I have a friend who is well known in the forum who told me the other day that he does not look forward to the electric car future. To a certain degree I concur. I find myself driving my NC1 in Sport+ all the time, which opens up both exhausts and essentially makes more noise. I do love the sound. As for the driving characteristics, that is an interesting question. As you mentioned each person will have a different take on the plus and minuses of the NC1.
I had a 91 Red NSX for about 5 years and loved the car. Got rid of it because it became less functional on a day to day basis. In the end I went from the NSX to a Infiniti 1990 Q45a that I modified, blew that engine and went to a 1994 Q45 which I hated to a 1999 Lexus GS400 which I modified back to a 2001 NSX-T for my retirement at 55, which I modified and kept for 14 years. I loved that car. But again, times change as do circumstances. When I retired again and we moved back to Santa Barbara it took all our money to buy our new home. So all of a sudden having a modified NSX-T did not make as much sense. I was saddened to sell it but was happy that the buyer loved it. I pretty much figured it was the end of the road as far as sports cars.
We had a great Plugin SUV that carries our dog and our stuff and a 100% electric car. What more could we want. Then it was time to replace the electric car. We could not find a car or SUV that we both liked at the same time. Almost purchased the Audi Etron in Electric Blue, The Tesla X, The Tesla S, The Korean Electrics, Porsche Taycan (ugly 4 door) nothing turned us on. Then my good buddy said why not get the electric NSX. WOW! I said. And then my Wife said yes! Sight unseen.
Well the NSX is not all electric but it is a bonified Hybrid. So I kept that minor point between me and the car. When I found our car at the Ilusso Dealership it was love at first sight. My wife bought the car for me sight unseen saying that if it made me happy that was all she needed. Well how many ways can I tell you I love this thing....and of course my wife. It goes like a bat out of hell. It sounds wonderful (SOS downpipes) and looks so good I just wet my pants every time I look at it and get into the car. It is so comfortable and does not make me feel exhausted as my modified 2001 NSX-T did with Coilovers and a tightened up chassis. Maybe it is that I am now almost 74 and just don't want the harshness anymore.
When you drive the new NC1 you appreciate all the changes that have come about in the car. I have no desire to feel the road again like I use to. I could always get a wooden based Morgan to feel the road. Now I want to sound like I am going fast, look like I am going fast, and actually on occasion go really fast knowing that I can control a supercar somewhat, just like I did with two earlier generations of the NSX. Am I infatuated with this car. YES, however when I die, I will not be buried in it. It is too big for me to be cremated in it. And what a waste that would be.
I could be dead tomorrow so better to enjoy it sooner than later.
