FT-86 convertible under consideration according to Toyota official!

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by shaX 07

Imagine if the S2000 came in Coupe, Convertible, Auto, Manual... Obviously there are hardtops available for them, but they still were only produced with 1 configuration: Convertible, 6 speed... Take it or leave it.

It would have ruined what the S is all about. On the other hand, if it was made in various trims like that then maybe it would have sold well enough that Honda wouldn't have cancelled it.

[shaX 07]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

It would have ruined what the S is all about. On the other hand, if it was made in various trims like that then maybe it would have sold well enough that Honda wouldn't have cancelled it.

I think they had to cancel it because it was just getting old-- The car essentially didn't change in 9 years. Sure some small stuff changed but it was the same exact motor/tranny etc.. I think they needed to bump up the HP to keep it around.. 240HP is just not sufficient compared to the new cars that are coming out-- I mean the ford taurus SHO is 365HP twin turbo, you have the srt8 challenger, camaro ss, and I think there's even a 250HP Sonata now a days..

They would have needed to re-design it and give it a bigger power plant for a similar price in order to keep selling them..

[FWDsucks]

Originally Posted by shaX 07

I think they had to cancel it because it was just getting old-- The car essentially didn't change in 9 years. Sure some small stuff changed but it was the same exact motor/tranny etc.. I think they needed to bump up the HP to keep it around.. 240HP is just not sufficient compared to the new cars that are coming out-- I mean the ford taurus SHO is 365HP twin turbo, you have the srt8 challenger, camaro ss, and I think there's even a 250HP Sonata now a days..

They would have needed to re-design it and give it a bigger power plant for a similar price in order to keep selling them..

I have no ideayt they cancelled the s2000 power had nothing to do with it it was the handling and the fun you had driving it. even when it came out there were cars with more power than the s2000. the s2k defined a real sports car light,quick, and good with corners. power doesnt matter in a car like that. But I do think that the s2000 is a stepping stone. they made it 2 research a front engined-rear wheel drive car so that it will help them with the next NSX or its replacement.

[MtnDrvr86]

they've already canned the nsx project so no replacement there. there was a rummored replacement for the s2000 some time ago but i havnt heard anything since. and with honda goining all green a-la toyota dont look for it to come anytime soon.

but the s2000 was one of the best sportscars period, not the fastest but one of the most balanced and many ways. and definitely for the price not may could compete on a track or the fun to drive factor.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by MtnDrvr86

they've already canned the nsx project so no replacement there. there was a rummored replacement for the s2000 some time ago but i havnt heard anything since. and with honda goining all green a-la toyota dont look for it to come anytime soon.

but the s2000 was one of the best sportscars period, not the fastest but one of the most balanced and many ways. and definitely for the price not may could compete on a track or the fun to drive factor.

Honda canceled their entire RWD program. The NSX, S2000 replacement, and RWD Acura all got the axe. Really sucks tbh and now I'm probably looking at not being a Honda fanboi anymore.

The S2000 was actually canceled due to it's declining sales. 240HP was/is more than enough for the car since it was not meant to be driven in a straight line, but to carve up corners like no other. A buddy of mine said something a while back that I think will end up being true. The S2000 will end up being like the Supra years down the road. It'll become a highly sought after collector's item. At least I hope it does.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

Honda canceled their entire RWD program. The NSX, S2000 replacement, and RWD Acura all got the axe. Really sucks tbh and now I'm probably looking at not being a Honda fanboi anymore.

The S2000 was actually canceled due to it's declining sales. 240HP was/is more than enough for the car since it was not meant to be driven in a straight line, but to carve up corners like no other. A buddy of mine said something a while back that I think will end up being true. The S2000 will end up being like the Supra years down the road. It'll become a highly sought after collector's item. At least I hope it does.

Yeah seriously, Supra is still expensive car... It's bout 10 yrs since last production (in US) and they still demand $10k (for NA) ~ $45k (for TT). My dream to have buy one and make it like Orido's Supra.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah seriously, Supra is still expensive car... It's bout 10 yrs since last production (in US) and they still demand $10k (for NA) ~ $45k (for TT). My dream to have buy one and make it like Orido's Supra.

It's like that for it's potential, as well as obviously there aren't that many around I wouldn't think. The S has incredible potential, especially with folks hitting 700rwhp consistently. Just a matter of time before it becomes a collector's item.

[White Comet]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

It's like that for it's potential, as well as obviously there aren't that many around I wouldn't think. The S has incredible potential, especially with folks hitting 700rwhp consistently. Just a matter of time before it becomes a collector's item.

The Supra is so sought after because of the power it can make on the stock block.

As to the S2k and its power potential, the same could be said of so many other cars as well if you're willing to build the engine. S2ks can be had nowadays for relatively cheap. I don't think it will become valuable until like so many other cars of this generation do, which is to say probably not for another 25 years or so. And don't get me wrong, I LOVE S2ks.

[Matador]

It is true that the Supra is sought after for it's power making capabilities, but the fact that it was an awesome car in all dynamic aspects is oft overlooked.

Excellent acceleration, braking, handling.... objectively beating ALL of it's competition when it came out.

Doubt the S2K will demand the prices that the TT Supra can.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

It is true that the Supra is sought after for it's power making capabilities, but the fact that it was an awesome car in all dynamic aspects is oft overlooked.

Excellent acceleration, braking, handling.... objectively beating ALL of it's competition when it came out.

Doubt the S2K will demand the prices that the TT Supra can.

Funny how the Supra's handling characteristics are always overlooked.

I surprised more than just a few people on how well the Mk3 can handle. Couple on-ramps here, a back road there.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Excellent acceleration, braking, handling.... objectively beating ALL of it's competition when it came out.

Well in US anyways. In Japan, they were fighting the Godzilla.

[shaX 07]

The s2k will not become as prestigious as the Supra, sorry to say. Aside from what others have already said, the Supra was also not as massly produced as the s2k, also helping with it's rareness and high price point.

[jay4prez]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Well in US anyways. In Japan, they were fighting the Godzilla.

good one

[Matador]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Well in US anyways. In Japan, they were fighting the Godzilla.

The Supra was always a Z competitor. It was just THAT good to be compared to Godzilla (and I still think the Supra is better than the Playstation 2 from a drivers car POV).