NSX for the Week- That'll do nicely!
17 March 2005, 09:43 AM
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NSX for the Week- That'll do nicely!
For those that don't know, I've been lucky enough to have an NSX for the last 7 days 
It's been one of those weeks where everything has been "Warp Speed Mr.Sulu" accompanied by an awesome V6 VTEC wail above 6k. It has been simply stunning.
The handling of the beast is beyond reproach. A little understeery at the limit, but the overall impression is of a neutral mid-engined car that would oversteer on demand if required. It's very safe and very confidence inspiring. One trip into a very dirty Wales proved that.
The interior is a little dated as nothing much has changed since 1991! There could be a little more headroom, but then there aren't many 6ft3 Japanese people about I suppose.
Above all, those people who I've taken out in the car love the noise and the attention that it grabs. The only muppet comment I heard was a chav at the railway station car park telling his mate that it was a fake Ferrari and that it must be an MR2 with a bodykit! ROFL.
Would I have one? Certainly would! Could you live with an NSX as a daily driver? Absolutely! I'd love an NSX in the same way that I'd love a 996 GT3. However, I'd need the prices to drop a bit before a purchase could be made. Roll on 2008 (ish)
Wales
The next day!
All the best
Matt
It's been one of those weeks where everything has been "Warp Speed Mr.Sulu" accompanied by an awesome V6 VTEC wail above 6k. It has been simply stunning.
The handling of the beast is beyond reproach. A little understeery at the limit, but the overall impression is of a neutral mid-engined car that would oversteer on demand if required. It's very safe and very confidence inspiring. One trip into a very dirty Wales proved that.
The interior is a little dated as nothing much has changed since 1991! There could be a little more headroom, but then there aren't many 6ft3 Japanese people about I suppose.
Above all, those people who I've taken out in the car love the noise and the attention that it grabs. The only muppet comment I heard was a chav at the railway station car park telling his mate that it was a fake Ferrari and that it must be an MR2 with a bodykit! ROFL.
Would I have one? Certainly would! Could you live with an NSX as a daily driver? Absolutely! I'd love an NSX in the same way that I'd love a 996 GT3. However, I'd need the prices to drop a bit before a purchase could be made. Roll on 2008 (ish)
Wales
The next day!
All the best
Matt
17 March 2005, 09:57 AM
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Always heard so much good about these as a driving tool, and I have a soft spot for Hondas, yet I've never been able to get past the looks. I really do find them hideous.
You didn't wash Wales at the same time then Matt? Looks like it needed it!
You didn't wash Wales at the same time then Matt? Looks like it needed it!
17 March 2005, 10:40 AM
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I was lucky enough to be taken for a spin in this by Matt 
and I agree - superb car. Felt glued to the road - I now comprehend the idea of "limpet-like grip" and I drive an Impreza!
Good smooth acceleration, and ballistic performance higher up the revs - great sound too. Brakes worked rather well, as Matt demonstrated, sending my head halfway down the enormous bonnet!
Comfortable and the ride wasn't too bad either - certainly not as hard as the likes of the MG range at the moment.
A great car.
and I agree - superb car. Felt glued to the road - I now comprehend the idea of "limpet-like grip" and I drive an Impreza!Good smooth acceleration, and ballistic performance higher up the revs - great sound too. Brakes worked rather well, as Matt demonstrated, sending my head halfway down the enormous bonnet!
Comfortable and the ride wasn't too bad either - certainly not as hard as the likes of the MG range at the moment.
A great car.
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17 March 2005, 10:51 AM
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...and despite me being a courier service for tyres, emulating him by buying a 330D, etc, did he give me the keys and say "here, have a play"?
Did he ***** !
Glad u enjoyed it mate
Did he *****
!Glad u enjoyed it mate
17 March 2005, 10:56 AM
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How was it in performance terms? I considered one of these, but they don't appear to be that fast (280 bhp, ~1400 kg). In the end I bought a '98 Cerbera for similar money to what I would have paid for a '91 NSX.
17 March 2005, 10:57 AM
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I've always had a soft spot for these.
What would be the main differences between a new one like this and one 10 years old then, apart from the change in capacity from 3.0 to 3.2 ??
If serviced properly, this must be one of the most reliable, easy to maintain supercars you can buy IMO.
Can't wait to see what the new one is going to be like!
What would be the main differences between a new one like this and one 10 years old then, apart from the change in capacity from 3.0 to 3.2 ??
If serviced properly, this must be one of the most reliable, easy to maintain supercars you can buy IMO.
Can't wait to see what the new one is going to be like!
and they aren't cheap! Also rear tyres only last about 5-6k....
17 March 2005, 11:05 AM
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Carl,
A 4.2 or 4.5 Cerbera would monster the NSX to 100, but the NSX wouldn't break down every 5 mins.
Nat,
The car is indeed a Honda UK car. The clutch should last about 40-50k miles, unless the driver is a ****. The rear tyres on the other hand are likely to have a 10k mile life. The fronts a little more. I drove it pretty hard and they didn't seem to suffer. I suspect that they're quite susceptible to pressure changes. Tyres are relatively cheap as the NSX runs on 17's. £90 for a front and £110 for a rear Dunlop.
Dazzler,
Not sure of the difference between 3.0 and 3.2 but the 3.2 gains a 6spd box too. Suspect you'd need to drive both back-to-back to really tell.
I'd love one, but the 330d is way better for everyday use. If I was in the market ( and I have to confess I've been looking on Autotrader over the weekend ), I'd buy a good early car with FHSH and keep the Beemer. Best of both worlds then.
Matt
A 4.2 or 4.5 Cerbera would monster the NSX to 100, but the NSX wouldn't break down every 5 mins.
Nat,
The car is indeed a Honda UK car. The clutch should last about 40-50k miles, unless the driver is a ****. The rear tyres on the other hand are likely to have a 10k mile life. The fronts a little more. I drove it pretty hard and they didn't seem to suffer. I suspect that they're quite susceptible to pressure changes. Tyres are relatively cheap as the NSX runs on 17's. £90 for a front and £110 for a rear Dunlop.
Dazzler,
Not sure of the difference between 3.0 and 3.2 but the 3.2 gains a 6spd box too. Suspect you'd need to drive both back-to-back to really tell.
I'd love one, but the 330d is way better for everyday use. If I was in the market ( and I have to confess I've been looking on Autotrader over the weekend
), I'd buy a good early car with FHSH and keep the Beemer. Best of both worlds then. Matt
17 March 2005, 11:37 AM
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Good aren't they??
You can always tell an NSX driver on a sunny day...as he'll be the one with the squint in his right eye (drivers of NSXs which have the orginal sun visors will understand)
IMO it's very much like a heavily watered-down old school 80's 911 porsche, just more revvy and slightly less torque plus a far slicker and forgiving gearshift. Best bit, like the 911's is you don't need to rev it to go fast, it has enough grunt to pull in any gear if you wish, and that is what makes the car so flexible as a daily driver
You can always tell an NSX driver on a sunny day...as he'll be the one with the squint in his right eye (drivers of NSXs which have the orginal sun visors will understand)
IMO it's very much like a heavily watered-down old school 80's 911 porsche, just more revvy and slightly less torque plus a far slicker and forgiving gearshift. Best bit, like the 911's is you don't need to rev it to go fast, it has enough grunt to pull in any gear if you wish, and that is what makes the car so flexible as a daily driver
17 March 2005, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by p1doc
mate had one for a week from classic car club oversteered,£3,000 worth of damage and 2 new rear tyres!
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17 March 2005, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Nat21
CCC in Edinburgh? Thats the one i based my comment on...they/members got through clutches like they were made of rubber and tyres like they were plastacine
Still, so long as they are having fun and getting their monies' worth from the membership. Matt
17 March 2005, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by carl
How was it in performance terms? I considered one of these, but they don't appear to be that fast (280 bhp, ~1400 kg). In the end I bought a '98 Cerbera for similar money to what I would have paid for a '91 NSX.
n/a cars i ofen feel are better to own than forced induction if you are a real enthusiast. Great post.
17 March 2005, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by john banks
Looks a nice house to me Matt. Nice car BTW
It's as nice as they get on this council estate!
The NSX was truly superb. If I had the means I'd get one this afternoon! Matt
17 March 2005, 01:29 PM
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The Type R would, IMHO, be a blinder, but having spoken to the two Honda guys who delivered/picked up the NSX, the Type R is just too harsh for most UK roads. To a man, all the delivery drivers prefer the cooking NSX.
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17 March 2005, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
n/a cars i ofen feel are better to own than forced induction if you are a real enthusiast. Great post.
17 March 2005, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MattOz
A 4.2 or 4.5 Cerbera would monster the NSX to 100, but the NSX wouldn't break down every 5 mins.
17 March 2005, 03:15 PM
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Money talks,
Wealth whispers
Good on ya MattOz
Wealth whispers
Good on ya MattOz
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