Cost of ownership of NSX vs. S2000

[S-TO-8K]

Not sure where you guys are getting this "NSX and S2000 costs are the same" idea ..

NSX 60k = $900-$1000
S2000 60k = $400-$500

NSX Comptech supercharger = 10k
S2000 Comptech supercharger = 5k

NSX clutch = $2500
S2000 clutch =$900

seem as though the NSX costs about 2x as much as an S2000 to me.

I agree. My averaged out maintenance costs per year since '99 for my NSX(58k) have been a little over 40% higher than my avg. maintenance for the S(40k) per yr. since '03. Mainly due to parts cost, labor was not a big factor as I did most of the work myself.

 

[nsxsimon]

if in canada- the nsx is much more expensive to maintain, that's why the young kid ricers have not "taken over" the NSX scene in the GTA. Thank God !
But the s2000 with its horrible depreciation, and awfully cheap maintenance, has attracted many from civic nation and from the 'luders' club..
IMO, the s2000 is for the kids nowadays why ? cuz they can afford it...

 

[EndlessNSX]

not sure where you got this from but before i bought my NSX and was car shopping, I found out that insurance for my 93 nsx was roughly 2/3 the cost of insuring a 2002 S2k.

don't ask me how, don't ask me why, but its true.

the s2k is one of the top 10 highest cars to insure i believe...

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/10CostliestCarsToInsure.aspx

yea, it was #7, just ahead of my previous vehicle, 2004 RSX-S...

not saying you're wrong, just saying that it may differ depending on your insurer... all my rates were compared using full coverage / same deductible rates...

This really depends on the drivers record and company they choose to go with. My insurance went up about $5 when I compared it to my NSX.

My monthly rate on my 91 NSX with 02-05 updates with roadside and rental car was about $79 and my S2000 was about $84 a month. Not too bad, but I have seen cheaper.

Funny thing was I gave an 04 Lambo Gallardo vin# for a quote and they told me it would be about $220 a month for full coverage which was my high school driving days quote on my 91 Integra back in 1991.

 

[pegi]

Very similar I could say...

 

[NSXFRIEND]

This may help, its a close call but the NSX recieved 10 more points against the S2000 in Consumer guide road test. Also less depreciation on early model nsx. I would personaly say buy a good nsx not necessarly a perfect one espcially for daily driving and enjoy it for few years then sell it and buy a near perfect one. Other option is to buy a good used nsx and drive a semi-toy-beater integre GSR or 95 M3 for 10K which yeilds good performance.

http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2334/act/usedcarreviewshowall/

http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2453/act/usedcarreviewshowall/

Repair costs based on $50 labor.lol is not perfect but gives ballpark figure give or take some.

Item Name Repair Cost NSX

A/C Compressor $870
Alternator $525
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,730
Brakes $550
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $960
Constant Velocity Joints $805
Exhaust System $1,115
Radiator $945
Shocks and/or Struts $2,420
Timing Chain or Belt $510

Item Name Repair Cost S2000

A/C Compressor $670
Alternator $340
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $0
Brakes $400
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $465
Constant Velocity Joints $990
Exhaust System $800
Radiator $200
Shocks and/or Struts $815
Timing Chain or Belt $180

 

[RON98]

both are dirt cheap. do your own work.:biggrin:

so far i spent about 200$ on the nsx in the last 2 years for maintaince parts.

i dont drive it that much... so just oil change, plugs. intake filter. fuel filter, tranny flush......and fixed odd things here and there. 200$:tongue:

the labor money i would have spend if i took it to someone is going directly into performance upgrades:wink:

no idea how u guys afford these prices.... 550$ for brakes. they must be platinim plated. get good pads for 100$. 1.5 hours later your done ( thats with hand tools.I if wanted to piss of the neighbours it would be done in 40 minutes)

alternator 525, that job is a 30 minute job..... if even that. i need to start my own shop and get paid 500$ an hour :biggrin:


A/C Compressor $870
Alternator $525
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,730
Brakes $550
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $960
Constant Velocity Joints $805
Exhaust System $1,115
Radiator $945
Shocks and/or Struts $2,420
Timing Chain or Belt $510

 

[The Kid]

Funny seeing this thread. I was buying some parts for my S2000 from Evasive Motorsports on S2KI.com and it was funny how cheap everything is.

I bought

A replica Backyard Special Duck Bill CF rear spoiler
A carbon fibre OEM front lip
Comptech side skirts
ARC shift knob
Sppon reservior covers

all for about $1000:biggrin: Crazy, I love this thing.

 

[0ctan3]

there's a few numbers in this thread:


http://nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57228

 

[nsxotic911]

For what it's worth, I've owned both and my conclusion is that if you can own an NSX AND a daily driver, do it. If you can't, wait until you can.. or get an S2000 and enjoy an awesome car...

I owned an S2000 (brand new) for 2 years and regretted not getting an NSX at the time.. lost 15k+ when I sold it. However, I had a lot of fun - maybe it was worth it.

Just recently, I bought an NSX to find that it's going for practically just as much as it was when I passed on it.. good news and bad news I guess...
It is my 2nd car however, but I think it's an awesome car.

Looking back, the S2000 is a overall good daily driver, and an awesome overall engineered car. It's lighter and nimbler then the NSX - power is on par with a 91, awesome suspension, good track car etc.. only downside is that it's ubiquitous and it loses it's value pretty fast from 30K- > 15k.

The NSX is a unique, 'exotic' car that generally holds its value, but can be expensive for some items. I would not think it's a good idea for a daily driver... it's a 10+ year old car.. and things like clutch, tires, shocks, little stuff can add up quickly..

Hope that helps.

 

[RON98]

noting exotic about the nsx besides the body.

under the skin, its still a honda and as easy to maintain as any other honda:wink:

 

[froggie]

I owned an S2000 (brand new) for 2 years and regretted not getting an NSX at the time.. lost 15k+ when I sold it. However, I had a lot of fun - maybe it was worth it.

That' exactly how I feel right now!


Looking back, the S2000 is a overall good daily driver, and an awesome overall engineered car. It's lighter and nimbler then the NSX - power is on par with a 91, awesome suspension, good track car etc..

That makes me think twice about selling my S2000; but I cannot afford both cars. I agree about the exotic factor of the NSX, and that's pretty much what's drawing me towards wanting one -badly-!

 

[nsxotic911]

You sound like you are where I was a few years ago... I would suggest taking both cars out for a good spin and think hard about what it means to own either... However, whatever you do, if you can't EASILY afford driving the NSX as a daily driver and that's what you want, then by all means, DON'T get the NSX...

Feel free to PM me if you want more personal POV on both cars..

 

[swbatte]

Part of my decision process was to visit the service shop of my local Acura dealer before I bought my NSX and I got quotes on common or important services. This way I knew exactly what I was in for before I bought my car.

I'm sure the NSX is more expensive. It is still remarkably reliable for its genre. There are more rewards to go with the added expense. Let us know what you decide!

 

[RON98]

whats with all the silly prices on fixing the nsx? same thing as little honda. I shoudl cost the same to change a master cylinder on a civic as it does a nsx and the brakes should cost the same too.:biggrin:

crazy crazy dealer prices.

 

[ediddynsx]

whats with all the silly prices on fixing the nsx? same thing as little honda. I shoudl cost the same to change a master cylinder on a civic as it does a nsx and the brakes should cost the same too.:biggrin:

crazy crazy dealer prices.

Ron- Not everyone is a mechanic like you and have the time to work on cars. :smile:
For the average person that has a 9-5 job that does not involve working on cars.....it is very hard to do things like some of the stuff you have mentioned.

I agree brakes, changing plugs, wires, oil is stuff most people can do. But for the rest like valve adjustment, clutch, timing belt etc...... I think most people agree they will not chance messing up the car since they do not have the mechanical background like you do. :wink:

So they gotta pay and that generally costs more since NSX parts are not massed produced as say a civic is. Even some of the Acura Dealerships out there don't have a NSX technician or someone that is familiar with the car.

So one other way to save money is to go to an independent qualified guy as yourself or some performance shop that they trust. :biggrin:

I agree it should cost the same on certain things but its the parts that cost more.

 

[RON98]

i advocate DYI:biggrin: save $ and gain performance parts.

Most of the guys coming on board are younger and im sure with a good kick in the butt, they would start wrenching.:

also just wanted everyone to know that it takes as long to do regular maintaince on a NSX as it does on a little civic. so if you can do maintaince on a little civic, go ahead and get your hands dirty!

Timing belt and valve adjustment takes a little longer but it aint 1000$ in labour longer

honestly tho, the dealers start bending over backward when they see an nsx coming cause its pay day. im sure there are reasonable independent shops out there but i just havent seen any reasonable prices.