2004 S2000 changes
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From: St. Louis
I believe the 5th Gen Civic ran from 1992 to 1995, and the 4th Gen Prelude ran from 93 to 96. So this 5 year thing is not set in stone!! Furthermore, the last Integra ran for like 7- 8 years. The first generation CRV ran for 6 years. And then there is the NSX (which is built in the same plant as the S2000)...
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From: Laredo
Like other "image" cars (Toyota Supra, Mitsu 3000, Nissan 300 Z and yes, Acura NSX) these models remained largely unchanged for their entire lifespans.
Honda developed an engine/transmission/chassis combo which is not shared with any other models, it is being produced in relatively small numbers and the styling is modern and fresh enough to last for at least another 3 to 4 years.
I really don't foresee Honda trying to outdo itself with a bigger engine, big styling changes, etc.
I do believe that it will -like Toyota did with its Supra- make small improvements to the car (as it has already been doing) to make it just perfect and fix the few bugs that escaped pre-production.
Just my .02 based on japanese companies' behavior with these cars over the past decade.
Cheers
Daniel
Honda developed an engine/transmission/chassis combo which is not shared with any other models, it is being produced in relatively small numbers and the styling is modern and fresh enough to last for at least another 3 to 4 years.
I really don't foresee Honda trying to outdo itself with a bigger engine, big styling changes, etc.
I do believe that it will -like Toyota did with its Supra- make small improvements to the car (as it has already been doing) to make it just perfect and fix the few bugs that escaped pre-production.
Just my .02 based on japanese companies' behavior with these cars over the past decade.
Cheers
Daniel
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From: KC
I think this topic is hilarious. Guys, we can guess all we want. There are always rumors. There are always RUMORS.
But I agree with Lou and others...this car is an achievement. And as long as people keep buying, they will keep selling.
Go, Honda, go!
Steve
But I agree with Lou and others...this car is an achievement. And as long as people keep buying, they will keep selling.
Go, Honda, go!
Steve
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From: Seal Beach
My recollection of the Accord life-cycle is that new models came out every four years until the series that was just discontinued ('98-'02). That one was extended to five years (yea, I had to count on my fingers too) because Toyota's five-year life on the Camry and Honda's four-year life on the Accord would have converged to mean new models of both in '02, something Honda did not want. (If you have driven the '03 Accord, it is a highly impressive and refined vehicle and a remarkable bargain, although clearly mainstream in its understear characteristics.)
However, my impression is that Accords will now follow a five-year cycle, giving Honda a newer model to sell for four years out of the five in the product cycle, assuming that Toyota does not change the Camry's.
However, my impression is that Accords will now follow a five-year cycle, giving Honda a newer model to sell for four years out of the five in the product cycle, assuming that Toyota does not change the Camry's.