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- 23 January 2005
- Messages
- 17
After owning several vettes(98,05, & 06 Z06), I have finally purchased an NSX. It is a '91 5-speed, black, with the 7-spoke wheels from the mid years. The only modifications were the wheels and a stainless cat-back exhaust. Comptech maybe? 53,000 miles. The paint is pretty flawless other than typical minor road rash on the front bumper. Interior is in above average condition, easily a 9 on the 1 to 10 scale. It appears to have been garage most, if not all, of its life, as the parts that tend to fade in the sun are not faded at all. I got it from a Nissan dealer. Former owner apparently traded it (and a truck) for a GTR. I had it checked prior to purchase at an Acura dealer, who did a great job. Both the mechanic and the advisor were enthusiastic NSX owners. It checked out fine. The only problems were fairly typical NSX items: did not look like it had a timing belt replacement, the engine cover and trunk struts were not holding up, and there was a tiny drip from the radiator overflow tank and another from one of the vtec actuators. All of that is being fixed this coming Tuesday.
Family loves it. Wife is thrilled that I am only spending about 30k after all the repairs, compared to mid 80k’s on the last vette.
Driving experience is excellent. Great view from the driver’s seat. Fantastic steering. Enough power to have fun. Styling is extremely attractive and has aged spectacularly.
No modifications in the future. If I get that itch, I will buy a second car that has already been messed with. This one is too pristine to change.
I buy interesting cars because I like them, not because of what other people think, but it is very interesting to get nearly as many people rubbernecking this car as did the Z06. One car that had a young couple in it circled us like a shark, with the girl in the passenger seat leaning over to take pictures. My wife thought it was funny.
I have recommended this car to friends for a decade. I am glad I finally took my own advice.
Family loves it. Wife is thrilled that I am only spending about 30k after all the repairs, compared to mid 80k’s on the last vette.
Driving experience is excellent. Great view from the driver’s seat. Fantastic steering. Enough power to have fun. Styling is extremely attractive and has aged spectacularly.
No modifications in the future. If I get that itch, I will buy a second car that has already been messed with. This one is too pristine to change.
I buy interesting cars because I like them, not because of what other people think, but it is very interesting to get nearly as many people rubbernecking this car as did the Z06. One car that had a young couple in it circled us like a shark, with the girl in the passenger seat leaning over to take pictures. My wife thought it was funny.
I have recommended this car to friends for a decade. I am glad I finally took my own advice.
