HondaAs automotive enthusiasts, there are some cars that we love more than others, and that seem to only go up and up in value as time goes on. One of those is the Honda S2000, a Japanese sports car that many still lament, given the last one rolled off the production line way back in 2009.Many even say the S2000 is the greatest sports car ever made. A bold claim, but one that stands up after closer scrutiny. The six-speed manual transmission was superb, and the inline-four engines provided plenty of grunt and torque. It is becoming a collector's car, meaning many may spend a lot of time hidden away in people's garages.The big question is, though, whether this is the right thing to do. While keeping a car like the S2000 in pristine condition will aid in its value, that sometimes isn't the wisest move. Because of this, a Porsche 911 or Mazda MX-5 is a car built to be driven and enjoyed to the maximum of its potential. Not sat around being polished every day.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Honda S2000 isn't rare, but it is fast, agile, reliable, and one of the most enjoyable automobiles ever built. Keeping it shackled in a garage is wrong, and not what this car was meant to do. So yes, you can add to its value by keeping it in a garage. But you shouldn't do that.The Honda S2000 Can Make You a Small FortuneHondaValues for the S2000 seem to be going up and up, whether high or low mileage. You only have to look at auction sites to see just how much money the sports cars can fetch. For example, Bring a Trailer recently listed a 2004 Honda S2000 with just 835 miles on the odometer. It sold for an eye-watering $70,000, having been with the same owner up to 2025. To put that into comparison, the S2000 in 2004 retailed for around $57,000 in today's money.Higher mileage examples can still fetch good money as well. Classic.com has the average sale price for the sports car at $33,684. A 2009 S2000 CR with 13,000 miles also sold for a high number, a staggering $72,000 in October 2025, also via Bring a Trailer. That is still quite low mileage, but for an S2000, that is on the higher end of the scale.So, regardless of condition, it seems that the Honda S2000 is becoming even more desirable. That does beg the question as to why so many people want to hide these cars away. Not only are they going up in value, but they are also missing out on a whole lot of fun.The Honda S2000 Is One of the Best Cars Anyone Can DriveHondaThe VTEC F-Series inline-four engine under the hood is a big factor as to why the car is so good to drive. Not only is it incredibly reliable, but the maximum 240hp and 162lb-ft of torque in such a light and nimble car make it an absolute blast. When the VTEC does kick in, the boost you get is incredible.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe six-speed manual transmission also plays a role. Many journalists who have driven the car remark on how crisp and satisfying a gear change is in the S2000. Plus, it is meant to be driven right up to the redline in every gear. Take it up there and shift, and the feeling it provides is phenomenal. Add in that it is a blast on twisty roads, and you have an all-time great sports car. So yes, you can look after it and see its value go up. But if you do that, you miss out on one of the best driving experiences that money can buy. Even 17 years after production concluded.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don’t miss what’s coming next.