Just a friendly hello to all. I admit I've been lurking for a week here learning the ins and outs of NSX ownership.....and about ready to take the plunge now that I've found one.
It's a 92 with about 40k miles on it. Taking it to the dealer for a pre-purchase inspection. Test drove the car and found just two things that might be of concern:
1) Ticking sound from engine like loud tappet sounds - hope it's only valve spacing that needs adjustment
2) Transmission whine was louder than what I think should be normal - it sounded like it had straight cut gears but shifting felt just like stock-type gear
At what mileage do most people do an engine rebuild or overhaul? At very slow cruise speed of 20kph (I was caught in a jam during test drive) the engine sounded more like a 20-year old car. I was expecting a more modern refined sound like I remember sitting in my friends NSX about 10 years ago. However, the glorious vtec sound was alive and kicking when I finally floored it when the road cleared.
What's normal cost for engine rebuild and transmission rebuild?
Hoping to be able to be an owner soon!
It's a 92 with about 40k miles on it. Taking it to the dealer for a pre-purchase inspection. Test drove the car and found just two things that might be of concern:
1) Ticking sound from engine like loud tappet sounds - hope it's only valve spacing that needs adjustment
2) Transmission whine was louder than what I think should be normal - it sounded like it had straight cut gears but shifting felt just like stock-type gear
At what mileage do most people do an engine rebuild or overhaul? At very slow cruise speed of 20kph (I was caught in a jam during test drive) the engine sounded more like a 20-year old car. I was expecting a more modern refined sound like I remember sitting in my friends NSX about 10 years ago. However, the glorious vtec sound was alive and kicking when I finally floored it when the road cleared.
What's normal cost for engine rebuild and transmission rebuild?
Hoping to be able to be an owner soon!
