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Advice needed on a 2001

Old May 11, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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I'm looking at a 2001 with a little under 36000 miles on it. The exterior is perfect and the interior is decent with a little ware on the drivers seat. The top also looks decent with a scratched up rear window. A local dealer has the car and they have came down from 14900 to 13800 and I can't get them any lower. The car is being sold with a 30 day 3000 mile warranty.
I was hoping for some opinions on this deal and what if anything I should be considering when buying an 2001.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Get a 2002. Glass rear window is worth it. Plus the later 2002's come with the upgraded banjo bolts so if you do go FI you won't have to worry about them. Wish I got an 2002.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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02 or up, glass window, upgraded ECU, and its newer lol
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Old May 11, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Definitely get a 02+. The glass rear window is well worth it.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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$13.8k for an 01 is overpriced.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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I paid $13,800 last summer for an '01 with 45000 miles, fyi.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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It's sad how these cars have lost such value. It does make them the best used sports car for the buck though! I sold my 01 Prelude with 81,000 miles on it for $10,500. An 01 S isn't worth much more! wow.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Honestly its not worth it! u can buy an 04-06 for a little more.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Yeah a couple of years ago that would have been a good price. These days I have seen '05 s2k's go for less than that amount during the winter months on Ebay. Coming from an '01 owner I say definitely find yourself an '02,'03 as the real glass window is def worth it. I hate the plastic window on mine. Looking to replace it shortly and it ain't cheap!
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Old May 12, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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all car prices are down now. if you have the money, or the credit, it is a great time to buy. but the quote is over-priced, shop around you'll be surprised. i think you could get that car for half of what they quoted, if you push, and they're desperate!
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