Need some advice. my buddy is thinking of buying a 91 5 speed rebuilt title nsx thats been rebuild nicely overall but after a ppi it has frame damage in the front preventing proper alignment. also needs tb/wp and gaskets as it leaks oil. asking around 50k.
purchasing rebuilt title nsx
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Aside from the obvious mechanical questions you should check with your state to see their position on salvage titles. Some states will not accept a salvage title for on road use.
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Because there is frame damage that prevents the car from being aligned to spec, the question is does he want to repair it properly? If so, he will need a cut piece to replace the damaged component. The body repair manual will describe which piece to get. The, he needs to find a shop that has the capability to repair the car in the correct way- this will involve cutting the damaged section from the frame and properly welding in the donor section. Figure $20k to $30k to do it right. A NSX repaired in the factory-specified manner will be just as good as a non-damaged NSX, but it will still carry the rebuilt title. If you can get a sense of the cost, I would subtract it from the listing price and not pay a penny more. $50k is way too much for a car with significant frame issues. Most people just decide to drive these bent up cars and not address the issue, but they're often putting their lives on the line- a NSX with a compromised structure is not going to provide the crash protection one might expect...
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