Do I or Don't I (Upgrade from '94 to '97)? (long)

[bonzo]

Well, the time has come for me to seek the opinions of this august group of experts on a topic that I have been puzzling over. I appreciate any help you can provide, because this is an important decision for me (given that I was about to go for a BBSC and other upgrades).

Here's the scenario:

I currently own a '94 Brooklands Green coupe with 56000 km. I have enjoyed it immensely, and it's the first sports car I've owned that has not bored me over time. It is in good to excellent shape, with all services done (incl. timing belt/pump), Mobil 1'd, Zaino'd, etc.

My dealer contact has just found me a '97 T, screaming red, with 68000 km on the odo. The mileage belies the condition--it has virtually no stone chips, and it drives very well (not sure if it's original clutch).

Hence my questions:
- do I do it (irrespective of the price differential)?
- he's asking 86 K (Can.)--is this reasonable for a car in this condition (two-owner, no accidents, completely stock)?
- what should I expect as fair value, given the current market?

I know I've detailed a lot, but any opinions would help....thanks in advance, folks!

 

[NSX2NV]

Hi Bonzo,

I recently purchased a 97 Spa Yellow T from Montreal. The vehicle has 45,800Km and is in perfect condition with the exeption of 2-3 stone chips and a small scrape on the lower front spoiler(which I replaced). I paid $86,000 for the vehicle. If you really like the look and feel of the Targa I would grab it considering the shortage of NSX-T's in Canada but the only thing I'd be hesitant about is buying a higher mileage car. As far as upgrading parts are extremely overpriced here in Canada, unless you plan on taking it to the US and getting it modified, maybe if you wait a while the prices here will drop.

Email me some pics @ [email protected]
would love to see them.

Johnny

 

[Tony Montoya]

If you make the change you should consider the 98 with 17000km in BC. They are asking 108 and it's been for sale for way too long due to the high price, or the car is not perfect, and maybe now is the time they will lower the price a lot.
Make sure you drive the T before you switch.
If you can only get less than 50 for your car then I don't think it will be worth trading.

 

[bonzo]

Thanks, guys, for the responses so far--I'm working the prices with the contact (I'm over the 50 K mark for mine, so it's looking good!)

I must admit the 3.2 felt noticeably stronger than the 3.0, which surprised me. I'm tracing the history on the car as well, to understand how well it was maintained.

I'll keep folks posted!

 

[Larry Bastanza]

bonzo,

I agree with Tony 100% make sure you drive it hard first and be sure you are OK with the "T". One additional point I will make is that both your car and this perspective car are about due for a clutch. You may want to price the clutch for the 3.2 so you understand the cost difference. With the 3.2 single plate clutch you MUST replace the flywheel, it cannot be machined.

I assure you, it will cost almost double what a 3.0 clutch will cost.

Good Luck,
LarryB