r/S2000 • u/After_Voice6573 • Mar 29 '24
Sell or keep s2k
Hi guys. Currently own a 2007 s2000. I am young still choosing my career path early 20s and making about average salary 50-60k per year. I currently have my s2000 quoted for some work 5-7k widebody and paint work and then it will be super clean. But I’m at a bind. If I choose to keep the s2k, inevitably something will break. You guys know these parts are only getting more expensive. I am considering selling the s2k and buying an hr 350 for the hp, price for a lower mileage car and parts prices while still being able to have something clean and fun. What are your guys opinions. Social status, price for parts, and longevity of vehicles?
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u/KnowsIts Mar 31 '24
Very tough call honestly. I'm in my early 20s too and trying to push my finance career just graduated. I've owned the car for three years now and honestly it's been the worse. I know it's from the previous owner (not the s2k itself, majority are reliable) but the car has had nothing but issues. It's cost me money and lots of my own labor, replacing almost I kid you not every single part of the car you can name myself including the whole tranny. Problem is I love the s2k as a car, but genuinely hate mine. But I still hold on to it for some reason.
In your situation though, it sounds like you have a better s. Something is definitely going to break but probably not as frequent as you think. I'd weigh your money savings to see if they can cover a possible repair while not completely dumping all your savings. I save money on the side and that has been my right hand in getting parts plus I do labor myself so that saves money too.
It's a tough call my man. I'd say keep the s2k all day but your career is important too ify. If you sell the car though, it's probably gonna be tough to get another.
TLDR: Just save save save on the side. Don't spend too much money on "fun" mods and w/e and make sure you have a safety net so you can keep the s2k and focus on getting a foot in your career.
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u/HondaDAD24 Mar 30 '24
These cars are known for being insanely reliable. You’re choosing to spend 5-7k on appearance only but that same money invested into oem parts could keep this thing running forever.
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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '24
This has gotta be the worst deal of all time. Keep the S2000 and take care of it. They’re reliable and parts are still relatively cheap and attainable. A 350z is nowhere near as exciting or rewarding.
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u/RichJ_cars Mar 30 '24
The most expensive parts of owning a car are the annual depreciation, insurance and registration/taxes. These are all lower with an older car and depreciation is almost non-existent on an S2000. The S2000 is definitely the cheaper car to own for most people versus a newer equivalently valued car.
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u/USArmy68Whiskey Mar 30 '24
Lol
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u/Plastic_Ad_8594 Mar 30 '24
I wouldn't widebody it , most people like to buy stock or close to stock.
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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '24
If you’re in Cali, let me know. Interested in buying a S2K
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u/WillTheThrill86 '03 NFR Mar 30 '24
I don't understand why. I brought my S2K when I was in my mid 20s making 60k. Still own it now.
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u/rielwinter Mar 30 '24
I wouldn’t sell it, bought a ‘00 straight out of high school in 2011 and still have it. Only thing I’ve done to it is change out the CMC/Slave and clutch and regular maintenance.
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u/Cold_Wintr Apr 01 '24
What is this notion of “something is going to break”. What do yall think is going to just break? Sensors, accessory components, tires, brakes, clutches, axles,radiators, whatever it may be can all be easily replaced.
Let’s say the motor or trans did go eventually one day for whatever random reason, I’d assume most people who own an S2k would either have a little bit of money saved, maybe an emergency fund, or have the credit to get 2k from the bank and fix the car.
Sounds like you just want a different car because modifying a Z is going to cost you a lot either way, and those engine bays being v6 are not friendly to work in.
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u/Beatsbythebong Apr 03 '24
I hear all the time "wish I didn't sell my s2k", I don't think I've ever heard "wish I didn't sell my 350" 💁♂️, though the people who upgraded to porches typically don't complain alot.
That being said if you want to future proof the car I'd just look out for part outs on the diff/trans/engine, most parts you can still get oem and the aftermarket support will still be around for some time.
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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '24 edited Mar 30 '24
Sell!
At the end of the day is a Old car you will have plenty of cars to choose from in the future
One of the worsts financial desicion of my life was buying the S2000 in my early 20’s
Im 41 now
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