Finally Bought an S2000!
#1
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,207
Finally Bought an S2000!
Well, at long last, I have finally acquired my dream-spec S2000, a MY04-05 finished in Sebring Silver Metallic. She needs some TLC, but engine/transmission are in good shape and all 10 VINs match.
#8
Cars are not investments, they should be driven and enjoyed.
(Though I stand by my belief that commuting is dumb and the worst reason to drive)
#9
They can also be investments. But they have to be interesting and rare. I’m always surprised that cars like the bmw m235 go up while all other 2-series depreciate .. its an odd thing to invest in for sure. I’ve never been smart enough to buy a rare car, I buy what I want and it’s often what other people want. Well I guess the del sol is rare but not interesting enough for it to become collectible :)
#10
I partially disagree with that since it genuinely depends on the car.
I'm still kicking myself in the arse for not buying a new Civic Type R without markup and not flipping it for a profit. -.- Similar goes with the M235s as well as the actual M2 when they were just starting to hit the streets, both could easily be sold for a profit due to demand. Even 2015MY Hellcat Chargers and Challengers while we're briefly dabbling with investment cars, were in high demand... Was a 1 HC per 3 buyers so acquiring one at 70k and selling for 100k was a normal thing late 2014 to mid 2015..
The S2k was a late bloomer in that case but the CR models have always fetched a premium value wise.
With that said and the intention is to keep the car long tern then for damn sure drive the hell out of the car, no questions asked.
I'm still kicking myself in the arse for not buying a new Civic Type R without markup and not flipping it for a profit. -.- Similar goes with the M235s as well as the actual M2 when they were just starting to hit the streets, both could easily be sold for a profit due to demand. Even 2015MY Hellcat Chargers and Challengers while we're briefly dabbling with investment cars, were in high demand... Was a 1 HC per 3 buyers so acquiring one at 70k and selling for 100k was a normal thing late 2014 to mid 2015..
The S2k was a late bloomer in that case but the CR models have always fetched a premium value wise.
With that said and the intention is to keep the car long tern then for damn sure drive the hell out of the car, no questions asked.
#13
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,207
Thank you! Feels good to finally join the club.
Har-har!
Thank you!
The ND Miata is such a fun car as well! Thank you! :)
Last edited by USDM; 01-02-2020 at 02:21 AM.
#15
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,207
Thank you for the suggestion! :)
#18
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,207
Thank you, thank you. I'm digging the refinished T7s btw. :)
Hey, it's actually the cabin air filter that I replaced; that might explain your confusion. Below is a photo of the engine air filter element/intake setup for clarification.
Hey, it's actually the cabin air filter that I replaced; that might explain your confusion. Below is a photo of the engine air filter element/intake setup for clarification.
#19
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,207
If anyone would like to follow the journey of my S2000, check out my thread over on S2KI via the link below.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/automoti...r-ap2-1199099/
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/automoti...r-ap2-1199099/
#20
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,207
Had the opportunity to have my S2000 photographed by my friend, Ryan, aka @hyprpwr, this past week. Here are some of the photos he took.