It sold for the asking price of $65K to a buyer in Virginia. Anyone on these Forums ??[/B]
Yes. I'm the Virginian who just purchased John Foster's Zanardi NSX. I'm totally new to the NSX world and recently decided to purchase either a Ferrari 328GTB (a neighbor let me drive his) or a Porsce 911.
At the last minute, I felt an urge to check out an NSX so drove two hours to Baltimore and drove a Zanardi at Prestige Imports ($65K). It was the most thrilling driving experience I've ever had...in spite of previously owning two M-3's (including a 2003), a BMW M-Roadster, and a 911. When I returned to the dealership, I asked if I could drive the new Carrera C-4 for comparison purposes. It was no contest! The NSX felt superior in every category that was important to me.
As for my neighbor's 328, it was beautiful, but between the pedal position, the gated shifter, the cost of ownership, and the modest performance, I decided to go with the NSX...especially since the NSX was equally beautiful to me.
I saw John Foster's Zanardi on eBay and it seemed like an outstanding deal considering all the Comptech mods, etc. After experiencing the thrill of a stock Zanardi, I can't imagine what this one will be like.
The head mechanic at Comptech was very familiar with the car and said the #10 Zanardi was the "single nicest NSX we've ever had in our shop." That cliched it for me. Plus, John is the nicest seller I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with.
My car is supposed to arrive Wed. and I can hardly sleep at night...I keep telling myself it's only a pile of metal (aluminum alloy), but the other side of my brain remembers that half-hour ride in Baltimore!
I've never actually met anyone who owns an NSX. Are there any events planned in northern Virginia? Any owners close by I could hook up with? Anyone willing to give me some private driving skills lessons? I live in Winchester, about 75 miles west of DC. Thanks.
