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Old 02-16-2012, 10:33 AM
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Hi guys. Planning on getting a new S soon.
What year between 04-07 is best if any? I can't decide whether to spend £7000 or £10000.
If I can get a good one for £7000!?
Old 02-16-2012, 10:45 AM
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2006+
Old 02-16-2012, 10:48 AM
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This is going to be flood gates opening up, its all personal opinions really. I myself feel AP1 with a few AP2 upgrades
Old 02-16-2012, 10:50 AM
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I bought an '04 and I'm very happy with it. If I thought about it a little more, I may have gone for an '06+ because the Hondata FlashPro seems interesting.
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I had a 99 last time. I loved that but feel I new more leather
Is it right the earlier ones like my 99 were more raw?
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Besides price the big things are do you was Traction control or not and few other minor things. Also brive by wire or not. my i have an 06' and i love it. i also owned an 03'. Having the reassurance of traction control is always nice, just in case it ever may whip out it saves you if not expected.
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Yeah. Traction control is only like 06 onwards which makes it hard. I think I'd be turning it off all the time? I dunno. Also, what's drive by wire?
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AP1 with AP2 interior
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drive by wire/traction/stability control go for 06+
9k rev go for 03 or less
06+ model minus electronic assists, 04-05
better s2000, get a cr and change the factory wheels
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Don't forget I'm in the UK. They all rev to 9k


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