What to Check When Buying a Used Car? | Buying a 2nd Hand Honda S2000 | JDM Masters

[@oriongear2499]

Out of all the Hondas that I actually love, the S2000 is actually my favorite followed by the NSX Type R.

[@jd3076]

DC5?

[@oriongear2499]

@@jd3076 That would be my 3rd choice if I were buying a Honda.

[@priabernamadimas]

First generation nsx with pop up lamp

[@Lukemasonmedia]

How tf do you put an s2000 over the NSX? 😂

[@carolusdero6663]

​@Lukemasonmedia I can understand. If you want a joyride it's extra fun to have a convertible. So yeah to me it would be a difficult choice to switch my s2k for an nsx. Ofcourse I'm not talking about money, just pure joy to drive :)

[@tomdesbiens7541]

The best thing about Saturday mornings for me here in the UK is when I wake up I get a notification that JDM Masters has uploaded a new video and I always watch it in full before getting up. Only channel I have notifications turned on for. Absolutely fantastic channel!

[@JunsMiniGarage]

Always wanted a S2000 because of its amazing engine performance, it is probably the best NA engine Honda has ever built.

[@TheChannel1978]

Best depends, but most exciting and special for sure

[@KeenanStyles]

The S2000 is one of the best cars ever made. I've had all the fan boy cars from Supras to GT-Rs etc and the two cars I've had the most fun owning that I regretted selling the most are my DC2 ITR and S2000. Last August when I came back to the US I immediately bought another one and realized the prices have creeped up a little bit as compared to when I bought my first one in 2012.

[@KeenanStyles]

@gilbert martinez I beg to differ in 2012 you could buy an 03 AP1 with 60k for around 13 good luck finding that now. Oh and have you seen the prices of CRs presently as compared to 6 years ago. Prices of JDM cars arent even remotely close to going down. You might need to open your eyes. Not to mention that AP1 in January at sold for 60k at Barrett Jackson

[@Louse76]

Tokyo JZA80 Tell me about that S2000 selling for $60k. Might make me consider selling me my near mint ‘04 totally stock with 27k miles garage life, rarely driven over the last decade.

[@davida.737]

​@@Louse76Rarely driven? Yea, sell the poor thing.

[@the-yaiba]

Having choice paralysis between a DC2 and an S2000, which would you choose if you had to pick one as a weekender? I live in the UK where it rains a lot too

[@aaldrich1982]

Your channel is great and I hope you get a lot of success on KZbin, your presentation is honest , full of knowledge and I can tell you are passionate about JDM cars and showing the World what you find.

[@puns01]

absolutely glad I came across this channel. Have been a JDM fan forever. Subscribed

[@onesri6108]

Before I purchased my 04 s2000 w 5k miles, I never heard of it. I fell in love 1st time I saw the car. I am glad I did.

[@Louse76]

onesri How old was it with that few miles?

[@onesri6108]

@@Louse76 3 years ago

[@WildPomStudios]

Great and helpful video! I was just looking at S2K but ended up getting a JDM RHD Honda Beat! A mini NSX! 😎👍

[@JWorldAdventures]

Congratulations to Albo! The S2000 looks epic!👍

[@trezzz-3z]

Saving this till I get the money to buy one myself

[@basicallystupid9008]

Lol me too but a skyline but S2k is beautiful too!!

[@Bryan-kw1od]

@@basicallystupid9008 you not getting a skyline lol

[@basicallystupid9008]

@@Bryan-kw1od might aswell end up in civic but i aint complaining

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

@@Bryan-kw1od why not? Gtst's are still affordable

[@RolanTHUNDER]

You finally got an S2000 on your channel! Please do a feature on it, a full review soon! I also own a 2000 model AP1 and i think Albo should buy (if he hasn't already) that AP1. It looks so clean and is obviously in good shape so it gets two thumbs up from me :) you guys didn't mention anything about the headlights being USDM - did u notice that? It actually looks like a wrap or Laminx was applied. Personally I'd remove that. Tail lights also look blacked out. Changed to aftermarket or wrapped? One of the other things to check when buying an S2000 is if the diff makes any noise while driving. If the car was hard launched often the diff could be damaged. Unlikely scenario though worth checking. Gearbox condition is also important to check and the coil packs should be checked for any signs of oil residue which would exhibit misfires eventually. A new valve cover and spark plug tube gasket set would be required in that case. Rear bumper gaps usually happen on S2000's over time. This can be reset though.

[@landscapingspecialist]

Wow! This man is a trove of useful information! I appreciate you sharing with us. Great video!

[@Utii89]

This is car buying knowledge 101, everyone thinking of buying any car should learn or know this. Great instructed in the video. Never trust the seller right of the bat if they try to make any excuses if you find something noteworthy either...

[@xdwx6168]

I sold my fully stock except all undercarriage bushes and arms upgraded to Hard Race - 1999 S2000 AP1 (under 20,000km done up) last November 2019, for a FD3s Mazda Spirit R. No regret of owning that S2000. I am happy with my FD3S.

[@lukazaur2518]

2 AM in Poland and I am looking s2000 buyers guide...

[@And4224]

Haha same 😂

[@steffenflindt8670]

Almost 4 in the morning and here i am 😅

[@bulgarianadvertising]

5:30am here...

[@Giorgakiss]

😂😂

[@alanyap4186]

Check for factory body stickers, if its missing, sprayed overs or masked sprayed lines. Boots, bonetts, doors etc

[@Jharjit]

Dear Cap n albo carry on for the best video is only ur both channels I can see after I lost my car 🚗 and still waiting when can I back to this yellow green road….

[@GebreMMII]

Can you guys go to interview some of the Best Motoring cast? Or some of the tuning shops, like Techno Pro Spirits?

[@PinkPyroGame]

Yes! ive been looking forward to this video since i saw the news all over instagram! thanks for another great video jdm masters!

[@FajriSiddiq]

somehow i laughed everytime when albo's mask sink down :p

[@slightlylifted]

I was yelling at my phone like "bro your mask is upside down"

[@redchristy]

Lovely s2k, yellow really suits them. I'd like to look at the db8 r parked across from it @ 4:58

[@noto3402]

I have a s2000 and I’m still watching Byers guides

[@eriksonrivera4049]

Amazing in depth honest review.

[@SpartanG6]

This video was a great watch especially as an avid S2000 fan. My '02 is currently sleeping in the garage :) thanks for sharing! Loved the point made about the horizontal vs diagonal bumper line.

[@power_of_r6033]

What do i wanna see? I wanna see more Albo collabs on jdmmasters 😤

[@thedude3189]

Man cant wait to get one, I'm working my butt off saving up for one, want one sooner then later...my type s is nice but the s2k hits different, sounds amazing, rwd..etc and overall just pure fun.

[@Josh-js3uw]

Hows it goin

[@meshies]

That is a really clean s2000. Looks too good to be true!

[@tomstat43]

This video was amazing!! super in-depth, really interesting. Can't wait to see more!!!

[@trendgil]

Woooooooh! New upload with Albos new S2k. Great update brother*****

[@steffenflindt8670]

Honda dashboards don't crack, ever! That's a Nissan thing

[@JunsMiniGarage]

Steffen Flindt agreed!😂

[@rickyiskandar2149]

Agreed. Had a '00 JDM Honda Odyssey RA6, parked outside my house, summer all year long (equator). Interior panels held it like a champ.

[@stephenpeacock8592]

The only thing that would make me hesitate about that S2k is the rolled arches. Other than that you wouldn't go wrong with it.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Yeah unfortunately this is common know due to everyone wanting to run wide fat wheel set ups....

[@TheLavadiver]

Cool vid. I had an AP1 S2000 for a while and they are great cars and lots of fun. That example definately had a couple more extra goodies than mine did. Looks sweet! :)

[@mitch1668]

Albo is trying to practice safe distancing and Kenneth is trying to get close so his mic can record him. Lol

[@mrkhan2983]

beautiful yellow S2000 ...love its front look especially muscular fenders . keep on coming with such content .Also include other JDM sports saloon as well

[@jatinshukla9064]

Is Albo trying to be like God hand Toshiya Joshima!? Still great video and great car.

[@alexromero5459]

I'm watching this, knowing that I'll still buy one of these even if it's wrecked or rusty.

[@apolloandratti7922]

Make sure to check under the carpet trim in the trunk ASAP for rust. @13:01

[@nelc2399]

Why you want to worry about minor accident as long the main chassis body is not crook. Lift up the whole car and check the chassis.

[@alvinchai7150]

ah yes the excitement going to buy a car, like my sti ver9 year 07 33K ++ kilometers when i bought it, i took a flight alone to view the car. open up every door,bonnet,feel all the paint, touch and check everything like a mad man loll. Some minor surface rust and a cracked front center grill though. but most important the price, mileage,interior/exterior matched the mileage and mechanically things run okay. Pull the trigger,bought it and lets enjoy it!

[@Gryphus-R]

You know a lot about this car. Next time I return to japan I would like to meet you at some car meeting. I go there often, but since the Coronavirus problem started I'm stranded in Europe :(

[@geraldrogers9481]

That's a beautiful S2K you got a great car Albo. 👌👌

[@bmwminicooper]

Yes the rear bumper always has this panel gap issue - both left and right.

[@noobatnothing]

best way to explain Capt!

[@vistavue3498]

Great advise about buying car.... i love it ;)

[@user-on1jw6xv9f]

We all want a guy like this as a dad

[@richardlynch329]

An old man I know has one in his garage, it looks brand new. I asked him about it. He said he has never taken it out in the rain ever. And people always offered him money for it, highest is like 25k, he said he's gonna give it to his kids. I assume they'll probably just sell it.

[@ronin2981]

Sounds interesting bro, where is this at?

[@Louse76]

Ronin 10 My house. 😂

[@TonyMontana-zl8pz]

Honda should give this man a senior role 😄

[@samxu7183]

DAMMMMMMMN, he did get an s2k, F20C for Japanese? The hardtop is a need!!! RIP with his Yata tho, was such a beautiful car. I can confirm tho, s2k rear bumper are always like that. I owned a total two s2k in my experience, they all miss aligning like in the vid.

[@TonysTechAndCars]

You completely missed the fact there was rust in that boot. The rust was coming through the boot lining. Exactly the same thing happened with mine as the previous owner must have had water sitting in the bottom or it was damp for a while and never dried. You could also see there was rust underneath when you looked at the two bungs on the floor of the boot. There was rust showing around it. TO have a real look from under the car you need to pull away the underseal its been coated with and this will show the true answer as well as taking the boot lining out at the top. Not a difficult fix to cut and weld but it is worth noting.

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

Love that Honda💛

[@junkman6456]

Next on JDM Masters? The Lexus LFA. A rare opportunity.

[@sammyalx6978]

The colours are different because 99-03 04-09. At 60k the TCT always goes you'll hear it clearly. You're missing a plastic cover under the Soft Top when it retracts.

[@sonhuynh8222]

U forgot 10/10 VIN check …. Crucial with S2000s !

[@vicsh4581]

geez you guys are making me itchy of getting one of these :D

[@joelupa2558]

Still loving the content!! Keep it up guys

[@qgk1hunnid]

Greeting from the UK!

[@cre8tivegarage157]

love his choice , car is just amazing

[@ayowser01]

Those volk ze40 would help me overlook the repainted bumpers 😀

[@Acula57]

This is really random... but where did you get your Honda jacket from?! It’s awesome!!! Oooh and great video!

[@jdeo4198]

Did *Albo* already bought it? Cause his KZbin Profile Picture Is an S2000

[@trendgil]

Yes, he has it on his instagram too(:

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

RIP Miata

[@sdlausen1]

@@trendgil What's his Instagram?

[@Louse76]

Moisesezequiel Gutierrez Miata is garbage, this is a HUGE upgrade!

[@pius.k4813]

Nice. I like youre videos very much. Keep it up👍

[@superduper5533]

That's a really beautiful s2000

[@ginescostaa]

Albo is going to change one yellow roadster for another, full circle

[@Mookaton]

I don't even own a JDM car....still subbed.

[@supradma71]

USDM S2000s all have vin tags on them. Looks like this one is missing the fender vin tags for sure.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Europeans S2000,s don’t have all those vin tags I think it’s only an American thing

[@peejayem4700]

Agree I think it’s only US, in Australia we don’t have vin tags either

[@supradma71]

Very interesting! I love that us cars have them! Makes determining the car's history much easier!

[@LegendaryBacc12]

17 year old looking forward to get an AE86 about 10 years in the future 🙄, great video btw

[@kalahomi1]

Good luck paying 50k for old corolla

[@trendgil]

Can we please get an hour long togue video in this beautiful s2k? Thank you, and greetings from Acapulco Mexico!

[@Fa5Squad]

5+ years ago there was a used ap2 for sale at my local Honda dealer...it had around 36k miles..they were asking over $35,000. It was basically new still besides the driver seat was very worn. I went back a week later (buying parts) and it was gone.

[@sukajaa6426]

Its a must buy car for a car guy

[@svboypt]

Car is mint....is a find...

[@Gresini]

Does honda color on bolts? (I mean the fender bolt under hood) Another tip, measure the gap between wheels with chassis to check undercarrige straight

[@Louse76]

Ted Lim Yes, I have a yellow one and these bolts look same.

[@paologarcia8541]

Hey JDM Masters! Can you do an episode on the Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo 1996 - 199 and the Mitsubishi FTO Version R in Manual 1997 - 2000? Thanks!

[@Azkeroth]

That white Integra Type R in the back tho...4 doors too

[@LrdN]

I swear that Captain removed yellow stickers in the headlights put i cannot prove it :(

[@Tiger-gs6xm]

This is shot in Japan? How much was the car bought for?

[@dudechronicles964]

Holy cow where can I get that red Honda jacket

[@dendrov]

Most dealers in japan won’t let you test drive their cars unless you have a deposit or contract down

[@maxxibro]

I would buy this in a heart beat lol

[@TheChannel1978]

Very clean car

[@joellopez1637]

I love the wheel set up. Whats the dimensions?

[@Jasserv]

Great Vid!

[@Neo_Nostalgia]

Where do you get all those sick jackets?

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

Make sure it wasnt used too much?😁🇯🇵

[@jcworld3280]

Planning on getting a used car. Wanna come along?

[@BertoAranda]

I liked the AP2s

[@alexheliotis3848]

How much did the car cost ?

[@jedkoh]

Mmm, for the pricing of sub JPY 2.2M I think it is a good buy

[@devis592]

The front bumper of this S2000 is a different color from the body.😢

[@AllanDelosReyes]

i've been looking for white with red S2000 AP11

[@toyosuba]

6:37 "That's okay UGHHHHHHGHGHHHGH"

[@ChasingABagDrew]

Please do one for a supra 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@deathofakitty]

My trunk filled with water too. So fucking annoying. I have to check it all the time and not sure how to plug the leak.

[@sdlausen1]

*I have a yellow ap1 just like this. I need to know what wheels and specs this s2k has. Anyone?*

[@pcparas1121]

Looks like Volk Ze40 17X9 +61

[@jwinters5306]

How much did they want for the car?

[@veyselekinci1898]

Thx🤗👍

[@MrRedcelica]

are you gonna buy it??

[@330driver330]

The boot looks a different colour to me

[@BladeXl4l]

love you bro

[@zombiegeorge749]

lucky guy, if he bought it ;)

[@kerimdirik4419]

Japonic team 🔥🔥

[@mrrinkable]

Anybody knows where can I get that red jacket