[QUOTE]Originally posted by Hamada
[B]denial....true I hoped my s2000 would take after the NSX last for a decade. I dont have the cash to be buying a new model every 5 years.

 

I doubt it will be new for 2004. Honda's run for at least 5 years before a full makeover. Also, grapevine says it won't be around much longer.

 

I'll believe it when I read it in AutoWeek.

Judge Ed
2001 Yellow

 

All I can say is you guys are funny! I love all the speculation that people make well over a year before the model would release. Here's what I'll throw into the pot to stir around...

Maybe the S2000 WILL be redesigned...maybe it WILL come back as an Acura...and maybe it will REPLACE the aging NSX...

Something to think about...

 

There's seems to be quite of few people who feel threatened by the forecast of a new 2004 model. I would imagine, largely due to its effects on resale value and overall appeal.

I for one, would like to see progression in our car's line. If it turns about to be a superior car, I'll probably trade in for one in 2005. But keep in mind one thing. The new model could very well be a huge blessing for 2000-2003 model resale value and appeal.

Case and point. 1994-1996 Impala SS. After a several year production hiatus, the Impala SS owners were highly concerned about their cars when word got out that Chevy would introduce a newly redesigned Impala. People were freaked about resale value and appeal, speculating all sort of things like an LS1 powerplant, etc.

Guess what? Chevy released a piece of crap V6, front-wheel drive, mid-sized poop mobile that was basically a glorified Chevy Lumina. Basically an absolute disgrace to the Impala emblem. The end result was that it helped the 94-96 Impala SS resale value and appeal tremendously. I recently sold my '95 Impala for $7,000 less than what I paid for it, 5 years and 75,000 miles ago.

So you never know.

 

I have to agree with Albert.

Another case in point. The 1967 Corvette was a great car, but it actually had nothing unique to itself, except that it was the last of its generation. The owners pantybunched about the new 1968 redesign (it actually happened, too!). 1968s can be had for nothing today, but '67's - you can easily pay 10x 1967's msrp.

If a redesigned s2000 comes out, many owners will upgrade selected components from their 1st gen car. A newer model doesn't change your existing car, and provides opportunity for Honda based improvement. 1st generation cars often carry the best value unless incredible improvements are made (like going from drum to disk brakes or something).

If I was considering buying an '02 or '03, I might wait to get more visibility on '04, if I thought there might be new information. If I already owned my car, I would be happy - I own a great car already, and I probably paid a great price for it.

It's a win/win situation, unless you are absolutely obsessed with keeping up with the Joneses.

 

B.S.

 

LOL, good one Da Hapa.

QUOTE]Originally posted by Da Hapa
I heard the 2004 S2K was going to be enhanced the following ways:
1) 4.0L V-10
2) Fully retracting hardtop
3) Full carbon fibre treatment
4) 18" super Bling Bling action wheels to hold
5) Huge 6 pot Brembo brakes
6) Full wood interior becomes an option
7) CD/Navigation/touchscreen climate control
8) 900 watt Monsoon eardrum buster stereo [/QUOTE]

 

All for $32,000.

 

all i know..it had better have heat guided missles and oil slick.
I also want a retro-fit for my 2001....and honda should pay for it!!