The future of the S2000

[Strider]

We all know that Honda is planning to replace the S2000. Autoblog.com is reporting rumors that the car will not be a true replacement at all but in fact will be quite different. The speculation is that they are going to produce a 4-seater to compete with the Mercedes SLK.
Honda S2000 successor: the apple falls far from the tree - Autoblog

Sigh.

[Java Junky]

'Godda admit Strider, that blurb sure doesn't paint a rosy future for Stewie, but there r' alodda rumors n' speculative ink flyin' aroun' 'bout our li'l buddy. Ain't none of 'em comin' directly from Ma Honda so I ain't puttin' much stock in, r' losin' sleep over any of 'em.
If somethin' evil's gonna happen to Stewie's future, well, I don't figure that there's a helluva lot that any of us r' gonna be able to do about it. But, for right now, we're all enjoyin' the fact that Stewie ain't history jus' yet, n' most of us have the ability to step outside n' enjoy that fact by jumpin' in n' takin' off.
Doctor Java says: take two quick rides n' call me in the mornin'.
Be well.
Java

[gomarlins3]

As I have said to every one of these threads that have come up over the past four years about the demise or changes toward the S, I will believe them when I see it in the showrooms.

[karnito]

Amen brother!

[DarkShade9]

Even if this holds true, wouldn't it make the S2000 that much more rare and worth more money in the long run? Look what happened to the MKIV Supra.

[spa01s2k]

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

As I have said to every one of these threads that have come up over the past four years about the demise or changes toward the S, I will believe them when I see it in the showrooms.

I agree, I'll believe it when Honda releases it.

[HONDADDICT]

Originally Posted by Strider

We all know that Honda is planning to replace the S2000. Autoblog.com is reporting rumors that the car will not be a true replacement at all but in fact will be quite different. The speculation is that they are going to produce a 4-seater to compete with the Mercedes SLK.
Honda S2000 successor: the apple falls far from the tree - Autoblog

Sigh.

THE NEW CAR IS IN THE NSX CATEGORY FROM ALL I HAVE READ. V-10/V-8 500+HP AND POSSIBLY AWD. PROBABLY A 2+2 BUT MOST DEFINITELY NOT A REPL. FOR S2K. THIS WILL ALSO BE A FAIRELY HIGH DOLLAR CAR. WE HAVE THE LAST OF THE LINE. ALAS

[HONDADDICT]

Originally Posted by DarkShade9

Even if this holds true, wouldn't it make the S2000 that much more rare and worth more money in the long run? Look what happened to the MKIV Supra.

I AGREE. OUR CARS WILL DEFINITELY BE WORTH MORE SINCE THEY CANNOT BE REPLACED AND THEY WERE A LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN ANYWAY.

[ActionMan]

The more I real all those various rumors, the more I'm happy for buying my S2000 right now and for this kind of money as the price might drop some more but then it'll just stop or even climb. This gen of "S" will be the most sought after.

[Java Junky]

If this is the end of the line for Stewie n' it does become some prize, trust that the "collectors" will drive the prices right up into the stratosphere like they did with all the old muscle cars. What bothers me is that most don't buy 'em to drive 'em n' enjoy 'em. They buy 'em as an investment.
'Can't help it. All I keep seein' is that huge area with all the forgotten crates collected in that they closed Indiana Jones with.
All the more reason for us to be enjoyin' the hell out'a ourselves, don'cha think?
Be well n' think happy thoughts.
Java

[HONDADDICT]

Originally Posted by ActionMan

The more I real all those various rumors, the more I'm happy for buying my S2000 right now and for this kind of money as the price might drop some more but then it'll just stop or even climb. This gen of "S" will be the most sought after.

ACTION MAN
I AGREE THAT THE FIRST GEN. S2000 WILL BE MORE SOUGHT AFTER AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE DUE TO ITS HIGHER RPM AND PUNCH THAT GOES W IT.
9000 RPM'S SOUNDS AWFULLY HIGH TECH AND IMPRESSIVE AS WELL.

[gomarlins3]

You don't have to shout, we can read you loud and clear.

In other words, please turn off the caps.

[john]

I've read the same thing on a couple of different sites and one site claimed info came straight from Honda. I was thinking the same thing as far as the value of the s after production stops, it should go up. I think people should start holding out for more money on these cars, after all they are very low production number cars and well made sports cars at that. They have won many awards and lots of phrase from many sources, heck why would you want to sell? Would like to hear from others on this thought.

[leo520]

what i heared is the not going to replace s2000 or such thing like that .
all i know i's they stop making s2000 anymore they will start to make a new civic with something type:R ??
so that y i am going to buy a brand new s2000 in about 2-4 weeks.

[Java Junky]

Maybe I missed it, but in drivin' both the AP1 n' the AP2 I jus' don't see any discernable difference in power. The VTEC on both makes things happen quickly, but I really don't believe that one has any hands-down advantage over the other in the power department.
The VTEC brings both up to basically the same HP peak, n', if anything, the AP2 gets it there quicker as it doesn't have to wait as long to reach it.
Now, if you wanted to split hairs n' refer to the numbers on paper, I guess there's some trivial room for argument, but goin' by this particular ol' seat'a the pants, I've not been able to notice any edge that either one has over the other power-wize.
Redline's good fodder for bench-racin'. It's the power whut gets 'er done.
Be well.
Java

[bjurasz]

Java, you are basically correct. Both engines have nearly identical power and nearly identical weights. They should perform the same as well. Sorry guys, but 9,000 rpm is only worth bragging rights, and bragging rights don't win races, time-to-distance wins races.

As far as the value of these cars goes this is all reminding me of my uncle and his 1986 Buick Regal with the moster turbo'd engine, the black-out treatment. Was called the Grand National. Was sold in limited quantites, praised in the press, would out accelerate that year's Corvette, yadda yadda.

In other words, its a car, not an investment. Cars lose money. Don't try to speculate on it. Drive it. Enjoy it.

[DarkShade9]

yeah Grand Nationals are scary cars... saw one with four turbos once, had to shut her down as she was tearing up the dyno

[Java Junky]

Wow, bj, the real Grand Nats were as rare'z hens teeth (Edited: apologies gang, I was thinkin' of the Grand Nat X version) n' the source of many a red-faced brand X driver who didn't know better.
If he still has it you may wanna remind 'im'a what a great n' lovin' nephew you are.
Be well.
Java

[Bubblerboy64]

Buying cars as investments ? Don't we all wish. If you study that a smidge you will quickly determine that the only cars that works for are the extremely limited production items which for the most part are are so astronomically expensive that they are out of the reach of all but the rich and famous. And only some of them. As stated in previous posts I love the Healey 3000 and just recently was able to visit a restoration shop. Well, the price of admission stands at an even 100K. So a person is apt to think if I just had purchased that Healey 20 years ago for 20K. The bottom line is that even if you had the money is still not all that wonderful. Not bad mind you for a car but almost any other investment would have done better when you factor in the cost of insurance storage and repairs and upkeep for the car. What I am getting at is the S2000 might at sometime become a collector car and a money maker but few of us will be around to see it. Why? Its going to take years and years and there are just too many of them to really become all that unusual. Enjoy the driving is my answer. Let the grand kids worry about how much Grand Dad's funny little car is worth. The trick to making money on collector cars is short term not long. You gotta pick the car that is going to jump hard in the next couple years. If you can do that then there is your chance to make money in the collector car market. What car is going to "Star" in a movie or take a lead in a TV show. Or just all of a sudden get hot. If you can do that then you can do alright. But its a lot like playing the stock market. Most people have real trouble making money in the short term. It can be done but for most of us the stock market works "Ok" for long term investment. Collector car the same. If you keep one long enough you can expect to make some money. Problem is with cars, unlike stocks, you have significant expenses. I say drivem for the fun and just figure you are doing better then average because they do not depreciately as badly as most (especially if you didn't buy new). JEH

[danx337]

Hope S2000 ends up like Supra...

[ugadogs_11]

If they are going to produce a new S2000, when will it be coming out?

[s2kx2]

It was my understanding that the S2K was a less than 100,000 unit niche vehicle built as a homage to Honda's 50th anniversary / racing after being introduced in September 1999 for the 2000 model year. The fact that the car was never offered or "downgraded" with an automatic option would seem to bare this out and I for one applaud Honda for not succumbing to "market research" or stronger sales desires in making the "S" Available with an automatic. But, lets be practical here. Honda is in business to make money and is known for being an innovative engine company that has only brought 3 of the 4 (that I know of) sports cars its made to the world from the Japanese home market S800, NSX, S2000. Ok so the S2000 will end its production run in early 2008 with the CR option... do you see what I am saying here The FACT that the cars swan-song is a more race tuned setup as far as stiffness and handling with some minor weight reduction says to me Honda is giving a big "Thank you everyone who gets "IT" you understood what THIS car was all about all along". I would expect the next "S" (if there is one in the very near future) to be an entirely different car with more "common" IE (dumb downed) broad market appeal. Time will tell. Just my not so humble opinion.
S2kx2