"maximillious" (maximillious)
08/06/2015 at 12:40 • Filed to: None
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"maximillious" (maximillious)
08/06/2015 at 12:40 • Filed to: None | 8
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The other day I posted about how I was going to test drive a hard top S2k. This car to be exact:
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Well i took it for a drive and it was a certifiable piece of shit. Every gear was grinding, it had the very common problem of clutch buzz, none of the turn signals worked (I mean not even on the dash, dead, completely not doing shit). And it had a “Because Race Car” sticker on the back bumper which is always a terrible sign. So I walked away from the car, a little uncertain if I should have jumped on it for the price of 9500 with a new clutch and the blinkers fixed with the hard top. But I quickly realized it was better that I didnt. Because I found this:
This is a 2004 S2000 with a Forbidden USA Mugen hard top replica with the soft top in complete and functioning condition underneath. I have been talking with the guy who lives in the same state as my parents and we have come to a price. My father will be my representation in the purchase. I just finished wiring him (my dad) the money for the transaction. As long as everything checks out on this car the purchase will go through. Some of the notable bonuses for buying this fo a few grand more:
Newer model year
80k miles
no clutch buzz
New clutch master cylinder
New tires
New NGK spark plugs
New Hawks HPS brake pads
The top is professionally paint matched
The car is BONE STOCK
The HRrRRrRng is strong with this one. I sincerely hope this goes as planned. If everything checks out I could have my dream car in my possession by the end of this month. I will keep you all posted!
Thanks for letting me vent my excitement oppo!
SummerFun
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 12:47 |
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Watch out for dat VTEC
mazda616
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 12:48 |
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I love the hardtop S2Ks. I'm glad you were able to find a better one!
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 12:51 |
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Electrical issues are scary. You were right to walk away.
Opposite Locksmith
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 12:51 |
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Much excite!!! I almost pulled the trigger on a s2k, set up the bank transfer and everything. Then at 11pm I saw a Toyota dealership had just listed a WRX hatch as a base impreza
William Byrd
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 12:54 |
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Looks pretty sweet.
The other one was obviously low on blinker fluid!
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maximillious
> SummerFun
08/06/2015 at 12:54 |
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lolollolol I cant wait to have a vtec again. I had an 01 gsr and an 05 SI but then I switched to Ford ST and got really bored really fast. The s2k was the first car I have driven in almost two years that really put a smile on my face. and I have been test driving alot of cars. The FST was one of the biggest mistakes I have made.
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maximillious
> mazda616
08/06/2015 at 12:55 |
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So do I. Its a must since this will be my daily in Denver. I am not too worried about the snow but I dont want a soft top on those really cold days
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maximillious
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
08/06/2015 at 12:57 |
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Yeah it made me pretty nervous and the clutch buzz although common was just kinda annoying. This is my dream car, I want it to be as amazing as it has been in my head since I was 13. And I know my dad will see every minor problem for me so I am far less concerned about the purchase... not to mention I wont pull the trigger cuz I want it so bad. he will be there no me.. probably the best way to buy a car ever
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maximillious
> Opposite Locksmith
08/06/2015 at 12:59 |
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Oh damn! Thats a lucky score for sure. I like the WRX but I live in denver where there are more WRX’s rolling around than any other car. I almost bought one for the practicality but then I realized i dont need practical i need fun. If I need practical I will rent a fleet van on the days I need that :)
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maximillious
> William Byrd
08/06/2015 at 13:01 |
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lol blinker fluid!!! Yeah it looks really nice in the pictures. Glad to have my dad doing the transaction because he is not emotionally involved in the purchase at all and will go about it with a level head. This would be far more nerve racking doing this long distance without that help.
Funktheduck
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 13:06 |
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Good luck
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maximillious
> Funktheduck
08/06/2015 at 13:14 |
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Thanks Dude!
MonkeePuzzle
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 13:15 |
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I’d say walking away was a good choice. those kind of problems are probably just the surface of a life of hard racing and a driver showing off his digital dash’s cool redline to everyone who would care to watch.
good luck! I’m a fan of the ap1 over the ap2, but moogen hardtop is very attractive!
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maximillious
> MonkeePuzzle
08/06/2015 at 13:22 |
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Yeah I would have liked the 9k redline, but I am very happy to have a revised clutch so that there is no buzzing, have the mugen replica and the revised handling that makes it less tail happy and less of a guard rail magnet. And the body work is slightly more aggressive on the AP2
Tripper
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 13:26 |
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The S2000 is an itch I’ve yet to scratch. I almost pulled the trigger on on 02’ (back in 2007), but I drove a 04’ STi before I sealed the deal on the S2K, and ended up buying the Subaru...Someday.
The gearbox on the S2K is one of my favs, sounds like you were smart to leave this one on the table.
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maximillious
> Tripper
08/06/2015 at 13:38 |
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yeah I think that the cheaper one would have wound up disappointing me in a way that I would have lost the joy in owning a dream car. I really wanted to buy it and it took every part of me to not buy it. I am so happy I didnt. Yellow isnt necessarily the first color i would have gone for, but it will be fun regardless.
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Tripper
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 13:48 |
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So it wasn’t meant to be. Lots of luck with the one your pursuing now!
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maximillious
> Tripper
08/06/2015 at 13:53 |
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Yup and if this one isnt what the seller says it is then I will move on from it as well.
MarquetteLa
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 14:14 |
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Sounds like you made the right choice! Maybe I’ll see you at an autox here in Denver.
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William Byrd
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 14:25 |
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S2000s are excellent, keep us posted. I miss the old Honda!
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maximillious
> MarquetteLa
08/06/2015 at 14:48 |
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Yeah I may give that a go with this thing. I first need to get to know the car a bit better, all of my previous experience has been with FWD cars like Civic Si’s Focus St’s and Integra GS-R’s so this will be a fairly big jump.
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maximillious
> William Byrd
08/06/2015 at 14:49 |
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Thats a big reason why I bought this. I had an 01 gsr and an 05 si and I loved those cars and the performance honda put into them. I missed being in a honda when I made the move to the focus ST. I think selling the ST and getting the S2k will be the best decision possible. Cannot wait to be behind a Vtec again.
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William Byrd
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 14:53 |
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I had a 01 Prelude, electron blue, 5 spd. Such a great car. Got me into racing, autocross, etc. Just got rid of a FoST myself.
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maximillious
> William Byrd
08/06/2015 at 14:57 |
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I love the preludes and finding a clean one would have been a goal if i didnt want to move to RWD.
Out of Curiosity what was your reason for selling the FoST? I got kinda bored with it, I mean it was quick but the rest of the car didnt have much appeal to me.
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MarquetteLa
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 15:04 |
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Autox is the perfect place to get to grips with a new car! Let me know if you need a hand or anything.
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William Byrd
> maximillious
08/06/2015 at 15:05 |
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RWD > * was something I realized after trading my 01 Prelude for a (then new) 03 Mustang GT. The Honda was great, but man RWD and torque were better.
I commute a solid hour each way in DC, it just got too uncomfortable. I got it as a stopgap for awhile, to save some money, pay off some bills. Bought a new Grand Cherokee. Story
here
. And yes, I do miss having something nimble and manual. But my commute is a lot better overall.
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maximillious
> MarquetteLa
08/06/2015 at 15:06 |
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Will do I think you and I and Denver were talking about a meet up by email. unfortunately that has not happened yet.
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maximillious
> William Byrd
08/06/2015 at 15:08 |
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Fair enough, I was kinda turned off with the FoST after the first six months it just started to feel cheap and it started buzzing and rattling for loose interior parts. Dont get me wrong that car was fun to throw around, but at the end of the day you are driving a ford focus...there was really nothing unique or standout about it.
Nauraushaun
> maximillious
08/07/2015 at 05:52 |
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Looks awesome, would love to have. I’ve been considering them as my Z is dead, but I’m probably going to go the cheaper MR2.
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maximillious
> Nauraushaun
08/07/2015 at 09:31 |
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Yeah I shopped a few z”s but quickly realized that the s2000 was the perfect car for me. Rwd VTEC honda ..... It just doesn’t get any better than that
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Nauraushaun
> maximillious
08/07/2015 at 19:25 |
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Yeah I know, it’s a great mix. I’m not sure how I feel about soft tops though.
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maximillious
> Nauraushaun
08/08/2015 at 00:33 |
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Same here. That’s why I have been hunting down a hard top addition.... Not to mention the s2k has the rock solid x frame that basically voids the flex of a soft top. Honestly... Its easily the second best car Honda has ever build after the nsx. I don’t even think anyone can argue against that.
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Nauraushaun
> maximillious
08/08/2015 at 08:42 |
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Oh, I love convertibles. I don’t care about flex, it’s not a damn track car. But I’m into t-tops :) You’re right the chassis is supposed to be awesome, the benefits of a car that’s designed primarily as a convertible. Easily second best, you’re dead on.
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maximillious
> Nauraushaun
08/08/2015 at 18:43 |
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Yeah usually a lot is lost in a convertible. But the frame on these cars are crazy stiff. I am just so excited to have a car I used to have a poster of. Its a hero car for me and after my first test drive of one in terrible shape I was hooked. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of a well cared for well maintained example.
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Nauraushaun
> maximillious
08/08/2015 at 20:27 |
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Everyone should get to own their heroes.
Finding a good one shouldn’t be too hard should it? It’s a reasonably recent car, at least compared to the 300ZXs and MR2s I’ve been looking at.
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maximillious
> Nauraushaun
08/09/2015 at 10:21 |
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Oh yeah they are available but the prices are pretty high with the soft tops. The one I found is being sold by the buddy of the owner who is I’m Afghanistan. The soldier got a lotus and when he comes back doesn’t want/need both. Its a Texas car which is great and spent part of its life in GA and FL. We have the meet up lined up for tomorrow...so by about 7pm I’ll know if its mine
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Nauraushaun
> maximillious
08/09/2015 at 23:06 |
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How’d it go?
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maximillious
> Nauraushaun
08/09/2015 at 23:11 |
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Its all happening tomorrow night. I’ll keep younposted
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Nauraushaun
> maximillious
08/09/2015 at 23:47 |
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Oh tomorrow. Sorry, I’m in a different timezone. Cool! :D
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maximillious
> Nauraushaun
08/10/2015 at 09:50 |
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Yup today is the day! I’m so anxious lol