Road & Track Article

Swingle1 · 05-10-2007, 09:25 AM

Looking through the new R&T yesterday... It looks like they've joined in the rumor mill.

The upshot was that this was the (I know, I know) last year for the S2000. They didn't mention anything about the CR. They suggested a replacement roadster was in the works for '09 or '10. A more "civilized" car, but with only 200 HP. Possibly a stereo that goes to 41. (Ok, I made that part up).

I'm not normally given to rumors, but if you can't trust the press, who can you trust?

gomarlins3 · 05-10-2007, 10:32 AM

Yeah, I saw that as well. Not a bad idea sales-wise. I think the high strung nature of the car has turned some potential owners away. Of course on the flip side, that same high strung nature has brought some people TO the car.

bladerunner · 05-12-2007, 12:32 PM

I think the way to go would be to have different trim levels. That way you can get your civilized Honda sports car and still opt up for the real deal.

Swingle1 · 05-14-2007, 08:57 AM

I definitely agree with you Blade. Why throw out the baby with the bath-water?
Just yesterday I was talking to someone at the gas station who wondered "why there just weren't that many S2ks on the road". I got to thinking about it, and I don't think I've EVER seen a woman driving one. I'm sure it happens... but I've never seen it. Honda could probably double sales by simply offering an automatic tranny and a "touring" suspension.

bjurasz · 05-14-2007, 10:18 AM

I met a woman two weeks ago who autocrosses an S2000.

I think the reason there are not many S's are multiple. One, I just don't remember Honda marketing the car all that much. Mazda markets the crap out of Miata's and RX-8's and the sales numbers show for it. Two, the car is not exactly inexpensive. Three, the lack of an automatic will definitely keep many from buying it but getting an automatic to work with an 8 or 9,000 rpm motor is no trivial matter. But I think number one is the lack of marketing. Better mouse traps do not sell themselves no matter how good the mouse trap.

Swingle1 · 05-14-2007, 11:06 AM

Hmmmm. She autocrosses, huh? Is she married??!!Maybe I need to get down to Austin!!

05-10-2007, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 762	Road & Track Article Looking through the new R&T yesterday... It looks like they've joined in the rumor mill. The upshot was that this was the (I know, I know) last year for the S2000. They didn't mention anything about the CR. They suggested a replacement roadster was in the works for '09 or '10. A more "civilized" car, but with only 200 HP. Possibly a stereo that goes to 41. (Ok, I made that part up). I'm not normally given to rumors, but if you can't trust the press, who can you trust?

05-10-2007, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,291	Yeah, I saw that as well. Not a bad idea sales-wise. I think the high strung nature of the car has turned some potential owners away. Of course on the flip side, that same high strung nature has brought some people TO the car. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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05-12-2007, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
bladerunner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 141	I think the way to go would be to have different trim levels. That way you can get your civilized Honda sports car and still opt up for the real deal.

05-14-2007, 08:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 762	I definitely agree with you Blade. Why throw out the baby with the bath-water? Just yesterday I was talking to someone at the gas station who wondered "why there just weren't that many S2ks on the road". I got to thinking about it, and I don't think I've EVER seen a woman driving one. I'm sure it happens... but I've never seen it. Honda could probably double sales by simply offering an automatic tranny and a "touring" suspension.

05-14-2007, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 131	I met a woman two weeks ago who autocrosses an S2000. I think the reason there are not many S's are multiple. One, I just don't remember Honda marketing the car all that much. Mazda markets the crap out of Miata's and RX-8's and the sales numbers show for it. Two, the car is not exactly inexpensive. Three, the lack of an automatic will definitely keep many from buying it but getting an automatic to work with an 8 or 9,000 rpm motor is no trivial matter. But I think number one is the lack of marketing. Better mouse traps do not sell themselves no matter how good the mouse trap.

05-14-2007, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 762	Hmmmm. She autocrosses, huh? Is she married??!!Maybe I need to get down to Austin!!