http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=140608

This makes me sad

The car managed to stay relevant for 9 years. I'd say that's pretty damn good!

But the automaker's earlier report on 2008 annual and December monthly sales told a different story. Honda sold just 72 S2000s in December 2008 versus 210 in December 2007. Honda said it sold a total of 2,538 S2000s in 2008 versus 4,302 in 2007, a decline of 41.2 percent.

Gee, I though US RX-8 Sales were poor at 350 (approx) per month (2008)

And yes, I don't like to see the S2000 go, it is and was a great piece of Japanese Engineering like the RX-8.

In a small way this could help MX-5/ Miata sales, now the only Roadster out of Japan.

yes, this news made me very sad today - my best friend is an S2k guy... he will not be pleased :(

so does this mean goodbye to the whole car concept? or this generation? I hope they come out with another car like the s2000. I honestly sometimes feel like I would like to trade for an s2000 but most the time I'm absolutely in love with my 8.

Either way, the s2000 is a great car in my opinion... always did like them.

S2000 = good

Oh well

It will be missed,truly a engineering marvel from Honda. Until we meet again in another 20 -30 years. 1968-S800 ,1999-S2000, 2020=S????

A car that will be truly missed but never forgotten by enthusiast.
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2009/s2000/exterior-gallery/gal_lg1.jpg

I will definitely pick up a used one down the road.

i always viewed the s2k and the rx8 as very similar. i mean they are way different. but they both are very very good packages for the money and both have 9k! well atleast the ap1's did

Yep, and you guessed it...already a Honda S2000 Last Special Edition announced called the "ULTIMATE"....

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090129.022/honda-s2000-ultimate-edition---the-roadsters-swan-song#addcomment

A damn shame.

Honda will officially turn into Toyota II the instant the last S2000 rolls off the line. Actually, that's not fair. Toyota still has quite a few RWD cars in their portfolio...

sniffles

welll, toyota is gonna be bringing out a new supra but other than that the only race inspired engineering they have done is the scion line...which by no means is impressive

the only race inspired engineering they have done is the scion line

"race inspired"? scion? :confused:

and unfortunately, i think the both new supra and that lexus supercar are dead. along with the supposed new nsx, and definitely the supposed new s2k. like someone else said, honda is totally turning into toyota II, or toyota jr. good or bad? eh. the s2k was created to celebrate honda's 50th birthday, and i don't think they ever really expected it to last very long. that it stuck around this long ain't too bad. that they're axing all these sports cars is pretty disheartening, and to me signals death of honda as i knew it. rip

I remember seeing an ad not too long ago when they advertised how they're vehicles/engines are race inspired... now the closest thing they have is the civic si and that honestly isnt impressive to me...

scion is by no means race inspired, scion was created as a youth inspired brand of cheap cars to get young people to bite on them since they are not "toyota"

I truly never thought the S2000 would reach depreciation levels like it has, but I say THANK GOD, they are finally stopping production. Long overdue, but for potential S2000 buyers, this is a golden oppurtunity, because it's flashing be back to 2005, when the RX8 was being unloaded for insane prices.

Hopefully things will level off, and this car can maintain a decent value in the future.

Truly ashame Honda didn't stop this production a couple years sooner, as they are being unloaded used for insane prices. It is what it is, and it looks like I'll be keeing my S for quite a few more years. :)

What the NY Times had to say, perhaps relevant to all sports cars:

"It was designed and built for pure fun by a company known for its common sense — 1999 was still the giddy beginnings of the Internet age. The Nasdaq was riding high, music was free, Apple sold its first iBook, Kobe still liked Shaq — and the S2000 fit right in. Honda sold more than 110,000 S2000s (and more than 65,000 in the United States).

But now the fun and games have come to an end. The era of rising stock markets and real estate has been replaced by a deep and dark recession. So in many ways it is fitting that Honda has decided to end sales of the car that symbolized the carefree attitude of the past 10 years."

But the automaker's earlier report on 2008 annual and December monthly sales told a different story. Honda sold just 72 S2000s in December 2008 versus 210 in December 2007. Honda said it sold a total of 2,538 S2000s in 2008 versus 4,302 in 2007, a decline of 41.2 percent.

Gee, I though US RX-8 Sales were poor at 350 (approx) per month (2008)


I think there were more people buying an F430 than S2000 in Canada last year. :Eyecrazy:

"Honda said it will end production of its sporty roadster, the S2000, this year, with 2009 as the final model year. Introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model-year car, about 110,000 S2000s were sold world wide. Only 65 were sold in Canada last year, down from 123 in 2007"

- source canada.com

I understand sales are down, but did they do anything to freshen it up? Anything to attract new buyers?

I am guessing that these cars are not profitable enough to keep R&D up so they can offer the next generation? Would that assumption be correct?

^ What R&D? S2000 has been around since Y2K. All tooling costs should now be paid up. Honda should really update the interior specifically that KITT look alike dashboard. Too 80s. Other than that, drop the price. Because it MSRPs at $50,000 in Canada. Talk about $$$ for a little convertible. Fast 'n Furious insurance rate also put a dent in its appeal to young 'uns.

I understand sales are down, but did they do anything to freshen it up? Anything to attract new buyers?

I am guessing that these cars are not profitable enough to keep R&D up so they can offer the next generation? Would that assumption be correct?

they would have needed to do something major... the car has been around so long and it looks almost the same as when it came out... just very minor differences. They did change the engine up a bit, which was refreshing but they really needed to just move to a new car. I personally think it looks great, but at this point they're just dragging out the look too long.

I honestly do think it was a good thing that they are finally bringing it to an end. Don't get me wrong, I love the car... as I mentioned earlier, I've thought/am thinking about trading if I find a good deal. The thing that saddens me, is the fact that it's not being replaced. If they announced the end of this model and the start of a new one coming, then it would have been good news. It really is as others have mentioned, the death of the last interesting car from honda.

"...S2000 fans will get one last chance at buying the roadster. Beginning in March, the Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition will go on sale to honor the car's short-but-sweet history..."

so 10yrs. is short huh?

"...S2000 fans will get one last chance at buying the roadster. Beginning in March, the Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition will go on sale to honor the car's short-but-sweet history..."

so 10yrs. is short huh?

A lot of cars have longer runs, but the redesign... that's the reason it's short in the grand scheme of things. The rx-7 ran from 78-2002.

And it still is sharp car after 10 years in production. It probably owes to the simple and not overly trendy styling of the car. The 8 and the S2000 were similar in that they ultimately only appealed to a select audience.

It is too bad that Honda/Acura don't really have anything fun to replace it with. Honda/Acura cars have been hit with the ugly stick lately.

Since it was out so long, it makes a great car to pick up used though.

And it still is sharp car after 10 years in production. It probably owes to the simple and not overly trendy styling of the car. The 8 and the S2000 were similar in that they ultimately only appealed to a select audience.

It is too bad that Honda/Acura don't really have anything fun to replace it with. Honda/Acura cars have been hit with the ugly stick lately.

Since it was out so long, it makes a great car to pick up used though.


Yeah, I agree. It's a very impressive accomplishment that the S lasted this long without very much change, and the car was ahead of it's time in beginning.

It is a simple style, and really doesn't carry that trend, especially with the likes of the more stand out style of cars like the Solstice and Sky. It's just not a head turner like it used to be.

As for used pick up. They are extremely reliable and durable long term with little problems, like any honda, and higher mileage models can be purchased for 7-$8000, so expect to see The S2000 all customised, decked out, and being driven by youth. Now that bothers me, but with the drop in value, my guess is, those high mileage 00-01 models are gonna start surfacing like Civics. Trying not to think about it. hehe ;)

Honda is becoming Toyota. yay.