Should i?
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Should i?
Thinkin bout takin the plunge...
jus few questions.
-Is the cabin cold in winter? What are the heaters like? I own a VX220 now and the cabin is too cold which is one of the main reasons im deciding to get rid!!!
- What to look out for on really early models....lookin to buy a 99 or 00 model.
- what are servicing costs like?
- What MPG do you ppl achieve?? states about 29mpg... whats the real damage?
- Whats that screen in the dash?????
- Is this a good deal?
99Treg
65K
Looks in mint condition
not sure weather FSH.
for
jus few questions.
-Is the cabin cold in winter? What are the heaters like? I own a VX220 now and the cabin is too cold which is one of the main reasons im deciding to get rid!!!
- What to look out for on really early models....lookin to buy a 99 or 00 model.
- what are servicing costs like?
- What MPG do you ppl achieve?? states about 29mpg... whats the real damage?
- Whats that screen in the dash?????
- Is this a good deal?
99Treg
65K
Looks in mint condition
not sure weather FSH.
for
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Well, Dean. It sounds like you need to do some more reading before you buy this car. It's a niche car and if you need to try and convince yourself that you should get it, then you will likely not like some of the compromises you'll have to make.
To answer your questions:
1. There are no model year 99 cars. Starts in '00, although some may have been manufactured earlier. Watch out for the lack of clock and plastic rear window.
2. Servicing costs will be higher than other Hondas at the dealership, but cheaper if you do it yourself
3. I get around 20-22MPG combined city/highway with fairly consistent ... aggressive... driving.
4. That "screen in the dash" is the gauge cluster.
I really don't think the cabin is cold in the winter. The leather is chilly when you first get in, but since the S has such a small interior, it warms up very fast.
To answer your questions:
1. There are no model year 99 cars. Starts in '00, although some may have been manufactured earlier. Watch out for the lack of clock and plastic rear window.
2. Servicing costs will be higher than other Hondas at the dealership, but cheaper if you do it yourself
3. I get around 20-22MPG combined city/highway with fairly consistent ... aggressive... driving.
4. That "screen in the dash" is the gauge cluster.
I really don't think the cabin is cold in the winter. The leather is chilly when you first get in, but since the S has such a small interior, it warms up very fast.
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Thanks For the reply. I currently use a vauxhall VX220 (very similar to lotus elise) as a daily driver so i wouldnt be making any sacrifices moving to this!!! i will actually gain alot!!! Living in england i have to 'DE-ICE' the interior aswell as the exterior and the heaters are PANTS! TOO COLD!!!
Cars are advertised as 99 T reg/ V Reg????
20-22mpg doestn seem to bad, i already get approx 24mpg in the VX!
By 'gauge cluster' do u mean directly behind the steering wheel? Becuase what i have seen there is a screen in the centre of the car / dash! but it is not advertised as a car with Sat-Nav etc...?
Heres a link of the car i am looking at:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...00&max_mileage=
Thanks, Dean
Cars are advertised as 99 T reg/ V Reg????
20-22mpg doestn seem to bad, i already get approx 24mpg in the VX!
By 'gauge cluster' do u mean directly behind the steering wheel? Becuase what i have seen there is a screen in the centre of the car / dash! but it is not advertised as a car with Sat-Nav etc...?
Heres a link of the car i am looking at:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...00&max_mileage=
Thanks, Dean
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I just bought a MY04 with 27K Miles and I love it. I recently changed the differential fluid and engine oil and it's almost like a brand new car. I usually average about 23 to 24 MPG in the city. Coming from a new owner, I say you should definitely get it.
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That car has some nice extras...the nav and the JDM BBS wheels (lightest factory wheels you can get...fairly rare).
The heater is decent...or at least a hell of a lot better than my TR-4a heater!
Watch for the plastic rear window on that model year. If you put the top down in cold weather (55F or below) there is a good chance the plastic will crack.
Before I got gears, I would regularly see 24mpg city and 31 highway with simi-agressive driving (normally shifting at around 4-5k rpm).
The heater is decent...or at least a hell of a lot better than my TR-4a heater!
Watch for the plastic rear window on that model year. If you put the top down in cold weather (55F or below) there is a good chance the plastic will crack.
Before I got gears, I would regularly see 24mpg city and 31 highway with simi-agressive driving (normally shifting at around 4-5k rpm).
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Originally Posted by UMDSuzuka,Dec 28 2007, 05:31 AM
Well, Dean. It sounds like you need to do some more reading before you buy this car. It's a niche car and if you need to try and convince yourself that you should get it, then you will likely not like some of the compromises you'll have to make.
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Like Dean said, he'll gain function by getting an S2000.
I'd jump on the one on the ad. The heater is TOASTY.
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also for the winter, a number of people here have modified the seats by inserting a seat heater. every report i've heard is very positive. there's a DIY walkthrough somewhere on the site.
and to look out for--wasnt there a 2-3 shift issue or something like that on some of the first few models? maybe someone with an older model can pipe in and say otherwise.
and to look out for--wasnt there a 2-3 shift issue or something like that on some of the first few models? maybe someone with an older model can pipe in and say otherwise.
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Cheers for the replies.
Unfortunately i found that the car is an import
Meaning insurance company would have my eyes out
So the only real issue is the plastic window? Will look out for that!!
The search continues...
Dean
Unfortunately i found that the car is an import
Meaning insurance company would have my eyes out So the only real issue is the plastic window? Will look out for that!!
The search continues...
Dean
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[QUOTE=s2kmaybe,Dec 28 2007, 05:02 AM]Thinkin bout takin the plunge...
jus few questions.
-Is the cabin cold in winter? What are the heaters like? I own a VX220 now and the cabin is too cold which is one of the main reasons im deciding to get rid!!!
- What to look out for on really early models....lookin to buy a 99 or 00 model.
- what are servicing costs like?
- What MPG do you ppl achieve?? states about 29mpg... whats the real damage?
- Whats that screen in the dash?????
- Is this a good deal?
99Treg
65K
Looks in mint condition
not sure weather FSH.
for
jus few questions.
-Is the cabin cold in winter? What are the heaters like? I own a VX220 now and the cabin is too cold which is one of the main reasons im deciding to get rid!!!
- What to look out for on really early models....lookin to buy a 99 or 00 model.
- what are servicing costs like?
- What MPG do you ppl achieve?? states about 29mpg... whats the real damage?
- Whats that screen in the dash?????
- Is this a good deal?
99Treg
65K
Looks in mint condition
not sure weather FSH.
for