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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 05:55 PM
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If the cars are similar, erasing 50k miles should almost always be worth $600. And in this case you get some updates from Honda.
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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Thanks guys. The 02 is really nice, and hopefully my Uncle will get the chance to see it on Wed or Thursday. My concern with it is the bumpers are noticeably darker than the body. And, I'd love to post a pic of it but I'm on a stinking iPad and I can't get the freaking link to work. Below is the link to the 2000. I value input.

Link to the 00 s2k http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5652561763.html

Disregard, got them to work. Thoughts?

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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 07:02 PM
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Well, seeing that 2000 makes me understand why you might want to go in that direction. Need to see it in person to be sure, but it looks very well cared for.
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Updated with pics of the 02
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rpg51
Well, seeing that 2000 makes me understand why you might want to go in that direction. Need to see it in person to be sure, but it looks very well cared for.
Yeah. It looks really nice. I'll contact the seller tomorrow and ask about a compression test, leak down and a ppi.

I also add pics of the 02
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by s2ka
Sounds like average mileage and average pricing, but it really depends on condition, history, damage, mods. Pics would give a lot more info. A Carfax (or similar) is always a good starting point, but they're not always detailed or accurate. Still, they're good info that can sometimes rule out a car. Any car with 100k+ miles should have an inspection with a mechanic... compression check, drivetrain condition, signs of damage, maintenance needed etc. Again, it sometimes rules a car out, or allows you to get a better price. If the seller refuses either it's a big red flag.
Talked to the owner this morning. He's willing to drop the car off at a mechanic. So, that's good. Any thoughts on the pics of the 02 I posted? I'm leaning towards the 00 primarily because of the difference in color on the 02. I think it's all I would see. Maybe it's better in person???
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 05:18 AM
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It would help if there were more and clearer pics....could be the lighting/angle that is causing an optical illusion to you.??
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 05:21 AM
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Those are the best pics of the car. I can ask the seller to take some more. He admitted that the front and rear bumpers are darker, so I don't think it's the angle/lighting.
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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The color difference is definitely noticeable, even with the not so great pictures. I would think that they were repainted at some point.

Looks well taken care of with all things considered.
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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hfreak
The color difference is definitely noticeable, even with the not so great pictures. I would think that they were repainted at some point.

Looks well taken care of with all things considered.
I agree. I just don't think I can look past those bumpers. I think they'd drive me crazy. Did you see the link to the 00 s2k? Thoughts on it? Price?
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