Honda S2000 value and depreciation
Known for 9000rpm vtec roadster with cult status.
Depreciation curve
We class the Honda S2000 as a legendary retainer in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 80% after three years and 69% after five. Supply-constrained icons with waiting lists. They lose value slower than anything else on SA roads, holding around 80% after three years.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 90% |
| 3 years | 80% |
| 5 years | 69% |
| 7 years | 58% |
| 10 years | 44% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Sold new in SA from 2000 to 2009, the S2000 paired a 9,000 rpm 2.0 VTEC engine with rear-wheel drive and a precise manual gearbox. It has become a collector favourite, and tidy low-mileage cars now change hands for more than they cost new. Supply is thin, so values keep climbing.
S2000 against its rivals
Honda S2000: common questions
Does the Honda S2000 hold its value?
We class the Honda S2000 as a legendary retainer in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 80% after three years and 69% after five. Supply-constrained icons with waiting lists. They lose value slower than anything else on SA roads, holding around 80% after three years.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.