Continuing with our Hooniverse Couldawouldashoulda Weekend extravaganza, hosted by yours truly… I thought I would take things up a notch with a Honda vs Honda comparison, so let’s get started. The Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid had been a bitter disappointment to the enthusiast community for a few reasons. Yes, it looks like an updated CRX, one of the most beloved of Hondas, and everyone was looking to the CR-Z as a “Green”, but still exciting successor to that little bombshell. It isn’t, and by a long shot. If your still inclined to get a somewhat sporty 2 seat Honda, and want to spend only around $19,300, you could get your own CR-Z, and slowly kill yourself in the process…. Or, you could go out and purchase this 2000 Honda S2000 Roadster for less money, get almost the same fuel economy, and experience open air driving. So, which would you choose?


Left to its own, the CR-Z is a pretty slick car, with a proper manual transmission, and a great little 1.5L engine from the Honda Fit (Jazz outside of North America). The biggest problem is when you start remembering the CRX in which this car is suppose to be the spiritual successor to, that’s when its clear that it isn’t all that sporty, nor all that fuel efficient. It look like crap as well…..

The Honda S2000 first premiered at the 1995 Tokyo Auto Show to celebrate Honda’s 50 years of auto manufacturing. While not setting the world on fire as far as sales, this Honda was a credible competitor to the BMW Z3, and the Porsche Boxster when it hit the North American Market in late 1999. The engine was a screamer, and this was a proper rear-wheel drive chassis, with a near 50-50 weight distribution. Early S2000 models were rather firm in their ride, but they made for great track cars. According to the listing:

Having just 3 meticulous owners from new, this car has traveled only 9,314 miles from new in excellent, virtually untouched condition throughout! All S2000’s came loaded with options including the 2.0L Inline 4 cylinder DOHC 16-valve VTEC producing an incredible 240hp and near 9,000 RPM redline, 6-speed manual transmission, limited slip differential, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, dual front airbags, keyless remote entry, alarm system, full leather trimmed interior including racing style seats & steering wheel, AM/FM/CD audio system with remote mounted controls, full power accessories including convertible top, xenon HID headlamps, cruise control, complete digital instrumentation, air conditioning with cabin air filter, 16” alloy wheels, dual exhaust, aluminum shift handle and foot pedals, and much, much more!

It will come complete with original window sticker, both sets of keys and key fobs, spare valet key, all owners manuals and guides, original purchase order, dealer checklist, radio security card, factory boot cover, and an additional car cover for storage!

If you want a fun to drive and sporty 2-seater from Honda, the CR-Z will be very disappointing for anyone who really likes to drive. However, you can own a world class Honda Sportscar, with less than 10,000 miles on the odometer, that will make you smile from here to eternity. When you reach the 9,000 RPM redline, your heart will also be racing right along with your engine. Try doing that in a hybrid! See the S2000 listing here.