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Old May 24, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Have been thinking for a while now about upgrading to either a 2002 or wait for the 2003.
In real terms will probably wait until 2003 and get what ever the new modifications are.
Now the question I have is where to buy from? I purchased from Honda UK but am open to an Import.
Looking at Virgin, for
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Old May 24, 2002 | 01:50 PM
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Saw another Yellow today at Savoy Honda in Warrington. Sorry guys but I just can't see the pearl, it looks flat 'stale cheese' yellow to me Bloody crap Northern weather It looked dirty too.... I want to love this colour but it looks too dull up here

Anthony, Hondas do part exes too and I'm sure you've read how cheap and well regarded they are for importing S2000s

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Old May 24, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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Anthony, not exactly in the south, more 'east', but I think the Cambridge Honda dealer on Newmarket Road has a Yellow demonstator
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Old May 24, 2002 | 02:44 PM
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Looks like a trip to Cambridge is in order, any excuse for a drive
Tif, what you saying about the yellow is the exact reason I need to see one. I realise that Honda do trade in's but got pissed off with the low offers, i realise that you lose a lot of money as soon as you go off the forecourt, but interested in other avenues or even sell privately.

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Old May 24, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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Nah, not Honda, Hondas i.e. Nick Emmanuel and co up in Leeds (Come on I wouldn't be so bloody obtuse would I!! )
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Old May 24, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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In view of what was written about the 2002 model. I would love to hear from anyone who can verify what say Auto Express wrote about improved handling. Although I don't have issues with MY 2001 handling, but perhaps someone who has owned/driven both would care to post their experiences. And that rear glass window is a benefit. Would I need to change my hard top as well?In view of what was written about the 2002 model< i would lovew to hear from anyone who can verify what say Auto Express wrote about improved handling. Personally i dont have issues with the MY 2001 handling, but perhaps someone who has owned/driven both would care to post their experiences. And that rear glass window is a benefit. would i need to change my hard top as well?
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Old May 24, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by heli
[B]In view of what was written about the 2002 model.
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Old May 24, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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Anthony,
my local dealer finally received their Nurburg Blue/blue yesterday, and now has plates on it - so it looks like it will be going out soon and i KNOW that it is going to be replaced with a yellow one. theyve been trying to get hold of a yellow for weeks.

HTH
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Old May 24, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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Originally posted by arsie


John,
I can vouch for the improved handling. Have not seen the review but have test driven the MY2002 on my work drive and, compared with my Nov99 current machine, it is better. Softer. Less enclined to step out. And as you say the glass/defroster rear window is a plus.

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Softer yes, better?

I'll see you on the track then
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Old May 25, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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A few comments on points made thus far:

Yellow....YES - I thinkl it looks fantastic (though I have only really seen yellow cars under clear blue Florida skies (and I assume Spa and Indy yellow are one and the same - like Suzuka and Nurenburg trials Blue). I guess the only way to sort this one out is to have a look at one in the flesh.

Re, Virgin trade in prices - they are eye-wateringly low - dont be even tempted (well, get a quote for grins, but expect the worst - eg. my wifes Renault Scenic - Virgin trade in price -
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