He always pulls that shit...

 

Brothers?

 

It's two completely different beasts. I would rather have a S2K for the track.

 

I've never driven a NSX on a track. The one I did drive was for a short distance...and it was a little beat up. It was a NA1.

The NSX is a genuinely fast car. Easily in the league of its contemporary Ferarris, Porsches, Corvettes, etc.

The S2000 is somewhat competitive at that level, but its clearly punching above its weight.

The NSX also doesn't need to be wrung out as hard to go fast. And the NSX is much more comfortable.

They're different cars for different czars.

 

why?

I would rather have an NSX for a daily, if anything. Just because it's quieter inside and has more torque.

 

Because I prefer FR set up... not a big fan of midship. And it makes a lot more sense realistically too. I wouldn't track a NSX.. it would be parked in the garage and do an occasionally canyon cruise to just chill. If I had a S2K, I would track it like there's no tomorrow.

 

If I lived in CA, I'd probably buy a NSX as a DD...and I'd just convert my S2000 for hardcore ass track use and buy a Landcruiser to tow it.

Only reason being that the S2000 is already sorted out.

I'd track the NSX, though. Can't buy a NSX and not track it. Thats a tragic occurence.

People are starting to K swap NSX's now. I heard a friend talking about doing it about a year ago. I think someone else is working on one now.

 

2007 Honda S2000

Yeah, the one being worked now is a guy that already had the motor fully built/boosted in another car. He parted his previous car out (sans motor setup) and bought a NSX shell to put the engine setup in.

 

holy shit..

 

He'll probably get in the mid 30's though...that's a HIGHLY sought after combo and hard top, to boot.

 

A Sebring Silver AP2 just showed up where I work. It appears that Wolverine attacked the softtop It's pretty beat.

 

Reminds me of that Sazuka Blue S2000 I saw in Santa Cruz .. my heart friggin' sank when I saw that thing

 

What do you guys think of these two?

Low mileage, almost within my budget...

2005 Honda s2000

Higher mileage, possibly more wiggle room...that black/black

2005 Honda S2000 AP2. Adult owned. New tops

 

why? It makes yours worth just that much more, every time you come across a beat up one

 

the first one seems like a dirty girl...

 

Twice the mileage is the only negative I can see... The silver can be brought back to life with a new top and a bumper respray i think. But that black on black is so beautiful.........

 

I would go for the first one and negotiate down since the top needs to be replaced and the paint needs some work. The second one is priced too high for the mileage IMO.

 

True - that's the reality of the situation.

For me, it's weird seeing an example of a car you pamper the fuck out everyday being totally neglected. I mean, this shit was bad ... multiple rips in the top, vegetation & water damage on the seats, beat to shit panels, clearly had been sitting for awhile ... it was bad bruh.

 

Damn, water damage and shit inside?


Since we're on the subject of ripped tops, whats the usual cost for something like that? I think J replaced his recently if I'm not mistaken....Luckily I have a carport but still would want a nice new top on there.

 

This.

Personally, I would rather take an adult owned & higher highway mileage car assuming the maintenance records were on point and the car had matching VIN stickers on every panel.

The first car looks beat.

 

It's usually around $1250 - $1500 to have it done professionally - depends on the shop.

I was lucky, my car's top was only a year old when I scooped it up. 2 years later, this thing shows no sign of wear.

 

I should have slashed it when i got the chance..


oh well, at least i left a little on the passenger seat

 

Thankfully my seat covers have skeet protection

 

Based on the pictures, I think there's a lot wrong with that one that will require more than a new top and bumper. The doors look beat up and if there's that much damage, I question what else is wrong.

Disagree. ~$15k for a good to great condition AP2 that's well maintained is probably right on point even with 120k on the clock. I think you could beat him down to $14500 but that's probably it.

The owner of the silver one is kidding themselves asking that much for a beat up example. People ride the bandwagon of the inflating value of the S2000 but never realize that the inflating value is for great to mint condition examples and not beat to shit ones.

Depends on how bad and if you want an aftermarket top or not. Sometimes the top can be patched (you can DIY this) but if not, it's like in the $1500 range including the top to get it done. I personally wouldn't DIY it but there certainly have been plenty of people who have.

 

S2000 prices are so volatile right now. The economy is getting better...but the new Miata and several good versions of the Mustang are on the market.

In 08 to about 2013, the S2000 prices were great. Recession + BRZ + 370Z. Now that people have realized that S2000>BRZ and have completely forgotten about the 370Z, and the economy got better...and Honda stopped making S2000's....the prices are WAY high.

In 2009, my friend bought a 06 GPW/Black (ultra rare) for $16k with like 60k on it!!!!!!!!

They didnt make a 2013 S2000....so the closest thing to compare would be to imagine seeing a 2009 S2000 with 60K today. $25k?

Obama should use S2000 prices in his "shit is better off now" speeches.

 

 

This actually made me lol.

 

I haven't done my top yet...it's $600 if I buy it and do it myself. It's 1100 if I get this shop to do it.

 

It's best if you just go topless. JMO.

 

have you seen J...

 

Yeah J, take it off and leave it off

 

+1, in 2010 I almost bought a 2006 NFR/Black with 56k on it for $15500 including an OEM hard top. Now 6 years later and I'd be dreaming if I were to find that car for that price even without a hard top.

 

Well damn.

 

I just looked locally what they have and I see some RHD ones. I guess they are legal now for import from Japan to Canada. I don't know what importing laws are like in US, but with a strong US dollar over canadian you can get a 1999-2001 in Vancouver with very low KM for $10k US

 

Nope.

Can't do it.

Import laws are different in the US. Car has to be a minimum of 25 years old. It's only 15 years in Canada.

 

there are a lot of guys from US coming to Edmonton and Calgary to purchase vehicles now days since US dollar is so strong. car doesn't have to be 15 years or older when importing into Canada from US. What is the law in US about importing vehicles from Canada. If the car is registered in Canada, does it not make it Canadian vehicle and then 25 year law doesn't come into effect?

I don't know anything about US importing laws so i am just guessing here.

 

I dunno the intricacies of it all, but I believe Canadian cars are considered to still be USDM. Importing a car from Europe or Japan falls under different rules.

A car sold in Japan was built to meet Japanese safety requirements. Even though a JDM car is in canada, importing to the US does not mean it is now a Canadian car. It still has a JDM VIN, etc.

Also, The 15 or 25 year rules do not apply to Canadian vehicles going to the US, or vice versa. At the same time, I've heard that it is no longer all that easy to get a new car from Canada to the US. I've heard some of the rules changed, but I can't really confirm this. I mean, you can still do it, but it's not as lucrative as it was about a decade ago. The government makes you jump through a lot of hoops to get it done and from what I've gathered, it's not always worth doing it.

Like I said, I'm not thoroughly versed in all of this, but I don't think it's that simple. Otherwise there'd be a shit ton more skylines and other JDM cars in the US now. The US does not like JDM cars at all.

 

There's a company on FB constantly posting up skylines from 1988...so I guess it's because they just passed the 25 year thingy.

 

I am stupid, I never even thought of this

Well anyways, I see lots of nice clean low KM s2000 for sale now in Vancouver. It would be a fun car to get, but they are on par with Canadian cars' prices. So I guess you would get one because RHD is JDM as f*ck!!!

 

A super clean R32 GT-R goes for about 25k ....

And yes, you guessed it. The idea of owning one has crossed my mind