Notices
The Loft / EvoM Car Talk Corner The landing pad for automotive discussions, news, articles, and opinions. A place for the community to kick back and chat.

Think of getting the NSX...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:05 PM
  #1  
Lan Evo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 0
From: Tokyo, Japan
Think of getting the NSX...

Well, it's been a few month since I started looking into the NSX. I test drove a few in town and really like the dynamic of the car.

Recently, I found a 91 with only 30K miles with all service done up to date. It's a friend's friend's dad's car . He's the original owner. The car seems to be in good condition based on the pictures he sent me. I think I will make him an offer and might take delivery in Nov...

Any comment on the old NSX? It's a bit old, but it surely hold its value...
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:19 PM
  #2  
LooksFast's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Riverside, CA
a picture paints a thousand words... =) i'd like to see it
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:20 PM
  #3  
Lan Evo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 0
From: Tokyo, Japan
oops, don't have any at this machine. Will post some when I get back from NY
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 01:50 AM
  #4  
RTS EVO VIII's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: S.F.
i miss my nsx
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 02:57 AM
  #5  
Sentinal's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 0
From: OR, USA
Great little sports car's underpowered for their price range but deffinatly has more class than the Evo
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:33 AM
  #6  
marcusrage's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Downers Grove, IL
SCC had a buyers guide for NSXs a while back. I think it had the street car competition in the same issue. Might be something to read before buying.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:51 AM
  #7  
scottatyamaha's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 0
From: South Carolina
I have a friend with a 1991 black NSX targa top for sale it only has 7k miles on it and it comes with 4 sets of tires.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:53 AM
  #8  
scottatyamaha's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 0
From: South Carolina
ohhh it has the 6-speed trans in it also....and is black on black with leather. I am not sure what he wants for it, but if you want to make an offer i can relay it to him.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:57 AM
  #9  
abalto's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Churchville, Maryland
I was seriously thinking about buying an NSX a few years ago, and it was so underpowered I passed. After I drove one, I wouldn't even consider it. It was like driving a Acura Integra. It is a very sexy car, but slow. I bought a 993 Twin Turbo instead, which is the other car I had always wanted. After driving the two back to back, there is absolutely no comparison.

The NSX is sexy no doubt, but not very exciting.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 07:11 AM
  #10  
Lan Evo's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 0
From: Tokyo, Japan
Originally Posted by marcusrage
SCC had a buyers guide for NSXs a while back. I think it had the street car competition in the same issue. Might be something to read before buying.
Read that issue several times, great reading material but all of the info are from NSXPrime.com...

Originally Posted by scottatayamaha
I have a friend with a 1991 black NSX targa top for sale it only has 7k miles on it and it comes with 4 sets of tires.

ohhh it has the 6-speed trans in it also....and is black on black with leather. I am not sure what he wants for it, but if you want to make an offer i can relay it to him.
No 91 came stock w/ the targa and the 6-spd. I think he might have a 97+ model...which would be higher in price...

abalta: Agree with you on the power issue. However, if I want raw power, the NSX is not even in the top 5 of all choices...However, it does have a very balance/complete package with a much lower maintenance fee compare to other exotics (Porsche, Ferrari and Lambo) during that period.

You can always give the Comptech supercharger a shot, but you can't lower the Porsche mechanic hourly rate...J/K I envy you for having such a nice car

Later, guys, I'm off to NY...
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 07:44 AM
  #11  
scottatyamaha's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 0
From: South Carolina
Nope it is a 1991
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 08:04 AM
  #12  
FlipBoiFlava242's Avatar
Evolving Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
From: Killeen/San Antonio, Tx
i could never afford an nsx...isnt the insurance going to be insane?!
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 08:06 AM
  #13  
abalto's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Churchville, Maryland
Originally Posted by Lan Evo
Read that issue several times, great reading material but all of the info are from NSXPrime.com...



No 91 came stock w/ the targa and the 6-spd. I think he might have a 97+ model...which would be higher in price...

abalta: Agree with you on the power issue. However, if I want raw power, the NSX is not even in the top 5 of all choices...However, it does have a very balance/complete package with a much lower maintenance fee compare to other exotics (Porsche, Ferrari and Lambo) during that period.

You can always give the Comptech supercharger a shot, but you can't lower the Porsche mechanic hourly rate...J/K I envy you for having such a nice car

Later, guys, I'm off to NY...
Thanks for the kind words. If you like it, but it! They are great cars. Good luck.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 01:53 PM
  #14  
WestSideBilly's Avatar
El Jefe
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,965
Likes: 84
From: Asleep at the wheel
Originally Posted by scottatayamaha
Nope it is a 1991
I wouldn't touch that car, then, because it's a chop job.

'95 was the first year the Targa was available, and the 6 speed first showed up in '97 along with the 3.2L.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2004 | 08:09 PM
  #15  
umiami80's Avatar
Account Disabled
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,026
Likes: 0
From: NJ
91 was a weaker motor, not that fast, I would get it if its cheap enough, then update the body, and get that motor pumping.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:38 AM.