I am getting some TSB's handled on my car today and was looking at the following website: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb...sb/central2.cfm
I was looking at other cars, namely the SLK, Boxster, Z3, and Miata and noticed that the S2000 had more major problems than these other cars, which is not typical of Honda. Especially compared to BMW's, Mercedes, and Porsches in general. Then I thought about someone noting that the S2000 is one of the top complained about cars on some laywer's lemon list (which everyone was saying was not true). I'm not about to get rid of my car, but do you think that the S2000 was maybe rushed into production and didn't recieve the attention it needed to take care of all of the minor issues?

 

Very good topic.

It is interesting when a company goes "out of the box" and tries something different. (Front engine rear wheel drive vs. front engine front wheel drive)

The launch of the S2000 has been a great success from the manufacturers view point. There has also been some steep learning curves especially when dealing with idealistic designers (no clock) and vendors (roof, diff, body parts, etc.)

As in any car introduction, the first year learning curve is steeper. There are always minor issues, we have tried to make them as painless as possible.

Enjoy your cars.

Woodwork

 

Woodwork, what's your background? I noticed that you used the word "we".

 

Please check consumers reports. The $9.00 is money well spent for 3 months of UNBIASED reliability ratings in cars of all makes and models.
In it, you will see that the S2000 is one of the most (as a matter of fact, in the "sports car" category it is THE most) reliable car you can buy. It has their "recommended" status also. Not so with the Boxster.
Don't take my word for it. Go check it out.
Sincerely,
Daniel Garza, M.D.

 

It must be true... he used M.D. after his name.

 

Sorry about that. (The MD thing) Little lapse I guess.
The miata also has this status and BMW is not bad, but Boxster actually did poorly!
I think Consumers reports is a good source because of their sound methodology in obtaining and reporting statistics.
Yeah, some people have car trouble (even with this car) but, -at least statistically- is a minority.
Cheers
Daniel

 

Also look at insurance statistics. My company mailed me recent data that puts the S2000 near the best among small cars for safety (still can't compare to monster SUV's in a collision).

 

I apologize as well. ~Group hug~

 

But the insurance compaines still gave the S2000 a rating of a 22 which is worse than a Vette (This is hearsay). Can anyone back me up here?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by nastinupe1
[B]Woodwork, what's your background?