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Originally Posted by pkolanko
My mistake, I thought I was in the BRZ forum. I agree the FR-S is going to be terrible for future collectors. The only one to hold value will be the BRZ IMO. It's like the 5.4 L Raptor or a 6-cyclinder Mustang... no one wants the lower end version. Even though the FR-S and BRZ are identical mechanically I just think a buyer would prefer the BRZ 10 years from now. I see my stock BRZ (2015 series.blue) maintaining a respectable value with no mods, no winter or rain driving, and not being raced. The reason why the S2000 held it's valuable is more because it's almost impossible to find one in decent shape, with low miles, that hasn't been heavily modded. The same will be the case for the BRZ. Only time will tell though.
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I really don't think this is a Toyota/BRZ issue. I think there is no significant difference between the two cars and that a badge or sales gimmicks like special colors and a special edition number plate aren't going to get your average buyer to shell out any real amount of extra money in the future. Something meaningful like a forced induction version (see Mazdaspeed NB Miata) or a limited production stripped down race version (see Integra Type R) would have the sort of rarity and desirability that would retain value.
I think most of what you are seeing with the Honda S2000 is a product of low production numbers rather than difficulty to find good examples. I've been toying with the idea of getting one so I've been checking craigslist periodically over the past few years. There are usually five to ten for sale locally here, of which half or less are what I'd consider nice examples that I'd consider. There's usually at least one low mileage gem available though, and if not, then definitely within a few hours drive. I don't see them as all that hard to find but you will definitely pay to get one.