It's great to finally have one again. I had a 95, but unfortunately (due to my stupidity), I totaled it. A couple of days ago I just got a '91 Red/Black, 26k miles, for $30,500 from a local dealer. I don't think it was as good as a deal as my first NSX, but is it a fair price? It is in excellent condition, though now it does need a new clutch :frown: . Anyway, it's great to finally have one again!
2nd NSX
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Congrats! Welcome back to the club.
congrats and take good care of this one :biggrin:
Congrat's and welcome back.
How's the maintenance on your car? My unsolicited advice is to spend a bit of money now getting all preventitive maintenance done so that you don't have to spend a ton of money later.
We recently purchased our NSX (1998 w/ 42K) and while there were no issues, we paid a grip of cash to have the timing belt, water pump, all hoses, plugs, gaskets, fluids, etc. done. Basically, a 90K mile service plus the timing belt and water pump plus some other stuff just so I have the piece of mind that I'm basically starting with a fresh car. I'm starting on a new car maintenance schedule so that I change the Mobil 1 every 3,750 and then no big services for a while (other than tires, the brakes and the inevitable clutch). It wasn't cheap, but every time I zing up to redline I do so with confidence. Plus.. the car ran great before... it runs even better now.
How's the maintenance on your car? My unsolicited advice is to spend a bit of money now getting all preventitive maintenance done so that you don't have to spend a ton of money later.
We recently purchased our NSX (1998 w/ 42K) and while there were no issues, we paid a grip of cash to have the timing belt, water pump, all hoses, plugs, gaskets, fluids, etc. done. Basically, a 90K mile service plus the timing belt and water pump plus some other stuff just so I have the piece of mind that I'm basically starting with a fresh car. I'm starting on a new car maintenance schedule so that I change the Mobil 1 every 3,750 and then no big services for a while (other than tires, the brakes and the inevitable clutch). It wasn't cheap, but every time I zing up to redline I do so with confidence. Plus.. the car ran great before... it runs even better now.
Do you notice any performance differences between your old car and you new one? What happed to the first car, just curious....
Yes, I have noticed a couple of differences. The 91 seems to handle better, and feels more strong. Though I miss having a red roof and a targa, I'm getting used to it (It's still an NSX!). Does anyone know how much it would cost to color-match the roof? Thanks.
Oh, and to answer your other question...I was driving too fast, tried to avoid debris in the road, lost control, hit a curb, jumped up about 2 or 3 feet in the air, spun a couple times, flew over 3 lanes, landed on the left rear wheel (axle broke), and stopped when I hit a rail road track.
LOL, that would do it. It the kinda car though that will shock you as when it lets go it really tends to get in a spin quick that hard to recover from. I guess i's the low polar moment of interia from being mid engine.
I have 95 targa and have only driven an 91 once but not at speed. But I really like the targa option, especially for just cruisen around the down or the beach in the summer. I think I like it more than I thought it would over time. I far as painting the roof, I think it's been discussed before, just do search for it. I think it was under a $1,000 though for a good job.
I have 95 targa and have only driven an 91 once but not at speed. But I really like the targa option, especially for just cruisen around the down or the beach in the summer. I think I like it more than I thought it would over time. I far as painting the roof, I think it's been discussed before, just do search for it. I think it was under a $1,000 though for a good job.
Congrats on being back behind the wheel of an NSX. Try and keep this one on the road, and not so airborne. 
