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captain slowly · 05-03-2018, 07:28 PM

Before anyone asks, the 135i is staying. With that being said, back in the day when I was in college, I always wanted a S2000. Specifically a AP1. Never had the means, so it never happened... until now. Found this 11000 mile example in PA, drove the 3 hrs and here I am!

I'm so happy! Probably the best manual transmission ever, 9000 rpm sounds phenomenal, and it just feels like a go cart.

ndfan · 05-03-2018, 07:47 PM

Congrats! I had an AP2, and I am not entirely ashamed to admit that I still Google the VIN from time-to-time to see if it pops up for sale. They are the best.

HyeWarrior · 05-03-2018, 07:48 PM

Keep that shit forever!

Almost pulled the trigger on a red AP1 before getting the 135i.

swagon · 05-03-2018, 07:51 PM

Fuck, man, I'm envious af! Congrats on the whip. My friend's got one in blue and I'm hoping to get a ride in it and experience the 9k vtec magic

FrostyDC4 · 05-03-2018, 07:51 PM

Congrats man. Nice find!

Esteban · 05-03-2018, 08:31 PM

That is something special! C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S!

captain slowly · 05-03-2018, 08:32 PM

thanks guys, plan is to keep the car for as long as possible. Its bucketlist calibre

desertman123 · 05-03-2018, 09:00 PM

These things are awesome!! I've only had a chance to briefly drive one but it was great nonetheless.

Enjoy the cheap, easy maintenance.

Esteban · 05-03-2018, 09:10 PM

Was just thinking...

Your mortal enemy (JK), chris_flies, will go through the roof when he sees this. "NA, 6-speed manual FTW!!"

jetrep · 05-03-2018, 09:28 PM

Awesome ride. The more you drive it the more you'll appreciate how great it is.

rowsdower · 05-03-2018, 09:34 PM

That's so cool! Congratulations. One of my college roommates had one, and he never let me drive it but I did get a ride in it. Very nice car.

How's the steering feel? Pretty sure S2Ks have electric racks! With all the talk of the 2-series electric racks having no feel, I would be very interested in a comparison between the 1er and the S2K specifically on steering feel.

tock172 · 05-03-2018, 09:48 PM

An 11,000 mile AP1? Unreal. Congrats on the find and purchase.

jeddo45 · 05-03-2018, 09:55 PM

I always said if I was to get a Honda, it would be the S2000. I remember when my neighbor got one many years ago when they first came out, I told myself I would end up getting one but never got around to it.

Nice car OP. I still hold that opinion, if you see me driving a Honda, it's because it's an S2000.

chris_flies · 05-03-2018, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Was just thinking...

Your mortal enemy (JK), chris_flies, will go through the roof when he sees this. "NA, 6-speed manual FTW!!"

Anyways, captain slowly, it's a beautiful car and I wish you a long time of NA enjoyment, manual-shifting fun, and actual reliability!

Awesome car, I can't believe how clean it is! It's a Honda!

kprocivic · 05-03-2018, 10:19 PM

Nice pick up. I drove my buddies cr before and absolutely loved it.

low135 · 05-03-2018, 11:12 PM

Congrats! I had 2 s2k's previously. an AP1 and an AP2. When the AP1 had wrecked I grabbed the ecu out of it and threw it in the AP2 I picked up haha can't beat tricking that 2.2 into revving to 9k

icegrill · 05-03-2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tock172

An 11,000 mile AP1? Unreal. Congrats on the find and purchase.

Thats what I was thinking. I almost pulled the trigger on a 2001 silver with 17k it was on craigslist for 1 day!

Did you make sure it had the hpfp and water pump replaced

captain slowly · 05-04-2018, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Was just thinking...

Your mortal enemy (JK), chris_flies, will go through the roof when he sees this. "NA, 6-speed manual FTW!!"

Lol, I was thinking he was gonna have a mental breakdown when he saw the post, what with me actually liking the DCT in my 135 (how dare I).

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Originally Posted by jetrep

Awesome ride. The more you drive it the more you'll appreciate how great it is.

Thanks. The first priority is to change all fluids, it needs tires not because they are worn, but because they are original.

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Originally Posted by rowsdower

That's so cool! Congratulations. One of my college roommates had one, and he never let me drive it but I did get a ride in it. Very nice car.

How's the steering feel? Pretty sure S2Ks have electric racks! With all the talk of the 2-series electric racks having no feel, I would be very interested in a comparison between the 1er and the S2K specifically on steering feel.

The steering feel is phenomenal. I still like the feel of my 135 better, but for a electric rack it is spot on.

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Originally Posted by tock172

An 11,000 mile AP1? Unreal. Congrats on the find and purchase.

Thank you. I couldn't believe I found it, it was more than I wanted to spend, it wasn't a 2003 which is what I really wanted, but it is as close to brand new as I could get and here we are

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Originally Posted by jeddo45

I always said if I was to get a Honda, it would be the S2000. I remember when my neighbor got one many years ago when they first came out, I told myself I would end up getting one but never got around to it.

Nice car OP. I still hold that opinion, if you see me driving a Honda, it's because it's an S2000.

Get one before they are either too expensive, or they're all beat to crap

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Anyways, captain slowly, it's a beautiful car and I wish you a long time of NA enjoyment, manual-shifting fun, and actual reliability!

Awesome car, I can't believe how clean it is! It's a Honda!

You alright there buddy?

Only messing with you. Thanks for the well wishes, and I too hope this endeavor goes well.

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Originally Posted by icegrill

Thats what I was thinking. I almost pulled the trigger on a 2001 silver with 17k it was on craigslist for 1 day!

Did you make sure it had the hpfp and water pump replaced

You should've bought it, they don't come around with super low miles very often.

ShocknAwe · 05-04-2018, 07:37 AM

Best manual transmission ever made. Enjoy it!

WingerRed · 05-04-2018, 08:11 AM

Congrats! I still remember a review I read when these first came out that said something to the extent like "drive it like you hate it and you'll love it." Enjoy!

Esteban · 05-04-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by captain slowly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

Was just thinking...

Your mortal enemy (JK), chris_flies, will go through the roof when he sees this. "NA, 6-speed manual FTW!!"

Lol, I was thinking he was gonna have a mental breakdown when he saw the post, what with me actually liking the DCT in my 135 (how dare I).

Yeah, damn rotten inferior DCT. What's wrong with you for liking it?

chris_flies · 05-04-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Yeah, damn rotten inferior DCT. What's wrong with you for liking it?

There's nothing wrong with liking the DCT, it's like the bridge between slush box auto and manual; all the precision and engagement of the manual, with the easiness of an auto...

I've progressed...it doesn't matter the tranny, just drive the stinkin' car like it's meant to!

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ndfan Private 26 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 128i m-sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I had an AP2, and I am not entirely ashamed to admit that I still Google the VIN from time-to-time to see if it pops up for sale. They are the best.
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swagon Major General 13523 Rep 8,165 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Fuck, man, I'm envious af! Congrats on the whip. My friend's got one in blue and I'm hoping to get a ride in it and experience the 9k vtec magic
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captain slowly I like turtles! 726 Rep 698 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	thanks guys, plan is to keep the car for as long as possible. Its bucketlist calibre
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Esteban Major General 43786 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Was just thinking... Your mortal enemy (JK), chris_flies, will go through the roof when he sees this. "NA, 6-speed manual FTW!!" __________________
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rowsdower Captain 641 Rep 695 Posts Drives: 2011 128i 6MT Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	That's so cool! Congratulations. One of my college roommates had one, and he never let me drive it but I did get a ride in it. Very nice car. How's the steering feel? Pretty sure S2Ks have electric racks! With all the talk of the 2-series electric racks having no feel, I would be very interested in a comparison between the 1er and the S2K specifically on steering feel.
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tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	An 11,000 mile AP1? Unreal. Congrats on the find and purchase. __________________ 2012 BMW 135i Space Grey Metallic M-Sport DCT Dinan S2
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jeddo45 Apprentice 373 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LBC iTrader: (0)	I always said if I was to get a Honda, it would be the S2000. I remember when my neighbor got one many years ago when they first came out, I told myself I would end up getting one but never got around to it. Nice car OP. I still hold that opinion, if you see me driving a Honda, it's because it's an S2000.
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low135 Banned 2213 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Clearwater iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I had 2 s2k's previously. an AP1 and an AP2. When the AP1 had wrecked I grabbed the ecu out of it and threw it in the AP2 I picked up haha can't beat tricking that 2.2 into revving to 9k
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Best manual transmission ever made. Enjoy it! __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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WingerRed Enlisted Member 19 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Red Wing, MN iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I still remember a review I read when these first came out that said something to the extent like "drive it like you hate it and you'll love it." Enjoy!
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