I'm looking at a 94 Brooklands Green over Black NSX w/ around 20k miles. The car is in awesome shape inside and out, but I'm worried about the color at resale time in about 12 months. (Will upgrade to newer model) Is this a more difficult color to sell than the red/black cars? I'm a first time NSX owner, but a long time admirer. Whats a good price range for such a car? There are no mods except exhaust is different.
Is Green Good?
- Thread starter mgringle
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Green does have a lower 'actual' resale value, but It is really beautiful. I would say a fair price would be between 39K and 42K.
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95 T bl/bl @ 36.5K
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95 T bl/bl @ 36.5K
Why would the Brooklands Green color have a lower "resale" value. According to U.S. production numbers there were only 29 made that year with black interior compared to 3 times as many in red/black. I would assume that there would be MORE of a demand for the lower production numbered NSXs.
There may be a lower demand since its not a Targa like the 95/96 models but I don't see how this COLOR has anything to do with lower resale value.
Anyone here have any concrete evidence to support SigEpUCI's theory.
I'm curious.
There may be a lower demand since its not a Targa like the 95/96 models but I don't see how this COLOR has anything to do with lower resale value.
Anyone here have any concrete evidence to support SigEpUCI's theory.
I'm curious.
Why would the Brooklands Green color have a lower "resale" value. According to U.S. production numbers there were only 29 made that year with black interior compared to 3 times as many in red/black. I would assume that there would be MORE of a demand for the lower production numbered NSXs.
That assumes that different colors are all otherwise equally desirable. They aren't. For example, when purple (Midnight Pearl) came out, there weren't a whole lot of those. But dealers had a tough time selling them, and some cars sold at a loss after sitting in the showroom for over a year. So scarcity alone does not necessarily drive up the price of a car.
With a color other than red (40 percent of all NSX's) or black (35 percent), resale value depends on finding someone who either doesn't care about color, or who wants that specific color. As a result, you're looking at a smaller potential customer base, and it may be a bit more difficult to find someone who wants that color. OTOH if you DO find someone who's looking for that color, you may actually be able to ask a premium for it.
I think the difference in price isn't that great though - there are some folks who would settle for a different color if they thought they could save a grand or two by doing so.
My advice is, you're going to be living with this color for a year - if you like it, get it, and don't worry about resale value.
That assumes that different colors are all otherwise equally desirable. They aren't. For example, when purple (Midnight Pearl) came out, there weren't a whole lot of those. But dealers had a tough time selling them, and some cars sold at a loss after sitting in the showroom for over a year. So scarcity alone does not necessarily drive up the price of a car.
With a color other than red (40 percent of all NSX's) or black (35 percent), resale value depends on finding someone who either doesn't care about color, or who wants that specific color. As a result, you're looking at a smaller potential customer base, and it may be a bit more difficult to find someone who wants that color. OTOH if you DO find someone who's looking for that color, you may actually be able to ask a premium for it.
I think the difference in price isn't that great though - there are some folks who would settle for a different color if they thought they could save a grand or two by doing so.
My advice is, you're going to be living with this color for a year - if you like it, get it, and don't worry about resale value.
Nsxtasy is right, I said 'actual' resale because the market for the color is a lot smaller. During my seven month search for an NSX, Black and Reds would disappear left and right, but there were great deals on green and purple, and the dealers often had these cars for months.
In the end, you could probably get almost the same price for two identical cars that only differ in color, but it may take you an extra six months to find a buyer with the less desirable color. 45000 today is worth much less six months from now... given that fact, people will sell them for much cheaper to get rid of them sooner.
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In the end, you could probably get almost the same price for two identical cars that only differ in color, but it may take you an extra six months to find a buyer with the less desirable color. 45000 today is worth much less six months from now... given that fact, people will sell them for much cheaper to get rid of them sooner.
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I guess you're right about that whole COLOR -DEMAND analogy. When I first started looking at purchasing my NSX I never even considered looking into a YELLOW NSX because I didn't think much for that color.
I have since grown to absolutely LOVE that color due to its rarity and realize what a hot commodity that color really is.
I agree that it really does depend on how badly the next person wants that color as to whether or not it will be easy to sell it in a year. Kinda HIT/MISS. You could also use the rarity of color in your speech as to what makes this car so special and possibly get more for it. It's all about YOU. If you like it, BUY IT.
I have since grown to absolutely LOVE that color due to its rarity and realize what a hot commodity that color really is.
I agree that it really does depend on how badly the next person wants that color as to whether or not it will be easy to sell it in a year. Kinda HIT/MISS. You could also use the rarity of color in your speech as to what makes this car so special and possibly get more for it. It's all about YOU. If you like it, BUY IT.
Exactly. Never treat a car as an investment. You buy it to enjoy it period. Mgringle, if you really like green, buy it - it is a very very underated color... however, if you just want an NSX, and your definately planning on selling it in a year, you had best hold off.
Thank you all for your advice. I think that I'm going to spring for the green car since it's in such nice shape. I actually like the car in green and that is the MOST important thing. Looking forward to talking to you all.
Be sure to keep us posted
, and post pics when you get it!
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Let me introduce myself--I'm Steve (aka Bonzo) Bonham (nickname borrowed from the legendary drummer John Bonham, of Led Zep). I am the proud owner of a Brooklands Green '94 (#28). At first I was looking for traditional red or black cars, which are striking, but when I saw green the decision was made. It is understated, yet when clean and waxed it glistens in the sun. Only thing to be aware of is that fine swirls in the paint show up more readily (similar to black in that regard). Good luck on your decision--I have never regretted it!
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What do you guys think about white NSXs? I think they look great, but I wonder how others feel in regards to that color. Will it be tough to sell mine in five years or so if I decide to.
If you think it looks great and plan on keeping it for five years, I wouldn't spend any time at all worrying about how tough it will be to sell. Just enjoy it!
I sat in a green NSX with the tan interior one time and I think it was one of the nicest combinations I have ever seen. Go get it!
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NetViper -= looking to get an NSX before I turn 26! =- Didn't make 25
I've seen white, Sebring Silver, and blue sell at premiums.
-- Chris
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i agree with the previous posts that speak to buying a color that you like vs the investment factor... to me, it's kinda like art... buy what you like and you'll be happy each time you look at it. for the record, i've got a white 2000 nsx and am as pleased with the color today as the day i bought it.
be well.
hal
be well.
hal
I'll tell you my personal feelings. If it looks good, buy it. The only color I would think hard about is yellow. It's pretty, but I don't know that I could live with it everyday. In order of value to me:
- Black/Black
- Black/Saddle
- Red/Black
- Blue
- Silver
- Green
- White
- Yellow
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Just my $.02
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Rick,
What are you looking at now? Did the NSX in LA meet your specs?
Just curious : )
What are you looking at now? Did the NSX in LA meet your specs?
Just curious : )
I had a 96 vette that was metallic green on the outside and light tan inside. Was a very nice color combination. best one I ever had including the 2000.
I've seen white, Sebring Silver, and blue sell at premiums.
I've seen those too - also with the yellow. And while yellow may not be everyone's first choice, it was popular enough that in '97 it was the first time any other color sold as many as red.
It's nice that different folks have different preferences, and we don't all want the same color.
My first choice would be Monte Carlo Blue with the tan interior.
I've seen those too - also with the yellow. And while yellow may not be everyone's first choice, it was popular enough that in '97 it was the first time any other color sold as many as red.
It's nice that different folks have different preferences, and we don't all want the same color.
My first choice would be Monte Carlo Blue with the tan interior.
If you are wanting to get rid of it in a year or so.. get something easy to sell..
to me the color I got is the nicest and rarest =$$$ premium..
Sebring Silver.. even with high miles and good TLC on them they go for more than a Red/Black.
Yet finding one is hard..
If I were you get a red or black one since those sell easy.
Stay away from Green, White, Purple, and yellow they are hard to sell.
to me the color I got is the nicest and rarest =$$$ premium..
Sebring Silver.. even with high miles and good TLC on them they go for more than a Red/Black.
Yet finding one is hard..
If I were you get a red or black one since those sell easy.
Stay away from Green, White, Purple, and yellow they are hard to sell.
Certain colors also look worse in pictures. Black and Red look better than white, green, etc in photos. You really have to see a car in person to make a good color decision. I was set on either red or black and I wasn't going to even show up to that dealership because it didn't look that great in their pic. The aftermarket rims looked lame too.
I happened to stop by on the way home, and the white NSX looked so awesome in person I decided to buy it. Even the rims, which looked terrible in the picture, were the nicest rims I have yet seen on an NSX IMO (well... Larry too).
That's the only rec I can give from experience, see the color in person and don't believe a possibly bad image. I never saw a great pic of a white NSX until I hit this forum and saw the scienceofspeed NSX.
Different cars look good/bad in different colors. Personally, I haven't seen a yellow car that I thought looked good. Porsches, Vettes, nothing... until a yellow F355 came along.
I happened to stop by on the way home, and the white NSX looked so awesome in person I decided to buy it. Even the rims, which looked terrible in the picture, were the nicest rims I have yet seen on an NSX IMO (well... Larry too).
That's the only rec I can give from experience, see the color in person and don't believe a possibly bad image. I never saw a great pic of a white NSX until I hit this forum and saw the scienceofspeed NSX.
Different cars look good/bad in different colors. Personally, I haven't seen a yellow car that I thought looked good. Porsches, Vettes, nothing... until a yellow F355 came along.
dudro,
Yea, it is real nice but they are not meeting my price. I'm still on the look out.
Thanks for asking...Rick
Seems obvious to me, but maybe it's not--the numbers of cars made per year in each color correlates directly with their desirability. Therefore, in the case of NSX colors, the "rare" colors are the less desirable/harder to sell.
Not always true.
For the most part, Acura did a pretty good job of matching the numbers of cars with their desirability. However, there were a few colors which they produced in much smaller numbers than the red or the black, which are much more popular than their numbers would indicate - specifically, Sebring Silver and Monte Carlo Blue. Cars in these colors are probably easier to sell and harder to buy. Lud will be happy to tell you how long and hard he had to look for a nice MCB car.
Not always true.
For the most part, Acura did a pretty good job of matching the numbers of cars with their desirability. However, there were a few colors which they produced in much smaller numbers than the red or the black, which are much more popular than their numbers would indicate - specifically, Sebring Silver and Monte Carlo Blue. Cars in these colors are probably easier to sell and harder to buy. Lud will be happy to tell you how long and hard he had to look for a nice MCB car.
Ah yes, alas, this mgringles's questions are about MY car that he came out to DRIVE and that he stated on this forum on THIS thread that he was going to "GO AHEAD AND SPRING FOR" my car. Well, no call has been made to me. I had stated in the ad $42K FIRM. He tried to talk me down to $40K because "HE DIDN'T LIKE THE COLOR"...but as I read here he actually "LIKES THE COLOR". Just goes to show you if you sell your car at a FAIR asking price people will STILL try to talk you down on the price, and lie about the reason why, and in the end never come through on the car even though they say they are going to go ahead and buy it. Happy go MGRINGLE, I am keeping my car and ENJOYING it. I don't have the stomach for this car selling crap. UGH. God bless my beautiful GREEN nsx.
