Honda NSX
14 May 2002, 10:23 AM
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right, mid-mounted V6, pretty good performance, not that many about.
Anyone driven one? they any good?
UK spec or Jap import (if jap then where to get one from?)
How much?
What about modding them? anyone in the UK mod them?
servicing?
anything else a potential purchaser should consider?
Anyone driven one? they any good?
UK spec or Jap import (if jap then where to get one from?)
How much?
What about modding them? anyone in the UK mod them?
servicing?
anything else a potential purchaser should consider?
14 May 2002, 01:10 PM
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drove the 3.2 a lot - lovely car. One of the best soundtracks about, and from right behind your left ear is nice 
fabulous gearbox! upgrade of wheels and tyres + brake pads if you are really going to track one, but otherwise a fab car that can handle the daily commute, even do shopping trips...although repairing dings is VERY expensive. body work is all aluminium, so body damage is big money, and all the bits are pricey for every part of the car basically.
the nice thing is how reliable and easy to live with they are for "that sort of car"
modding seems an art form, and exhausts etc all seem very expensive, too.
BUT if you can afford it, go for it - they are a lovely drive!
fabulous gearbox! upgrade of wheels and tyres + brake pads if you are really going to track one, but otherwise a fab car that can handle the daily commute, even do shopping trips...although repairing dings is VERY expensive. body work is all aluminium, so body damage is big money, and all the bits are pricey for every part of the car basically.
the nice thing is how reliable and easy to live with they are for "that sort of car"
modding seems an art form, and exhausts etc all seem very expensive, too.
BUT if you can afford it, go for it - they are a lovely drive!
14 May 2002, 01:19 PM
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Need about 25k for a good one. Some of the parts are expensive (read 'into four digits') "because they're NSX parts".
Cambelt service costs a lot, as does anything else that requires dropping the engine. Hardly any UK-based tuning -- US-based is expensive too. Most supercharging is about 10k + around 11 hours labour (except the Basch one which is nearer 3k). As an NSX is normally aspirated you can't release a load of power with a free-flowing exhaust and a filter
If you're looking at a '91-'92 model, check its VIN isn't in the range for the snap ring failure which is several grand to put right. The numbers should all be on www.nsxprime.com.
Apparently there are only 350 NSXs in the UK
Most people get them serviced by an 'NSX-enabled' Honda dealer -- you need to check if there's one near you (not all Honda dealers can do it).
PS: The UK-based mailing list are a snooty bunch. When I asked them about running an NSX on a reasonable budget (e.g. using Toyo tyres, pattern-match parts where necessary, non-dealer servicing, driving to and from work every day in all weathers) they got all uppity and said they were exotics and deserved to be treated as such.
Sorry, but now they're available in the 20-25k band I see no reason they should be treated better than a Skyline?
[Edited by carl - 5/14/2002 1:24:15 PM]
Cambelt service costs a lot, as does anything else that requires dropping the engine. Hardly any UK-based tuning -- US-based is expensive too. Most supercharging is about 10k + around 11 hours labour (except the Basch one which is nearer 3k). As an NSX is normally aspirated you can't release a load of power with a free-flowing exhaust and a filter
If you're looking at a '91-'92 model, check its VIN isn't in the range for the snap ring failure which is several grand to put right. The numbers should all be on www.nsxprime.com.
Apparently there are only 350 NSXs in the UK
Most people get them serviced by an 'NSX-enabled' Honda dealer -- you need to check if there's one near you (not all Honda dealers can do it).
PS: The UK-based mailing list are a snooty bunch. When I asked them about running an NSX on a reasonable budget (e.g. using Toyo tyres, pattern-match parts where necessary, non-dealer servicing, driving to and from work every day in all weathers) they got all uppity and said they were exotics and deserved to be treated as such.
Sorry, but now they're available in the 20-25k band I see no reason they should be treated better than a Skyline? [Edited by carl - 5/14/2002 1:24:15 PM]
14 May 2002, 01:35 PM
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From what i understand, these cars are supposed to be amazing....
Kinda of a cross between the best of the italian exotica with Honda build quality and reliability, i've only ever driven a tuned one, and it was in the wet and it's no 4wd grip monster but it was good enough to make progress and in the dry.....fek that would be quick !
if it were not for just buying a house or about to be buying said house, then indeed i would consider one ! very nice indeed.
Phill
Kinda of a cross between the best of the italian exotica with Honda build quality and reliability, i've only ever driven a tuned one, and it was in the wet and it's no 4wd grip monster but it was good enough to make progress and in the dry.....fek that would be quick !
if it were not for just buying a house or about to be buying said house, then indeed i would consider one ! very nice indeed.
Phill
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The thing is, at the time they were first made (1991) they were tons better than the equivalent Ferrari (348?) in terms of build quality, driveability, reliability, etc. Ferrari have upped their game now, and a modern 355/360 has all the qualities that the NSX introduced, together with more power and a Ferrari badge
It has been said that the NSX was the best thing to happen to Ferrari.
Interestingly, you can pick up a Ferrari 308/328 for the price of an NSX. Running costs might be a bit prohibitive though
It has been said that the NSX was the best thing to happen to Ferrari.
Interestingly, you can pick up a Ferrari 308/328 for the price of an NSX. Running costs might be a bit prohibitive though
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