thoughts on the NSX
06-30-09, 11:34 PM
#16
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I wouldn't recommend driving the NSX in the snow, but I would feel that way about any semi-exotic rear wheel drive car.
Don't forget, the car is mostly aluminum, so rust isn't a big issue.
I prefer the earlier, lighter, stiffer hard top cars without power steering.
I personally wouldn't buy a '91 because it has only a driver's side airbag.
The NSX is a driver's car. Properly driven, it will embarrass cars costing far more. And it's a solid investment; the major depreciation has already occurred, and in fact as the cars become more scarce I could see the prices actually begin to increase over the coming years.
The NSX is an exotic you can live with and enjoy.
'94 black/black 5-speed
Don't forget, the car is mostly aluminum, so rust isn't a big issue.
I prefer the earlier, lighter, stiffer hard top cars without power steering.
I personally wouldn't buy a '91 because it has only a driver's side airbag.
The NSX is a driver's car. Properly driven, it will embarrass cars costing far more. And it's a solid investment; the major depreciation has already occurred, and in fact as the cars become more scarce I could see the prices actually begin to increase over the coming years.
The NSX is an exotic you can live with and enjoy.
'94 black/black 5-speed
07-01-09, 06:43 AM
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I wouldn't recommend driving the NSX in the snow, but I would feel that way about any semi-exotic rear wheel drive car.
Don't forget, the car is mostly aluminum, so rust isn't a big issue.
I prefer the earlier, lighter, stiffer hard top cars without power steering.
I personally wouldn't buy a '91 because it has only a driver's side airbag.
The NSX is a driver's car. Properly driven, it will embarrass cars costing far more. And it's a solid investment; the major depreciation has already occurred, and in fact as the cars become more scarce I could see the prices actually begin to increase over the coming years.
The NSX is an exotic you can live with and enjoy.
'94 black/black 5-speed
Don't forget, the car is mostly aluminum, so rust isn't a big issue.
I prefer the earlier, lighter, stiffer hard top cars without power steering.
I personally wouldn't buy a '91 because it has only a driver's side airbag.
The NSX is a driver's car. Properly driven, it will embarrass cars costing far more. And it's a solid investment; the major depreciation has already occurred, and in fact as the cars become more scarce I could see the prices actually begin to increase over the coming years.
The NSX is an exotic you can live with and enjoy.
'94 black/black 5-speed
The nsx totally makes up for the minivan. so your wife got the nsx huh?
07-01-09, 08:16 AM
#18
I'm a huge fan of the NSX and am actually looking for one now. I really like the look of the exterior, and driving one is a absolute treat. 
I'd like it to be a 3 season weekend car that my son (he's 8) and I cruise, mod and clean etc. Something we can keep for years, without breaking the bank, and maybe someday hand down to him. Corny, but that's the plan.
I'd like it to be a 3 season weekend car that my son (he's 8) and I cruise, mod and clean etc. Something we can keep for years, without breaking the bank, and maybe someday hand down to him. Corny, but that's the plan.
07-01-09, 09:42 AM
#19
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I remember you were shopping for one for awhile.
Check out this thread: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123132
Check out this thread: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123132
I missed my chance on that one. My wife was being a B*tch about buying the car. If I bought the car she would have left with the kids and I would have double the bills after that.
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07-01-09, 03:49 PM
#20
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I recall that you were also shopping for an NSX recently.
As far as price, I would argue that price is a function of supply and demand. Prices for NSXs are lower now than ever before, reflecting the impact of our economy. For about a decade, prices remained the same. Whether or not you think it is a worthwhile investment is a personal decision, but clearly there are those that are willing to pay the premium for a relatively rare car.
I wouldn't be surprised if the total number of NSXs left in the U.S. is under 5,000 (total in the U.S. is just under 9,000 over 14 years). Ferrari has produced well over 11,000 360s, and there are over 8,500 Lamborghini Gallardos produced to date.
As far as the legendary NSX-R, I hear that NA2 NSX-Rs are still very expensive in Japan (~$100k). I'd imagine the price is justified as there were only 140 JDM NA2 NSX-Rs ever produced.
Yes, the NSX is old, slow in a straight line (by modern standards), and there are no electronic goodies whatsoever (sweet, a tape deck). It's pretty loud inside the car too. But almost every other car feels like a golf cart compared to my go cart, and it's that experience that puts a smile on my face.
07-01-09, 04:10 PM
#21
FYI, Spoon is planning to recreate the NSX Type-R in LHD for the US market:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/s...-trim-for-u-s/
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/s...-trim-for-u-s/
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07-01-09, 08:31 PM
#22
Lexus Champion
FYI, Spoon is planning to recreate the NSX Type-R in LHD for the US market:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/s...-trim-for-u-s/
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/s...-trim-for-u-s/
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122917
There are enough JDM vendors and reproduction R parts here in the U.S. to complete the conversion yourself:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110245
07-01-09, 10:55 PM
#23
I was just on NSXprime.com and reading a good thread. One of the talks was about the price of the cars and why they don't sell that fast. What I want to know from people here(I respect your opinions a little more) is what is it that people like about the NSX and what is it that people don't like about it?
One of my beefs is from 91-2005 they really didn't upgrade a hell of a lot. Besides putting in a 6 speed gearbox, targa roof, and a 3.2L engine V6 there were not huge changes over the years. In 1991 I considered it a marvel of engineering. In 2005 it was more a classic Japanese sports car that was still available. The car lacked power in the later years.
One of my beefs is from 91-2005 they really didn't upgrade a hell of a lot. Besides putting in a 6 speed gearbox, targa roof, and a 3.2L engine V6 there were not huge changes over the years. In 1991 I considered it a marvel of engineering. In 2005 it was more a classic Japanese sports car that was still available. The car lacked power in the later years.
07-09-09, 10:54 PM
#25
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07-10-09, 04:42 AM
#26
I keep checking back to see when the final video will be done!
back on topic
07-10-09, 08:55 PM
#27
Lexus Fanatic
The NSX is one of the purest sports car to ever come out of Japan. It was light , fast, and taught the sports car world how a sports car is to perform and wear. It truely set the bar when it was released and will always be hailed as one of the greatest cars to come from the east
07-10-09, 09:21 PM
#28
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My wife still laments selling hers from time to time (replaced it with a 911). Hers was the last year of the lower powered (1996) but still fairly peppy. Handling was exceptional and the thing was rock solid except for eating tires every 8 - 10k miles.
07-10-09, 09:24 PM
#29
Lexus Fanatic
I am amazed at how well they hold their values. For today I think its starting to show its age a little but it will always be the " Japanese Ferrari" to me
