I should have mentioned in the first post that, i was planning to swapping front and rear bumpers down the road for something abit more then stock looking and thats where the scracthes on the car are. Would also have everything alligned in the process.

Im leaning towards the "03, as i much rather have black interior with the vinyl center console and the rear defroster. As for the minor problems of the second one id be upgrading or replacing them down the road regardless of which car i decide to get interms of modding the car.

You guys been really helpful helpinh me decide! Thanks

 

Make him an offer for the car with the stock wheels, I think he has the stock Ap1's with new rubber still
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Maybe ill try that route before finalizing, Thanks

 

I understand where you are going but also think about the fact that if you are planning on switching the bumpers you might as well get the first car with better bumpers to sell off and that will help you pay for ap2 bumpers. Also for $800 you get 10,000 less miles which is a pretty good deal for that price.

 

I understand where you are going but also think about the fact that if you are planning on switching the bumpers you might as well get the first car with better bumpers to sell off and that will help you pay for ap2 bumpers. Also for $800 you get 10,000 less miles which is a pretty good deal for that price.
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I made typo when making out the first post, the first car was actually 14,500 my mistake and apologies for mix up but he was really firm when i last spoke to him.
I spoke again today with owner of the second car and we were able to settle on 12,500 for the "03.
That is a 2000 difference and got even better quote for the clutch job. 750 for parts n labour a friend of friend has a shop he refered me to,

So, for 13,250 with New ACT clutch i think im gonna get the "03, Reason being its newer with the glas window, center console, and i like the red engine cover lol.

 

I understand where you are going but also think about the fact that if you are planning on switching the bumpers you might as well get the first car with better bumpers to sell off and that will help you pay for ap2 bumpers. Also for $800 you get 10,000 less miles which is a pretty good deal for that price.
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I made typo when making out the first post, the first car was actually 14,500 my mistake and apologies for mix up but he was really firm when i last spoke to him.
I spoke again today with owner of the second car and we were able to settle on 12,500 for the "03.
That is a 2000 difference and got even better quote for the clutch job. 750 for parts n labour a friend of friend has a shop he refered me to,

So, for 13,250 with New ACT clutch i think im gonna get the "03, Reason being its newer with the glas window, center console, and i like the red engine cover lol.
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Oh nice well thats MUCH better. I have an 02 and i love the better center console and the glass window that the earlier models don't have.

 

go for the 03 as it is a better overall car has revised suspension, trans, interior, tailights, rear glass window etc

 

Yup, "03 it is, im taking ownership of it tomorrow evening ! Super Excited !!!

 

Glad you decided on the 03'
all the points have been made already but personally I'm a big audio guy and the sound system sounds much better from the 02+
I remember when I owned my 00' and my biggest complaint was the factory sound system and the plastic rear window, but performance complaints though haha. Yeah, in the long run you made the right choice I believe.

 

Heading out Friday to see a MY 07 with 50k miles for $22k. Record's clean except it's been to auction three times. Not sure what to make of that. Thoughts?

 

I know you guys must hate these types of threads, I know they do at my other forum, but I thought I'd ask anyways.

I'm looking at a 2001 S2K, 71k miles, Sebring Silver for $11k, got them down from 12,995. Checked up at the dealership and spoke to the previous owner (60 year old professor) she has owned it the entire time. Honda service told me about the usual oil changes, filter changes, power window motor replaced, transmission fluid changed, tires. He said they never did the diff fluid which was kinda alarming to me. Also they just put a new top on it. The car had been hit on the front passenger fender, which was replaced and painted. That is the only accident she has been in with the car according to her.

Inside and out it is really clean, no big scratches or dents, just the usual for an 11 year old car.






I also asked the Service advisor about the valve retainers ever being checked and he says he has never heard of those ever having a problem...so no...

I appreciate any input/advice you guys can provide, thanks!