MeehowsBRZ

So I recently came across this:





It's a 2005 with 38,500 miles and the asking price is $22K.

I've always loved the S2000 but when I was looking to trade in my MCS there weren't any good deals. I ended up getting the MX-5. It's a great car and its a blast to drive but the S2000 has always been somewhat of a dream car for me.

I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on a MX-5 for S2000 trade.

I have an '06 with 34,000 miles on it so I'd be paying for an older car with more miles. I do have a suspension kit, wheels and tires, intake, and custom vinyl on the Mazda and a plus side of not trading in would be getting to buy more mods instead of starting from scratch. But any kind of engine mods to get it up to a S2000 level would cost a good amount.

phee

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I wouldn't do it. 22k is way too high IMo

Moog-Type-S

Keep your current ride.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Pass, especially since its the most boring color on an S2k.

ttribe

I'm going a little against the grain here, but I'm going to suggest this - figure out how much you value owning one of your "dream cars." If that means more to you than a few extra bucks, then it might not be a bad deal for you. Financially does it make sense? Probably not. But, as enthusiasts very little we do makes financial sense.

Case in point - me. I had a perfectly good, paid off, 2006 TL that was a great car. It made no financial sense for me to get rid of that car and buy a used M5; rarely do I regret my decision, though.

civicdrivr

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^ Thats a run of the mill family sedan (TL) for a high performance sports-sedan (M5) comparison. Thats a huge step up.

This is more like a side step, they are very nearly the same cars.

ttribe

I hear you. But, we all have different "utility curves," so to speak. The OP may find much more value in owning an S2K than he does the MX-5, or than you or I would for either.

civicdrivr

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True.

Personally, I would kill for an S2k, but not a silver one

SuperTrooper169

iTrader: (2)

Handling-wise maybe a MX5 and S2k are on the same page, but performance-wise the S2K is on a whole 'nother level.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Yea, from an acceleration stand point, the S2k is on a different level. My point was its not like going from an entry-level FWD luxury sedan to a RWD, V10 powered, sports sedan with more electronic goodies in the gauge cluster alone then the TL as a whole

ttribe

Not a bad description.

JS + XES

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I know it's a S2K, but $22k for about 8 year old car?

I'd pass.

If you like it a lot though, just get it. If you can afford it, why not?

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Think about it this way:

$8k more gets you into a nice NSX. Granted, itll be older, buts is a fucking NSX.

alexSU

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I'm with JS, that's a lot of money for a 2005 IMO.

And honestly right now might not be the best time to buy one, I'd wait until winter. I've seen better deals.

wackjum

It's difficult, if not impossible, to finance an older car like a $30k NSX.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I absolutely agree, Ive been trying

Very few financial institutions will finance a car over 7 years old. Unfortunately the 05 NSXs still command $60k+.

JnC

iTrader: (12)

You sound like Jeffrey Ross in the following clip Move to 1:15 for the reference.

chill_dog

Yes to trading for an S2K. Very few people can follow their dream; if you have the opportunity, you should definitely go for it. That said, I hate silver cars, so I'd recommend another one that's a better color .

doopstr

Why is it not blue?

MeehowsBRZ

The color really is a turn off. Blue or yellow would look so much better, I'd even prefer white.



This. Although the extra ponies would be nice, I doubt it would be a huge change. I don't plan on drag racing ever in my life and the Mazda is pretty much built for autoX.



HMMMMMMMM. That's an interesting thought.

ttribe

Indeed...NSX would be near impossible to pass up.

pearldrummer

Pass, keep the MX5 or look for a better deal for a used S2000.

dallison

Hell, for a bit more money i'd get a newer boxster.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

^ Or an Elise.

p.diddy

iTrader: (3)

+1

CAgine

CPO Boxster, NSX > S2k. I say keep looking though, they're overcharging for that S2K. Unless you really like that color, you better damn talk them down of couple G's off.

neuronbob

Too much money.

mrmako

I agree with the folks that say too much. Maybe save a little bit more for that NSX.