# It's official: Honda kills S2000 roadster **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 27, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991 "2009-01-27T11:15:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/21 "2009-01-27T12:35:48Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > I doubt that is really the real reason. I think it probably costs too much to produce. lol, sorry, I didnt mean to step on your speculation with a statement from a Honda spokesperson, carry on > [@deebo](#): > > jim^ u skipped over the epic downfall in sales since the release lol the epic downfall in sales came gradually as the car was produced for TEN YEARS, ~double the average lifespan. the economy really tanked the numbers as it has with almost every car. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/22 "2009-01-27T12:37:30Z")
Yeah, I really do think that thing is due for a major refresh, or to die. AP1 to AP2 was not really enough change to keep it going into the future. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/23 "2009-01-27T12:48:36Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > AP1 to AP2 was not really enough change to keep it going into the future. What about AP3 Im sorry but are we all forgetting that maybe the possibility of just putting a 2.5 or even 6cyl in there could have fixed this issue. This is just about Honda being practical in these shitty times. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/24 "2009-01-27T12:52:02Z")
The looks of the car need a change also. An AP3 model can definitely resurrect the project. However, in its current state they just need to let it die. ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/25 "2009-01-27T12:55:45Z")
> [@fiend540](#): > > Honda is turning into toyota, a car company filled with bland designs, with no real special car. Came here to post THIS. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/26 "2009-01-27T12:59:52Z")
> [@Moruitelda](#): > > Came here to post THIS. Well, its basic but its not like its untrue šŸ˜• I mean, its business decisions like that which made Toyota one of the best auto manufacturers around (as far as bottom line goes). Honda is just following suit. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/27 "2009-01-27T13:02:22Z")
At this point, Honda and Toyota manufacture appliances. Apparently thatā€™s what a large portion of the population wants in a car. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/28 "2009-01-27T13:04:25Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > Yeah, I really do think that thing is due for a major refresh, or to die. AP1 to AP2 was not really enough change to keep it going into the future. i dont really see anything at all with the s2k in the looks department. i think every company should have a car that will appeal to everyone and is still reasonably attainable for the everyday enthusiast nissan = 350z subaru = sti mistu = evo toyota = fail honda =??? should still be s2k. fuck the civic type r, did they do away with the rsx-s? im not really up to speed with anything 01+ lol ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/29 "2009-01-27T13:05:03Z")
Going to see more and more enthusiast cars go this way. Anything that isnā€™t easy to get to 35mpg+ or extremely profitable will be getting the ax. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/30 "2009-01-27T13:07:08Z")
isnt an s2k relativley close to 30mpgā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/31 "2009-01-27T13:08:24Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Going to see more and more enthusiast cars go this way. Anything that isnā€™t easy to get to 35mpg+ or extremely profitable will be getting the ax. You know thatā€™s misleading. It has to be the fleet average, so if they can sell a high mileage subcompact, it will be used to offset a lower-mileage sports-car or truck. Needs more displacement on demand and weight reduction, like I said in the other thread. Give me a V8 RWD sports car thatā€™s 2,600 pounds, and displacement on demand, and you can get good mileage on the highway. ---
**Author:** ![civicjim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/civicjim/32/5297_2.png) [@civicjim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/civicjim)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/32 "2009-01-27T13:11:30Z")
Sad Sad day. The s2k will go down in history as one of the greatest cars of all time. Perhaps its limited run will solidify its place in automotive history. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/33 "2009-01-27T13:12:11Z")
> [@civicjim](#): > > Sad Sad day. The s2k will go down in history as one of the greatest cars of all time. Perhaps its limited run will solidify its place in automotive history. :picard: ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/34 "2009-01-27T13:18:56Z")
> [@Moruitelda](#): > > You know thatā€™s misleading. It has to be the fleet average, so if they can sell a high mileage subcompact, it will be used to offset a lower-mileage sports-car or truck. Hereā€™s the problem, the auto industry is struggling. On top of that struggle weā€™re now piling on these new emissions requirements. That means they have to find the money for massive R&D, without passing the cost onto the customer because the customers arenā€™t buying as it is. Something has to give and itā€™s going to be the low profit enthusiasts vehicles that sell in smaller numbers than the ā€œtransportation appliancesā€. > [@Moruitelda](#): > > Needs more displacement on demand and weight reduction, like I said in the other thread. Give me a V8 RWD sports car thatā€™s 2,600 pounds, and displacement on demand, and you can get good mileage on the highway. The days of 2600lb cars are over, unless you want to cut back on federal safety mandates. The curb weight of the current Miata is over 2500lbs and thatā€™s a tiny 4 cyl 2 seater. ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/35 "2009-01-27T13:45:02Z")
maybe we should just use cars for fun and improve public transit. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/36 "2009-01-27T13:48:10Z")
Welcome to the 1970ā€™s all over againā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![reliant\_turbo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reliant_turbo/32/7189_2.png) [@reliant\_turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/reliant_turbo)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/37 "2009-01-27T13:56:17Z")
the hell with safety heavy stuff. drive more carefully. Brian ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/38 "2009-01-27T14:04:58Z")
ā˜¹ The one Honda i actually liked they killed. Oh well back to the import hate. ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/39 "2009-01-27T14:52:55Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#): > > maybe we should just use cars for fun and improve public transit. > [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Welcome to the 1970ā€™s all over againā€¦ > [@reliant\_turbo](#): > > the hell with safety heavy stuff. drive more carefully. > > Brian qft ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991/40 "2009-01-27T15:02:43Z")
> [@reliant\_turbo](#): > > the hell with safety heavy stuff. drive more carefully. > > Brian that requires having personal responsibility which as stupid Americans we have seemed to of lost touch with. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-official-honda-kills-s2000-roadster/61991.md?page=3)