First of all, I must say that, after 1/4 of a century the NSX still looks amazing next to any modern-day vehicle.
I've been waiting for the NSX 2.0 and like many others I'm losing patience. I started to look around for other nice options that I like, including Cayman GT4, 911 GT3, MP4-12C and R8. I've also gave Nissan GTR another try. The GTR is a monster and very impressive once you get really fast, but I still hate how bulky it looks. Last weekend, I test drove the BMW i8 and I immediately liked how sophisticated it felt in many ways. I've found a few posts about the i8 on Prime and people were asking for feedback/comment about the i8. Let's start with the negatives. No, it is not as fast as a super car or a car in that price range should be. It is respectably fast; it is quite a bit faster than my '05 NSX with the electric motor assist. Without the battery, there is a slight drag but I've not encountered any issue with power because the battery last pretty well in comfort or sports mode. I suppose the batter will deplete pretty quickly on the tracks, but hey, I ain't going to the Le Man's. The battery range is only about 20-25 miles after testing the E-Drive mode for a few days. It is a pretty short range but enough for my daily commute, plus my company allows free charging /w reserved parking in the parking garage. There is absolutely no trunk/storage space. The trunk in the back is a joke, and you'll have to stuff whatever you bring in the backseats-for-no-leg-people. But lack of storage space is never really an issue for us NSX owners. One complain I have is that this car is even more difficult to get in and out than the NSX. The chassis is a carbon-fiber tub, and that makes getting out of the car very difficult for people who are not agile. Just imagine getting out of your bath tub with a low ceiling over your head. The engine delivers good amount of power, but the sound is very...artificial. I'd much rather hear the real sound of it, wimpy or not it will be quiet and subtle at least.
If I am into pretty numbers in car stats and lap times, I'd go for one of the Porsche. Why did I pull the trigger on the i8 knowing that I may still buy the NSX 2.0? The i8 isn't the top performer in any specific area, but it delivers a lot of things in a single package. I love the sophisticated designs, packs of technology, how comfortable and quite it feels. Oh, and it is hell of a head-turner. Now, with a expected 200k price tag, NSX 2.0 will really have to impress me to make me a NSX 2.0 owner. I am very happy looking forward to the new NSX while waiting in my new toy.
I've been waiting for the NSX 2.0 and like many others I'm losing patience. I started to look around for other nice options that I like, including Cayman GT4, 911 GT3, MP4-12C and R8. I've also gave Nissan GTR another try. The GTR is a monster and very impressive once you get really fast, but I still hate how bulky it looks. Last weekend, I test drove the BMW i8 and I immediately liked how sophisticated it felt in many ways. I've found a few posts about the i8 on Prime and people were asking for feedback/comment about the i8. Let's start with the negatives. No, it is not as fast as a super car or a car in that price range should be. It is respectably fast; it is quite a bit faster than my '05 NSX with the electric motor assist. Without the battery, there is a slight drag but I've not encountered any issue with power because the battery last pretty well in comfort or sports mode. I suppose the batter will deplete pretty quickly on the tracks, but hey, I ain't going to the Le Man's. The battery range is only about 20-25 miles after testing the E-Drive mode for a few days. It is a pretty short range but enough for my daily commute, plus my company allows free charging /w reserved parking in the parking garage. There is absolutely no trunk/storage space. The trunk in the back is a joke, and you'll have to stuff whatever you bring in the backseats-for-no-leg-people. But lack of storage space is never really an issue for us NSX owners. One complain I have is that this car is even more difficult to get in and out than the NSX. The chassis is a carbon-fiber tub, and that makes getting out of the car very difficult for people who are not agile. Just imagine getting out of your bath tub with a low ceiling over your head. The engine delivers good amount of power, but the sound is very...artificial. I'd much rather hear the real sound of it, wimpy or not it will be quiet and subtle at least.
If I am into pretty numbers in car stats and lap times, I'd go for one of the Porsche. Why did I pull the trigger on the i8 knowing that I may still buy the NSX 2.0? The i8 isn't the top performer in any specific area, but it delivers a lot of things in a single package. I love the sophisticated designs, packs of technology, how comfortable and quite it feels. Oh, and it is hell of a head-turner. Now, with a expected 200k price tag, NSX 2.0 will really have to impress me to make me a NSX 2.0 owner. I am very happy looking forward to the new NSX while waiting in my new toy.
