Hello, everyone!
Well, after much deliberation, I think that I will be purchasing an NSX next year. It was a close call. My top three choices were:
* 95~97 NSX
* 95~98 Supra TT
* 1986 Testarossa
I anticipate my purchase next year right around this time. The more I think about it, the better I feel.
Here was the basis for my decision:
* I think the Supra gives you incredible power (w/ mods) for the buck, along with excellent reliability and some exclusivity. Those single-turbo monsters with no real engine work on them are just phenomenal. Toyota did an excellent job with them. I do like this car, and will probably end up getting one in a few years¡¦ time.
* I think the Ferrari....well, it's a Ferrari! An incredible value now for what you get at today¡¦s market prices. As a teenager in the 80s, this was my pinnacle "dream car." Reliability good; service costs...well, again, it's a Ferrari, so you know what to expect. 'Nuff said.
* I think the NSX gives exotic looks and incredible reliability as well. Excellent balance, with an understood maturity. I think the overall clientele who own this car are also mature, of which I particularly like. This is a differentiation to me from the Supra body which *appears* to have a larger youth market about it. I wish the Acuras had more power, though. Even with the newer 3.2L engine, Acura really should have upped the ante considering its entry price. The to-be-released model apparently addresses this criticism, but it is more than I am willing to pay. I am not a fan of initial depreciation! While SC'ing the NSX will get decent numbers, I don't expect it to put down monstrous dyno numbers. That is neither my expectation - nor reason - for wanting this car. Finally, the limited production almost ensures an air of exclusivity about it. While you could say this for the Testarossa and later model year Supras, you also enjoy this with the Acura. Particularly in the latter half of this body style with limited production numbers.
Just wanted to say hi to this group. I might show up for the dyno day at the NSXPO in Dallas Saturday to say hi, and check out the various model years in one place. Would love to meet y¡¦all.
(BTW: I am still in love with the Ferrari, and hope to rent one in Europe next year during my honeymoon. Ferrarichat.com has been incredibly supportive of this, and has really come through for me in providing information on my upcoming adventure. The Ferrari crowd and the NSX crowd seem to me to be cross-shoppers. Thoughts?)
Chris.
Aka Eggman
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1994 300ZX TT
Stage VI+ (auto)
338 rwhp - 380 rwt
[This message has been edited by Eggman (edited 06 April 2002).]
Well, after much deliberation, I think that I will be purchasing an NSX next year. It was a close call. My top three choices were:
* 95~97 NSX
* 95~98 Supra TT
* 1986 Testarossa
I anticipate my purchase next year right around this time. The more I think about it, the better I feel.
Here was the basis for my decision:
* I think the Supra gives you incredible power (w/ mods) for the buck, along with excellent reliability and some exclusivity. Those single-turbo monsters with no real engine work on them are just phenomenal. Toyota did an excellent job with them. I do like this car, and will probably end up getting one in a few years¡¦ time.
* I think the Ferrari....well, it's a Ferrari! An incredible value now for what you get at today¡¦s market prices. As a teenager in the 80s, this was my pinnacle "dream car." Reliability good; service costs...well, again, it's a Ferrari, so you know what to expect. 'Nuff said.
* I think the NSX gives exotic looks and incredible reliability as well. Excellent balance, with an understood maturity. I think the overall clientele who own this car are also mature, of which I particularly like. This is a differentiation to me from the Supra body which *appears* to have a larger youth market about it. I wish the Acuras had more power, though. Even with the newer 3.2L engine, Acura really should have upped the ante considering its entry price. The to-be-released model apparently addresses this criticism, but it is more than I am willing to pay. I am not a fan of initial depreciation! While SC'ing the NSX will get decent numbers, I don't expect it to put down monstrous dyno numbers. That is neither my expectation - nor reason - for wanting this car. Finally, the limited production almost ensures an air of exclusivity about it. While you could say this for the Testarossa and later model year Supras, you also enjoy this with the Acura. Particularly in the latter half of this body style with limited production numbers.
Just wanted to say hi to this group. I might show up for the dyno day at the NSXPO in Dallas Saturday to say hi, and check out the various model years in one place. Would love to meet y¡¦all.
(BTW: I am still in love with the Ferrari, and hope to rent one in Europe next year during my honeymoon. Ferrarichat.com has been incredibly supportive of this, and has really come through for me in providing information on my upcoming adventure. The Ferrari crowd and the NSX crowd seem to me to be cross-shoppers. Thoughts?)
Chris.
Aka Eggman
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1994 300ZX TT
Stage VI+ (auto)
338 rwhp - 380 rwt
[This message has been edited by Eggman (edited 06 April 2002).]
