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flybikeslee

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16th Dec 14 at 09:26

s2000

or rx8, too cheap to pass up on one for a track bin. hot start issues aren't an issue if you just leave it running

antnee

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16th Dec 14 at 10:07

What are s2000s like to run as a daily?

taylorboosh

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16th Dec 14 at 10:27

300zx

Nismo

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16th Dec 14 at 12:10

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
What are s2000s like to run as a daily?

Perfect, ran both of mine for over 7 years.

alan-g-w

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16th Dec 14 at 15:16

Must be hard driving two cars at the same time

flybikeslee

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16th Dec 14 at 16:22

comfy enough, rx8 is more practical though

Corsa_Sport21

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16th Dec 14 at 16:24

With a £5k budget, an RX8 wouldn't even be on my list.

taylorboosh

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16th Dec 14 at 16:30

Rx8s are like £1500 arent they?

Corsa_Sport21

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16th Dec 14 at 16:32

Exactly. £5k would get you a minter with low miles and good history. £2k would get you a good example with low miles and good history.

JonnyJ

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16th Dec 14 at 16:35

Can you really get an S2000 these days for £5k? Been looking around myself and if theres any about they will probably be a bit rough around the edges for that price.

flybikeslee

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16th Dec 14 at 16:52

you can, but as you say they wont be the best. buy 3 rx8s

flybikeslee

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16th Dec 14 at 16:53

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-02-reg-Honda-S2000-2-0-Roadster-Convertible-/221613262794?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33992e07ca

140k though...

Ben G

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16th Dec 14 at 17:29

S2000 or 3.0i Z4. Both rwd, both 230+ bhp although i imagine the Honda would be more 'racer' whereas the Z4 is the better daily.

6 cylinders sound better than vtec.

taylorboosh

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16th Dec 14 at 17:51

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
S2000 or 3.0i Z4. Both rwd, both 230+ bhp although i imagine the Honda would be more 'racer' whereas the Z4 is the better daily.

6 cylinders sound better than vtec.

They dont

Wrighty

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16th Dec 14 at 17:53

classic scooby

JonnyJ

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16th Dec 14 at 17:54

quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-02-reg-Honda-S2000-2-0-Roadster-Convertible-/221613262794?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33992e07ca

140k though...

Aye, i think if 5k was my budget I'd much prefer to get something that was a bit cleaner, rather than the bottom of the barrel stuff. For an S2k I'd want a budget of around £7k, at least then it will be clean with decent mileage.

For £5k you'd get a pretty decent 350z, Megane 225/R26, TT, Alfa 147 V6, Cooper S. Not driven any of them but I imagine they will be fun and not on their last legs for the budget

[Edited on 16-12-2014 by JonnyJ]

Ben G

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16th Dec 14 at 17:57

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
S2000 or 3.0i Z4. Both rwd, both 230+ bhp although i imagine the Honda would be more 'racer' whereas the Z4 is the better daily.

6 cylinders sound better than vtec.

They dont

Gtfo. 4 cylinders sounding like a wasp buzzing down the road? Nah, not for me.

antnee

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16th Dec 14 at 19:03

quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ

quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-02-reg-Honda-S2000-2-0-Roadster-Convertible-/221613262794?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33992e07ca

140k though...

Aye, i think if 5k was my budget I'd much prefer to get something that was a bit cleaner, rather than the bottom of the barrel stuff. For an S2k I'd want a budget of around £7k, at least then it will be clean with decent mileage.

For £5k you'd get a pretty decent 350z, Megane 225/R26, TT, Alfa 147 V6, Cooper S. Not driven any of them but I imagine they will be fun and not on their last legs for the budget

[Edited on 16-12-2014 by JonnyJ]

I have just had a look for S2000s and have come to the same conclusion as you, bottom of the barrel for an S2000 unfortunately

taylorboosh

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16th Dec 14 at 19:08

Tec actually sounds fantastic

BluKoo

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16th Dec 14 at 19:09

quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286

quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
Mk1 Focus RS.

They can be had for 5K 'koo?

Maybe not

I was sure I had seen one around that figure but even the cheapest, high mileage one on PH is a few grand more.

JonnyJ

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16th Dec 14 at 19:10

Any chance you could save a bit more? Probably worth it if you REALLY fancy one. I love them, would have to have the hardtop though.

If not, £5k still gets you a lot of car these days, quite surprised to see what you can pick up now.

taylorboosh

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16th Dec 14 at 19:11

Any m3 for that budget - e46 atleast would be a deffo no no

--ToM--

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16th Dec 14 at 19:37

Mk1 focus rs could be picked up for that sort of money for a high miler a while ago there slowly on the up now though so as said its a few grand more now unfortunately

mav

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17th Dec 14 at 02:03

quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
s2000

or rx8, too cheap to pass up on one for a track bin. hot start issues aren't an issue if you just leave it running

Hot start issue is a sign of low compression on engine = 2.5k rebuild.

I have a Rx8 2004 231 no hot or cold start issues at all. ( the now haha)

Kyle T

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17th Dec 14 at 02:33

How's the rx8 reliability post rebuild? Is it poor quality OEM parts that gives the engines a deadline or is it fundamental engine desin?

1.5k for a car that MIGHT need a 2.5k rebuild is still a pretty good bang for buck track day car surely!

Hey Mav btw

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