Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX? JH4NA1154PT000190

[oz290]

Hey guys new guy here, and I have been wanting an nsx forever. I found this one on ebay only problem is that its wrecked pretty good in the front. I talked with the seller and he said its not as bad as it looks. He recommended a body shop, and I have talked with them and they said they can fix it. They said they have experience with aluminum work and have a laser frame rack. Does this look fixable without spending a fortune. I figured I would go ahead and update to the 02 conversion. Let me know what you guys think, thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...260221095322&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123

 

[scorp965]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

sure

 

[Paul91]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

I don't care what the shop tells you, the car will never be the same after a major accident. If the frame was compromised at all, I would steer clear of this car.

Don't rush your NSX purchase. Go slow, search a lot of info on this site, and most of all...be patient.

 

[SWIFTVISION]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

No way, way too much $$$ to fix.

 

[NSXFRIEND]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

The rear end was painted prior to this accident. It was a previous salvage, now x 2. It was for sale on cars.com and craigslist for many months for 29.9 no one was interested then.

 

[nsxvtecvtec]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

maybe the engine still worth some money. but it's gonna be a big $$$ to repair. if it's not that much, the owner already fixed it.
the current car looks horrible

stay away from that one.

 

[I1O101I]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

I am going to swing by there tomorrow to see what parts I could get off the car

Bryan:biggrin:

 

[Meeyatch1]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

Run for your life! As much as I like the idea of saving an NSX, that poor car would take a fortune to fix, and would still be unsafe after repairs most likely. Save your money and buy a nice car from the start.

 

[nsxvtecvtec]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

how much is its engine's price if he takes it out???:biggrin:
he can probably take most of its parts off, and sell separately.

 

[slamstrom]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

I would pass on this one.

 

[Steven Allen]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

Pass!!!!!!!!!!

 

[schuey1010]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

I was gonna say, what is that thing worth on a good day, $35K if you are lucky? Salvage title too. Cut that in half. $15K car, $10K to fix it.


Ummmmm, NO!

 

[fullracehonda]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

I was gonna say, what is that thing worth on a good day, $35K if you are lucky? Salvage title too. Cut that in half. $15K car, $10K to fix it.


Ummmmm, NO!

ehh, 15k is a little harsh if it was a clean fix but salvage title, maybe 21-23k that range,

but for 10k+ for the car in that condition, the money its going to fix that bad of a accident, and the time its going to take is going to be a lot of trouble.


and he probably works at the body shop or is freinds with them is why he recomends them and why they know the car, i wouldnt be suprised if it were a sub-par place and they give you a cheap estimate but as the months run on the bill keeps upping and upping and its basicaly just going to be a bad headache, im not going to lie that would be a good deal at 8k or less to part out, not to fix becaus you will have a car thats been raped, twice!

 

[Meeyatch1]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

I was gonna say, what is that thing worth on a good day, $35K if you are lucky? Salvage title too. Cut that in half. $15K car, $10K to fix it.


Ummmmm, NO!

That car is going to take WAAAAAY more than $10k to fix.

 

[MCM]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

So its going to be on its 2nd salvage title?

At some point, you just have to let go................:redface:

It should be parted out to strengthen the herd.

 

[Bram]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

Way to much damage, it's going to cost you some major $$ to repair. You asked, so, I'll say run from this one.

Bram

 

[dktoyz]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

Just bought my first NSX and have been in the car hobby for 33 years. Cardinal rule has always been: Buy the best you can get for the money and the best money spent is one already done. The time, hassle and $100 here and a couple hundred (i.e. thousand) there will kill you. If you want to get in as cheap as you can, then a better bet is a straight car with high miles. Everything I have learned from conversation and reading on the NSX is that with good maintenance these cars are almost bulletproof. Just my opinion and on this one absolutely NO!!!

 

[PhiAlpha44]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

It should be parted out to strengthen the herd.

Exactly.

 

[DocL]

Sometimes you have to learn the hard way. I say buy the car and then let us know in six months how much you enjoy driving your Corvette.

 

[synergyaw]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

The rear end was painted prior to this accident. It was a previous salvage, now x 2. It was for sale on cars.com and craigslist for many months for 29.9 no one was interested then.

carfax show clean title..

so where did ya get this info about being a salvage x2?

 

[NSXFRIEND]

Re: Newbie here Should I buy this wrekced NSX?

carfax show clean title..

so where did ya get this info about being a salvage x2?

Dealer had it listed it in cars. com "previous salvage". Take a look at the rear end it has paint work sloppy one at that. Unless this is another 93 with painted rear end in VA with the same miles?:tongue:

To further add to the suspense



Autocheck now reads:
08/09/2004 OOLTEWAH, TN Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:70087425)
CORRECTED TITLE (Lien Reported)

The other car was salvaged in 04 but now its corrected title hahahaa

Buy it let us know how it turns.:biggrin:

 

[Synthesis]

if you're going to drop that kind of money, then why buy a junk box?

i bet it looks enticing now.... but it will be a HUGE headache.... it's an old car to begin with. if it were "perfect" you would still need to be ready to drop some $$ on it for maintenance.

AND if you wanna sell it down the road, good luck. :frown:

don't do it - bad choice. your best bet would be to not even really look for one less than 26-27k.

 

[schuey1010]

Ask this member how he feels about buying a salvaged car...


http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95521

 

[golden_age]

That is a peace of junk ,don't rush