Greeting NSXer,
If only you can see the reflection of my smile through the monitor as I type up this report, then it would tell you everything about my overall experience in purchasing my dream car. There’s no other word that I can describe my feelings at this moment, other than “WOW”!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank many members on PRIME who helped me with questions and uncertainties, especially NSX207 and NSXTASY. You guys are awesome! I purchased the car from a member on PRIME. I’m not going to mention his name since it might invade his privacy. If he had owned a dealership, then I would be the first in line to buy a car from him. He has made my buying experience a pleasant and memorable one.
I didn’t anticipate buying this car from him, but I changed my mind after checking out the car in person within 60 miles from home. He made me feel very welcome at his home; he answered all my questions; and he was very knowledgeable about the car. I fell in love with the car after the first sight. I usually don’t buy used car, but I couldn’t justify myself paying a new one at a 90K price tag. I’m so thankful that the seller has gone beyond his duty as an owner and seller to make sure I felt comfortable. As a result, I just made a new friend in my life.
Today, he came by to pick me up so that I could get a PPI done on the car locally before we finalized the paperwork. I took it to Foreign Affair in Santa Clara. I was amazed to see about 4 different NSX around the shop. I saw several nice ones that have been fixed up and lowered to my preference. After the report came back with no issues, it was the moment I started to smile because I knew I’ll be the new owner.
After dealing with the paperwork at the bank without any issues, he finally gave me the key. Let me say that I was so nervous holding the key as though it was similar to my first date in junior high. While sitting in the cockpit, I was just amazed with visibility and ease of shifting. And of course, I felt the power was good enough for me. The feeling was nothing in comparison the first time that I bought my new M3 from the dealership. There’s definitely a special rare feeling in driving an NSX vs BMW. I LOVE IT! It's so true that when people say that you see BMW or Porsche in every corner. I felt being so different from the rest of the crowd on the road - and it's indeed a special rare feeling. Yes, it doesn't have the torque like the M3, but I was bored of the M3 after 6 months just because it wasn't special anymore at the beginning of 96 when they came out the E36 in 95.
As I approached near home, I stopped by for some tea shop since I had a long day. There were about 10 guys sitting in the front, admiring their fixed up Civic. There was no parking space other than an empty spot next to them. I hesitated a little bit, but I was hoping it would be a quick “go in and get out”. As I waited in line, I kept looking back to make sure the car didn’t attract the 10 guys. I was paranoid that they might scratch it due to jealousy. After waiting for about 5 minutes, I wanted to leave the place without ordering. However, the owner promised me to wait for another 2 minutes. I was so happy to leave without any drama.
My sister in law saw the car after I brought it home in one piece. She kept thinking that I was storing the car for a friend while he’s on vacation. LOL. Even now, she still thinks the car belongs to a friend.
Earlier in the day, I cleaned the garage and removed everything that was on top of the ceiling down because I was afraid something might fall on the car. Now, the baby is asleep with her cousin, S2000.
I must admit, I’m so paranoid about the car as I don't want anything to happen to it. I never felt like this way with my other cars. I just hope this is normal.
The Beginning of something special....
PS: I just ordered my new personalized license plate 10 minutes ago. My first 3 choices have been taken. I have opted my fourth pick. So...who took "NSX 888" and "NSX 168" and "NSX PWR"? hehehe.
If only you can see the reflection of my smile through the monitor as I type up this report, then it would tell you everything about my overall experience in purchasing my dream car. There’s no other word that I can describe my feelings at this moment, other than “WOW”!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank many members on PRIME who helped me with questions and uncertainties, especially NSX207 and NSXTASY. You guys are awesome! I purchased the car from a member on PRIME. I’m not going to mention his name since it might invade his privacy. If he had owned a dealership, then I would be the first in line to buy a car from him. He has made my buying experience a pleasant and memorable one.
I didn’t anticipate buying this car from him, but I changed my mind after checking out the car in person within 60 miles from home. He made me feel very welcome at his home; he answered all my questions; and he was very knowledgeable about the car. I fell in love with the car after the first sight. I usually don’t buy used car, but I couldn’t justify myself paying a new one at a 90K price tag. I’m so thankful that the seller has gone beyond his duty as an owner and seller to make sure I felt comfortable. As a result, I just made a new friend in my life.
Today, he came by to pick me up so that I could get a PPI done on the car locally before we finalized the paperwork. I took it to Foreign Affair in Santa Clara. I was amazed to see about 4 different NSX around the shop. I saw several nice ones that have been fixed up and lowered to my preference. After the report came back with no issues, it was the moment I started to smile because I knew I’ll be the new owner.
After dealing with the paperwork at the bank without any issues, he finally gave me the key. Let me say that I was so nervous holding the key as though it was similar to my first date in junior high. While sitting in the cockpit, I was just amazed with visibility and ease of shifting. And of course, I felt the power was good enough for me. The feeling was nothing in comparison the first time that I bought my new M3 from the dealership. There’s definitely a special rare feeling in driving an NSX vs BMW. I LOVE IT! It's so true that when people say that you see BMW or Porsche in every corner. I felt being so different from the rest of the crowd on the road - and it's indeed a special rare feeling. Yes, it doesn't have the torque like the M3, but I was bored of the M3 after 6 months just because it wasn't special anymore at the beginning of 96 when they came out the E36 in 95.
As I approached near home, I stopped by for some tea shop since I had a long day. There were about 10 guys sitting in the front, admiring their fixed up Civic. There was no parking space other than an empty spot next to them. I hesitated a little bit, but I was hoping it would be a quick “go in and get out”. As I waited in line, I kept looking back to make sure the car didn’t attract the 10 guys. I was paranoid that they might scratch it due to jealousy. After waiting for about 5 minutes, I wanted to leave the place without ordering. However, the owner promised me to wait for another 2 minutes. I was so happy to leave without any drama.
My sister in law saw the car after I brought it home in one piece. She kept thinking that I was storing the car for a friend while he’s on vacation. LOL. Even now, she still thinks the car belongs to a friend.
Earlier in the day, I cleaned the garage and removed everything that was on top of the ceiling down because I was afraid something might fall on the car. Now, the baby is asleep with her cousin, S2000.
I must admit, I’m so paranoid about the car as I don't want anything to happen to it. I never felt like this way with my other cars. I just hope this is normal.
The Beginning of something special....
PS: I just ordered my new personalized license plate 10 minutes ago. My first 3 choices have been taken. I have opted my fourth pick. So...who took "NSX 888" and "NSX 168" and "NSX PWR"? hehehe.
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Congrats!
