S2000 advice (or accord type r)

Woots · Post by **Woots** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:51 pm

So I’m considering getting rid of the work lease car as it’s 250 per month for a car I’m rarely here to drive
And as we are applying for a mortgage soon my advisor said wth the scheme id expect to be able to borrow around 11-14k less than if I didn’t have the debt of a lease car
So I’m thinking of getting a semi interesting car around 2-5k

Thinking of either Honda Accord type r’s which are fairly cheap or to stump to higher end of budget and get an old s2k which I’ve always loved when I was a kid and probably should’ve had before I bought the ///m all those years ago
Anyone had any use of one...? And any advice? For either? Or any other ideas of cars..?
Cheers
Woots

Gaffa22 · Post by **Gaffa22** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:29 pm

I had 2004 facelift S2000, great fun car to drive, handled great and was super reliable.
I was fortunate enough to buy a low mileage one, used it for 3 years then sold it last October for £2k more then I paid for it.
The issue you will find with the older ones are, they are either high mileage or have been messed about with.
In my opinion they are one of those classic cars that are best left alone, everything about them is well designed, well made and therefore difficult to improve upon.
Many a S2k has been ruined with cheap coilovers or lowering springs. Unless you are paying £3500 plus for suspension you won't improve on the Showa originals.

But I'd certainly recommend an S2000 as a fun, nice to drive car.
I bought the E89 35i as a touring car which it's very good for, not as engaging as the Honda but better, more comfortable for long distances.

Woots · Post by **Woots** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:34 pm

Gaffa22 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:29 pm I had 2004 facelift S2000, great fun car to drive, handled great and was super reliable.
I was fortunate enough to buy a low mileage one, used it for 3 years then sold it last October for £2k more then I paid for it.
The issue you will find with the older ones are, they are either high mileage or have been messed about with.
In my opinion they are one of those classic cars that are best left alone, everything about them is well designed, well made and therefore difficult to improve upon.
Many a S2k has been ruined with cheap coilovers or lowering springs. Unless you are paying £3500 plus for suspension you won't improve on the Showa originals.

But I'd certainly recommend an S2000 as a fun, nice to drive car.
I bought the E89 35i as a touring car which it's very good for, not as engaging as the Honda but better, more comfortable for long distances.

Thanks mate....I guess problems are rust with these? And general wear of the roof. Do you know if the gt hardtops are readily available second hand?

Gaffa22 · Post by **Gaffa22** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:06 pm

Mine was a GT and still had the original soft top which was mint.
Yes the early ones suffered rust in the rear wheel arches.
Certainly worth getting a facelift model 2004 on, but good ones are £10k plus

Kierandc5 · Post by **Kierandc5** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:33 am

I had an extensive test drove of an s2000 but it really didn't wow me at all. You mentioned accord or s2000. What about an Integra dc5? People go on about lack of torque but my dc5 pulled just as hard as my st-2 focus St but really had the smiles per miles factor

Graeme_NI · Post by **Graeme_NI** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:20 pm

If you're looking to free up some money and want a nice daily how about an accord CL7 type S? A nice clean one can be had for about 2500 and they are well finished with good power. I have a 2.0 se in that shape and apart from maintenance it has cost me absolutely nothing in 4 years of daily driving
Example

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:11 pm

If your not driving it much and can keep it under cover, then the S2K makes sense. Assuming you can find a half decent one in budget.

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:37 pm

Accord Type R, do it! Proper "in the know" hero car and a total bargain.

Capa · Post by **Capa** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:41 pm

Buy S2000. Hide in shed for 20 years. Profit.

Oakleyextreme · Post by **Oakleyextreme** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:48 pm

I had a 55 plate S2000 for 3 1/2 years, they are a great car and I’ve regretted selling it ever since. Remember any S2000 06 onwards are on the higher road tax.
Future classic.

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:22 pm

I don't think you can go wrong with a sensible mileage,looked after type R if you get one that hasn't been too thrashed or messed about with.
The s2000 would be good too,if a decent one is in budget?
Both fun cars,but the type R is probably going to be the cheaper to buy and run? Like for like, condition wise.

How are things,slots?
Life at Red bull all good.
Still remember you in your first zed,blue flash,givng M owners a run for their money,lol
In Wales meets I think,when I and my back z.
Good times

Woots · Post by **Woots** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:41 am

craig3.2 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:22 pm I don't think you can go wrong with a sensible mileage,looked after type R if you get one that hasn't been too thrashed or messed about with.
The s2000 would be good too,if a decent one is in budget?
Both fun cars,but the type R is probably going to be the cheaper to buy and run? Like for like, condition wise.

How are things,slots?
Life at Red bull all good.
Still remember you in your first zed,blue flash,givng M owners a run for their money,lol
In Wales meets I think,when I and my back z.
Good times

Looks like most of the s2k’s are either too expensive for what I want to spend...or probably in awful nick! So might be better sticking to a nice 2-2.2k accord R so now it’s a case of finding one! I love s2000’s but i think a crap one would put me off having a nice one in the future! There’s an e46 m3 for sale at £2200 but it must have something horrendous with it!
All is good thanks mate, RedBull life is really great and travels are still enjoyable!
Ahhh blue flash was a mega car! I wonder where she is now! All good with you?

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:19 pm

Woots wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:41 am
craig3.2 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:22 pm I don't think you can go wrong with a sensible mileage,looked after type R if you get one that hasn't been too thrashed or messed about with.
The s2000 would be good too,if a decent one is in budget?
Both fun cars,but the type R is probably going to be the cheaper to buy and run? Like for like, condition wise.

How are things,slots?
Life at Red bull all good.
Still remember you in your first zed,blue flash,givng M owners a run for their money,lol
In Wales meets I think,when I and my back z.
Good times
Looks like most of the s2k’s are either too expensive for what I want to spend...or probably in awful nick! So might be better sticking to a nice 2-2.2k accord R so now it’s a case of finding one! I love s2000’s but i think a crap one would put me off having a nice one in the future! There’s an e46 m3 for sale at £2200 but it must have something horrendous with it!
All is good thanks mate, RedBull life is really great and travels are still enjoyable!
Ahhh blue flash was a mega car! I wonder where she is now! All good with you?

Yes,life on the road with Redbull racing must be fun.
Yeah,things are not too bad,cheers.
Yeah,woots and blueflash are forum legend,lol.

Yes,the Accord R would be a good find,if you can get a decent one,should be a nice run around

All the best with the search

Woots · Post by **Woots** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:58 pm

Loads of accord R’s popping up...in Northern Ireland!! One in particular is perfect! But....in Ireland!!!!

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:00 pm

Woots wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:58 pm Loads of accord R’s popping up...in Northern Ireland!! One in particular is perfect! But....in Ireland!!!!

Lol,weekend trip with the other half,and just happened to come across a car you want to buy,haha

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