Feedback for 1st NSX

[dktoyz]

Trying to purchase my first NSX. Will expect to own for extended length of time. Attempting to get best value for $$ spent. Member/owner thoughts would be appreciated. I am looking at 1) '93 Red/Blk under 30K miles. Mild mods: wheels, exhaust, springs, lip kit. 9.5/10 condition. Fully serviced 10 miles ago. Never tracked and last owner drove it 10K miles in 8 years. A no excuse car. Price upper 30's. .... 2) '95 Red/Blk totally stock with under 20K miles. Full history and service up to date. Price at 40K. Not as close to home so I have to factor $500 to get it here.
Any thought on the choice of the two? Which may be the better value in 3-5 years? The car would be for pleasure only with no track use. Just curious on others opinions. Or has anyone got a better car available?

 

[s14_tat]

well its up to how tasteful the mods are in the 1st car, and if you want a targa top or a coupe.

 

[Mills_NSX]

to me they both sound like good deals, but I would think if you rate the choice 1 a 9.5 out of 10, would be hard to go wrong with it. Both are same color as the above poster said, but coupe or targa is the real question.

 

[hofffam]

No material difference in miles between 20K and 30K.

The 95 is a T, this is + or - for you to decide whether it is important or not. But the 95 is a slower car. Nothing to argue on that.

I would choose the 93. Only two years older, about the same miles, and it is quicker because it is a lighter coupe. Most here, but not all, consider the 95-96 the least desirable years of the NSX because of the loss of performance compared to 91-94 and 97+.

One more thing - says "serviced." What does that mean? Are these cars on the original TB/WP?

 

[dktoyz]

The NSX-T is of no concern to me one way or the other. I would probably leave it in place the majority of the time. Value on the back end, 3-5 years is probably my biggest consideration. I like the mods on the '93, tastefully done and performance enhancing with the cosemetic ones reversible.

 

[CarCrazed4Life]

I enjoy my targa in the summer. However the coupe is more fun to drive and no Targa squeaks. If you find yourself using a targa at least more then 12 times a year, then I'd get a Targa. Otherwise, get a coupe

 

[Shaun Ray]

Agree with most of the comments above. Looks like the Targa/no-Targa is the choice. For me, Targa is a must. I enjoy topless sports cars. You may not. Two seaters have a small cabin and removing the top was a definite requirement for me (ruled out 91-94 years).

My top has no squeaks but guess that is an issue on some. Also, for the years - you would want to carfully check all the T-Top seal gaskets to see they are in tip-top shape.

All-in-all....sounds like either choice is going to be a good one. You can't go wrong with an NSX!