I second Ojas. Very strange. Very strange indeed. Please go in with you eyes wide open. Very wide open.
Regards.
Emergency regarding the repainted 91 NSX in Portland area!!!!
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I second Ojas. Very strange. Very strange indeed. Please go in with you eyes wide open. Very wide open.
Regards.
I think another angle to look at it from is that the seller may be wary of giving away the address for exactly the reasons that Jimbo posted earlier. A non-serious buyer looking for an address and causing the seller a potentially empty garage when he got home one day. Could be a security issue. But yes, it does sound kind of strange.
Gookus, I really hope you get your car as well. I remember when I got mine, fresh out of college, it meant so much to me, and still does. A lot of people here are just trying to make sure that you're making all your decisions with full knowledge. Sometimes they don't put it necessarily in the best or nicest sounding terms, but for the most part, they mean well.
Owning this car at your age, younger than I am I'm assuming, is not cheap. It is easily several thousand dollars a year. I pay $4000 a year for insurance, albeit I have max coverage of 250/500/250. But age really is an issue. You can expect to pay at least $3000 even if you get minimal coverage.
Oil changes are not cheap, $75 a pop if done at the dealer. I decided to do my own and bought all the equipment for $90. (Jack, jack stands, catch pan, tool kit) Now each oil change costs me $40 and my time. (5 quarts Mobil One and Filter) **FactorX put in Neo race oil in so now I only have to change my oil once every 15k miles. ;P**
If your car is due for a 60k, 90k, or above service, expect to dish out an additional $600-$1000. If your car hasn't had a timing belt change in a long time, expect another $1000.
You're young, you're probably going to drive the car hard like I do. Expect to have to change the clutch once every year to year and a half. (I drive my car about 25k miles a year) Depending on the clutch you're looking at around $2000. Also, expect to replace the tires frequently.
And keep this in mind, you haven't upgraded your car a single bit yet. And you are going to want to, trust me.
I dropped $3000 just on rims. Another $2000 on the stereo system. And the damn thing just isn't fast enough yet. Engine mods aren't cheap either, as I'm sure you're well aware.
So it's all good if your parents are willing to take care of all the maintenance and upkeep of the car for you. That would be a very lucky proposition. We just want to make sure that you understand what kind of commitment you're making. Buying a car like this isn't just about the purchase. It's also about how you're going to keep it. The last thing anyone on this board wants to see is an NSX that looks trashed because someone couldn't maintain it properly.
That all said, good luck! =)
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Gookus, I really hope you get your car as well. I remember when I got mine, fresh out of college, it meant so much to me, and still does. A lot of people here are just trying to make sure that you're making all your decisions with full knowledge. Sometimes they don't put it necessarily in the best or nicest sounding terms, but for the most part, they mean well.
Owning this car at your age, younger than I am I'm assuming, is not cheap. It is easily several thousand dollars a year. I pay $4000 a year for insurance, albeit I have max coverage of 250/500/250. But age really is an issue. You can expect to pay at least $3000 even if you get minimal coverage.
Oil changes are not cheap, $75 a pop if done at the dealer. I decided to do my own and bought all the equipment for $90. (Jack, jack stands, catch pan, tool kit) Now each oil change costs me $40 and my time. (5 quarts Mobil One and Filter) **FactorX put in Neo race oil in so now I only have to change my oil once every 15k miles. ;P**
If your car is due for a 60k, 90k, or above service, expect to dish out an additional $600-$1000. If your car hasn't had a timing belt change in a long time, expect another $1000.
You're young, you're probably going to drive the car hard like I do. Expect to have to change the clutch once every year to year and a half. (I drive my car about 25k miles a year) Depending on the clutch you're looking at around $2000. Also, expect to replace the tires frequently.
And keep this in mind, you haven't upgraded your car a single bit yet. And you are going to want to, trust me.
I dropped $3000 just on rims. Another $2000 on the stereo system. And the damn thing just isn't fast enough yet. Engine mods aren't cheap either, as I'm sure you're well aware.
So it's all good if your parents are willing to take care of all the maintenance and upkeep of the car for you. That would be a very lucky proposition. We just want to make sure that you understand what kind of commitment you're making. Buying a car like this isn't just about the purchase. It's also about how you're going to keep it. The last thing anyone on this board wants to see is an NSX that looks trashed because someone couldn't maintain it properly.
That all said, good luck! =)
[This message has been edited by Darkcyd (edited 20 August 2002).]
Gookus, I think many of us have been in your situation regarding the NSX. I don't discourage you to buy an NSX right now, but I would highly recommend holding off on this particular NSX, until someone who knows the NSX, like an enthusiast from this site, takes a good look at it. Just think GM, you waited & saved six long years for your dream car... and you could be potentially be blowing it on a repainted, high mileage NSX? You will have the hardest time trying to resell it if it's a lemon. Don't you think you owe yourself a little prudence. This dealer sounds way too shady & I think he's feeding reverse psychology, making you feel like this car is a gem & will be sold soon. The truth is, cars like this usually sit on the lot for a long time. Especially repainted ones. Even if this car were pristine, it takes a lot of organization & paperwork to get a loan for a '91, unless of course you have the cash on hand. Trust me I 've been on both ends. I bought my first NSX on impulse b/c I had driven 6 hours to look at it & I wasn't about to return home empty handed! Even though it had issues, I let my anxiety for the NSX get in the way of legitmate thought & bought it. Well two weeks later, after I ran out of excuses to keep it, I put it up for sale. It took 9 months to sell it--and the car could be considered mint by many people's standards! The second time around, I was patient & found THE NSX, & it was the color of my choice, the rare Sebring Silver. This one was just less than mile from my work! I don't know how many times I've bought something that I thought was the last chance for such a great deal for the NSX, only to have an even better deal come along afterwards. Trust me, I you don't buy this NSX, I don't think anyone else will either. If by chance someone beats you to it, I guarantee you will another comparable or better NSX for sale. BTW, did you see the repaired black & TAN (interior form a 2000) '91 w/ 80k miles for $23,000 in the Prime classified?
GM wants a specific NSX though. An early model that was already painted yellow.
So the black $23K in the classified is out.
Ask yourself this GM:
If this particular NSX in Oregon wasn't painted yellow, would I still want it?
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So the black $23K in the classified is out.
Ask yourself this GM:
If this particular NSX in Oregon wasn't painted yellow, would I still want it?
[This message has been edited by Joel (edited 20 August 2002).]
Wow ... I don't lurk for a day or so and look what I miss. I live in the Portland Metro area and I was an NSX owner for 4 years until about 4 months ago when I sold mine, although I'll likely get one once I see the outcome of the rumored 2004.
It apprears this person is a dealer. See: http://www.odot.state.or.us/cf/dlrsliclkup/Search/index.cfm?fuseAction=getSingle&DealerNumber=DA9736
I should be able to take a look at it for you this weekend if your still interested ... just let me know. Just so you know ... I'm really particular about my vechicles, and I doubt I'd be impressed with this one, therefore the feedback likely wouldn't be too positive. If this doesn't work out ... good luck with your search.
It apprears this person is a dealer. See: http://www.odot.state.or.us/cf/dlrsliclkup/Search/index.cfm?fuseAction=getSingle&DealerNumber=DA9736
I should be able to take a look at it for you this weekend if your still interested ... just let me know. Just so you know ... I'm really particular about my vechicles, and I doubt I'd be impressed with this one, therefore the feedback likely wouldn't be too positive. If this doesn't work out ... good luck with your search.
Oops, the link did not work unless I visited the search page first: http://www.odot.state.or.us/cf/dlrsliclkup/Search/index.cfm?fuseaction=Entry&DealerStatus=Current , then go to the page you provided ( http://www.odot.state.or.us/cf/dlrsliclkup/Search/index.cfm?fuseAction=getSingle&DealerNumber=DA9736 ).
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There have been instances in the past where theives have test drove a car at a person's residence, only to return and steal it while he/she is at work. My guess is that perhaps the owner is being very cautious since GM sounds like a little kid looking for a joyride and possibly more(which we all know from this thread, is not the case).
I know from my own purchase, that owners wanted to see proof that i qualified for financing before looking at their NSXs. Maybe it's because I am only 25, but look like 19??? who knows...
good luck on your purchase. sounds like you've found what youre looking for, so i hope this one works out for you.
dont feel too bad about some of the initial misinterpretations. many of us have learned lessons as a result of 'youthful exuberance', and responded accordingly.
'car-pe diem'---(seize the nsx)!!!
dont feel too bad about some of the initial misinterpretations. many of us have learned lessons as a result of 'youthful exuberance', and responded accordingly.
'car-pe diem'---(seize the nsx)!!!
and don't forget 'car-per diem' also. the cost of owning the car 'per day' is not cheap. you'll eat through tires like the growing teenager you are.
best wishes.
best wishes.
