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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Hi everyone
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The service book stops at 99K
Does the next book start from above 99k or do you start again

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Hey Sean. Are you concerned about selling the car in the near future? Is there any particular reason why you're determined to stamp your book?
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Hey Sean. Are you concerned about selling the car in the near future? Is there any particular reason why you're determined to stamp your book?
Not concerned with selling it at all just like to have FSH and keep it stamped up.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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In my opinion Sean, the service book starts when you buy the car. A stamp tells you nothing. Was the car broken in properly during its first 500 miles? Has it even been over-revved? You will never know.

We're lucky oop North to have Daytona-Dave (Ray) who looks after our Ssssesss.

What mileage are you on? Are you due?

A fully stamped book can mean nothing. When it came to changing my diff oil last year, Ray said "I don't think either the drain or fill bolts have ever been off this". The car was just shy of 50k and it came with a 'FHSH'.

I know, yes, yes, yes, that there are good Honda dealerships out there, but I haven't found one personally. I might aswell have turned up in an MX5 last summer, given the looks I received from my local.

It depends on what you want from the car:

1. If you want to have some fun for the next twelve months or less, then stamp that book, as another unsuspecting owner will glady buy the car from you (or you'll easily trade it).

2. If this is the car you've always wanted and have no intention of letting it go, do some meets and MEET. I'm sure you'll find some other Bucks locals who'll lend a hand.

In summary, for a novice a stamped book means everything (me included at the time), but for an S aficionado, it means pretty much nowt.

Forget about it for now, get your car serviced properly by an indy (with you present) then drop that top and enjoy.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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At 99k a stamped book means nothing but if you really want Honda will sell you a new book that you can continue from 0k (100K) if you feel the need.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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They give you a small book which is extended history
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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A job sheet saying what work has been done and when is far more use and importance than a stamp in a book anyway. I would much rather see a wad of sheets than stamps.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by s2konroids
They give you a small book which is extended history
No they don't! They SELL you one (as expected from Honda).
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by s2konroids
They give you a small book which is extended history
They used to but no longer I'm afraid. My dealer used the notes pages at the back of my service book for a a few stamps, and I bought a new one for further services.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:13 AM
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I have taken everyone's point on board and will not worry about it until i need one then i will get one at least for my own records and one day i will for sure want to trade it in for a newer year, maybe after a lottery win
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