RIP Honda Kills the S2000 - Blu-ray Forum

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 12:29 AM

From autoblog

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Honda's attempt to right-size its development schedule and cope with the economic downturn apparently extends beyond the cancellation of the next NSX. According to Autocar, HoMoCo is right-sizing its plans for the next two years, and that includes rethinking the development of a range of rear-wheel-drive Acuras, a new V8, a convertible based on the CR-Z and the S2000's successor.

Acura seems to be carrying the weight of the bad news, with its RWD 7-series rival, originally due out in 2015, cancelled indefinitely, along with development of a V8 engine that would allow the brand to compete with the best and brightest from Germany. The Euro-market Legend could also be on the block and there's a chance that Honda will stop developing two separate Accord models for sale in the U.S. and abroad, instead opting for one mid-size sedan to be sold worldwide.

Unfortunately, the development cease-fire also extends to Honda's smaller offerings. Honda planned to release a drop-top version of its CR-Z after the hybrid goes on sale next year, but that model has been nixed. Even more disturbingly, 2009 will be the last year of production for the S2000, with no heir apparent waiting in the wings.

We're hoping to get more details on the cut-backs as the week progresses, but needless to say, there's more than enough disappointment to go around.

Tis a sad day.

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 12:32 AM

Wow, the S2000 and no NSX. Those where Honda's best offering, damn...

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 12:34 AM

It's understandable with the current economic situation but damn. I loved the S2000. It's an amazingly engineered car. Especially with a Spoon hardtop.

The NSX is probably my favorite MR car ever made. It's a beautifully crafted car.

xtop · 01-07-2009, 12:34 AM

honda is my first love. the bigger news to me is the halting of the v8 production as well.

i'm too damn tall for an s2000 anyways, but man they're awesome cars

xtop · 01-07-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

It's understandable with the current economic situation but damn. I loved the S2000. It's an amazingly engineered car. Especially with a Spoon hardtop.

The NSX is probably my favorite MR car ever made. It's a beautifully crafted car.

one of my favorite things about the nsx, you can find a used one with 200k+ miles on it..and its still 26k

let that one sink in for a minute. a former supercar with 200k miles...

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

one of my favorite things about the nsx, you can find a used one with 200k+ miles on it..and its still 26k

let that one sink in for a minute. a former supercar with 200k miles...

A few years back my friend bought a 91' for 30k. He was happy to get it for that price.

SHines-IT · 01-07-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

honda is my first love. the bigger news to me is the halting of the v8 production as well.

i'm too damn tall for an s2000 anyways, but man they're awesome cars

Same, well never sat in one... But don't think I would want to drive one everyday... But the last time I got in a Miata, my head stuck through the roof and I always deep down wanted one.

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Same, well never sat in one... But don't think I would want to drive one everyday... But the last time I got in a Miata, my head stuck through the roof and I always deep down wanted one.

Miata = best power to weight ratio for a compact sports car. I've been thinking about getting one used just for fun.

BStecke · 01-07-2009, 12:40 AM

Huh. I've been waiting for a relaunch of the Prelude . . . Honda needs something to compete with the ~25k turbos that are available now. I honestly thought the S2000 was pretty unimpressive for its price, and in general. The shifting was nice, though.

QwikSand · 01-07-2009, 12:41 AM

The S2000 had the push button ignition right?

xtop · 01-07-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Same, well never sat in one... But don't think I would want to drive one everyday... But the last time I got in a Miata, my head stuck through the roof and I always deep down wanted one.

i'm 6'4. i think thats the absolute tallest you can be to sit in there and have any sort of comfort at all

xtop · 01-07-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by QwikSand

The S2000 had the push button ignition right?

yup

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Huh. I've been waiting for a relaunch of the Prelude . . . Honda needs something to compete with the ~25k turbos that are available now. I honestly thought the S2000 was pretty unimpressive for its price, and in general. The shifting was nice, though.

the lude never sold..sadly. but man i love that car

but not impressed with the s2k? you're crazy...crazy i say!

mikejet · 01-07-2009, 12:44 AM

Ludes have excellent resell value. If you can find them for sale. People tend to keep them.

I can't believe people are doing K20 swaps on Fit's though. That's nuts!

Honda needs to make a rear wheel drive Civic hatchback.

BStecke · 01-07-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

but not impressed with the s2k? you're crazy...crazy i say!

The handling was nice, but the lack of torque makes it very boring. Nothing like flooring it in third at 4.5k and going nowhere.

I had an Electron Blue 2001 Prelude that I loved, but I bought it in 02 and there were no manuals to be found, so I ended up getting the auto . . . BIG mistake. I still have a desire to own a manual 5th gen, but I don't think I could take the downgrade in power from what I'm used to.

xtop · 01-07-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

The handling was nice, but the lack of torque makes it very boring. Nothing like flooring it in third at 4.5k and going nowhere.

true, but thats why it revs to 9k

it's not for everyone

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Honda needs to make a rear wheel drive Civic hatchback.

honda needs lots of rear wheel *fill in the blank*

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 01-07-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

The handling was nice, but the lack of torque makes it very boring. Nothing like flooring it in third at 4.5k and going nowhere.

I had an Electron Blue 2001 Prelude that I loved, but I bought it in 02 and there were no manuals to be found, so I ended up getting the auto . . . BIG mistake. I still have a desire to own a manual 5th gen, but I don't think I could take the downgrade in power from what I'm used to.

+1.. Hondas are garbage!!..lol.. OMG.. I might get flame for this..lol..
Also, AUTO is crap. It's all about the manual tranny..

BStecke · 01-07-2009, 12:50 AM

How 'bout that torque steer in the Spec V?

NJ_RAMS_FAN · 01-07-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

How 'bout that torque steer in the Spec V?

ha..lol.. that's why you need to know how to control it..lol..

xtop · 01-07-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by melsbluespecv

+1.. Hondas are garbage!!..lol.. OMG.. I might get flame for this..lol..
Also, AUTO is crap. It's all about the manual tranny..

i see your avatar. link me to a good nissan other than the gtr

BStecke · 01-07-2009, 12:53 AM

I personally would take a 350z over an S2K. Although, the 350z isn't near the value it was when it came out, especially when you get into the higher trims.

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01-07-2009, 12:32 AM	#2
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Wow, the S2000 and no NSX. Those where Honda's best offering, damn...

01-07-2009, 12:34 AM	#3
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	It's understandable with the current economic situation but damn. I loved the S2000. It's an amazingly engineered car. Especially with a Spoon hardtop. The NSX is probably my favorite MR car ever made. It's a beautifully crafted car.

01-07-2009, 12:34 AM	#4
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	honda is my first love. the bigger news to me is the halting of the v8 production as well. i'm too damn tall for an s2000 anyways, but man they're awesome cars

01-07-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Huh. I've been waiting for a relaunch of the Prelude . . . Honda needs something to compete with the ~25k turbos that are available now. I honestly thought the S2000 was pretty unimpressive for its price, and in general. The shifting was nice, though.

01-07-2009, 12:41 AM	#10
QwikSand Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Trading Score:25	The S2000 had the push button ignition right?

01-07-2009, 12:44 AM	#13
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Ludes have excellent resell value. If you can find them for sale. People tend to keep them. I can't believe people are doing K20 swaps on Fit's though. That's nuts! Honda needs to make a rear wheel drive Civic hatchback.

01-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#17
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	How 'bout that torque steer in the Spec V?

01-07-2009, 12:53 AM	#20
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I personally would take a 350z over an S2K. Although, the 350z isn't near the value it was when it came out, especially when you get into the higher trims.

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