nickwrxstiV2

Has anybody got a service schedule for a Honda S2000 out there? I'm contemplating getting one and would like to know when the major services are due.

Many thanks,

Nick

RAMP

up to 2003 Due every

months 12,36,48,60,72

miles 9,27,36,45,54 x 1000

hours 1,10 2,40 1,90 1,50 2,40

Hope this helps

nickwrxstiV2

Thanks Ramp,

Which ones are the major ones though? Basically, the ones I'll try and avoid buying just before those services!!

RAMP

The service swith the longer times they will probably only be plugs,Fuel and brake fluid.They do drive nice and rev well!

nickwrxstiV2

Oh, thanks! Have you any experience with the costs of servicing the S2000?

My father-in-law to be used to have one, he often lent it to me and I used to love driving it with the hood down!

He's now got rid of it and bought a 350z with the Nismo aero body kit, very nice!

RAMP

No mate just looked it up on my autodata cd

John57

As has been said, servicing basically every 9K or 12 months (whichever comes first for the purposes of the Honda warranty).

I am now on my second S2000 .... the bit in between being a WRX PPP . I have - today - had the 2nd service done on my MY05 S2000... and it cost £180 in SW London. Another dealer nearby also quoted exactly the same. IIRC the first service costs almost dead on £100.

The first 2 services are glorified oil changes - after that more is generally done.

I didn't find my first S2000 dear to own or service - hopefully my second will be the same. I think it comes down to it being a Honda .... infact the running costs of all the Japanese cars I have had has been significantly lower than anything else I have owned !

Dracoro

I had a 2000 model a few years ago. the service schedule was (and I don't think it's changed)
9 - Minor (change oil from mineral to s-synth)
18 - Minor
27 - Major
36 - Minor
45 - Minor
54 - Major + plugs (titanium I think so only change every 54k)
63 - Minor
and so on. Basically ever 9k miles. Major every 3 services.
Costs for my old one (may have changed since no doubt):
Minor = £128
Major = £220 I think
Tyres: £340 all 4 fitted.

It was one of the cheapest cars I've ever run (and the most expensive purchase cost to me) as I would get 28/30 mpg average over tank.

LG John

The difference between big and small services isn't the same as it is with a scooby. They are overall far cheaper to run than an Impreza and far more enjoyable to drive

Seamaster

Mate totaly wrecked his over christmas. no experience of rear wheel drive and he drives like a nutter . As you have to rev these cars to get anywhere (My diesel is faster in traffic !) they tend to be driven a bit faster or at least with higher revs. The back chewed his **** off and now he is one unhappy guy.

LG John

Please tell me he isn't from Glasgow and it was Orange!

The S2000 will bite you if you are not careful but to be honest with respect you should be fine. It was my first RWD car and I used to let the back end wander in the wet - I just spend thousands of miles getting to know her slowly. Common sense really

nickwrxstiV2

So, when is the timing belt done? How much does this cost?

Dracoro

It isn't. It has a timing chain. Never have to change and is self tensioning. No harm in getting a mechanic to check though.

nickwrxstiV2

Ah! I'm thining that the running costs will be so much less than my current MY96 JDM STI, even though the insurance is £600 more

SiDHEaD

Register on Forums -> UK S2000 Owners and goto the FAQ thread - there is a scan of the service book.

Generally my services are 150-170ish for a minor and up to 300 for a big bugger!

nickwrxstiV2

Cheers,

I'm actually already registered on the S2ki site, just couldn't find it!!

When you look at the prices of things for sale in the American marketplace, it's unbelievable how cheap it all is!!!

nickwrxstiV2

Have you as link? I can't find it!!!

nickwrxstiV2

Doh! Got it!