anyone here drive an NSX?

[OS]

I was entertaining the idea of buying a early to mid 90s NSX, they run around 20-30K for those years.

The early ones aren't too different from the ones you buy new off the dealer lots today so you're basically getting the same car for the fraction of the price.

I have a friend who can get me into dealer auctions if that proves to be useful.

 

[Beau]

No, but I'd love to.

 

[Vortex22]

Originally posted by: Beau6183
No, but I'd love to.

Yeppers

 

[johneetrash]

hey me too

 

[Atrail]

Yes,
In Gran Turismo, handles nice too. I love this car.

 

[Wingznut]

Yeah, they are very nice cars. They certainly don't have as much brute force as say a Viper (which I've driven as well), but they are much more of a daily driver.

When you are inside it, it feels like a normal car... Like most any other Acura. But they handle awesome, and the power is very good.

If you have 30k to spend and are looking for that type of car, be sure to check out a Porsche 911. You can get an early to mid 90's for less than 30k.
I've never driven one, but if I were in the market I sure wouldn't overlook it.

 

[bmacd]

sounds like some serious cash flow through ATOT

-=bmacd=-

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: OuterSquare
I was entertaining the idea of buying a early to mid 90s NSX, they run around 20-30K for those years.

The early ones aren't too different from the ones you buy new off the dealer lots today so you're basically getting the same car for the fraction of the price.

I have a friend who can get me into dealer auctions if that proves to be useful.

Edmunds says:
Dealer Trade-In: What Others Are Getting $16,433
Private Party: What Others Are Getting/Paying $18,948
Dealer Retail: What Others Are Paying $23,139

 

[Ns1]

eh personally i don't like em

you can feel that they have alot of power and stuff, but i don't think it's very fun to drive

you're very low to the ground, the clutch/steering is pretty hard, and the gearbox is pretty difficult

it's like half the size of a normal one, so misshifts can happen alot easier, although i do like the way it clicks



eh, test drive it, personally i don't like em ^_^

 

[StageLeft]

I haven't. I'd like one of course but I think they are sickly overpriced. THey are terribly underpowered for the price compared to what else you can buy.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I haven't. I'd like one of course but I think they are sickly overpriced. THey are terribly underpowered for the price compared to what else you can buy.

For instance?

you're very low to the ground, the clutch/steering is pretty hard, and the gearbox is pretty difficult

Very low is true. But I didn't think the clutch or steering were difficult at all. It felt like an Acura to me.

 

[MajesticMoose]

If you have 30k to spend and are looking for that type of car, be sure to check out a Porsche 911. You can get an early to mid 90's for less than 30k.

I'm not so sure about that. My dad looked at an 85 when he's was getting a car a year ago and i believe it was over 30, i may be mistaken though

 

[NutBucket]

I'd be wary of buying a NSX that old. For one, it is a "high tech showpiece" so if anything goes wrong be prepared to pay up the nose for it. Also, since it is a sports car who's to say the previous owner(s) drove it like granny? Course, the latter is an issue with any sporty car. I forgot where I read a good article about used NSXs. I was looking into one a year or so ago and figured out my money would be better spent on an engine swap for my Accord. Plus I'd have >$20,000 for something else.

 

[notfred]

I've never driven one, but I hear they're fairly slow for an 80k car.

 

[OS]

I've never driven one, but I hear they're fairly slow for an 80k car.

Yeah, they aren't that fast in straight lines for a car that costs 80 large new, but I won't be paying that much. As bomberman said already, dealers pay about 16.5K for a 1991, and I can get into dealer auctions. They are more of a track car than a drag strip car.

pic

quick review

Acceleration:
0-30 mph: 1.94 sec.
0-60 mph: 4.97 sec.
1/4 mile:
13.17 sec. @ 107.65 mph

 

[CraigRT]

I was IN a 91 NSX not too long ago... TOP NOTCH car!!!
totally fast, and hugged the road like mad.. looks INCREDIBLE.. I'd be driving an NSX if I had the money lets just say that!!!!

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I'd be wary of buying a NSX that old. For one, it is a "high tech showpiece" so if anything goes wrong be prepared to pay up the nose for it. Also, since it is a sports car who's to say the previous owner(s) drove it like granny? Course, the latter is an issue with any sporty car. I forgot where I read a good article about used NSXs. I was looking into one a year or so ago and figured out my money would be better spent on an engine swap for my Accord. Plus I'd have >$20,000 for something else.

Well, I've looked over the specs and features list and there isn't any excessive technology in it. I don't see anything unproven at all actually. And supposedly the NSX is the most reliable of the near exotics. However, I hear ferraris basically need a new engine around 30K miles, so I wonder if the NSX suffers from that sort of problem.

As for the hard driving, I'll just have to accept that the car was probably driven hard at some times, but that doesn't necessarily doom the car never ending breakage, especially if the car was given an aggressive maintenance schedule to match.

I have some acquaintances that are into older near exotic cars and they don't really have problems with breakage. People simply don't abuse cars that cost almost 100k new.

 

[dafatha00]

've never driven one, but I hear they're fairly slow for an 80k car.

That's what I hear too. If you're into total power, you should probably look into a Viper. But then again, an NSX can make a great daily driver. Personally, if I bought an NSX, I wouldn't race it at all.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: OuterSquare

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I'd be wary of buying a NSX that old. For one, it is a "high tech showpiece" so if anything goes wrong be prepared to pay up the nose for it. Also, since it is a sports car who's to say the previous owner(s) drove it like granny? Course, the latter is an issue with any sporty car. I forgot where I read a good article about used NSXs. I was looking into one a year or so ago and figured out my money would be better spent on an engine swap for my Accord. Plus I'd have >$20,000 for something else.

Well, I've looked over the specs and features list and there isn't any excessive technology in it. I don't see anything unproven at all actually. And supposedly the NSX is the most reliable of the near exotics. However, I hear ferraris basically need a new engine around 30K miles, so I wonder if the NSX suffers from that sort of problem.

As for the hard driving, I'll just have to accept that the car was probably driven hard at some times, but that doesn't necessarily doom the car never ending breakage, especially if the car was given an aggressive maintenance schedule to match.

I have some acquaintances that are into older near exotic cars and they don't really have problems with breakage. People simply don't abuse cars that cost almost 100k new.

I don't know about that. Good friend of mine worked at a Porsche/ BMW/Mercedes shop for a good while and he was shocked at how some people took care of their 7 series/SEL cars. The Porsches, though, were very well taken care of. But you're probably right that the car wouldn't have been "abused".

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I think the NSX is clearly the safest used high-end sports car to buy. The technology is all fairly conventional, and the design and manufacturing are typically Honda - excellent and quite durable. Mercifully, it has no turbocharger to go bad. Also, it seems to me to be a car that would always have appealed primarily to an older, less testosterone-infused buyer than most of its peers.

 

[freebee]

NSX is fairly common where I live, (though its probably the same few people driving it)...did you know Lance Armstrong has one?...

The actual buying price of the car is no big deal, as they were actually quite affordable in the mid 90s. However, just ask what your insurance is on these types of cars....it is also why not too many people drive vipers even though they are low priced.

 

[GiGoLo]

The early ones aren't too different from the ones you buy new off the dealer lots today

That's not really true. Yes they have simliar appearance, other than the stock rims, but the NSX after '96 comes with 35 extra horses. 295hp vs 260. That fact alone is enough to justify not buying an older one IMO, not to mention that paying that much money for a 10 year old car is ridiculous

 

[N8Magic]

However, just ask what your insurance is on these types of cars....it is also why not too many people drive vipers even though they are low priced.

I just got some quotes from my broker. Keep in mind i'm 24 with no accidents or tickets on my record, and i've been insured since I was 16.

1991 NSX: $3066.00 CDN/year
1992 NSX: $3238.00 CDN/year
1993 NSX: $3465.00 CDN/year
1996 NSX: $3662.00 CDN/year (1st year with 290hp)

The rates quoted are +4% insurance tax, and are for $1,000,000 liability and $300/$500 deductable for comprehensive/collision.

See? No worse than an F-Body car for me. Not all that bad when you consider you're driving a near-exotic.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: freebee
NSX is fairly common where I live, (though its probably the same few people driving it)...did you know Lance Armstrong has one?...

The actual buying price of the car is no big deal, as they were actually quite affordable in the mid 90s. However, just ask what your insurance is on these types of cars....it is also why not too many people drive vipers even though they are low priced.

ehh.. viper is cheap? ok

 

[Rent]

For all those calling the NSX underpowered... perhaps thats not the purpose of the car? I've argued this before. The NSX is decently quick through the 1/4, but its on the road course where you really see these cars shine.

I wouldn't want an early 90's for the fact that they are less powerful. You really have to ask yourself if you want to have a car that will attract that much attention. You also have to consider how many people will try and steal it and how many people will probably bump or bang it.