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Does your soft top leak? by accelerator
May 07, 2007 (9:09 am)
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Any body have a leaking roof? Okay okay, I don't have an S yet and I'm researching... from the various posts I've read, I've never heard anyone mention anything about their tops leaking... Does your S leask? If so, how old is your S?
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Nope. by anythngbutgm
May 07, 2007 (3:07 pm)
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Three years old and no leaks anywhere. Not a common occurance in the NE chapter od s2ki either. It's a pretty durable top. I can imagine taking the car through a carwash could tear it though...
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Softop by tazman4
Sep 08, 2007 (9:44 am)
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The only time my 05 S2K top leaks is if I use a "brushless" car wash, and then a little bit comes through at the upper back of the side windows. More that a little if you ask my wife, but I find the top excellent. This summer I went through a storm in nw wisc, where it rained almost 4" in an hour, and nothing came into the pass compartment. Power top operation is great, but I might install a by-pass switch to make it think the park brake is on so I don't have to completely stop to put up the top. Used to race Datsuns in road racing, and absolutely love this car. We also have an '05 Accord Hybrid and an '06 Ridgline - all silver.
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Re: Does your soft top leak? [accelerator] by accelerator
Sep 10, 2007 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: accelerator (May 07, 2007 9:09 am)

I initially posted the question not based on experience but just a part of researching. I've since purchased the S2000 and have driven through one of the wetest summers we've had in 15 years... Happy to report, not one single leak!
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Re: Does your soft top leak? [accelerator] by estreka
Mar 09, 2008 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: accelerator (May 07, 2007 9:09 am)

I have an '01 and aside from powerwashing, no, my top still does not leak.
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Buying a new convertible top by garykleemann
Mar 13, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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My 2001 S2000 top now has several tears in it and needs to be replaced.
 
Does anyone have any experience in replacing the convertible top on a 2001 or earlier S2000? Care to share your experience and maybe recommend where to go to buy a new top? Should I get the glass instead of plastic and what does that entail?
 
Would sure appreciate whatever advice you might be able to offer.
 
  -- Gary
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Maintenance fo S2000 by solo_4uuu
Apr 07, 2008 (7:27 am)
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I just got a new S2000 and the manual says that no maintenance is required until it has 100K miles. Is this true?...please comment.
 
Solo
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Re: Maintenance fo S2000 [solo_4uuu] by accelerator
Apr 07, 2008 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: solo_4uuu (Apr 07, 2008 7:27 am)

First, congrats on the new S. You will absolutely love it!
 
I forget the exact wording but the maintenance like oil and so forth should be checked regularly. The S has a built-in maintenance minder system and when your oil gets down to 20% life left, the odemeter will change to 20% (or lower) every time you start the car. Also, depending on how aggressive you drive and the toe/camber settings of your particular S, you can expect to get about 12,000 miles out of the rear. My front tires are doing fine and I expect to get another 3k miles out of the back tires so I'm ahead of the average. BUT I suspect you are referring to items line timing belts (the S has a chain) and tune-ups. In regards to that sort of maintenance, I do believe 100k is right. There are some periodic changes such as tranny fluid, air filter, brake pads, that will have to be replaced/inspected more frequently (I don't want to make assumptions about your knowledge of cars).
 
does that help?
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Re: Maintenance fo S2000 [accelerator] by solo_4uuu
Apr 07, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: accelerator (Apr 07, 2008 7:50 am)

Thank you very much "accelerator".
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S2000 in the Snow & Pricing question by aashish2
Apr 21, 2008 (8:08 am)
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I live in Albany, New York and am considering trading in my Honda Accord for an 08 S2000. Since this new car will become my daily driver come sun or snow, I wanted to ask you:
1. DO any of you drive your S2000's in the winter? How does the car handle snow?
2. Will the S2000 need to be parked in a covered space or will buying a car cover suffice?
3. I've been quoted $29,689 for an 08 S2000 by a local dealer in Albany. Is this a good price or must I bargain for a lower price?
 
I would really appreciate any advice that you can give me on this matter. Thank you.

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