Well, as far as the tranny's go, there are three trannys:

BAXA: 4speed auto (Ohio)
MAXA: 4speed auto (Sayama, Japan)
P2A8: 5speed manual

In 98, only the Ohio auto tranny was used, in 99-02 both auto trannys were used. I have no idea if there is any difference other than assembly location. The only difference may just be location of assembly.

My '99 was assembled in Japan, so I have the MAXA auto tranny.

98-02 all used the same manual tranny.

On a side note...2001 was the only year that some Accords were assembled in Mexico.

As far as the warranty info, here you go:

"TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2002 - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today it will provide extended warranties on approximately 1.2 million Honda and Acura models equipped with automatic transmissions due to problems that may result in premature wear or failure. The extended warranty will cover affected transmissions for seven years or 100,000 miles.

The standard bumper-to-bumper warranty for Honda vehicles is three years or 36,000 miles, while Acura vehicles are covered for four years or 50,000 miles.

Vehicles covered by the extended warranty include:
2000 - 2001 Honda Accord, Odyssey and Prelude
2000 - 2002 and some 2003 Acura 3.2 TL
2001 - 2002 and some 2003 Acura 3.2 CL

While only two percent of these vehicles have experienced these transmission problems, American Honda will provide extended transmission warranties on all potentially affected vehicles. "Our priorities are making sure our customers are taken care of and reassured they can continue to depend on their Honda or Acura automobile for a long time to come," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president for American Honda.

There is usually plenty of warning to the driver that the transmission is not operating properly, such as slow or erratic shifting, giving them ample time to take the vehicle in for service.

American Honda will notify all owners of eligible vehicles via mail in the coming weeks.

Associates receiving media calls on this issue should direct the calls to the Public Relations Department at (310) 783-3170."


Also...you can register your car at Honda's OwnerLink and when you do, they tell you if any of your car gets the extended warranty or any recalls.