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03-17-2011, 02:45 AM
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Hi James, in the south west eh?. That makes at least three of us now! (I lie a few more than three). If there's two owners on the book, It shouldn't be hard to trace the one who was/is on here, if you are buying private it's either him or the guy he bought it from, Dealer would have the details of who the got it from and could ask the last owner for you.
What bit of the SW are you in? Mabey an experenced member could give it a look over for you.
A good read through the FAQ would be useful.
What bit of the SW are you in? Mabey an experenced member could give it a look over for you.
A good read through the FAQ would be useful.
Well perhaps I shall just have to accept the cost when I come to a geometry set up when its needed??
03-17-2011, 02:58 AM
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03-17-2011, 03:00 AM
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I wouldn't, as it could run into over a grand depending on how many need replacing. Plus they need to be replaced in pairs so if one is seized then the opposite will need doing regardless.
For example I replaced 6 including the compliance bushes and for parts and labour it cost about £800 add on top of that the geometry set up at Centre Gravity at £199.
If you're spending 7k on a 1999 I'd want to make sure that none of the bushes are seized!
For example I replaced 6 including the compliance bushes and for parts and labour it cost about £800 add on top of that the geometry set up at Centre Gravity at £199.
If you're spending 7k on a 1999 I'd want to make sure that none of the bushes are seized!
03-17-2011, 03:18 AM
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Hi James
The car "was not" a demonstator. Honda Uk wouldn't let dealers have demo's due to waiting lists. I was always asked to take my car in so customer could see one befor they ordered. The car in question was in the show room all winter at another small dealer as the owner wouldn't drive it until the weather was better. If you telephone Looker Nottingham (was Chatsworth Honda)they may be able to give some history.
Dave
The car "was not" a demonstator. Honda Uk wouldn't let dealers have demo's due to waiting lists. I was always asked to take my car in so customer could see one befor they ordered. The car in question was in the show room all winter at another small dealer as the owner wouldn't drive it until the weather was better. If you telephone Looker Nottingham (was Chatsworth Honda)they may be able to give some history.
Dave
03-17-2011, 03:21 AM
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Hi James
The car "was not" a demonstator. Honda Uk wouldn't let dealers have demo's due to waiting lists. I was always asked to take my car in so customer could see one befor they ordered. The car in question was in the show room all winter at another small dealer as the owner wouldn't drive it until the weather was better. If you telephone Looker Nottingham (was Chatsworth Honda)they may be able to give some history.
Dave
The car "was not" a demonstator. Honda Uk wouldn't let dealers have demo's due to waiting lists. I was always asked to take my car in so customer could see one befor they ordered. The car in question was in the show room all winter at another small dealer as the owner wouldn't drive it until the weather was better. If you telephone Looker Nottingham (was Chatsworth Honda)they may be able to give some history.
Dave
03-17-2011, 03:40 AM
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I had order'd my first S2 in early 1999. I had not seen one when I placed my order. It just so happened Nov 99 I had to confirm my colour choice Red, Black or Silverstone and ORR arrived at Chatsworth so went down to look at it. I did originally order Red but when I saw Silverstone, I changed my colour to Silverstone. It was around Nottingham for a while but then it disappered. I don't think the origanal owner kept it for long as I think he was hoping to make money on it because of short supply.
Dave
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03-17-2011, 04:51 AM
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Hi James
Some 3 months warranties arn't worth the paper their printed on, make sure you read the small print. Some only cover repairs up to 300 or 400 and if the bushes are seized you may still have to find the balance.
I came unstuck with this, Bought a mint 2001 eighteen months ago, Silverstone, Red Black Interior, No scratches, dents or stone chips, good hood, all leather good. Paid £6995.00
Took it to TGM's Fleet for a service, told all but 1 bush seized, so that's £1200.00 to put right, unfortunately that was 4 months after purchase so I could,nt claim anyway.
Luckily the geo is well within tolerance. So bushes can wait till I get the money.
S2000's are great to drive, on the right road with the hood down you cant beat it.
Oh and by the way my daily(ish) driver is a Cupra too, there is absolutely no comparison. Off VTEC your LCR will spank the S2000 and keep up with it even when it's on VTEC.
For me its not about outright speed, its the hood down days in the summer when you will really appreciate the S
Have fun
Kevin
Some 3 months warranties arn't worth the paper their printed on, make sure you read the small print. Some only cover repairs up to 300 or 400 and if the bushes are seized you may still have to find the balance.
I came unstuck with this, Bought a mint 2001 eighteen months ago, Silverstone, Red Black Interior, No scratches, dents or stone chips, good hood, all leather good. Paid £6995.00
Took it to TGM's Fleet for a service, told all but 1 bush seized, so that's £1200.00 to put right, unfortunately that was 4 months after purchase so I could,nt claim anyway.
Luckily the geo is well within tolerance. So bushes can wait till I get the money.
S2000's are great to drive, on the right road with the hood down you cant beat it.
Oh and by the way my daily(ish) driver is a Cupra too, there is absolutely no comparison. Off VTEC your LCR will spank the S2000 and keep up with it even when it's on VTEC.
For me its not about outright speed, its the hood down days in the summer when you will really appreciate the S
Have fun
Kevin
