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Old 07-21-2007, 03:02 AM
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Hi,

I live in Northern Ireland and have been trying to source a 2004 S2000 for some time with no joy. I have however found one in a Honda dealer in Coventry. I have put a refundable deposit down. They have sent me some photos and my brother in law is going to see it today. I will base my decision largely on what he says.

The photos were taken in the pouring rain and are difficult to see detail on. However, the soft top looks a bit creased around the rear window. Is this a common problem, and if so, can it be easily rectified?

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Old 07-21-2007, 03:06 AM
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According to your profile you are in America.
May want to adjust that mate

Mine had a couple of creases, but in the rear quarters due to the roof being folded for a while. They do drop out eventually, especially once treated with polish and left out in a warm sun for a while. They never returned to mine.

Make sure it's not because someone has left something resting against the car and damaged the soft top.

Other issues may be with the roof not aligned or tensioned correctly. Has it had a bang, or a new roof badly installed? Do your HPI checks, always!
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Thanks. HPI checks all clear. I hope that the creases will drop out as you say. I would appreciate all other opinions on this.
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I agree. If the soft top has been down for a while it's only natural there will be some creases. A quick wash with some warm soapy water gets the out.
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Same with mine,Hardtop hadnt been off mine for a while when i bought it,so the first time i put the soft top up it was creased.As mentioned above it will drop out no problem.If your buying from a Hondsa dealership you shoudnt encounter any problems..

How much you paying?
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Thanks guys. Its a 2004 moonrock grey (non-GT) with 33000 miles on the clock. They are looking
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