2009 Honda S2000

bbcricketta · 03-02-2008, 04:48 PM

is there a grain of truth in this?

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...onda-s2000.htm

gomarlins3 · 03-02-2008, 05:09 PM

Probably not because of this sentence:
"It's said to be inspired by Honda's very first car, the spartan, tiny but spirited S800 roadster of the early 1960s."

That isn't true. There was an S500 and S600 before the S800. That shows the lack of research done for this article.

DJJSR · 03-02-2008, 05:50 PM

I've read several articles about the proposed 2009 car and they all say pretty much the same thing. Honda wants to compete with the better selling Miata. They are going to cut the size, weight, horsepower and price.

SilverS2K422 · 03-02-2008, 06:11 PM

Hope not, they should go lighter and a bigger engine with forced induction.

AP1Day · 03-02-2008, 09:38 PM

^ I agree, and no Auto-manual gearbox!

SilverS2K422 · 03-02-2008, 10:37 PM

oh yea too, maybe make a type R s2000 or si with over 300 hp

philiam · 03-02-2008, 11:28 PM

This just in from Honda!

"
I haven't heard anything about a "new" S2000. They only had pictures of the CR, and passed it off as the 2008 standard model, so I would be suspect bout their reporting. I'll nose around and see what I can find out.
BILL"

hammerhead300 · 03-03-2008, 07:02 AM

I seriously hope this article's way off. There are good reasons why I chose the S2000 over the Miata, one of the biggest being a much better engine. If Honda mollified the S2000 to merely compete with the Miata, I would think it'd only make the choice between a new S or a new Miata all that much more difficult for roadster enthusiasts.

I can understand why Honda might want to move in that direction, but if they do, the new S2000 just won't be an S2000...

Neil · 03-03-2008, 07:58 AM

I do beleive that Honda peaked their sales of the s2000 in 2002/3 for the North American Market. Since then sales have been declining and the s2000 has gone a long time without any significant body re-styling. To a lot of people its well overdue.To me I'm just happy to have one.......................and I think its "shit hot".

But I can see it becoming a more porular model by changing towards the Miata.

kwakr738 · 03-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Toyota went a similar route with the MR2. The previous version was a turbocharged coupe and the last version was a lightweight low power roadster. Even though it was mid-engined it was along the lines of a miata competitor. Lightweight chasis and small displacement motor. The MR2 did not sell well. I think the new S2000 should consider a larger displacement engine. Maybe use the existing V6 with DOHC or the 2.4 Turbo in the RDX.

Java Junky · 03-11-2008, 08:15 PM

Every once in a while this article ('r one very much like it) rears it's speculative, n' as Go n' Phil pointed out, misinformed head.
Aaay! I don't doubt that Ma Honda looks at the number'a Miataz sold n' there'z a liddle trickle'a drool n' smoke comin' oud'a 'er ears.
But the inaccuracy makes me think that this is jus' somebody'z perverted pastime.
Do you guys remember the "article" with the PhotoShopped "GT" that Stewie wuz bein' turned into?
It izz whuddidd izz. Ain't no amount'a lament on our part'z gonna mean nothin' if it's gonna happen.
Take two quick rides n' call me in'a mornin'.
Be well . . stiff upper lip n' all'att rot,
Java

67AtlasDave · 03-11-2008, 08:59 PM

Well, it is time for honda to change it up abit (Every 4 years or so a new body style come out for some model or another) but I higly doubt that what they are talking about in this "Story" is what it is going to be. Honda know this car has a cult following behind it and to change it to something as shitty as that, would be just plain stupid.

I would agree with kwakr738 I think next year they should put the 2.4l turbo in it. Or come out with a new Prelud and for the Si model put the 2.4l Turbo in that! That way they can have something to compete with the Miata (Even though it wont have a drop top) and keep it cheep. The turbo is just going to waste in the RDX! A V6 however, would add to much weight.

sonic · 03-12-2008, 12:00 PM

I would love to see a 2.4 turbo in an S

s2k aok · 03-12-2008, 06:53 PM

a stock turboed or a 3.0 v6 s2000 would be nice but i'm more concerned about the dropping price (the base under thirty grand) and how it is going to hurt the re-sale market/value...

67AtlasDave · 03-12-2008, 07:31 PM

It's a Honda it will always keep it value high. 90 Accord Coup still go for around 5K around here

67AtlasDave · 03-12-2008, 07:55 PM

Oh i forgot to mention that the S2000 competes with the Boxer-S and maybe the G35 Coupe. $36K base vs $56K base (Boxer-S) that is a hell of alot cheaper if you ask me, and already on par if Honda wants it to be cheaper than its competetors. If honda really wants to compete with the Miata; as I stated before then they should bring back the Prelude Si and add the 2.4L Turbo to either it or the S2000.

Decaturflyer · 07-06-2008, 02:50 PM

I hate to hear this, but it should actually help increase the value of 2008 and earlier S2000's.

03-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
bbcricketta normal aspiration Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south georgia Posts: 689	2009 Honda S2000 is there a grain of truth in this? http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...onda-s2000.htm __________________ 2007 berlina black

03-02-2008, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,644	Probably not because of this sentence: "It's said to be inspired by Honda's very first car, the spartan, tiny but spirited S800 roadster of the early 1960s." That isn't true. There was an S500 and S600 before the S800. That shows the lack of research done for this article. __________________ 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.

03-02-2008, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,674	I've read several articles about the proposed 2009 car and they all say pretty much the same thing. Honda wants to compete with the better selling Miata. They are going to cut the size, weight, horsepower and price. __________________ Don

03-02-2008, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,579	This just in from Honda! " I haven't heard anything about a "new" S2000. They only had pictures of the CR, and passed it off as the 2008 standard model, so I would be suspect bout their reporting. I'll nose around and see what I can find out. BILL" __________________

03-03-2008, 07:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
hammerhead300 Hummina Hummina Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: O'Neill, NE Posts: 157	I seriously hope this article's way off. There are good reasons why I chose the S2000 over the Miata, one of the biggest being a much better engine. If Honda mollified the S2000 to merely compete with the Miata, I would think it'd only make the choice between a new S or a new Miata all that much more difficult for roadster enthusiasts. I can understand why Honda might want to move in that direction, but if they do, the new S2000 just won't be an S2000... __________________ "i dont want no gap nga.i wanna ride this hoe like uh hunduh.nah sayin.sittin low to tha earf" -import playa d, celicatech.com forums Stewie's on CarDomain!

03-02-2008, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 SilverS2K Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	Hope not, they should go lighter and a bigger engine with forced induction.

03-02-2008, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
AP1Day Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 58	^ I agree, and no Auto-manual gearbox!

03-02-2008, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 SilverS2K Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	oh yea too, maybe make a type R s2000 or si with over 300 hp

03-03-2008, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 957	I do beleive that Honda peaked their sales of the s2000 in 2002/3 for the North American Market. Since then sales have been declining and the s2000 has gone a long time without any significant body re-styling. To a lot of people its well overdue.To me I'm just happy to have one.......................and I think its "shit hot". But I can see it becoming a more porular model by changing towards the Miata.

03-11-2008, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
kwakr738 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Toyota went a similar route with the MR2. The previous version was a turbocharged coupe and the last version was a lightweight low power roadster. Even though it was mid-engined it was along the lines of a miata competitor. Lightweight chasis and small displacement motor. The MR2 did not sell well. I think the new S2000 should consider a larger displacement engine. Maybe use the existing V6 with DOHC or the 2.4 Turbo in the RDX.

03-11-2008, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Every once in a while this article ('r one very much like it) rears it's speculative, n' as Go n' Phil pointed out, misinformed head. Aaay! I don't doubt that Ma Honda looks at the number'a Miataz sold n' there'z a liddle trickle'a drool n' smoke comin' oud'a 'er ears. But the inaccuracy makes me think that this is jus' somebody'z perverted pastime. Do you guys remember the "article" with the PhotoShopped "GT" that Stewie wuz bein' turned into? It izz whuddidd izz. Ain't no amount'a lament on our part'z gonna mean nothin' if it's gonna happen. Take two quick rides n' call me in'a mornin'. Be well . . stiff upper lip n' all'att rot, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-11-2008, 08:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
67AtlasDave Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	Well, it is time for honda to change it up abit (Every 4 years or so a new body style come out for some model or another) but I higly doubt that what they are talking about in this "Story" is what it is going to be. Honda know this car has a cult following behind it and to change it to something as shitty as that, would be just plain stupid. I would agree with kwakr738 I think next year they should put the 2.4l turbo in it. Or come out with a new Prelud and for the Si model put the 2.4l Turbo in that! That way they can have something to compete with the Miata (Even though it wont have a drop top) and keep it cheep. The turbo is just going to waste in the RDX! A V6 however, would add to much weight. __________________ 2004 Acura TL 6Speed w/ Navi 2003 Honda Pilot w/ Rear DVD 1967 Norton Atlas (Soon) 200? Honda S2000

03-12-2008, 12:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,069	I would love to see a 2.4 turbo in an S __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

03-12-2008, 06:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
s2k aok Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: floribama panhandle Posts: 28	a stock turboed or a 3.0 v6 s2000 would be nice but i'm more concerned about the dropping price (the base under thirty grand) and how it is going to hurt the re-sale market/value...

03-12-2008, 07:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
67AtlasDave Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	It's a Honda it will always keep it value high. 90 Accord Coup still go for around 5K around here __________________ 2004 Acura TL 6Speed w/ Navi 2003 Honda Pilot w/ Rear DVD 1967 Norton Atlas (Soon) 200? Honda S2000

03-12-2008, 07:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
67AtlasDave Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 99	Oh i forgot to mention that the S2000 competes with the Boxer-S and maybe the G35 Coupe. $36K base vs $56K base (Boxer-S) that is a hell of alot cheaper if you ask me, and already on par if Honda wants it to be cheaper than its competetors. If honda really wants to compete with the Miata; as I stated before then they should bring back the Prelude Si and add the 2.4L Turbo to either it or the S2000. __________________ 2004 Acura TL 6Speed w/ Navi 2003 Honda Pilot w/ Rear DVD 1967 Norton Atlas (Soon) 200? Honda S2000 Last edited by 67AtlasDave : 03-12-2008 at 08:01 PM.

07-06-2008, 02:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Decaturflyer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 13	I hate to hear this, but it should actually help increase the value of 2008 and earlier S2000's.

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