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Originally Posted by Maxim
I see it as using the same recipe as the RX-8, plain and simple. It needs to be better than that.
And the S2000 prices kept pace with inflation....meaning that back when it first came out, it was also overpriced. It'd be more like 40k today.
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i disagree. the RX-8 had nothing that made it stand out vs its competition. the FT has RWD. imo that is a HUGE plus. i dont think any of us on this forum would be interested in this car if it was FWD. THAT'S how big a plus RWD is for this car. its VERY unique in that sense. and this is the MAJOR reason why it exists and why people will buy it.
for the non enthusiasts its the styling. its dramatically better looking when you compare it to the Si, MS6, GTi, WRX, etc. it has that sleek coupe look. is it as awesome as the concept FR-S? no. but that doesnt mean its a total turd in the looks dept... the spy shots of the wild body kit is testament to how stylish the car is, for better or for worse.
the integra type r was 25k in 2001. about the best bang for the buck car of its time. at 32-33k, the S2000 was priced right. a little expensive, yes, but you can tell where the money went. it handled great and had an AMAZING engine. hardly a rip off...