a 2000 with 10,000 miles- if tires are original replace. Change all fluids, tranny, diff, brake fluid, crankcase. Inspect hoses and replace belt.

This may be over the top for many, but IMHO, pull the camber caster bolts and put anit-sieze on them. You don't want this to bite you on the ass years down the road.

 

super helpful. thanks

 

Don't remind me this please

 

Great timing. I too live in Naperville, and just picked up an 2008 AP2, Red, 38K miles from Indiana. Let me know if you find a good resource.
So far the best I heard about is the one mentioned below-RCN(?) but after I picked mine up, I drove back from Indiana, and went to Schaumburg Honda.
I just needed to get fluids changed and I figured they couldn't mess it up.
Had it 'paint corrected' because it had some burn in from the rains we had earlier in Sept.
I have it stored now at 5'oclock tower near Carmax in Naperville. Will have to upload some pics.
Sounds like you had a great find as well.
Will have to meet up.

 

Sure thing.I tell you what... this weekend I was in Naperville downtown and I saw a white CR. Pretty cool.
Last week I stopped by RCN. The guy is a very kind person and he listed me the things he wanted to do. I’ll update you, however the first impression is positive.
Tomorrow, if I can make it, I’m going to get the car. Hopefully

 

I am apprehensive about taking the car to dealers for fluid changes.

A honda mechanic once told me that if I thought I needed to torque the oil filter, I should take my car to someone more qualified than myself. So...maybe they don't do that procedure at his dealership...?? Which is worrisome.

Dealers were also using VTM fluid in the S2000 diff for a while. But...I think they may have that handled now, after a lot of diff failures.

Anyway, there's good and bad dealers. I just feel like you may have to hold their hands a bit sometimes.

 

Good call out.

 

speedfreaksusa talk to anish

 

Congratulations on your acquisition! I purchased a non modified ‘04 with 39,000 miles back in March. After doing a lot of research here and elsewhere, here’s what I did to ensure everything is fresh and up to date.....

Tires....although they only had 6,000 miles on them, they were 7 years old so I replaced them. I also had a 4 wheel alignment done. I’ve heard and read that most dealer service shops shouldn’t be relied on or trusted to do everything correctly, so the rest I did myself. I sourced everything from Honda except where noted otherwise.

Coolant......Drain, refill, bleed

Brake and Clutch Fluid...Flush, refill, and bleed

Transmission...Drain and refill

Differential....Drain and refill (Lubrication Engineers Duolec Gear Oil)

Rear Axle Nuts....loosened, tightened, and torqued to 250 ft lbs

Motor Oil and Filter....replaced (Amsoil 10W30)

Air Filter.....replaced

Cabin Filter.....replaced

Wiper Blades.....replaced

Spark Plugs.......replaced

Spark Plug Seals.......replaced

Valves.........adjusted

Valve Cover Gasket......replaced

Valve Cover Bolt Seals.......replaced

Timing Chain Tensioner........replaced (Billman)

VTEC Solenoid Gaskets......replaced

AIC........cleaned and replaced gasket

PCV valve.......replaced

Drive Belt......replaced

Throttle Cable......adjusted and lubed

Battery.......replaced

Idle......performed relearn procedure

Body Seals and Wxstripping.....cleaned and treated with glycerin

Leather.......cleaned and treated

Carpet.......shampooed

Convertible Top......cleaned and treated

Undercarriage........cleaned and detailed

Engine Compartment......cleaned and detailed

Exterior Paint.....clay barred, polished, waxed

With a floor jack, jack stands, and simple hand tools, I was able to do everything except the tires and alignment by myself in my home garage. None of the mechanical tasks were difficult since I followed a lot of DIY how to information and videos that I found here and elsewhere on line. It was fun, and I’m very pleased with the results.

 

Ah I forgot about Anish. Yes this is a good recommendation.

I used to recommend One6...but I do not believe they are working on cars anymore.