OK, I bought an NSX

[Chall]

I have been looking at this forum for several years now. I like to modify cars and especially mid engined cars. To this end, I put V6's into MR2's and modified their front end, brakes, superchargers, etc. But the one thing that disappointed me (even though I currently own 4 MR2s second generation) is that the cars are a little to narrow, and not as finely finished inside as I would like. The NSX has always reminded me that there may be a difference between a car priced originally at 25K and one priced originally at 90K. So I wen to Ebay and looked at the NSX's available and liked a lot of them. But last Saturday, I searched Yahoo and found an NSX that was really interesting. And when I found out that it was only 6 miles from my house, I jumped into my car and went to the consignment dealer and test drove it.
Here are the details. It is a 1997 NSX-T, with 39700 miles on it. It is absolutely pristine. The body shows no wear, and the interior is flawless. After warming it up, it ran like a fine swiss watch. So, I asked the price and it was $37,774. I thought this was a fair price, so I bought it. It came with all the service records and a nice custom cover (they probably all do). Here are some pics, let me know what you think!

 

[anm]

Very nice,,,Congrats
and welcome to the NSX Prime community :smile:

 

[striker525]

nice find, let alone it being just a minute or two away depending how fast you drive :biggrin:

 

[ENSSEX]

welcome to the NSX life

 

[oscar_driver]

NIce! ... wow, new owner myself ... what a feeling!
OScar

 

[spase]

Now stop wasting time and start searching for mods.:biggrin:

 

[Greg Z]

You did great. Not only did you get a 97 (which I wanted for targa, 3.2, and 6sp) you got blue which is stunning.

 

[TripleL]

Congratulations! That's one clean looking ride and to find it so close to home!!

Enjoy and keep us posted with any pending mods :biggrin:

 

[Mirroredshades]

Congrats!

Now post up some pics with your MR2s.

 

[R13]

Welcome, from a fellow MR2 junkie (although I only have 1 :smile, and recent NSX owner.

I really, really like that color. Congrat's!

 

[HTN]

Congrats...

More pics please.

 

[Big_D]

Welcome! That is such a great find...and so close to home too. Awesome color.

 

[Racerxjling]

Congrats! Make sure she is up to date on maintenance...all fluids of course.

Jeff

 

[syam]

wow...what an amazing purchase.

i don't think i've seen an NA2 Monte Carlo Blue or Monaco Blue with lowish miles go for under the high 40's in a long time...

congratulations!

 

[tosugrad]

Congrats! Make sure she is up to date on maintenance...all fluids of course.

+1 specifically the timing belt

 

[Dynamic-uzed-auto]

more pics, more pics

 

[KingkongNSX]

Congrats!!!! This is the 97 blue from Sport Haus Sales Reno, NV right? I know a prime member had looked at it months ago and said it was MINT. Great price...they were asking high 40's back then.

 

[Crazy Acura]

wow so jealous. Thats the exact car i would love to own but couldnt find any when i was shopping!

Great deal too. IMO

 

[Chall]

Yeah, this is the car from Sporthaus in Reno. I had never considered a blue car, or buying from a consignment dealer, but they were pretty nice and made it really easy. When I saw the car, I just could not believe it was 11 model years old, and neither did any of my friends when I brought it home. I am really at a loss at how the previous owners did this. I am going to have to sift through the suggestions here about keeping the car in mint condition. I have my MR2's to torture with modifications, so I am not going to change anything except perhaps an AASCO flywheel when the clutch needs changing. I feel a little unqualified to have the car, but, oh well. It is the first time ever in my life after owning a few cars (porsche, bmw, lexus, toyota, triumph,mustang) that anyone lined up at a light and stared at the car and gave a thumbs up. I was a bit sheepish as I had no idea what to say but thanks. And the color is mesmerizing (I have mostly had red cars). Thanks for the congrats, I will try to contribute to this forum.

 

[Sim NSX]

Something about that blue when the light hits it.. beautiful

 

[Jetpilot3]

Nice purchase! Congrats.

 

[Nytmare]

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I looked at the car for another person a few months back who was interested in it. At the time, they (Sporthaus) were asking 45K. Looks like they came down a bit on the price and saw the light. The car was very nice for a 97. All I remember was some slight driver seat bolster wear, otherwise pretty pristine condition.


Congrats from a fellow Nev Vah Dan

PS...

Trying to guess from your pictures....you in Washoe Valley or Virginia Highlands?

I am Carson

 

[Sandman1962]

nice NSX!

not trying to be a jerk..... I am just curious if this is the same NSX that was on the for sale forum a while back.... it had a history of an engine fire and was totally redone by Shad... and the exhaust system was not completely back to spec..? I spoke to the owner and he was asking mid 40s I believe. I was really tempted to get it...

Im up in Tahoe..... I hope to see you around !

 

[gsr-nsx]

nice NSX!

not trying to be a jerk..... I am just curious if this is the same NSX that was on the for sale forum a while back.... it had a history of an engine fire and was totally redone by Shad... and the exhaust system was not completely back to spec..? I spoke to the owner and he was asking mid 40s I believe. I was really tempted to get it...

Im up in Tahoe..... I hope to see you around !

That was a 2000.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95521&highlight=blue+fire

 

[IsR]

Congrats! Nice looking NSX! I'm also having affinity to mid-engine car. From a wide-bodied Turbo MR2 to the NSX. Mid-engine,not the easiest car to work with but fun to drive.