"Official" Zanardi Thread...

Alas-NSX · 16 November 2011

Meeyatch1 said:
Does it have super low miles or something? Trying to figure why it would be a $70k car to someone? I mean, I love NSXs, and the Zanardi is great, but that is a lot of money, and just curious why the premium over other Zanardis that have sold on here for in the $50s?

Just a couple of comments and my theory.

1) The car I purchased has ~12,500 miles and is literally in mint condition. It looks like a 12 year old new car. Low mileage vehicles are commanding a premium regardless if it is a Zanardi.

2) Since my search began about a year ago for a clean car, I have found that most of the examples available that I would consider buying are fairly pricey. In my case the vehicles I was interested in had a limited number of owners, no paint work, low miles and up-to-date maintenance. Others will have different reasons for selecting a vehicle. Back in 2009 when I sold my first NSX I got some grief for the price. Fast forward to today it would have been a bargain considering the quality of parts on my previous car....again my opinion. Hell even extremely high mileage cars are going in the low twenties.

Given overall US production numbers, the limited number of clean cars remaining/available with low miles and the slow aging look of the NSX, they will always command a premium. We'll see what happens if Honda decides to build a NSX replacement similar to the original. Nothing so far and the company appears to have taken a different direction entirely.

alum04org · 16 November 2011

Like your new signature! Thought process, too.

Best for a smooth transport/delivery/ownership experience. Congrats.

nsxcoupe · 17 November 2011

Congrats on finding the car you wanted. It's getting harder and harder.

10k mileage is phenomenal but to me that also precludes actually driving it and enjoying it - that's why I personally am looking for higher mileage cars.

Also to those asking about the price - remember those cars retailed for 90 grand brand new. So with 10k miles and even selling at 70K that's still quite a bit of depreciation not even factoring in inflation. That car is basically a brand new Zanardi.

The Kid · 18 November 2011

Pics or Ban! :biggrin:

1BADNSX · 20 November 2011

Meeyatch1 said:
Does it have super low miles or something? Trying to figure why it would be a $70k car to someone? I mean, I love NSXs, and the Zanardi is great, but that is a lot of money, and just curious why the premium over other Zanardis that have sold on here for in the $50s?

Mitch, I have been following Z sales for years and to my knowledge, there have only been two low mileage Z's (15k or less) sold in the last six years. The $50K and less variety generally have stories. I get frequent unsolicited offers that are well over what Jose landed.

Bob

Alas-NSX · 20 November 2011

The Kid said:
Pics or Ban! :biggrin:

Still waiting for the car to show up. Talked to the driver today and now looks like Monday morning. He had to make a big loop and drop a car off in Colorado. Said he is in blizzard country and is nervous trying to get over some mountain passes.

Hopefully no minor or even major issues for the guy. This last week has gone by extremely slow for me. A couple more days!:smile:

-Jose

Alas-NSX · 21 November 2011

The Kid said:
Pics or Ban! :biggrin:

Just for you!!!
Link to intro

The Kid · 24 December 2011

The Kid · 24 December 2011

Feel free to copy this list and add some details guys.

Meeyatch1 · 24 December 2011

The Kid · 24 December 2011

Thanks Mitch, Happy Holidays. Prime needs your help:biggrin:

Meeyatch1 · 26 December 2011

The Kid said:
Thanks Mitch, Happy Holidays. Prime needs your help:biggrin:

LOL! Thanks. You too, Mike!

fenixv8 · 2 January 2012

Is there a difference between the regular coupe engine cover and the Zanardi edition?

Picture of the Zanardi cover below

sca037 · 24 January 2012

Zanardi #10 is being listed here as having a clear title;

http://www.nsxtraderonline.com/nsx-for-sale/listings/l0009.html

Brian

Zanardino · 12 February 2012

Kind of wish it didn't have the supercharger, though (at least) it's a well-known company with a well-documented history of NSX motorsports. I'd still like it to be "pure"... given that we don't have many of these cars as monuments to Zanardi.

fiestycolumbian · 16 February 2012

Here is the link to my thread of Zanardi #16.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157906

You can update #16 to: Feb2012, 95k miles, Socal

fiesty

nsx07 · 11 December 2012

#7 has 36,000 miles and continues (10+ years) to live with me in Michigan. Signed by Alex Zanardi (inside door of glove box) 2 months before his accident while he was at MIS track.

The Kid · 11 December 2012

Some new additions! Anyone have a better format to track these cars?

Meeyatch1 · 24 December 2012

If anyone knows where cars #2, #12, or #22 are, I would very much like to find them.

usurbrain · 11 January 2013

I saw #25 parked in a Stanford parking lot the other day.

Meeyatch1 · 9 July 2013

Zanardi #41 is now owned by Honda Motor Company and is in Ohio participating in development of the next NSX along with several other unique cars.

ecgolfer04 · 26 July 2013

Can anyone put a dollar figure to current market value on a no-story, well documented, Zanardi with roughly 25k?

syam · 26 July 2013

I would put the $ figure for a 25k mile Zanardi with no stories, well documented, needs nothing in terms of maintenance, at around $55K-$65K. This of course depends on the seller and buyer.

otto_joe · 2 August 2013

I don't know if it's real or fake, but here an ad for #21 on Craigslist.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3972958894.html

DougieB99 · 2 August 2013

Meeyatch1 said:
If anyone knows where cars #2, #12, or #22 are, I would very much like to find them.

Hello, I haven't been too active on NSX prime for years, but I wanted to stop by and let you all know the I, and my Zanardi #2 are doing well. I live in the DFW area, haven been since 2005. My Zanardi has 30200 miles, and is still all origional except for a flow master exhaust. I have the OEM muffler in my garage, just in case.....

I haven't driven the NSX much in the last few years, probably about 200-400 miles a year. I changed her oil today, but there's a long list of work I need to do, all preventative maintenance and age related wear. My list includes timing belt, water pump, replace coolant, front and rear brakes, and I need to repair or place the climate control board. The fan only runs on the full high setting, which I read is common with aging NSX. Otherwise the car is in perfect shape. She's always been garaged since I bought her in 2002, and I keep a trickle charger on the battery. Anything else let me know.

-Dougie in Dallas

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