Sorry - I thought you might not have been the original owner...? So the previous owner could have caused the abuse? It's also possible that the broken axle could be due to a road hazard (hitting something in the road) or just plain old bad luck.
You're right.
You might try having the dealer pull the codes from the TCS as a next step in diagnosing the problem. Just a thought.
This problem is well documented in the FAQ here. Anyone who has spent much time here on NSXprime has probably heard about it. It afflicts '91-93 NSXs. The window regulators were re-designed in '93 to prevent the problem. There is an aftermarket part, called the "Dali Racing window fix-it thingies", available for USD9 each or USD16 per pair here, that will prevent the problem from occurring. If you don't install the fix-it thingies and the window drops into the door, you typically have to replace the entire regulator at a cost of around USD500. There are some good photos of an old regulator, a re-designed regulator, and a regulator with the fix-it thingie installed, in the NSXprime topic here.
Suggestion: I assume you only replaced the window regulator on one side of the car. Have the fix-it thingies installed on the other side of the car so you don't encounter an encore performance. And do it sooner rather than later.
The NSX is indeed an expensive car. Parts on a USD90K car tend to be more expensive than parts on a USD30K car. And yours is seven years old; on any seven-year-old car, you can expect an occasional repair from time to time. A new car will not cost as much for repairs and maintenance as an older car. Of course, you're paying for that when you buy a car new.
If you've had only scheduled maintenance plus three repairs each under CDN1000 in seven years of ownership, I would say you're doing pretty well. I'm sure that CDN3000 is a lot less than six months of payments on a new 350Z.
If you think you would prefer to trade in your NSX on a new 350Z, then go for it! You will have less risk - no repair costs for the duration of the car's warranty. Of course, the 350Z is not an NSX, but it's a very nice car for around USD30K. There are always advantages and disadvantages to buying new vs used, just like there are some cars that cost more than others. If I had to choose between a new 350Z and a used well-maintained NSX, I know which one I would want. But you might prefer a different choice. Which is fine too. Hope you enjoy whatever choice you make.
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 18 September 2002).]
