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Old May 25, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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F22C was NA and Japan only, never in Europe.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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for me I always wanted an AP2, they just look that much better. Sadly in reality I could only afford an AP1 so thats what I bought. The trouble is im now constantly on the for sale section and ebay looking at ways to spruce it up and make it like new. I guess thats kind of fun too. Maybe in a couple of years time a nice white GT100 will come up for sale and I will be able to afford it
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Old May 25, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TomsalIII,May 25 2010, 07:33 AM
Dont forget tax, its better to go sub 06 if your going for an 04 onwards.
How much is road tax? I won't be able to afford a 2006 onwards anyway so the car i buy will definitely be older than 2006.

Also, just to get this right, any car 2004 and after has the facelift and interior changes. Correct?
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Old May 25, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Im sure somebody can give you its exactly, but I think I paid £245 for 1 year on my 52 plate, but from some point in 06 onwards its something like £485?
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Old May 25, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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£245 doesnt sound too bad. Same as my last lexus
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,May 25 2010, 04:51 PM
AP1/AP2 - chassis, AP2 debuted worldwide in 2004
F20C/F22C - engine, F22C debuted in NA in 04, Japan in 05, and Europe... later? never

But Honda never officially released the AP2 chassis as an AP2 in Europe, correct? They are all listed as AP1 to avoid regulation testing even though they are revised?
All correct Saki, except for what I've adjusted
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nitro_uk,May 25 2010, 12:32 PM
just to get this right, any car 2004 and after has the facelift and interior changes. Correct?
Basically, yes, but Honda changed over 2000 items on the 04+ car. Some of that includes the engine choice by geo, but you get the idea...
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,May 25 2010, 03:03 PM
All correct Saki, except for what I've adjusted
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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I have a 52 plate, tax runs out next week and it's £245. Dont think it's too bad compared to other sports cars. As for AP1 vs AP2 thats down to budget. I couldnt afford AP2 but am very happy with mine. Condition, history and mileage became more important than the age when I was looking.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Is there anything specific I need to look for when I go to view a s2k apart from the usual wear and tear?
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