'97 NSX or '99 Carrera?

DCNSX · 29 July 2003

Thinking of "updating" my '91 NSX and getting a newer one- perhaps a '97 which has the six-speed... or maybe (God forbid!) a '99 911 Carrera. I want to keep the cost under $45k for either. Porsche downsides include no targa and probably higher maintenance costs. Does anyone know how the water-cooled Carrera fares on maintenance/durability? Any other insights appreciated as well.

POWERED by HONDA · 29 July 2003

Go with a 1997 NSX.

Weren't the 99 Porsche the worse year to get? (the first watercooled engine?) Or were these only concerning the Turbo version... damn, forgot the model designation...996? I don't know my Porsche models at all...

TigerNSX · 29 July 2003

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Eric5273 · 29 July 2003

If I was you, if you are considering the Porsche, I would go with a 98 air cooled one. I know the performance of the 99 is slightly better, but they ruined the design IMO. The 98 looks much better.

All that said, I would get the NSX.

AndyH · 29 July 2003

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DCNSX · 30 July 2003

Thanks- that's the kind of info I'm looking for. Looks like it's best to avoid the '99 Carreras and go with the '00. I'll have to drive both NSX and Carrera to see how they feel-- (never driven a six-speed NSX w/ 290hp). Also, the Carrera DOES look like the ubiquitous Boxster to most observers...

Eric5273 · 30 July 2003

DCNSX said:
Also, the Carrera DOES look like the ubiquitous Boxster to most observers...

Another reason to go with the '98 air cooled one. If you look at the classifieds, you will notice that the 993 (95-98) 911's are holding their value much better than the 996's are. And now there are rumors that the next generation 911 will go back to the old bug-eye headlight look. In the long run, the 996 will have the distinction of being the only 911 to look like a boxster.

Tantheman · 30 July 2003

Tiger740 said:
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Kroger · 30 July 2003

993 C4S

Would be my vote over both...
But a low milage 97 NSX wouldn't be a bad choice either.

Good luck with the choice

nsxtasy · 30 July 2003

Just drive both of them and it will be easy to decide. VERY easy.

spartan2-3 · 30 July 2003

Im also considering a 993 Turbo as a stablemate for my NSX

Saw several 993's at Carol Streams, IL. but they were not to eager to show me the car.

The 993's are much better looking IMO

'97 NSX or '99 Carrera?

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