what's was the point for honda?
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Originally Posted by replica,Jul 6 2006, 12:38 PM
You raise a valid question, but at least in my case, it helped them increase their marketshare. This is the first Honda car I've ever owned. I've had 2 CBR's, but never a car or truck. I'm a huge Toyota fan, and I hate FWD (have never purchased anything FWD). But now look at who makes what.
So going back to your question, Honda has done exactly what Toyota is not doing. They are making a product for company pride and for us enthusiasts, probably at the expense of sheer profits. And that is why they now have my business.
So going back to your question, Honda has done exactly what Toyota is not doing. They are making a product for company pride and for us enthusiasts, probably at the expense of sheer profits. And that is why they now have my business.
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That's what makes us interesting folks. It's obvious that we aren't into GT cruisers, straight line, high torque muscle cars. We're a community that enjoys the pleasure of driving, people who love the scream of a high-revving engine, wind in our hair, and the joy of rowing gears.
Yes, we're a bunch of automotive hedonists who love the pleasure of driving more than sheer, mindless power.
Honda didn't make the S2000 for people like us. We were born for this car
Yes, we're a bunch of automotive hedonists who love the pleasure of driving more than sheer, mindless power.
Honda didn't make the S2000 for people like us. We were born for this car
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Originally Posted by wildcardtrd,Jul 6 2006, 09:59 AM
I also came over from the Toyota crowd. There's nothing like winding this car out to full song, braking hard while cresting over a hill, downshifting, then winding out VTEC while cornering
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Originally Posted by fonzy_S2K,Jul 6 2006, 01:09 PM
where can I get this book? yeah that sums up most of it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076030906...2080003?ie=UTF8
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who said im mad at honda. i simply said it didn't make financial sense and i wouldn't have done it, especially for a world that mostly wouldn't appreciate it. lots to say for another one of my stupid threads.
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Originally Posted by Hockey,Jul 6 2006, 06:58 AM
You DO come up with some of the most random posts.
However you gave me cause to dig out my "Honda S2000" book by Daniel F. Carney so I could find an official quote for you.......
"The development goal of the S2000 was to create a sportscar that embodies Honda's challenging spirit.........We wanted to design a car that gives sheer driving pleasure. The design goals were to create a car with state-of-the-art technology, innovation and sporty handling, and to create a car that brings the pleasure of driving to a wider audience of sportscar enthusiasts."
That just about sums it up, but I will add a few points.
1. The car was developed as a 50th anniversary celebration of Honda.
2. The S500 was Honda's first car, so how fitting that an updated version be re-introduced for the anniversary.
3. Honda wanted to bring their F1 technology to the street (highest hp/liter.....F1 inspired tach.... push-button start.....bare-bones interior for the more serious driver.
4. Classic roadster touches meaning, long nose/short rear deck, rear wheel drive (for Honda??? - yup), 6-speed which I think was Honda's first, balanced weight distribution for optimal handling.
5. There was a growing market with the popularity of the Miata, Z3, Boxster, and SLK...that Honda saw good sales potential.
I could go on. Think I like this car?!?!?
-Hockey
However you gave me cause to dig out my "Honda S2000" book by Daniel F. Carney so I could find an official quote for you.......
"The development goal of the S2000 was to create a sportscar that embodies Honda's challenging spirit.........We wanted to design a car that gives sheer driving pleasure. The design goals were to create a car with state-of-the-art technology, innovation and sporty handling, and to create a car that brings the pleasure of driving to a wider audience of sportscar enthusiasts."
That just about sums it up, but I will add a few points.
1. The car was developed as a 50th anniversary celebration of Honda.
2. The S500 was Honda's first car, so how fitting that an updated version be re-introduced for the anniversary.
3. Honda wanted to bring their F1 technology to the street (highest hp/liter.....F1 inspired tach.... push-button start.....bare-bones interior for the more serious driver.
4. Classic roadster touches meaning, long nose/short rear deck, rear wheel drive (for Honda??? - yup), 6-speed which I think was Honda's first, balanced weight distribution for optimal handling.
5. There was a growing market with the popularity of the Miata, Z3, Boxster, and SLK...that Honda saw good sales potential.
I could go on. Think I like this car?!?!?
-Hockey