Consider Buying a '91 NSX Need Help!

[newbie]

Hi all. I'm from the S2000 boards and having seen Wilson's car, the blue NSX with the 2002 body conversion, boy do I want one now!

I've looked through the papers and found a 1991 in SF, where I live, with 140,000 miles. Can you please tell me whether $26,500 is a good price? What should I look out for? and most importantly, is it difficult and expensive to convert it to the new 2002 look? Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Michigan NSX]

There are several things to look out for on the '91s. This is not to say they aren't excellent cars - mine is a '91. Look in the FAQ for info on particular year models and what to check for. See especially "snap ring failure".

I would think it would be expensive to convert to the 2002 look. From Wilson's pictures, I would think he spent several thousand dollars on the conversion (maybe as high as $10k?) You may wish to e-mail him directly and ask him.

Good luck in your search.

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'91 Black/Black

 

[newbie]

Thanks I'll look into it now...

 

[NetViper]

A 1991 with 140K for 26,500 is not a good price. Maybe if it already has I/H/E and some extras it would be better. If that car is stock, i wouldn't pay that much.

 

[robr]

i disagree, if its in great shape i dont think thats a bad price at all. 91's even with 70-80k miles are still going for low 30s, with the amount of miles youre talking about, thats about right if its a well taken care of car with no history of a major accident.

 

[ck]

A friend of mine checked out that car the other day. Sounds pretty shady. He told me that the car has a total repaint and frame damage, "custom" interior, etc. The guy originally contacted my friend about his M3 for sale and offered him $4k below his reasonable asking price! when my friend declined, he said he has a NSX that he is trying to sell for $24,500 and he brought it back at night to show him. Too bad I didn't check it out myself. Go see it and offer him $15k for me!

 

[MYNSX]

Offer "HIM" 12,00.00 and see if he bites at it.... :O

 

[newbie]

Originally posted by NetViper:
A 1991 with 140K for 26,500 is not a good price. Maybe if it already has I/H/E and some extras it would be better. If that car is stock, i wouldn't pay that much.

Sorry but what's I/H/E?

 

[newbie]

Originally posted by ck:
A friend of mine checked out that car the other day. Sounds pretty shady. He told me that the car has a total repaint and frame damage, "custom" interior, etc. The guy originally contacted my friend about his M3 for sale and offered him $4k below his reasonable asking price! when my friend declined, he said he has a NSX that he is trying to sell for $24,500 and he brought it back at night to show him. Too bad I didn't check it out myself. Go see it and offer him $15k for me!

Well I haven't seen the car yet. I didn't want to waste his time, especially when I haven't gotten advice from you bros. I'm quite certain this is the same car. Black/Ivory. He says it has a clean title. He is also the 3rd owner.

 

[Vytas]

Originally posted by newbie:
Sorry but what's I/H/E?

Intake/Headers/Exhaust

Vytas

 

[maomaonsx]

Originally posted by newbie:
Sorry but what's I/H/E?

Invisible horsepower gains-intake
Helps a little bit-headers
Every NSX needs one-exhaust

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G Dummy~

if you think I'm selling my go-fast parts to go back to stock, you are way wrong my friend