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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Default Problems I should prepare for when buying a s2k

I'm kinda of new to everything, but I found the s2k and I'm picking it up in May; but paying for it now. I was wondering if there is anything I need to worry about fixing very soon with 70k miles on the clock. I'm coming from the Rotary world, so all these crazy pistons are new to me(never really worked on a piston car)
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Well good thing you got a glass top to begin with. You definitely picked a good year, and not too many miles either. At most, i would change all the fluids so you have a fresh start and know exactly when you need to change each from then on. That's all i can really think of, unless there's a known problem in the car. 02-03 is somewhat considered the best year(s).
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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yellow. cops' favorite color.
you should go ahead and give it the 60k maintinence service. and give the valve spring retainers a good inspection during the valve adjustment.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RebelS2k,Apr 26 2007, 08:18 PM
Well good thing you got a glass top to begin with. You definitely picked a good year, and not too many miles either. At most, i would change all the fluids so you have a fresh start and know exactly when you need to change each from then on. That's all i can really think of, unless there's a known problem in the car. 02-03 is somewhat considered the best year(s).
02-03 are the best years =)
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Very true, best years.

Haven't had any real problems with mine, did a couple fluid changes just for my own comfort, brakes a couple weeks ago and that's about it. It's a Honda, man. Drive it hard, and maintain it well and you'll rarely have things go wrong.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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prepare to fall in love, and tell us about all your love problems once you own it.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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ha, i hate all the other hondas out there. valve springs? you lost me already.
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Set aside a fund for rear tires,and Zaino
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Old May 1, 2007 | 05:36 AM
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hmm, speeding tickets, corner carving, bad hair, and the occasional rain shower with the top town.
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