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Just trying to get an idea of how many NSXs were produced in the year 2000 for the U.S. I bought car number 259, and I'm wondering if any of you out there have a later number. Does Acura release these numbers?
Production count for the year 2000
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I'd like to know the numbers and colors for 1999 too - FAQs go to '98.
I just looked up the American Honda press releases. In one dated January 3, 2001, the release states that from January through December 2000, only 221 NSXs were sold. By comparison, 238 NSXs sold through December of 1999.
The March, 2001 press release shows that an additional 32 NSXs were sold through February, 2001 (whether or not these are model year 2000 or 2001 NSXs, I have no idea).
Unfortunately, these releases only break down the sales figures by model, not by color, not by configuration, not even by model year. Plus these only indicate what has actually sold...who knows how many 2000 NSXs remain on showroom floors?
But, since your NSX's production number exceeds the reported sales, we can pretty much assume that yours is close to the end of the run.
When washing my NSX yesterday, I noticed that my NSX was manufactured in January, 2000. Cool, eh?
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The March, 2001 press release shows that an additional 32 NSXs were sold through February, 2001 (whether or not these are model year 2000 or 2001 NSXs, I have no idea).
Unfortunately, these releases only break down the sales figures by model, not by color, not by configuration, not even by model year. Plus these only indicate what has actually sold...who knows how many 2000 NSXs remain on showroom floors?
But, since your NSX's production number exceeds the reported sales, we can pretty much assume that yours is close to the end of the run.
When washing my NSX yesterday, I noticed that my NSX was manufactured in January, 2000. Cool, eh?
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Thanks, Akira3d -- very interesting information. Does anyone out there have any idea how many NSXs are produced annually worldwide? Does the U.S. account for most of the annual production?
Does the U.S. account for most of the annual production?
I believe we do, but I don't have precise numbers to back that up. I know that the U.S. sells several times as many as Japan, which I think is the next largest market.
I believe we do, but I don't have precise numbers to back that up. I know that the U.S. sells several times as many as Japan, which I think is the next largest market.
I don't know if anyone caught one of my earlier posts about a Japanese business colleague who informed me that Honda sold no NSXs in December, 2000 (the first month with zero sales since the NSX first became available)!
He also told me that NSX sales had been hovering around 10 or so a month for the past couple of years...so the U.S. is definitely a larger market.
He's currently looking around for more information regarding NSX sales in Japan. Hope he can get this info since it would make a great addition to the FAQ.
He also told me that NSX sales had been hovering around 10 or so a month for the past couple of years...so the U.S. is definitely a larger market.
He's currently looking around for more information regarding NSX sales in Japan. Hope he can get this info since it would make a great addition to the FAQ.
The FAQ already notes the number of NSX's sold in Japan during 1999. (78 of them.)
I spoke with the product manager for the nsx about 2 years ago and he said in all about 312 cars had been sold in the UK since its launch. The current price new is about $100,000 at about ($1.43 to the £).
I guess worldwide sales break down roughly as follows:
U.S. 50 percent
Japan 15 percent
Canada 5 percent
Other markets - less than 5 percent each
U.S. 50 percent
Japan 15 percent
Canada 5 percent
Other markets - less than 5 percent each
Just thought I'd mention the latest figures from American Honda through the end of March 2001.
17 NSXs sold in March, 2001 (as opposed to 35 in March, 2000...when I bought mine)
This brings the total sold year-to-date to 49 (as opposed to 76 by this time last year).
Sounds like NSX sales are falling off the map. I wonder if they'll even sell 100 by the end of this year...
I'm wondering if there are now more S2000s than NSXs out there...
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17 NSXs sold in March, 2001 (as opposed to 35 in March, 2000...when I bought mine)
This brings the total sold year-to-date to 49 (as opposed to 76 by this time last year).
Sounds like NSX sales are falling off the map. I wonder if they'll even sell 100 by the end of this year...
I'm wondering if there are now more S2000s than NSXs out there...
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I can't understand why NSXs would sell so poorly in Japan. They have so many options and the Type S available. I'd love to get my hands on one of those.
You would think it would be more popular there.
You would think it would be more popular there.
I think 2001s are selling slower is because there are really no changes from the 2000 model, and the fact of the recent downturn in the stock market. Honda should try to make some changes each model year so it will be more attractive to new buyers or old owners of NSXs. Honda must be scratching their heads wondering how Ferrari can sell ten times more 360 Modenas than they could NSXs when the Modena costs twice as much. I bought my 2000 NSX because I know it won't cost me an arm and a leg to maintain and it will be in my garage more often than in the mechanic's garage.
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We also have to realize that the NSX is the only true "sports" car coming to the USA from Japan these days. Maybe Honda is allowing the NSX to die a slow death? I hope not.
This brings the total sold year-to-date to 49 (as opposed to 76 by this time last year).
Sounds like NSX sales are falling off the map. I wonder if they'll even sell 100 by the end of this year...
They sell 49 in three months and you don't think they'll sell 100 for the full year? Better re-check your math...
Sounds like NSX sales are falling off the map. I wonder if they'll even sell 100 by the end of this year...
They sell 49 in three months and you don't think they'll sell 100 for the full year? Better re-check your math...
I'm just making an assumption based on the declining sales curve...
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To tell you the truth, I take a certain degree of satisfaction from the fact that NSX sales are so low -- you see, I have NO doubt that the current model is among the most significant cars of this era. If that sounds like an overstatment, consider the consistently glowing reviews (ok, ok, there have been a few exceptions) the car has received for the last ten years. The Brit monthlies, which are typically hard to please, have been especially compimentary (See CAR magazine). Anyway, I don't think that there will ever be a car quite like the current NSX, and as time passes, that fact will dawn on the broader collector market. Thus, the fact that very few were produced during the later years will only make my smile broader, even though I never intend to sell. Remember, the 427 Cobra was a very slow seller back in the early sixties, and yet it now stands as an icon of the times. My thought is that the NSX will be similar. Ours is a very fickle market, and often we don't know what we've got until its gone. Think of an "affordable", all aluminum, hand crafted, Formula One inspired, mid engined, reliable supercar, assembled by THE engine building company of our generation...only one comes to mind. There will never be another car like the NSX.
Honda shouldn't be scratching its head at all. This isn't rocket science. No marketing + an 11 year old car that hasn't changed in looks at all (rim change doesn't count) + underpowered for years based on the competition = a plan for product obsolescence. Honda has poorly managed NSX development and the NSX image.
Most of us are deeply passionate about our NSX's, I can't think of any car short of (cheaper than) a Ferrari 360 I'd want to be driving.. But take a step back & look at the forest for the trees.. The NSX came out in the era of the Ferrari 348 and pre-Twin Turbo Porsche 993, there's been 2 more generations of 3-series Ferraris since then and certainly the Porsche has changed pretty significantly.
Considering everything else the NSX is up against (new kid on the exotic car block, Japanese instead of Italian/German, etc) the lackluster sales shouldn't surprise anyone. Only thing that surprises me is how well Honda has managed the NSX into the ground from a marketing/sales point of view.
Love my NSX, Hate Honda Marketing & Product Planning.
Marc
Most of us are deeply passionate about our NSX's, I can't think of any car short of (cheaper than) a Ferrari 360 I'd want to be driving.. But take a step back & look at the forest for the trees.. The NSX came out in the era of the Ferrari 348 and pre-Twin Turbo Porsche 993, there's been 2 more generations of 3-series Ferraris since then and certainly the Porsche has changed pretty significantly.
Considering everything else the NSX is up against (new kid on the exotic car block, Japanese instead of Italian/German, etc) the lackluster sales shouldn't surprise anyone. Only thing that surprises me is how well Honda has managed the NSX into the ground from a marketing/sales point of view.
Love my NSX, Hate Honda Marketing & Product Planning.
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Point well taken. I, too, am dumbfounded at Honda's lack of enthusiasm/attention/marketing of the corporate "flagship." If they took a tenth of what they spend to provide engines to Jordan and BAR and put it into a cogent marketing program for the NSX, they'd probably get twice the marketing mileage. Very counterintuitive, if you ask me. My thought is that the inexplicable lack of promotion will only compound what I proposed in my previous post -- a surging posthumous demand for a very unique car that Honda decided to keep secret for the last six years of its production.
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Yep, I've gotta agree that it's not rocket science to figure out the slow, declining sales of the NSX. Is there any car out there that hasn't changed its styling as long as the NSX? The horsepower issue is also a big factor especially when its pretty common to have four door sedans and sport coupes having as much or more hp than the NSX. BUT, I still love the styling and the car is quick enough for me to be happy with. What helps is that you just don't see many of them on the road, so to me the NSX is still a fresh site to see, unlike Vettes which are all too common. I guess that's why I'm on my second NSX.
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Is there any car out there that hasn't changed its styling as long as the NSX?
The C4 Corvette was out for thirteen years (1984-1996). And the Porsche 911 has had the same styling for thirty or forty years.
The C4 Corvette was out for thirteen years (1984-1996). And the Porsche 911 has had the same styling for thirty or forty years.
I am picking up a new 2000 next week, #264
NSXTASY,
Sorry, I meant CURRENTLY are there any models out there that haven't changed their styling as long as the NSX. The 911 and Vette have recently changed in'99 and '97, respectively.
Rick,
I guess you found a 2000 to your liking. Great! What color and did you get as good or as better deal than me? The dealers must really want to unload all 2000 models by now. Do you have to go far to pick your NSX up? I'm wondering how many 2000s are still left unsold? I felt lucky to find my silverstone at a dealership fairly close to where I live.
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Sorry, I meant CURRENTLY are there any models out there that haven't changed their styling as long as the NSX. The 911 and Vette have recently changed in'99 and '97, respectively.
Rick,
I guess you found a 2000 to your liking. Great! What color and did you get as good or as better deal than me? The dealers must really want to unload all 2000 models by now. Do you have to go far to pick your NSX up? I'm wondering how many 2000s are still left unsold? I felt lucky to find my silverstone at a dealership fairly close to where I live.
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Yea, finally. I got a real good deal, very comprable to yours. There are now 14 2000s left in the 50 States. I have to travel about 1400 miles. I'm flying down next Tues.
Oh yea, mine is blue/black. Never seen this color in person.
If anyone local to the D.C. area has the Monaco Blue Pearl and would be willing to let me see it, please respond.
Thanks
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