Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
I dont go to tracks often, but when im there, its rare to see an S2K

I mean hell the last S2K Track day only had like 20 cars there. How many were at Club Wars (Scooby event)

WRX STi ($32,995)
300hp 2.5L, 300TQ
AWD-Active Center DIfferential
Brembo Brakes
2.5L 4cylinder with 300hp
17 x 8" BBS alloys
6spd manual transmission
Short Throw Shifter
Quick ratio steering
Driver Controlled Center Differential DCCD
Summer Directional tires (you'll want to get winter or rain tires)
Limited Slip front differential
Super Sport ABS
HID headlights (low beam)
Rev indicator/alarm
Sport suspension with inverted struts

S2000
MSRP: $34,250
2.2L I4
237HP 162TQ
Its got no special brakes
coil springs anti roll bar

Whats so special about the S2000? how is the STI and EVO not considered in the same class? they are the same price range, similar power levels.

I mean, if you want to say that the STI an EVO are Sedans, then lets compare the S2000 to the 350Z? Well great, the 350Z is a heap of crap too.

WHat else is there? Solstice? GTO? Mustang?

Again, my point is if your looking for a $30,000+ car to "RACE" with ,the S2000 is LAST on your list IMHO. especially this new one, thats MORE expensive an barely has the equipment the EVO and the STI come with STANDARD.

I actaully like S2000s, but i would never pay more than $10,000 for one when they get that cheap ill pick one up for a sat night cruiser, but thats about it. They look sharp, but they are not the car everyone makes them out to be.
I am loving this thread, and many of the responses. I will make every effort to keep my comments relevant to the discussion of the CR and not address some of the other stuff I see. I don't understand what you are saying though... why pick out a list of options that the STi has and then act like the CR has nothing special? It has lots of exclusive features. Granted, they won't be as numerous as when you compare the base Impreza to the STi because the standard S2000 has so many features standard.
Some of you aren't impressed with the CR, but I can bet that most of those are the same people that don't like the standard S2000 to begin with. There are always cars that are faster, and always cars that are slower. The S2000 CR is not the car to end all cars, and I don't think Honda is claiming that it is. It is a special edition car; a gift to a retiring Honda R&D engineer who had a hand in the creation of both the NSX and S2000. It is quicker around the track than the standard S2000, and that was the benchmark. No one is going to purchase a CR and go to the track with aspirations of taking out a Porsche GT3 or anything.
As far as the price, I think it is fair when you compare it to the standard S2000. After adding (to a base S2000) OEM lip, spoiler, special badging, stiffer springs, hardtop, stiffer stabilizer bars, etc, the price will exceed that of the CR. Of course, if you believe (like so many) that the car is overpriced to begin with, the car will have even less appeal. Some people who actually like the S2000 will appreciate the exclusiveness of a limited production car will go out and get it.
I find it interesting that both the Nismo Z and S2000 CR go without power upgrades though. I certainly would have preferred a boost in power over some of the arguably fancy bodywork.
Would I drive one? In Grand Prix White- possibly. Am I going to trade my car in for one?
I say different strokes for different folks. Thank goodness we are not the same and all driving Black Ford model Ts, right?
Oh yes, to the person who said that the Nismo Z does everything so much better than the S2000 CR- check this link out:S2000 CR & Nismo Z Road & Track tested both and scored the CR higher in a few categories. Specifically, the driver noted braking and handling on the CR were more precise than that of the Z (I brought this up because you said the Z braked better)- so don't put it down just yet.
And for the person who said that S2000 owners think that their cars are so great- don't you think your car is great? Cars are like kids... yours are always the best.