New potential NSX owner - first post here

[LeiboSTi]

I currently own a moderately modified Subaru STi. For those interested: Link

I have looked around this site and lurked for a while. Certainly an nice community here. I have been planning on getting a NSX for many years and now have a place to store the car for our Minnesota winters. I have just started to look for cars and would like to know if there is a reference on here that compares the model years and lists benefits/pitfalls of each year? For example, is there a real difference from a drivers perspective between the 5 and 6 speed transmission or the 3.0 and 3.2 liter engine? What are typical mechanical areas of concern for each year, etc. The Subaru STi forum I frequent has this: Link 2. I really tried to find something similar here so please don't flame me for not searching first if I missed it.

My long term goals for the NSX would be to use it as a fun sports car for weekend cruising and occasional HPDE. It will be modded eventually as I seem to be unable to leave anything stock. However, I do not think I could race my future NSX as I would always be too concerned about trashing a car that I plan to keep forever. Any and all information and advice is appreciated.

 

[954K20Z3]

...post some pics of the wrx here. clicked the link and still could'nt see it.

 

[LeiboSTi]

...post some pics of the wrx here. clicked the link and still could'nt see it.

Hmm, not sure why the pics were not visible. I do not have any new pics with the current wheels and tires. Here are the highlights and a few pics:

Power/drivetrain
Cobb crank pulley
Helix catted DP coated by SwainTech
Cobb SS turbo heatshield
Custom turbo wrap
Maddad Whisper catback
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Braille battery
APS 65mm CAI
Accessport and Jorge protune
Kartboy short shift lever
TIC shift linkage bushings
Kartboy front and rear shift stay bushings
TIC 6MT pivot bushings (not installed yet)

Handling/braking
Cobb front and rear sway bars
Cobb rear endlinks
KW Variant 3 coilovers
RCE front camber plates
Rear group N top mounts
Whiteline ALK
JIC front strut tower bar
Carlabs X-brace in rear
TIC fender braces
Cobb SS brake lines
Pagid blue pads (track)
Axxis Ultimate pads (street)
Cusco master cylinder brace How-to link
Motul RBF600 or ATE super blue fluid (whichever is cheaper when changing)
Removed dust shields
11.5:1 ratio Q-rack steering rack with solid mounts
Enkei RP-F1 17x8 wheels
Bridgestone RE01R tires 245/40/17

Interior
Clarion MAX675VD with iPod interface
Clarion NAX970 HD navigation
Kenwood KSC SW1 sub
Alpine Type R front and rear speakers
Autospeed dead pedal
Subaru STi logo floor mats
Kartboy shift knob (personalized)
Autometer Nexus gauges in WRXTra pod
Schroth quick fit harness
Andrew SS camera mount

Exterior
Mostly debadged
Esemes pillar-less grill
Cleared headlights
Window tint
Syms full CF center replica wing

 

[davidf]

Not gonna lie. I'm a big fan of the STI.

 

[MJK]

Welcome to the addiction!
A couple starters:
Changes by Year
Purchase Process Tips Here
Seach the forums here
NSXs for sale in the marketplace
NSX Wiki Here

Happy hunting!

 

[LeiboSTi]

Not gonna lie. I'm a big fan of the STI.

I agree, I love my STi. It is fast, the AWD system provides great idiot proof traction, it is cheap to modify and maintain, and I can take 3 passengers. However, now I want lightweight, rear wheel drive, mid engine dynamics, one passenger only fun to compliment it.

Welcome to the addiction!
A couple starters:
Changes by Year
Purchase Process Tips Here
Seach the forums here
NSXs for sale in the marketplace
NSX Wiki Here

Happy hunting!

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.