I am having trouble writing my Buying experience... because I will follow this up with a for sale post.
Thank you to the Primers who posted advice and exchanged PM with me and helped with the buying process and the random Qs I amy have asked via PM
Teej, Alec_fields, tbromley, redbird92, OLDMNSX, Rusted_nailz, Coconut, Accel Junky, ZRX227, charlee, GOTTSPD, Yinzer, Venom2049, Richard EVO, druby, peiserg, OneRedNSX, Meeytach1, RedYangNSX, Hugh, phryxis, Bui, myclue, dfdtruckie, Winn120, Michigan NSX, Brylek, scorp965, Alas-NSX, PHOEN$X, NSaneXr, Metabro, 0260IWN, qdpmarketplace, Nihilation, Ravalous,
kennyc (sold me the 97-01 OEM rims)
BrianK (NSX-er and awesome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guy)
and 1K2GO (the inspiration for my Next NSX. I already have permission from the Mrs.)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...ing-a-50K-Track-Tool-to-beat-500K-Track-Tools
Here is my story…
I have wanted an NSX since I was a senior in High School (Fall 1990). You can read more about my quest for the NSX here...
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...ly-buying-my-NSX-(Daily-Driver)-advice-please
I knew that I wanted Sebring Silver, and I decided on a 91, since that’s what i fell in love with 20+ years ago. The purist’s car, the driver’s car.
March / April of 2012, searching Autotrader, Cars.com, and of course here on Prime. And on Prime, going WAY back in the old pages of the cars for sale section, I found a few cars that caught my interest. One in particular was in NJ. VIN JH4NA1158MT001001
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/158889-1991-Sebring-Silver-74k-miles-JH4NA1158MT001001
This worked out very well for me since I’m on the East Coast as well (in Morgantown, WV). I spoke with the owner, Joel. His car was not selling as listed, so he sent it to Larry B to have a good bit of work done on it. We arranged for me to fly into Philly and buy the car after the work was completed.
Joel had extensive work done to the car, I think totals were like $5800.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-Clear-Title-quot-in-NJ?p=1567247#post1567247
I flew from Pitt to Philly, on the way, I got to talking with the guy sitting beside me. I told him I was buying the car I have wanted for almost 22 years. He was Amazed that someone could want something for So long, be patient enough, and finally get what he wanted. The guy congratulated me and soon we were landing in Philly... Joel met me at the airport. As he was pulling around to the Arrivals area, I as in Awe !!! Very clean, Sebring Silver NSX, I want to say it had springs, so it was Low. It looked AWESOME ! And I was happy knowing that I would own this car very soon. Joel picked me up, again this car was LOW... I got into the passenger seat and we left the airport. We headed away from the airport and I commented about how nice the car was, etc. Joel said “I’ve got some bad news for you”. He said that on the drive down from Princeton to Philly, a (check engine light) CEL went on. He said it could be something as small as an O2 sensor, but he couldn’t say for sure. I had no interest in driving the car home without knowing what was going on. Joel had just dumped a bunch of cash into his car to sell, and now we are stuck. He was able to get Larry B on the phone, who was at a dinner. Larry said it could be something as simple as an O2 sensor. He said he rebuilt that engine and that it Would be safe to drive. He said, however, that he has a bunch of cars in que, and if i wanted him to fix this, it would be weeks before he could get to it. I REALLY wanted this car, and Joel REALLY wanted to sell it... I walked. I was dropped off at the Philly airport and bought a ticket home. My wife was proud of me and my decision Not to buy this car considering the unknowns behind the CEL. A happy wife is a happy life =) And remember when You are buying, this car is Not a 1 of 1. There are others out there !
Looking for PPI with Compression - Augusta, GA
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-Compression-Augusta-GA?p=1570951#post1570951
Why hasn’t this silver NSX sold yet? JH4NA1150MT002031
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...nt-this-silver-NSX-sold-yet-JH4NA1150MT002031
May 2012 -
This is the car I bought. I started this Buyer Experience story Months ago, and never got around to finishing.
Thank you ALL again for your help.
Thank you to the Primers who posted advice and exchanged PM with me and helped with the buying process and the random Qs I amy have asked via PM
Teej, Alec_fields, tbromley, redbird92, OLDMNSX, Rusted_nailz, Coconut, Accel Junky, ZRX227, charlee, GOTTSPD, Yinzer, Venom2049, Richard EVO, druby, peiserg, OneRedNSX, Meeytach1, RedYangNSX, Hugh, phryxis, Bui, myclue, dfdtruckie, Winn120, Michigan NSX, Brylek, scorp965, Alas-NSX, PHOEN$X, NSaneXr, Metabro, 0260IWN, qdpmarketplace, Nihilation, Ravalous,
kennyc (sold me the 97-01 OEM rims)
BrianK (NSX-er and awesome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guy)
and 1K2GO (the inspiration for my Next NSX. I already have permission from the Mrs.)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...ing-a-50K-Track-Tool-to-beat-500K-Track-Tools
Here is my story…
I have wanted an NSX since I was a senior in High School (Fall 1990). You can read more about my quest for the NSX here...
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...ly-buying-my-NSX-(Daily-Driver)-advice-please
I knew that I wanted Sebring Silver, and I decided on a 91, since that’s what i fell in love with 20+ years ago. The purist’s car, the driver’s car.
March / April of 2012, searching Autotrader, Cars.com, and of course here on Prime. And on Prime, going WAY back in the old pages of the cars for sale section, I found a few cars that caught my interest. One in particular was in NJ. VIN JH4NA1158MT001001
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/158889-1991-Sebring-Silver-74k-miles-JH4NA1158MT001001
This worked out very well for me since I’m on the East Coast as well (in Morgantown, WV). I spoke with the owner, Joel. His car was not selling as listed, so he sent it to Larry B to have a good bit of work done on it. We arranged for me to fly into Philly and buy the car after the work was completed.
Joel had extensive work done to the car, I think totals were like $5800.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-Clear-Title-quot-in-NJ?p=1567247#post1567247
I flew from Pitt to Philly, on the way, I got to talking with the guy sitting beside me. I told him I was buying the car I have wanted for almost 22 years. He was Amazed that someone could want something for So long, be patient enough, and finally get what he wanted. The guy congratulated me and soon we were landing in Philly... Joel met me at the airport. As he was pulling around to the Arrivals area, I as in Awe !!! Very clean, Sebring Silver NSX, I want to say it had springs, so it was Low. It looked AWESOME ! And I was happy knowing that I would own this car very soon. Joel picked me up, again this car was LOW... I got into the passenger seat and we left the airport. We headed away from the airport and I commented about how nice the car was, etc. Joel said “I’ve got some bad news for you”. He said that on the drive down from Princeton to Philly, a (check engine light) CEL went on. He said it could be something as small as an O2 sensor, but he couldn’t say for sure. I had no interest in driving the car home without knowing what was going on. Joel had just dumped a bunch of cash into his car to sell, and now we are stuck. He was able to get Larry B on the phone, who was at a dinner. Larry said it could be something as simple as an O2 sensor. He said he rebuilt that engine and that it Would be safe to drive. He said, however, that he has a bunch of cars in que, and if i wanted him to fix this, it would be weeks before he could get to it. I REALLY wanted this car, and Joel REALLY wanted to sell it... I walked. I was dropped off at the Philly airport and bought a ticket home. My wife was proud of me and my decision Not to buy this car considering the unknowns behind the CEL. A happy wife is a happy life =) And remember when You are buying, this car is Not a 1 of 1. There are others out there !
Looking for PPI with Compression - Augusta, GA
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-Compression-Augusta-GA?p=1570951#post1570951
Why hasn’t this silver NSX sold yet? JH4NA1150MT002031
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...nt-this-silver-NSX-sold-yet-JH4NA1150MT002031
May 2012 -
This is the car I bought. I started this Buyer Experience story Months ago, and never got around to finishing.
Thank you ALL again for your help.
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