1) The Del-Sol is a different kind of CRX. I think the crime is trying to pass off the CR-Z as the next CRX. At least the Del-Sol tried to be sporty.
2) The Si is not the issue. The bad decision is discontinuing the Type-R In America and refusing to bring over another.
3) The RSX was discontinued because A) every other Acura cost at least $5K more than the RSX and B) for about $5K less you could by the Civic Si, which was just as fast and handles better (becuase of the LSD). Check my Auto Rant and Ultimate Civic threads about how to build the next RSX.
4) The NSX was killed because Honda broke one of its most basic rules: never leave a car the same for more than 4 years. Apart from a refreshening in 2002, the NSX was the same car sold from 1991 to 2004. By that time, the Enzo Ferrari was available (along with the F-50, the 575M, and the 360M just to name a few), the Murcielago and Gallardo were released, the GT was released, and the Merc-McLaren SLR was released (or soon to be). And the Bugatti Veyron was in its early test stages. All of those cars, while far more expensive, brought way more to the table. More luxury, more power, and much more technology. If Honda had kept up with the ages, the NSX would still be a hit. Now the oldest cars are actually affordable for normal folk.
Honda's biggest mistake? I don't think they ahve hit it yet. But realize that every car company will make a few (K-Car anyone?).
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