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Re: Collectable [FOHIO]
by accelerator
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Jan 29, 2009 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: FOHIO (Jan 29, 2009 3:35 pm)
In the s2ki.com (north texas chapter), there is a guy who posted stating this was the last year and the color choices were very limited. I think only Black for base and white for C/R. I guess a quick check to teh honda web site could validate the color choices. Rumors as to the last year of production have been lingering since at least 2005. Due to the economy and the killing of the new NSX, perhaps Honda will keep the S2K around a little bit longer.
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- #598 of 604
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Re: Collectable [FOHIO]
by fedlawman
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Jan 29, 2009 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: FOHIO (Jan 29, 2009 3:35 pm)
Well, Porsche stopped building the 914 in 1976. 30+ years later, I've yet to see a 914 at Barrett Jackson... 
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- #599 of 604
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Re: Collectable [fedlawman]
by FOHIO
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Jan 31, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 29, 2009 7:47 pm)
You've got a point but I think the limited number of those will the Carrera engine still bring a good buck but they are hard to find. As for the Honda, I guess I'm a little bias since I own one but I still think it has a ton performance and handling technology for a reasonably priced sports car. The numbers sold in the US aren't that high thats why I thought they could someday be in demand. If they do go away I guess I could hang on to it for another 10-15 years and hope.....after all who would have thought that Studebakers would be collectable!
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Re: Collectable [FOHIO]
by fedlawman
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Jan 31, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: FOHIO (Jan 31, 2009 3:21 pm)
If your S2000 has less than 10K miles on the odo, no blemishes whatsoever, and you hermetically seal it in a temperature and humidity controlled vault, then yeah, maybe it will be worth what you paid for it in 40 years.
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Re: Collectable [fedlawman]
by accelerator
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Feb 02, 2009 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Jan 31, 2009 5:51 pm)
... and that would be 40 years of missing out on a lot of fun. 
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Re: Collectable [accelerator]
by fedlawman
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Feb 02, 2009 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: accelerator (Feb 02, 2009 6:10 am)
Yeah, don't try to preserve your S2000, it's too good a car to drive and enjoy. Quick steering, tight chassis, and great shifter were highlights for me. My only complaints during a 20 minute test drive - I had a hard time with heel and toe downshifts (pedal placement isn't what I'm used to), it was a little light on torque, and I found it hard to get the tail loose (too much tire in the back?).
Even so, it's about as good as it gets in a modern sports car.
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Re: Collectable [fedlawman]
by FOHIO
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Feb 02, 2009 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 02, 2009 10:36 am)
Sounds like you need a big block cobra if you like leaving your tires on the street on take off! I have only put 2000 miles on mine since I bought it last summer and really enjoy the handling and performance. I almost bought a Miata and thankfully didn't, the difference between the two is incredible when you hit 6000 RPM. I still am a little hesitant to routinly run this car between 6 & 9000 rpms because I'm an old muscle car guy who still worrys about blowing the thing up at those numbers! Everyone keeps telling me not to worry, I guess it will just take some time to adjust.
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Collectibility
by estreka
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Mar 24, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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If anyone is going to collect the S2K, it's going to be us. Contrary to popular belief, there aren't hordes of Jay Lenos out there with gigantic garages and more money than they know what to do with. If you want to know what your S2K is going to be worth 50 years down the line, you need to be asking yourself.
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