Came Close to Selling, but didn't... here's why

[Bikeman315]

Sure thing! Caught a picture of it in aesthetic lighting a couple weeks ago.
It's a 2000 S2000 (AP1), but has an F22c swapped in (previous owner blew the original engine with a turbo). All kinds of upgrades like Fortune 500 coilovers, 17x9 wheels, intake, high flow cat, headers, etc. Very fun weekend car. Very impractical too haha

Oh my, in white, no less Practically is way overrated.​

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[Zissou]

I have a complete FRPP street handling package new in the boxes along with new hardware package that I am probably going to sell.

Interesting... would you mind PMing me with how much $? And what hardware package?

 

[Jmtoast]

Look at an Audi S5 also. Awd, Supercharged V6, about $15-20K used, and very easily modded to 11's with E85, tune, exhaust, cai, and pullys if that's your thing. If not it's very quick on it's own. I had the A5 and I did like it but you'll never have the sound or raw power of an American Muscle car.

 

[NoVaGT]

Look at an Audi S5 also. Awd, Supercharged V6, about $15-20K used, and very easily modded to 11's with E85, tune, exhaust, cai, and pullys if that's your thing. If not it's very quick on it's own. I had the A5 and I did like it but you'll never have the sound or raw power of an American Muscle car.

Don't you think an out of warranty Audi is just asking for trouble?

 

[Jmtoast]

Don't you think an out of warranty Audi is just asking for trouble?

Yes it is. You have to do your homework on Audi's or anything german in regards to common issues and avoid those years along with anything with an aftermarket tune. They have some tendencies but if you get one below $20k you'll get some good years out of them. Just set aside $2000 for repairs.

 

[NoVaGT]

Yes it is. You have to do your homework on Audi's or anything german in regards to common issues and avoid those years along with anything with an aftermarket tune. They have some tendencies but if you get one below $20k you'll get some good years out of them. Just set aside $2000 for repairs.

I'd just suggest getting a Mustang and replacing it when the warranty is up. Or extending the warranty after 3 years, assuming DD status for the car.

 

[Jmtoast]

I'd just suggest getting a Mustang and replacing it when the warranty is up. Or extending the warranty after 3 years, assuming DD status for the car.

I agree.. There's no comparison in my opinion but he is looking at options. That's another option.

 

[DuRsT]

For fun I just looked my car up on Carvana.

$32,479. Not too bad, more than I was expecting for sure.

 

[NoVaGT]

I agree.. There's no comparison in my opinion but he is looking at options. That's another option.

Oh....gotcha.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Please post of a pic of your S2000. My buddy had one many years ago. What an awesome car. I think you might regret selling it.

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[VooDooDaddy]

Civic Type R:

• • Pros over mustang: Reliable, holds value well, practical AF with 4 doors and a hatch, fuel efficient & cheap to operate, drives very well, it's a red badge Honda.
  • Cons: I sold my Feista ST to escape FWD, lacks features like heated seats (and AC seats!), looks are UGLY AS PHUCK!!!, exhaust sound will always be lacking

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[Zissou]

Can I play too?

Oh man that is mighty fresh!

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Oh man that is mighty fresh!

It was fun to own, but gone since '15 (replaced by my '16 GT convertible, which was just replaced by my '19 GT convertible!)

It's definitely more of a "weekend car", small, a bit rough around the edges, not much room, it's like a go-kart It's really a pure execution of a roadster, the design still looks modern. Mine had a few nice mods, wheels/tires/suspension, some OEM aero, a nice Amuse Titanium exhaust, some other nice odds and ends.

I posted it and it sold the __same__day__, not surprised is was a mint 2007 with under 20K miles.

 

[RugbyRef]

I had a heart to heart with a good friend that is notorious for changing cars. His recommendation was to write down a list of everything I wanted a car to do.

Now THAT is a good friend!

 

[tj@steeda]

Better tires def in the plan. Same with suspension upgrades now that I'm keeping this car.

Is the FRPP Street Pack basically the same as the OEM performance package (minus wheels and tires of course)? If so I figure I'd scoop up some of the OEM performance pack parts from other guys on here upgrading and piece it together with the rest of the FRPP kit a la carte. Either way, it having Ford's stamp on it gives me piece of mind.

Another route I've looked at taking is having Steeda throw together a similar package. From what I've read round these parts they make great stuff.

I'd love to keep 8/10 to 9/10 of the ride quality, so sounds like either of these routes are the way to go.

Happy to help with that suspension package when you are ready

TJ

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