i want an ap1. which year should i get?
11-28-2008 | 05:44 AM
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No specific tranny issues on 00-01s. There were some minor things that wouldn't be covered at this time, like a clutch decel "buzz." But nothing "hidden."
You know that a hardtop can be run without removing the soft top, right? No point in removing the soft top. If you're going to do that, find someone selling a car with a cracked / slashed one and get the price cut down further.
The hardtop is the same for all years, but the hardware is a little different for 00-01 because the plastic glass window didn't have a defrost originally and you have to install a button / switch if you want one.
You know that a hardtop can be run without removing the soft top, right? No point in removing the soft top. If you're going to do that, find someone selling a car with a cracked / slashed one and get the price cut down further.
The hardtop is the same for all years, but the hardware is a little different for 00-01 because the plastic glass window didn't have a defrost originally and you have to install a button / switch if you want one.
11-28-2008 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CKit,Nov 28 2008, 06:44 AM
No specific tranny issues on 00-01s. There were some minor things that wouldn't be covered at this time, like a clutch decel "buzz." But nothing "hidden."
You know that a hardtop can be run without removing the soft top, right? No point in removing the soft top. If you're going to do that, find someone selling a car with a cracked / slashed one and get the price cut down further.
The hardtop is the same for all years, but the hardware is a little different for 00-01 because the plastic glass window didn't have a defrost originally and you have to install a button / switch if you want one.
You know that a hardtop can be run without removing the soft top, right? No point in removing the soft top. If you're going to do that, find someone selling a car with a cracked / slashed one and get the price cut down further.
The hardtop is the same for all years, but the hardware is a little different for 00-01 because the plastic glass window didn't have a defrost originally and you have to install a button / switch if you want one.
11-28-2008 | 02:27 PM
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From: lynnwood, WA
Originally Posted by CKit,Nov 28 2008, 06:44 AM
No specific tranny issues on 00-01s. There were some minor things that wouldn't be covered at this time, like a clutch decel "buzz." But nothing "hidden."
You know that a hardtop can be run without removing the soft top, right? No point in removing the soft top. If you're going to do that, find someone selling a car with a cracked / slashed one and get the price cut down further.
The hardtop is the same for all years, but the hardware is a little different for 00-01 because the plastic glass window didn't have a defrost originally and you have to install a button / switch if you want one.
You know that a hardtop can be run without removing the soft top, right? No point in removing the soft top. If you're going to do that, find someone selling a car with a cracked / slashed one and get the price cut down further.
The hardtop is the same for all years, but the hardware is a little different for 00-01 because the plastic glass window didn't have a defrost originally and you have to install a button / switch if you want one.
11-28-2008 | 02:34 PM
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From: Maggie Valley, NC
The 00-01 have differnt roll bars, actaully I hear that the ride is about the same tightness between 00-01 and the CR's.
I would say keep the soft top unless you really just want a coupe.
The front strikers will need to be replaced to put a HT on an 00-01, these come with the HT if you get it from Honda.
I had the same choice to make a year ago and decided I wanted the newest model with the good engine, yes I wanted the AP1, so I went with an 03.
I would say keep the soft top unless you really just want a coupe.
The front strikers will need to be replaced to put a HT on an 00-01, these come with the HT if you get it from Honda.
I had the same choice to make a year ago and decided I wanted the newest model with the good engine, yes I wanted the AP1, so I went with an 03.
11-28-2008 | 02:38 PM
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http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/931130014.html
This one belongs to one of the guys in Oregon. It has the AP2 center console and AP2 headlights.
His screen name is S2k_RN.
This one belongs to one of the guys in Oregon. It has the AP2 center console and AP2 headlights.
His screen name is S2k_RN.
11-28-2008 | 10:28 PM
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'01s have a clock in the radio. '00s did not. The '00-'01s are more raw and less refined. The suspension is stiffer than in the newer cars. I do not burn oil either. Only real difference is the glass versus plastic rear window. Plastic is much bigger and mine is still clear.