Damn those are gorgeous. And even though Imola is rare and many awesumz, I would take LBP over it

 

 

 

Good!! We don't want our imola s2ks going down south!

 

You can keep the Canadian RVs that ride the left lane on 95 heading towards Florida too

 

Wat?

I still like your car and love the wheels on it.

Actually, the reason I have the car I have is because of your old silver one.

I'm a fan of the AP2v3 wheels, I hate the v2 ones and the v1's are my favs but the v3 is nice.

 

are they also doing 5mph under the speed limit in the left lane?

 

Yep. With their RAV4 in-tow behind it

 

So It is official. My hunt for my 3rd s2000 is done. Not buy one

i will end up with either an ILX base or a Camry SE.

 

So.... My birthday is Sunday and my gf and friends just got me an early present...

 

how about an actual car?

 

I need a new richer gf

 

 

She's on the right track!

 

I can't believe y'all like Imola. I find it so offensive.

 

$240 shipped. Bought a red set. Now considering getting a black. I wanted them a while back but $400 plus shipping was too steep. I paid 160 for OEM mats when I got the car so I figure $80 more for better quality and protection might be worth it. With that said no one is allowed in my car when the red mats are in

 

It sounds like even your gf and friends are making fun of you

 

Offensive color for an offensive car. Sounds like a match made in heaven. Actually, it sounds like 8200rpm shifting and an orange streak flying by

Bwaaaaa BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

 

Just found out that an imola s2k, with no hard top and a prior accident history on the VIN just sold for 35k, in the next province over. Desirable? I think so.

 

I don't it would be as desirable if it had been mass produced. Silverstone isn't overly amazing but if only 45 were made it would command a steep price as well Exclusivity comes with a cost.

And covert your weak ass dollar when speaking to us, bish

 

All S2000's are collectible

 

#alls2000smatter

 

No...only black S2000 lives matter.

Took the wife out in the S2000 Saturday night for dinner...what a beautiful cruise out to have dinner.

 

... you took your car out to dinner?



Looks purty!

 

Sure did, man...with the little addition, I have to take advantage when I get someone babysitting, which my Mom did!

 

:dabbing sweat from forehead with damp cloth:

That booOOooty

 

Damn she purdy

 

Imola is so purdy... i guess maybe because that we dont have it in the US.

 

"Always bet on black" - Wesley Snipes

 

Do you have the bottom of that rack on your trunk or rest on the bumper?

 

What a perfectly stanced out S2000, Roland. Gorgeous, man.

 

It's starting to look that way. I browsed around Canada and yessir, prices are slowly creeping up, regardless of color. I feel bad for those who want one, but haven't ponied up that cash yet *coughcough* Thoiboi *cough*

Prices are only going to climb, especially for the mint ones.

And if that isn't a good indication to Honda, that people DO want another potent generation of the same car- with an "H" on the hood, I dunno what is.

 

dude, we've led him to water, we've kicked him in the balls...and nothing!

 

Shit, look at Mazda. They're on their 4th iteration of the Miata and it looks like people are continually buying them up, year after year. Honda doesn't have to make the next generation a marvel of engineering, and push it to new limits either.

 

Bottom of the rack on the bumper. Top on the tunk.

 

Thanks BB's.

 

Yeah, maybe they should develop a RWD prelude or something. It'd probably be a bit lame like the FR-S/BR-Z, though, unfortunately.

 

In all seriousness...if they made a newer version of the S2000, with only slightly more power and a hard top convertible...would any of you pay $35K for it, or keep on paying 20k for an almost 10 year old iteration of it?

 

That's an extremely involved question. Idk if anyone is buying engineering now. But then again...the S2000 wasn't a big seller (when it was in production) either. If someone wanted a sports car for the price range, the 350Z was touted as "the better car". Now they're selling for $cheeseburgers. Because they're dumb. They were always dumb. But they had a big engine, an automatic option, "packages", brembo options, etc.

So...does a manufacturer sell out and make money on a car that everyone will like at the moment? Or build one that has a lasting legacy? S2000's are still relevant today. More relevant than they were in 2009. *Maybe* more relevant than they were in Y2K. Similar to how NSX's are more relevant today than they were in 05.

Honda has been building some very mainstream stuff now. The Accord...err...Civic GTi...err...Si. And their non mainstream stuff is like...the CR-Z.

Its hard to tell with Honda. Everyone thought the magic was gone in 92 with the EG civic. Then they thought the magic was gone when they introduced the DC integra. Then they thought the magic was gone with the K series. Its all been pleasant surprises from 88 thru about 2009. The Si was hanging on to being almost unapologetically being a Civic Si until 2011.

The reason everyone likes "how Hondas used to be" is because it takes a little while (and a drive) to realize just HOW GOOD a Honda is overall. People stray away from Honda because something shiny catches their eye at the moment. Then the sheen wears off and you realize you bought a polished turd that won't replace the feeling your civic/integra/S2000/etc gave you.

Notice how S2000 prices fell through the floor when the BR-Z was introduced? Then prices went WAY back up when those people came running back. And the BR-Z/FR-S were genuinely GOOD cars. But they're not S2000's.

Maybe I'm getting old. I don't want a 25 speed quadruple clutch car with a shitty chassis thats buttered and salted with electronic diffs and horsepower to taste decent enough to stomach. It leaves you with the same feeling as eating a giant plate of chicken parmesan at a chain diner at 11PM.

Though...I don't think I've answered your question because I'm not sure how to answer it lol.

I guess I'm just not sure the magic is coming back this time around. The 9th gen Si still makes me flaccid...and there's nothing at a Honda or Acura dealer that I'd go in to buy today.

 

Mazda has done an unbelievable job of keeping the Miata relevant for 27 effing years! That's amazing.

But....It never made an impact like the S2000. It does has lasting appeal, though, across any age group. That's a huge feat.