I don’t think I have ever even thought of selling mine. Biggest decision I have is who to leave it to in my will.

 

Now that I have one I hope the prices only go up, selfishly I don't have any plans to sell it any time soon but you never know. I do wish I would have picked up a NSX years ago when they weren't batshit crazy high prices like they are now.

 

Well for me increased value means more costly replacement parts, more chance of theft, higher insurance costs, etc. So no benefit to me! Over the life of ownership the parts and insurance premiums probably negate most of any increased sales value.

But I also never sell cars. I buy good cars, keep them forever lol. The car I have had the least amount of time is our Tacoma, which we have had for going on 8 years now. Have had the s2k 11 years, Scion 20 years+ and our 4Runner 20 years. I love not having car payments! So resale value to me gets very little thought most of the time.

 

I don't believe those numbers. Not close.

 

Having purchased my last two S2000s used I think those prices are a little high.

 

Comments from Hagerty on the prices.....

Value-wise, the Club Racer is as mentioned above, always going to pull the most money. Several have sold for well over $100,000, and a 129-mile example sold in 2022 for over $200K. The current condition #2 (“excellent”) value for a CR in the Hagerty Price Guide is just under the $100,000 mark. Base cars are much further down the price spectrum. The #2 value for an AP1 (2000-03) model is $39,600. The condition #3 (“good”) value is $25,200. For an AP2 (2004-09) model the condition #2 value is $43,500, and the #3 value is $29,500. All S2000s, especially since 2020, have appreciated considerably in value. They are also disproportionately more popular among millennial and Gen Z buyers, which means they have relevance and staying power in the market for the foreseeable future.

 

And their parting remarks.....

Some people prefer the higher, peaky scream of the earlier 2.0-liter AP1, while others prefer the more usable power offered by the 2.2-liter AP2. Subtle differences in styling are also subjective, so the difference in desirability between the two isn’t huge. Buyers seem to emphasize condition and spec/colors over all else. Low-mileage examples with clean records and paint meter readings indicating no damage repair are prized. Post-2002 cars are probably preferred for their glass rear windows and improved oil banjo bolts, and pre-2006 cars seem to be prized for their analog-feel cable throttle. Regardless, any clean S2000 is a handsome, fun-to-drive and usable modern sports car with a jewel of an engine and a rewarding ownership experience. It’s a very special thing that is equally at home in any collection of modern driver’s cars or as a casual fun weekend driver.

Bottom line, they love the car as we all do (or did).

 

This is from a report by Hagerty two years ago comparing S2000 values over time with the competition.

 

And this is what they said was the best color.



Don't get all worked up over color (please). . . just kidding .... but I did love mine.

 

I didn't realize the AP2 had passed the AP1 in value.