NSX + Beater or keep IS250?
02-16-07, 10:14 AM
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NSX + Beater or keep IS250?
Hey everyone,
just wanted to get an idea what you would do? I have an 07 IS250, but now I have an opportunity to buy a 92 NSX w/ 69K miles for about $21K. I also plan on buying a beater, maybe a 5-7K corolla or civic as a commuter car. Basically, i miss driving a sports car. I have had them all my life, and although I love the IS250 its hard to compare the pure driving experience. I would definitely miss the creature comforts of the IS, such as the smart key.
What would you do in my situation?
-kal
just wanted to get an idea what you would do? I have an 07 IS250, but now I have an opportunity to buy a 92 NSX w/ 69K miles for about $21K. I also plan on buying a beater, maybe a 5-7K corolla or civic as a commuter car. Basically, i miss driving a sports car. I have had them all my life, and although I love the IS250 its hard to compare the pure driving experience. I would definitely miss the creature comforts of the IS, such as the smart key.
What would you do in my situation?
-kal
02-16-07, 10:22 AM
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02-16-07, 10:39 AM
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I would stay with the IS250. For me reliability is more important. How will you feel when perhaps one day you will be stuck on the side of the road with the beater waiting for a tow truck? Or when you have to bring the NSX to the garage for normal tune up and repairs?
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02-16-07, 10:43 AM
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These two cars are proven to be reliable and less things can go wrong if something breaks simply (less electronic gadget) because they are more simple than the IS250. Not to mention, parts are cheaper too. If anything, a beater civic/corolla would yield great gas mileage. 
02-16-07, 10:59 AM
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We're talking corollas and civics here as beaters, not a chevy malibu These two cars are proven to be reliable and less things can go wrong if something breaks simply (less electronic gadget) because they are more simple than the IS250. Not to mention, parts are cheaper too. If anything, a beater civic/corolla would yield great gas mileage.
These two cars are proven to be reliable and less things can go wrong if something breaks simply (less electronic gadget) because they are more simple than the IS250. Not to mention, parts are cheaper too. If anything, a beater civic/corolla would yield great gas mileage. Yeep!
02-16-07, 11:17 AM
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Besides the cost of repairs, you should do some research on how the early models ate through their rear tires due to the factory alignment settings. They're great for handling but tire life was apparently not a concern.
It doesn't sound like you're going to put too many miles on it so it might not be an issue. Besides, if you're running the stock 17" rear wheels, tires are a lot less expensive than 18" and 19"s.
It doesn't sound like you're going to put too many miles on it so it might not be an issue. Besides, if you're running the stock 17" rear wheels, tires are a lot less expensive than 18" and 19"s.
02-16-07, 11:29 AM
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We're talking corollas and civics here as beaters, not a chevy malibu These two cars are proven to be reliable and less things can go wrong if something breaks simply (less electronic gadget) because they are more simple than the IS250. Not to mention, parts are cheaper too. If anything, a beater civic/corolla would yield great gas mileage.
These two cars are proven to be reliable and less things can go wrong if something breaks simply (less electronic gadget) because they are more simple than the IS250. Not to mention, parts are cheaper too. If anything, a beater civic/corolla would yield great gas mileage. I would prefer driving a nice car to work than 5 of 7 days with an old one just so I can drive an old sports car on the weekends. Not worth it in my books.
02-16-07, 12:21 PM
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You should check to make sure that NSX is not in Snap ring range. You could be in for some hefty repairs if it is. Also NSX is a honda at heart, but the maint costs are MUCH higher than usual. Parts are not as easy to come by and most dealers will charge it like a "super" car. BUT the NSX is a hot car. Even if only for a year or two, get it out of your system. As long as its financially doable.