Looking to buy an S2. Any tips?

[Bowlerwell]

Hi folks, and welcome to my first post on your forum.

I'm looking to buy an S2 (probably coupe) in the near future.

If anyone is selling one... i'd be interested to hear from them.

Also, does anyone have any hints & tips in what to look for (good or bad qualities) in a second-hand S2?

Thanks.

JB

[euans2]

Best place to look is the following site

http://www.s2central.net/

[rotoryboy]

You need to decide from the word go what you want. 3B/ABY are you going to leave it standard? or upgrade it? It may be better buying one with things done to it already ie. brakes, suspension etc......

[Bowlerwell]

I'm after the ABY.

I'd better not get an upgraded one... the insurance would rocket.

s2central seems to give good details of things to look for on 2nd hand S2s. thanks euans2!

Thanks folks. Keep the tips coming. (and let me know if you're selling)

JB

[rotoryboy]

I'd better not get an upgraded one... the insurance would rocket.
JB

Not really. All the mods are declared on mine and it didn't change the premium at all.

[Bowlerwell]

Just guessing, but won't my age and my 0 years' no claims bonus make my insurance change?
Anyway, i'm rerally looking for an unmoded car.

[Rusty]

I'm selling an ABY coupe. Follow the link in my signature if you're interested. Even if you're not sure but are somewhere near Bristol please feel free to come and have a look to see what one's like (assuming you haven't already been in one). Going for a drive in one made me want an S2 even more!

S2 central is a very good site. Other options are to find someone who already owns an S2 to tell you of their experience or to come and have a look with you. It's not watertight but might be a good option. Just my tuppence worth.

[dan_b]

@Bowlerwell
Welcome!
If you're concerned about the insurance given your age and lack of no claims bonus, have you tried calling a couple of insurance companies to see if they'll even give you cover?
As Rotorboy says, declaring mods does not necesarily mean the premium increases if they're a good company. I'm surprised if there are any un-modded S2s left around here anyway

Good luck though and enjoy the search.

[Paulm]

Hi Bowlerwell,

Glad you found the site ok, there is loads of info on here great site. If you need any help just give me a shout.

cheers

Paul

(medic on Judy)

[Greg_S]

Bowlerwell how old are you? I can give you an idea of costs. When I was 21 with 6 points it was £1700 FC for me

[Bowlerwell]

Thanks for your welcomes folks.

Greg_S:
I'm 21 (almost 22)
0 points, and 0 no claims bonus.

Cheapest i've found is just under £1000

Who would you suggest for cheap insurance?

[Greg_S]

elephant is cheap, if you can be a named driver on another vehicle so your S2 is second vehicle try firebond and churchill are also worth a pop too

[Bowlerwell]

Yep, just did an online quotation with Elephant.
They're pretty close to Admiral, but a little cheaper.

Thanks folks.

[Chris5044]

its cheaper if u add a female driver with experience to the policy.........

i might be selling my s2............. im looking for £4700 ono
its standard s2 with minor mods: 1x stainless steel decated exhaust (legal for mot) and not load (silenced)
car has amd chip to 270bhp (i have original chip too if u want standard running 220bhp)
car is a nice dark blue colour 3b 134000miles and boosts good ... about 8months mot and tax ...........
a good example of a 3b...... more info pm
selling due to studying at uni

[Jamo]

its cheaper if u add a female driver with experience to the policy.........

i might be selling my s2............. im looking for £4700 ono
its standard s2 with minor mods: 1x stainless steel decated exhaust (legal for mot) and not load (silenced)
car has amd chip to 270bhp (i have original chip too if u want standard running 220bhp)
car is a nice dark blue colour 3b 134000miles and boosts good ... about 8months mot and tax ...........
a good example of a 3b...... more info pm
selling due to studying at uni

Aye that is correct cheaper with a female driver.