(5/26/15 edited to add link to Paul's "preservation" thread, the NSX values thread, and the NSX Secrets thread. Since the last bump in August 2014, there have been some great new threads started that are destined to become "classics" and wealths of information. Maybe I'll save that for my next business trip time-kill session.)
BEDTIME STORY LINKS FOR SHOPPERS
Based on my experience at least, below are threads you're going to be looking for and referencing over and over as a new NSX shopper and subsequent new owner. At least, I did. So here are most of them parked in one location. Why? Because anytime someone helped my shopping by answering questions, I appreciated it to no end. Just hoping to return the favor. Also owning an NSX has been one of the most fulfilling "material" experiences ever and I'd like to help others seeking the same.
MUST-HAVE: NSXPRIME.COM WIKI/FAQ!!
NSXPRIME.com WIKI (originally was NSX FAQ):
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/NSXPrime:Wiki_Project
link to very good forum discussion by member "Coconut" that covers many bases for where to start!
(since the thread that I've started here is more a reference list of helpful Prime discussions for the shopper & new owner rather than a "where to start" list)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/165179-Need-help-finding-your-dream-NSX-I-can-help!
PICKING AN NSX, LIVING WITH AN NSX IN GENERAL - DO I REALLY WANT AN NSX???
(JUSTIFICATION/INSPIRATION/SELF-DOUBT/SETTLING/PRE-PURCHASE QUESTIONING)
link to good real-word discussion over NSX mojo and its power or "lack thereof"
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/176214-So-why-is-290hp-not-enough-nowadays
links about daily/frequent driving and/or living with an NSX
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/153392-Owner-who-drives-their-NSX-alot!!
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/150963-Daily-driving-NSX
NSXPrime disucssions that I thought were very insightful and entertaining
link to the "settling for a color" thread
link to the "Frustrated in my NSX Search" thread
link to the "NSX regret thread"
NSX "Secrets"
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/6509-NSX-Secrets
(WARNING: DON'T GO INTO THE FOLLOWING 3 IF YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO BE TEMPTED TO BUY ONE)
link to Motor Trend NSX/LFA video
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/164147-Lexus-LFA-vs-Acura-NSX!-Head-2-Head-Episode-13-Motor-Trend
link to "You Need To Buy An Acura NSX Now"
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/174880-Drive-highly-praising-the-classic-NSX
link to NSX zendom (NSXendom)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/152877-How-the-NSX-has-changed-my-life
SHOPPING TOOLS (financing, carfax/autocheck)
NSXPRIME.com wiki covering all kinds of "Purchasing an NSX" info (covers many subjects; some content may be a little dated but few things have changed over the past decade, including NSX values)
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category
urchasing_an_NSX
link to very good forum discussion by member "Coconut" that covers many bases for where to start!!
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/165179-Need-help-finding-your-dream-NSX-I-can-help!
link to verify whether a VIN is true or not
http://ojas.net/nsx/vin
Some helpful VIN references & discussion
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Decoding_an_NSX_VIN
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/95289-Decoding-an-NSX-VIN
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/8652-NSX-VIN-Decoder
link to essentially a "free Carfax" essentially ("AutoCheck - see post #4)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/175387-Carfax-alternative-Free
links to popular financing options discussed by NSXPrime members
Penfed financing process
Financing older than 10 yr old cars
Discussion on financing a 20yr old, 100k mile car
links for where to look for NSXs for sale
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/159340-Places-to-look-for-NSX-for-sale-besides-Prime
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/165179-Need-help-finding-your-dream-NSX-I-can-help!
HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO SPEND ON AN NSX:
wiki link to NSX pricing/values (is dated but - NSX values have not declined much in the last decade, on average)
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Pricing
link to forum discussion by NSX owners where they actually talk about their buy prices (REAL-WORLD PRICING & VALUES DISCUSSION)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/177272-What-did-YOU-pay-for-your-NSX-%28and-when-%29
link to forum discussion by NSX owners regarding various online pricing tools (and NSX values)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/176496-Anyone-check-book-values-lately?highlight=appreciation
link to Hagerty's valuator, which is based on actual recent sale prices and what I used quite a bit - was always spot-on IMHO
http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch
discussion on NSX values (what goes up seems to be going upper)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-EARTH-is-going-on-with-NSX-prices-right-meow
Recent (as of March 2016) BAT Bring a Trailer NSX auction discussions: NEW as of 3-15-2016
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-NSX-auction-This-should-be-interesting/page2
HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO SPEND ON REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OR OTHER SERVICE COSTS:
wiki link to likely maintenance costs
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Purchasing_an_NSX
link to owner discussion on various recent maintenance/service costs/mods
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/177551-How-Much-Did-You-Spend-Immediately-on-Maintenance-Mods
NSX Achilles' heel #1 to understand while shopping: SNAP RING
link to wiki explaining what it is, symptoms to look for, verifying transmission #, etc.
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Transmission
links to Mark Basch's article on the snap ring
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/37763-Snap-Ring-Information
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/info/article_read.cfm?articleID=157
link to the Acura TSB in the wiki (TSB_93-007)
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Technical_Service_Bulletins
link to a nsxprime thread discussing an owner's experience when his failed, including really good photos
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/126450-Think-I-had-a-snap-ring-failure-%28
links documenting that snap rings out of "the range" can and do fail
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/126450-Think-I-had-a-snap-ring-failure-%28?p=1213285&viewfull=1#post1213285
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Transmission#Are_all_transmission_outside_the_range_OK.3F
links to nsxprime threads discussing attempts to design a test jig to proactively verify the snap ring groove chamfer w/o having to disassemble the trans case
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/44435-Can-does-transmission-change-after-snap-ring-repair?p=1569245&viewfull=1#post1569245
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/148431-Snap-ring-transmission-failures?p=1432089&viewfull=1#post1432089
links discussing options to consider when buying a car in snap ring range and what others chose to do about Nsx's with a trans that's in snap ring range (including Larry B!)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/34443-91-92-Snap-ring-trans-How-many?p=302014&viewfull=1#post302014
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/148431-Snap-ring-transmission-failures?p=1432089&viewfull=1#post1432089
NSX Achilles' heel #2 to understand while shopping: WINDOWS
link to the NSXPRime wiki on window issues & possible solutions
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Repairing_Your_NSX#Windows
links regarding the Hugabuga updgrade kits (there are more thru the wiki link above)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/136481-Window-regulator-upgrade-kits
tbd to come
links regarding the Dali window fix-it thingies (there are more thru the wiki link above)
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/gotta_have/gotta_wind_reg.cfm?focus=57
NSX Achilles' heel #3 to understand while shopping: HVAC/RADIO/electrical GREMLINS
linksto NSXPrime wiki:
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Repairing_Your_NSX#Climate_Control_and_A.2FC_-_may_want_to_consolidate
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Repairing_Your_NSX#Sound_System_-_may_want_to_consolidate
links to discussions on typical stereo / HVAC issues:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/159527-what-s-wrong-woth-my-stereo-please
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/161681-help!-climate-control
link to discussion on SRS issue:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/160961-SRS-Failure
link to a popular HVAC repair solution (I don't mean to favor one person but I understand him to be one of the main contacts for this)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/154386-NSX-climate-control-repair-NSXe-repair-com
Brylek's "NSX preservation" thread
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/189311-How-do-you-preserve-your-car?p=1851662#post1851662
Please feel free to suggest recommended threads that perhaps you found really helpful during your search and/or which you might keep visiting over and over again after you bought yours. Thanks!
BEDTIME STORY LINKS FOR SHOPPERS
Based on my experience at least, below are threads you're going to be looking for and referencing over and over as a new NSX shopper and subsequent new owner. At least, I did. So here are most of them parked in one location. Why? Because anytime someone helped my shopping by answering questions, I appreciated it to no end. Just hoping to return the favor. Also owning an NSX has been one of the most fulfilling "material" experiences ever and I'd like to help others seeking the same.
MUST-HAVE: NSXPRIME.COM WIKI/FAQ!!
NSXPRIME.com WIKI (originally was NSX FAQ):
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/NSXPrime:Wiki_Project
link to very good forum discussion by member "Coconut" that covers many bases for where to start!
(since the thread that I've started here is more a reference list of helpful Prime discussions for the shopper & new owner rather than a "where to start" list)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/165179-Need-help-finding-your-dream-NSX-I-can-help!
PICKING AN NSX, LIVING WITH AN NSX IN GENERAL - DO I REALLY WANT AN NSX???
(JUSTIFICATION/INSPIRATION/SELF-DOUBT/SETTLING/PRE-PURCHASE QUESTIONING)
link to good real-word discussion over NSX mojo and its power or "lack thereof"
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/176214-So-why-is-290hp-not-enough-nowadays
links about daily/frequent driving and/or living with an NSX
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/153392-Owner-who-drives-their-NSX-alot!!
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/150963-Daily-driving-NSX
NSXPrime disucssions that I thought were very insightful and entertaining
link to the "settling for a color" thread
link to the "Frustrated in my NSX Search" thread
link to the "NSX regret thread"
NSX "Secrets"
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/6509-NSX-Secrets
(WARNING: DON'T GO INTO THE FOLLOWING 3 IF YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO BE TEMPTED TO BUY ONE)
link to Motor Trend NSX/LFA video
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/164147-Lexus-LFA-vs-Acura-NSX!-Head-2-Head-Episode-13-Motor-Trend
link to "You Need To Buy An Acura NSX Now"
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/174880-Drive-highly-praising-the-classic-NSX
link to NSX zendom (NSXendom)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/152877-How-the-NSX-has-changed-my-life
SHOPPING TOOLS (financing, carfax/autocheck)
NSXPRIME.com wiki covering all kinds of "Purchasing an NSX" info (covers many subjects; some content may be a little dated but few things have changed over the past decade, including NSX values)
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category
urchasing_an_NSXlink to very good forum discussion by member "Coconut" that covers many bases for where to start!!
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/165179-Need-help-finding-your-dream-NSX-I-can-help!
link to verify whether a VIN is true or not
http://ojas.net/nsx/vin
Some helpful VIN references & discussion
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Decoding_an_NSX_VIN
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/95289-Decoding-an-NSX-VIN
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/8652-NSX-VIN-Decoder
link to essentially a "free Carfax" essentially ("AutoCheck - see post #4)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/175387-Carfax-alternative-Free
links to popular financing options discussed by NSXPrime members
Penfed financing process
Financing older than 10 yr old cars
Discussion on financing a 20yr old, 100k mile car
links for where to look for NSXs for sale
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/159340-Places-to-look-for-NSX-for-sale-besides-Prime
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/165179-Need-help-finding-your-dream-NSX-I-can-help!
HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO SPEND ON AN NSX:
wiki link to NSX pricing/values (is dated but - NSX values have not declined much in the last decade, on average)
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Pricing
link to forum discussion by NSX owners where they actually talk about their buy prices (REAL-WORLD PRICING & VALUES DISCUSSION)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/177272-What-did-YOU-pay-for-your-NSX-%28and-when-%29
link to forum discussion by NSX owners regarding various online pricing tools (and NSX values)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/176496-Anyone-check-book-values-lately?highlight=appreciation
link to Hagerty's valuator, which is based on actual recent sale prices and what I used quite a bit - was always spot-on IMHO
http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch
discussion on NSX values (what goes up seems to be going upper)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-EARTH-is-going-on-with-NSX-prices-right-meow
Recent (as of March 2016) BAT Bring a Trailer NSX auction discussions: NEW as of 3-15-2016
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...-NSX-auction-This-should-be-interesting/page2
HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO SPEND ON REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OR OTHER SERVICE COSTS:
wiki link to likely maintenance costs
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Purchasing_an_NSX
link to owner discussion on various recent maintenance/service costs/mods
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/177551-How-Much-Did-You-Spend-Immediately-on-Maintenance-Mods
NSX Achilles' heel #1 to understand while shopping: SNAP RING
link to wiki explaining what it is, symptoms to look for, verifying transmission #, etc.
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Transmission
links to Mark Basch's article on the snap ring
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/37763-Snap-Ring-Information
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/info/article_read.cfm?articleID=157
link to the Acura TSB in the wiki (TSB_93-007)
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Technical_Service_Bulletins
link to a nsxprime thread discussing an owner's experience when his failed, including really good photos
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/126450-Think-I-had-a-snap-ring-failure-%28
links documenting that snap rings out of "the range" can and do fail
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/126450-Think-I-had-a-snap-ring-failure-%28?p=1213285&viewfull=1#post1213285
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Transmission#Are_all_transmission_outside_the_range_OK.3F
links to nsxprime threads discussing attempts to design a test jig to proactively verify the snap ring groove chamfer w/o having to disassemble the trans case
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/44435-Can-does-transmission-change-after-snap-ring-repair?p=1569245&viewfull=1#post1569245
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/148431-Snap-ring-transmission-failures?p=1432089&viewfull=1#post1432089
links discussing options to consider when buying a car in snap ring range and what others chose to do about Nsx's with a trans that's in snap ring range (including Larry B!)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/34443-91-92-Snap-ring-trans-How-many?p=302014&viewfull=1#post302014
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/148431-Snap-ring-transmission-failures?p=1432089&viewfull=1#post1432089
NSX Achilles' heel #2 to understand while shopping: WINDOWS
link to the NSXPRime wiki on window issues & possible solutions
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Repairing_Your_NSX#Windows
links regarding the Hugabuga updgrade kits (there are more thru the wiki link above)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/136481-Window-regulator-upgrade-kits
tbd to come
links regarding the Dali window fix-it thingies (there are more thru the wiki link above)
http://daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/gotta_have/gotta_wind_reg.cfm?focus=57
NSX Achilles' heel #3 to understand while shopping: HVAC/RADIO/electrical GREMLINS
linksto NSXPrime wiki:
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Repairing_Your_NSX#Climate_Control_and_A.2FC_-_may_want_to_consolidate
http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Category:Repairing_Your_NSX#Sound_System_-_may_want_to_consolidate
links to discussions on typical stereo / HVAC issues:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/159527-what-s-wrong-woth-my-stereo-please
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/161681-help!-climate-control
link to discussion on SRS issue:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/160961-SRS-Failure
link to a popular HVAC repair solution (I don't mean to favor one person but I understand him to be one of the main contacts for this)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/154386-NSX-climate-control-repair-NSXe-repair-com
Brylek's "NSX preservation" thread
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/189311-How-do-you-preserve-your-car?p=1851662#post1851662
Please feel free to suggest recommended threads that perhaps you found really helpful during your search and/or which you might keep visiting over and over again after you bought yours. Thanks!
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