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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [July 9, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-deal-on-s2000/32116/20 "2007-07-09T14:28:39Z")

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not salvage, but ones with door skin/clam damage, they go for like 20-25 but it will cost $6-8K to fix the damage, its a trade off

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