Well, after wanting an NSX for many years I have finally taken the plunge and now can't believe I didn't do it sooner. I have several 70's era muscle cars and a 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck, but lately I have been thinking about the cars that really tripped my trigger when I was younger. The NSX was one of those cars...
The car I bought is an immaculate condition 1 car from Nashville, TN. The prior owner was the second caretaker of this car. He bought it in 1996 with 14,000 miles and since that time it has never seen the rain having traveled now just a total of 38,000 miles. The car is pristine with all maintenance up to date and all typical problem areas already addressed. The maintenance has mainly been performed by a member here known as Barnman and includes: new timing belt and water pump, new coolant hoses, valve adjustment and new gasket, new clutch slave and master cylinder, and flush/fill of the braking system. In addition, the window regulators, A/C evaporator and speakers have already been repaired and dealt with. To say that the PO was fanatical on maintenance is an understatement. All paperwork and receipts have been retained in a three ring binder and organized in sleeves, and go back to the original window sticker and temporary tag from the dealer. The only thing missing is the original purchase document.
The car is all original with the exception of Enkei 17"/18" wheels, Taitec exhaust, and Bilstein shocks. The original wheels, exhaust and shocks were retained and provided to me. The interior is like new with virtually no wear on the seat bolsters and everything functioning like new. Underneath the car, the chassis was detailed once a year and again everything looks new.
Driving this car is fantastic - it's so different than the high torque, low rev muscle cars I have. I am amazed by the quickness of the car, and the fantastic steering, shifting, cornering and acceleration. To say the least - I love this car.
Most cars I buy are needy, and after telling my wife how perfect they are the boxes start showing up and the bills start rolling in. This car really is pretty much perfect. I do plan to buff the paint to remove some hazing and light micro scratches. One question I have concerns the roof and "B" pillars and whether the black finish in these areas can be buffed out like a normal auto finish. I would appreciate any advice or comment in this regard.
Here's a few pictures...
The car I bought is an immaculate condition 1 car from Nashville, TN. The prior owner was the second caretaker of this car. He bought it in 1996 with 14,000 miles and since that time it has never seen the rain having traveled now just a total of 38,000 miles. The car is pristine with all maintenance up to date and all typical problem areas already addressed. The maintenance has mainly been performed by a member here known as Barnman and includes: new timing belt and water pump, new coolant hoses, valve adjustment and new gasket, new clutch slave and master cylinder, and flush/fill of the braking system. In addition, the window regulators, A/C evaporator and speakers have already been repaired and dealt with. To say that the PO was fanatical on maintenance is an understatement. All paperwork and receipts have been retained in a three ring binder and organized in sleeves, and go back to the original window sticker and temporary tag from the dealer. The only thing missing is the original purchase document.
The car is all original with the exception of Enkei 17"/18" wheels, Taitec exhaust, and Bilstein shocks. The original wheels, exhaust and shocks were retained and provided to me. The interior is like new with virtually no wear on the seat bolsters and everything functioning like new. Underneath the car, the chassis was detailed once a year and again everything looks new.
Driving this car is fantastic - it's so different than the high torque, low rev muscle cars I have. I am amazed by the quickness of the car, and the fantastic steering, shifting, cornering and acceleration. To say the least - I love this car.
Most cars I buy are needy, and after telling my wife how perfect they are the boxes start showing up and the bills start rolling in. This car really is pretty much perfect. I do plan to buff the paint to remove some hazing and light micro scratches. One question I have concerns the roof and "B" pillars and whether the black finish in these areas can be buffed out like a normal auto finish. I would appreciate any advice or comment in this regard.
Here's a few pictures...
Love the NSXPrime moniker you chose...... better not bend those NSX wheels, Bob.
