If the S2000 were to return, would you guys be excited? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

STZ · 12-07-2015, 04:52 PM

Yeah, I know I know, more rumors. But autocar.co.uk doesn't really say things without any ground and I would like to believe they're a more "legit" than lets say... the infamous motoring.au.

Anyways, http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...zda-mx-5-rival

I'm excited for other people. I will never now, or in the future, own a convertible but the S2000 is legendary for a reason.

go_a_way1 · 12-07-2015, 04:54 PM

STZ · 12-07-2015, 05:01 PM

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I would be lying if I said I wasn't doing the same.

DarkSunrise · 12-07-2015, 05:26 PM

If Honda offered an actual coupe version, definitely. I would consider trading in my FR-S for it in 4-5 years.

If just a convertible, it wouldn't bring more to the table than an ND Miata for how I'd use it (street only, no track), so I wouldn't be that excited personally.

jawn · 12-07-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Do you have an automated script to automatically add popcorn to every thread that you read?

go_a_way1 · 12-07-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jawn

Do you have an automated script to automatically add popcorn to every thread that you read?

It is better then just writing sub hahaha! I like to come back and read threads after there has been some posts

strat61caster · 12-07-2015, 05:37 PM

True S2000 successor? 150-300 hp, 2,200-2,800+ lbs, low practicality, relatively high price point? Cool. Would I buy? Nah.

S660 or slightly upsized very light mid-engined derivative for less $$$ than a Camry truly worthy of the Honda S___ name?

Just my armchair quarterback opinion.

Edited to reflect more reasonable power/weight

MrDinkleman · 12-07-2015, 05:50 PM

Nah. I already have an NB Miata. Through it, I learned I don't really like convertibles. I keep it for the same reason I keep my Toyota pickup. It costs very little to keep around and there may be the occasional time when I need or want it, such as when cruising with the top down might be fun. For instance, it *is* a great way to look at Christmas lights in those neighborhoods/parks that have big light displays. Plus, it's a great handling RWD, MT car.

MisterSheep · 12-07-2015, 05:53 PM

I want more information on the rumored "mini nsx" that is said to be in the mix.

GhostRai · 12-07-2015, 06:15 PM

http://jalopnik.com/new-honda-s2000-...-by-1746708009

I'd like to think Autocar is more reputable than...*shivers* motoring.au, but this article is just as clickbait and cringe worthy. Jalopnik hit it head on.

In other news, I saw on Facebook that the 2017 Dodge Charger is announced and they're also bringing back the Barracuda!!! Here is a photo:

pushrod · 12-07-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostRai

In other new, I saw on Facebook that the 2017 Dodge Charger is announced and they're also bringing back the Barracuda!!! Here is a photo:

I was about to say "this looks familiar", but now I see the URL: "1999". Thought so.

DAEMANO · 12-07-2015, 06:31 PM

Excited? Yes - If the performance and dynamics are the same or better. Great news. We need more lightweight sports cars, not less.

Buying? No - The cost of this thing will likely be over $45k (an AP2 went for $42k, inflation adjusted). The options in 2017/2018 (Modded '86, Modded SF-R, MX-5 Clubsport, Fiat 124 Abarth) will likely all beat it on price by at least $10k-$25k and equal if not exceed it dynamically. At $50k a person needs also to take a good hard look at Alpha 4C Spyder and Boxter/Caymans.

if Honda bring it in as capable as the old car at $35k-$30k then we have a discussion.

Tcoat · 12-07-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostRai

http://jalopnik.com/new-honda-s2000-...-by-1746708009

I'd like to think Autocar is more reputable than...*shivers* motoring.au, but this article is just as clickbait and cringe worthy. Jalopnik hit it head on.

In other new, I saw on Facebook that the 2017 Dodge Charger is announced and they're also bringing back the Barracuda!!! Here is a photo:

They were "bringing back" the Barracuda for the last 8 years. Anything new about it is pure bull since I had a conversation with the development team a year ago and the whole project was scrapped with the Fiat take over. Done, dead, officially not to be resurrected as long as Fiat is in the picture.
As for the new Charger design. I can not comment.

Tcoat · 12-07-2015, 06:46 PM

OOOOOOOOH engineers are "said" to have attended a club meeting. Well now there is nothing more definitive then that as far as proof of a new car.

More clickbait hogwash no matter how "good" the site usually is. Other sites are already building on this crap so the fun has just begun.

12-07-2015, 04:52 PM	#1
STZ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: '15 WRB BRZ Sport-tech Location: Canada Posts: 148 Thanks: 23 Thanked 145 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If the S2000 were to return, would you guys be excited? Yeah, I know I know, more rumors. But autocar.co.uk doesn't really say things without any ground and I would like to believe they're a more "legit" than lets say... the infamous motoring.au. Anyways, http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...zda-mx-5-rival I'm excited for other people. I will never now, or in the future, own a convertible but the S2000 is legendary for a reason.

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DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If Honda offered an actual coupe version, definitely. I would consider trading in my FR-S for it in 4-5 years. If just a convertible, it wouldn't bring more to the table than an ND Miata for how I'd use it (street only, no track), so I wouldn't be that excited personally. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	OOOOOOOOH engineers are "said" to have attended a club meeting. Well now there is nothing more definitive then that as far as proof of a new car. More clickbait hogwash no matter how "good" the site usually is. Other sites are already building on this crap so the fun has just begun. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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MrDinkleman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2016 Oceanic, "base" model Location: Gardena, CA Posts: 398 Thanks: 129 Thanked 179 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Nah. I already have an NB Miata. Through it, I learned I don't really like convertibles. I keep it for the same reason I keep my Toyota pickup. It costs very little to keep around and there may be the occasional time when I need or want it, such as when cruising with the top down might be fun. For instance, it is a great way to look at Christmas lights in those neighborhoods/parks that have big light displays. Plus, it's a great handling RWD, MT car.

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