Curious as to everyone's...
"specific thought, opinions, which would you choose, and why?"

The reason I ask, is I was having dinner Saturday night at avery popular spot here in the Nortwest Plano area (Shops at Legacy) and there are ALWAYS nice cars to be seen each and evry weekend.
So as my wife and I alon with anothe couple were just walking around listen to the live band playing... There was this late model Red Viper and propably 04' or 05' Electric Blue NSX parked nose to nose (small circular drive).
Now I and I imagigine 90" of all of you are "general car guys" and notice sweet rides. I must say that even having driven both these cars and knowing the fierce stock (much less modded potential) of the Viper, the NSX garnished more of my attention without question! It's low-slung exotic shape is so timeless. I have a good friend of mine who owned a black 01' that I drove regularly (he eventually sold it and got a Ferrari) and I clearly recall just how normal/easy that car was to drive, yet it got maad attention from everyone! :icon9:
But back to my question:
It appears that after online research, the Porsche can be had for @ $10k less than the NSX for an 03' (but the Porsche can be optioned out like crazy to compensate!)
So Porsche's are very common around here as well and I mean as common as Vettes. I see just as many new 911's as 04 or 05's. As we all know the Carrera 911 Porsche is legendary in almost every stat. It doesn't necessarily cause double-takes from me personally due to it's subtle but purpose-built shape. So if you were given the choice between say an 03' NSX @ $60k or an 03' 911 Carerra @ $50k (not Turbo!) and a 04' - 05' (last yr model) Acura NSX... Which would you take or even buy? And more importantly... WHY?



Engine


3.2-liter (194 cubic inches), DOHC VTEC V-6

Horsepower
290 hp @ 7,100 rpm

Torque
224 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm

Curb Weight
3,153 lb (1,430 kg)

0-60 mph
5.0 seconds

1/4 mph
13.4 seconds

Top Speed
175 mph



Engine
220 cubic inch DOHC horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder.

Horsepower
315 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque
273 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm

Curb Weight
2,959 lbs

0-62 mph
5 seconds

Top Speed
177 mph

***Side Note... I was actually surprised the Porsche is lighter than the NSX!***

 

I think I'll go with the NSX, just to be different.

 

I like that answer Richie. There are easily a hundred 911's compared to NSX's around here. I think that's because of the pricing of the Acura, and the "status" of the Porsche.

 

i prefer the 911. to me, the NSX is just another fast car. the 911 is special. no other car looks like a 911 whereas the NSX tries to be a poor man's ferrari.

 

That could actually be argued flip...

The 350Z looks very much like a 911.
And as far as a "poor mans Ferrari" goes... I think the NSX is so different in many ways that it really is it's own machine.

 

911's are a dime in a dozen here in socal. very rarely do i see an nsx. i'll take the nsx please. At least I know the design will still look great for years to come.

 

I would take the NSX only if I were going to mod it later with FI, otherwise the Porsche would do.

 

350z?! maybe in the back how it slopes down but even that is a bit of a stretch. the side profile of the rear of the 6 series with its taillights comes closer.

 

True Statement : Porsche Carrera's are dime a dozen in So Cal.

True Statement : NSX, one of the most realible cars out there.

Just My Two Cents : NSX, then get a McLaren F1

 

My heart says 911 but my head says NSX.
It's more reliable and you see less of them around. A set of wheels is all that's needed for pure exotic looks. Not big power but enough to get the job done.

The Porsche...well we're talking prestige, heritage...it's Porsche. I wouldn't buy one without the best warranty available though.

 

I would choose the NSX

The manual is easy to drive, it's an MR, it's one of the few cars that is all aluminium, that light weight and smallish engine makes for great fuel economy and better handling. I usually go "whoa!" when I see an NSX since it's rarer than all the Porsche 911s I see. Also, if I remember correctly, it's fairly practical too. Just in case you need to go from the airport to the meeting in quick order hehehehe. Lastly, it'll probably last you a darn longer without issues than the Porsche.

 

We had a maybe 6+ page thread with this same question but its good enough for another thread I guess.

I like both cars a lot. 911 for me though.

Ask KristaP, Dave's fiance......she's had both...

 

NSX will be more exclusive than a 911. I see 911s everywhere in San Diego, but when an NSX rolls by heads turn.

 

Dude get the nsx? I swear you won't regret it. Everyday I wish i wouldn't have sold my nsx. That car would make you forget about your girlfriend or wife. Seriously

 

Why not get a 959? Almost as long as the NSX but its a Porsche and its AWD.