Is the S2000 Appreciating?
07-12-2016, 02:14 PM
#21
Very low mileage S2000s in perfect original condition (except for wear items) will probably see some appreciation going forward. You see this already with NA Miatas. But most will continue to be very affordable. Good news for less affluent enthusiasts who will be able to afford nice driver quality S2000s for years to come. Dave pretty much made the case for this.
In related news, there is a very original '01 Integra Type R on BringATrailer.com right now with a current bid over $30K, with almost two full days left on the auction. MSRP was around $24K new. Adjust for inflation and that works out to around $33K. I expect the final bid will top that. Of course with only about 3,800 USDM Type R's reaching our shores over a five year production run, these are rarer than NSXs and FAR rarer than S2000s.
In related news, there is a very original '01 Integra Type R on BringATrailer.com right now with a current bid over $30K, with almost two full days left on the auction. MSRP was around $24K new. Adjust for inflation and that works out to around $33K. I expect the final bid will top that. Of course with only about 3,800 USDM Type R's reaching our shores over a five year production run, these are rarer than NSXs and FAR rarer than S2000s.
07-14-2016, 10:01 AM
#22
Former Moderator
Some comments about S2000s as investment cars from 6 months ago in UK.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/us...r-buying-guide
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/us...r-buying-guide
07-15-2016, 03:27 PM
#23
Registered User
It is way too early to judge the collectability and future market value of the S2000. But as Dave points out, the sky is NOT the limit. While people do a pretty good job messing them up with mods and a small percentage get totaled every year, there are still thousands of them sitting in garages going less than 3,000 miles a year. And the car has been out of production for only 7 years. Most interested buyers will look at the cost of new cars when considering a 7 to 10 year old sports car. An S2000 priced near a new Miata will lose the decision making analysis 9 times out of 10. So I think they will trade around the $15 to $20K range for some time to come. They may return to MSRP in five to 10 years, depending on what is available new.
07-15-2016, 06:58 PM
#24
Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1468292205' post='24014388
It is way too early to judge the collectability and future market value of the S2000. But as Dave points out, the sky is NOT the limit. While people do a pretty good job messing them up with mods and a small percentage get totaled every year, there are still thousands of them sitting in garages going less than 3,000 miles a year. And the car has been out of production for only 7 years. Most interested buyers will look at the cost of new cars when considering a 7 to 10 year old sports car. An S2000 priced near a new Miata will lose the decision making analysis 9 times out of 10. So I think they will trade around the $15 to $20K range for some time to come. They may return to MSRP in five to 10 years, depending on what is available new.
07-16-2016, 12:42 PM
#28
I think unmolested S2000s have stopped depreciating. Especially certain colors and trim, IE GPW and black/red interior. Stanced, slammed, riced out examples will continue to fall in value.
07-16-2016, 12:55 PM
#29
To each his own way,to enjoy the toy...it's not Wall Street,after all.
