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22 messages, Last post on Jan 03, 2009 at 9:28 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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| 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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Replying to: accelerator (May 07, 2007 9:09 am) 
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Replying to: accelerator (May 07, 2007 9:09 am) |
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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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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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Replying to: solo_4uuu (Apr 07, 2008 7:27 am) 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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Replying to: accelerator (Apr 07, 2008 7:50 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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Replying to: aashish2 (Apr 21, 2008 8:08 am) Car cover or garage? Well, it has aluminum fenders and dents REALLY easily - had a nut fall out of a tree and dent my front left fender. Recommend garage. I would not recommend your getting the S unless you have a second car for trips and a winter rat for the snow. Highway use? 4000 RPM/76 MPH gets VERY tiring. Cannot hacve a conversation or hear the radio without pods or the headrest speakers. Just my opinion. I sold my 2004 after about 8000 miles - and it was our second car. GREAT sports car but just too much abuse on the ears and kidneys on trips. Good Luck. The Price? Seems excellent. Paid $27,500 in 2004 for my certified used one with 4500 miles on it.
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