Help urgently wanted !

[sweenytodd]

After looking for an s2 for ages i think i have finaly found one worthy of me travelling 200 miles http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/128785.htm
The guy seems very genuine and has owned it from new.He has emailed me loads of piccys but there are one or two niggles,the car has a full service history but reckons hes had no major jobs done ! ie susspension,turbo ect,its got the original brakes because he has never raced it or had any track days but i will probably be looking to upgrade,(any ideas how much it will cost) if anybody can offer any relevent advice before i set off tomorrow on a very long drive ! i would be most gratefull

[terrybullwon]

I think there is a buyers guide on www.s2central.net

I would say dont just jump at it if its the first one you have been to look at.
But I did but i got a bargin I knew i was going to spend out to make it what i wanted.....

Is there some one that is near that can go with you?

Brake up grade cost me about 500 ish

hth

[blown_vr6]

Spotted that on PH today as well.
Loks like a nice unabused S2 which is what you want.
Original turbo/suspension at that mileage is nothing out of the ordinary imho.
Good luck with it - looks like a nice car.

Pete.

[Fat Audi 80]

If it seems good and the book has all the stamps and the car comes with large history file then go for it!

I bought the first one I saw because I KNEW it was good. Nice ones don't come up very often so if you like it buy it.

Good luck.

Cheers

Steve

[Dpicariello]

I noticed that one on PH. Looks a nice example. 1 owner from new is impressive!
Use the guide that James mentioned on S2central.net. I used that and found it quite useful.
I also bought the first S2 I saw but put that down to luck as so far it's been a good buy.
Good luck and hope it turns out to be a good'n!

[sweenytodd]

Thanks guys,i appreciate your words of encouragement,i have a 16v coupe so i know a limited amount about these type of cars,all be it an s2 is in a different league i know.
Fingers crossed,i will let you know how i get on?
Pete

[S2central.net]

By all means post any Q's you have up here - seems like a nice clean example - and the more history it has the better - very rare to be the 2nd owner !!!

Suggest you announce what part of the country you are in to see if there is a chance that any of the locals will let you look at their S2 for comparison - or give you a 2nd opinion on this one you are looking at.

[newsh]

Looks like he's over your way Paul!

[sweenytodd]

Well...What can I say? Thank you very much for all your advice. I am now the very proud owner of my very own S2!!!!!!!! its just the beginning:mischeif:

[Ross]

Well congrats.. and welcome to the fold

When you get a chance, give us a mini write-up and tell us how she runs (and of course, any niggles and I'm sure some on here can give a few answers).

Ross

[Chris M]

Yeah You may find the 'search' button very useful.

Pics are also good too, be good to see another clean S2. Clive H has just bought one with 59k on it from PH, immaculate.

Good luck with ownership, its the beginning of an era for you

Cheers,

[Dpicariello]

Congrats Mate!
The next week or so is going to be a good one for you!

I'm keen to see some pics too as it looked like a nice example in the advert.

Where abouts in Lancashire are you btw?