Re: Deal or steal? -Rare 99 NSX coupe non targa for sale on CL $35K
Just gave my final NO to the seller. His $35K is firm. I am posting this because of the special (to me) nature of this car and would love to see it stay in Socal if possible at all.
The car started its US life as a NA Honda car; it was used by US magazines (R&T, C&D, etc) for features and comparo tests. more significantly it was brought up to NSXPO99 in Monterey by our friend "Woodwork" and I had a chance to see it and drive it then.
I have just spent 2 visits checking the car up including a long session on a hoist (the car not me). The salvage/rebuilt title is one of those typical "undeserved" events. The damage is confined to the rear, the very rear but the frame seems intact. A little straightening along some seems but the killer thing about this car is that from the rear wells to the front bunper, the car is really immaculate, including the interior, one the best I have seen for a car 11 years old.
I have absolutely no financial interest in this car; in fact I found it on Craigslist too.
It is about to be shipped out of state to a guy who was considering a Corvette but has been persuaded to get something a little rarer; in other words, not an NSXer like us. Hence my hope that someone will buy it and keep it here. To be immaculate I think it will need a good $3000 of work. That would take it to almost $40K and for a "salvaged" 99, even a coupe, it is a little hard to swallow; I have never owned a salvage vehicle. But we have an NSX at home and for a second one, a keeer, I am reluctant to go for it. maybe someone else in socal is not.
I have taken many puctures and have a lot of things to say about my 3 hours checking it out and driving it. BTW, it drives really good. NO issues with the synchros, the txmission, the engine or the clutch. PM me or call me (310) 350 2454 if you want more information. I would be very happy to help. The car is in Costa mesa for a few more days.
Tino S.
