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I'm purchasing an '02 S2k at dealer with 34k miles on it here's what I found through the report:

Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found
Damaged No Damaged Records Found
Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found
Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found
Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found
Junk No Junk Records Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found
Salvage No Salvage Records Found

Problems Found!
Accident Data Records Found
No Corrected Title Records Found
No Driver Education Records Found
No Duplicate Title Records Found
Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found
No Livery Use Records Found
No Government Use Records Found
No Police Use Records Found
No Rental/Fleet Records Found
No Repossessed Records Found
No Taxi Use Records Found
No Theft Records Found

Date Location Mileage Description
2002-07-09 perth amboy, NJ 32 title
2003-03-31 freehold, NJ registration event/renewal
2003-04-02 freehold, NJ 6794 title
2004-03-31 freehold, NJ registration event/renewal
2005-01-05 CA 22635 odometer reading from dmv
2005-01-12 san francisco, CA registration event/renewal
2005-01-12 CA 22636 passed emission inspection
2005-01-22 san francisco, CA title
2005-11-14 CA 33554 odometer reading from dmv
2005-11-27 san francisco, CA theft reported
2005-11-27 oakland, CA theft recovery reported
2005-12-08 san francisco, CA registration event/renewal
2005-12-10 san francisco, CA title

Should I still purchase this? What do you think for $20k?

 
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Most likely the emission thing will just be the car being tested for CA emission laws, ask to take it and make sure it will pass inspection. I would suggest finding out more about the accident info. I thought carfax gave more info than that? That accident info could be anything from a cracked windshield to a major accident. Research it more before you buy it.

 
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Does that say "theft recovery" at the bottom....I'd stay the fvck away

 
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2005-11-27 san francisco, CA theft reported
2005-11-27 oakland, CA theft recovery reported
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theft=stay the fvck away

 
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Dude, the car was recovered in one day. That points to someone who stole it, took it for a joy ride/didn't get very far and didn't have a chance to start chopping away at it. If it was gone for even a day, I can see the concern, but -same day- recovery? Seems like a decent deal

 
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haha, have you ever seen how fast they can chop a car?

it's got a theft report and an accident on top of that. the emissions thing is minor.

regardless, you can find another S2000 for the same price that DOESNT have any of these things.

 
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Thanks fer the reply. This Sat, I'll be checking out a silver 02 S2k. So we'll see what happens. I alreaady test drove the S2k I mentioned above and damn that was sweet. Btw, I'll be purchase the used S2k from a dealer. Does a 02 S2k with 54k miles on it okay?

 
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s2000man01 that picture is sooooooooo funnyyyy!!!

 
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When I test drove the S2k, my only compalints were... Rough ride, road and wind noise, and loud engine. Is that normal? I mean when I drove an MRS, there were less road and wind noise and engine wasn't that loud and ride wasn't that rough...

 
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I couldn't even fit into the MRS when I was 15, that car is way too small. MRS has around 130hp and weighs about as much as the EG Hatch. Rough ride and wind noise are a given on a roadster. The Z and G35 are built more like a grand touring car so they don't react as quickly to the driver's desire. The S is light and drives that way, sometimes I feel that the steering seems really flimsy at high speeds. If your not griping that wheel the car will flow where it wants. Although the S and Z are just as fast in 1/4, the S is more of a track car than anything. And then Zs main focus is the 1/4. Both cars can be made to be just as fast in the straights or the twisties, but N/A mod for mod, the Z will give better results (do the math). Forced Induction anyways is a different story as people are blowing engines left and right with the VQ.

 
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yes that's normal. this car is a purist's car. dont expect the frills of a quiet soft ride. this is a true sports car.

also, an 02 with 54k on it isn't bad. that's not the one that you're talking about that was stolen though is it? I have an 02 with actually, 54k on it.

 
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Who cares if the engine is loud, for the S2000, I would say thats a good thing

 
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No, different S2k. But I'll have to wait until i get the VIN to check up on the history. Also, how's your top? No wear or tears, leaks? Any problems been giving? Anything I should be aware of in purchasing an S2k? I'm only looking to purchase an 02' and up just because of the rear-glass window. Anyway, thanks.

 
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lol there's a ton of info on S2k's at www.s2ki.com. In the s2000talk forum, there are FAQs with tons of info. There's also FAQs in the Under The Hood forum as well.

I have had no problems with leaks or tears. The 02+ tend to have minimal issues with stress tears forming in the convertible top.

 
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I love the S2K as much as the next guy but 20K with 54K miles an accident AND stolen?

Keep looking.