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Well remember the numbers they're using are with the 350Z they're trying to extrapolate 5 year values based upon a very limited lifespan. There's almost no confidence that the numbers they're predicting will be seen in real life.

 

The value of my S is PRICELESS

 

This is easy to prove false enter a 350z in kelly blue book and an s in kelly blue book. you'll see the s keeps it's value

 

that's what i figured....again it'd be surprising if the 350 holds its value better than the S......

 

Of course, the article says "Note: Values based on the November/ December 2004 Kelley Blue Book Residual Values Guide. High performance, low volume vehicles or vehicles with an original manufacturer's suggested retail price over $40,000 were not taken into consideration. Source: Kelley Blue Book"

According to USA Today... http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics...mym-autos_x.htm

350Z list price: $36,100
Value after 3 years: 62%
Value after 5 years: 51%

According to KBB retail value:
S2000 list price: $33,465
Value after 3 years - 2002 car with 40,000 miles : $23,535
Value after 5 years - 2000 car with 63,000 miles : $18,800
That's 70% and 56% respectively.

 

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The S2000 rare? You have to be ing kidding me.

My S54 M coupe, produced for 2 years with around 300 a year -- it was rare. < 700 in the U.S. total. My 996 TT, 1500 per year for 4 years running is not rare, hell search on ebay they are everywhere -- same for the S2000.

You cannot believe that a mass produced vehicle like the S2000 which has been on sale for 5 years now is going to ever be collectible and be serious. If some sales person at the dealership told you it would be it is your fault for being stupid enough to believe them.

 

Try leasing a car in the low 30K range. I looked at everything from a Audi A4 to 350Z, and the S2000 beats EVERY car in residual value. According to Edmunds, the only car with a higher residual value is a Porsche Carerra.

 

I also so this .....i belive it is in the top 10. Atleast last year it was.