Hi, I'm in the market for an AP1 S2000 as a fun daily and "turns" car to compliment my "straight line" car. I was wondering what are the common ailments with AP1's seeing as how many of them are starting get up there in the miles. TIA.

 

as long as it's an ap1 u have nothing to worry about!

 

buy an ap2

 

but doods i can has 9k redline with AP2?

 

^-- no u can not has 9k redline stock, u can has more tork chops tho.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Electric &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but doods i can has 9k redline with AP2?</TD></TR></TABLE> how old are you? get an ap2 look at this thread it tells you why the ap2 is better

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2173176

 

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hahahaha

 

It doesnt matter what you you buy, make sure she runs good and enjoy it.

my ap1 has under 20,000 miles so they are not all up there.

 

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This guy has it right. Make sure the car checks out on all the normal things such as wear & tear, oil changes, compression check, etc. Also make sure all the various electronic gadgets work nicely.

Also make sure you get the list of TSBs that go with that particular year S2000 and make sure they have all been addressed, or can be addressed without hassle by you. Some S2000's have had some wear issues on the convertible top (near with the latches come into contact with the top when it's folded down). Make sure that area is fine, as I'm sure most AP1s are out of warranty already.

 

try your hardest for an 02+....there are many critical updates like the transmission fix and the glass soft top is nicer. so are the speakers... go for an 02+!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikesta21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try your hardest for an 02+....there are many critical updates like the transmission fix and the glass soft top is nicer. so are the speakers... go for an 02+!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

You mean 03 up

and my 01 has not a single issue with the tranny

 

[QUOTE=B18C GSR CIVIC]

You mean 03 up/QUOTE]

you mean 04-05...