What do you think?

gsrboy · 9 April 2009

This is my second time looking at a nsx that I want to purchase. The first one didnt go well. It was from a dealer and it has been in an accident but the dealer denied it. Pretty fishy when I asked about the car fax. They said theyre getting it for me but never did.

Anyways this time its a 91 nsx with 44k miles. Formula red, mostly stock except exhaust and intake. It is from my friends uncle, but he havent driven the car for 3 years now. He own the car for over 10 years now and only put 10k on it.

Question is...

What should I be looking to replace since it havent been driven for so long. I know the oil will need to be replaced. What about the timing belt? I will check the snap ring before I purchase the car. He said he will replace the clutch for me but I might just have him subtract it from the price. I can replace it myself.

Price is $26,000 with the clutch replaced.

Anyone have carfax? I will get the vin for the car this weekend.

tosugrad · 9 April 2009

gsrboy, there are MANY threads covering this same topic. troll around a bit.

davidf · 9 April 2009

I say take it without the clutch replacement. 44k does'nt necessarally warrant a clutch replacement. Could be slave or clutch master cylinder problem.

Cozmo · 9 April 2009

If he's never had the timing belt changed you'll want to do that.

Big_D · 10 April 2009

I would do a 60K service plus TB/WP including tensioner. Cooling hoses are also a good idea... Look at the wiki for info on maintenence.

gsrboy · 10 April 2009

Thanks for the help guys. yeah I have been doing alot of reading and research since my last time here. I just want to make sure thats everything I need to know.

Deltron Zero · 10 April 2009

What's the silver thing in the foreground? M3?

gsrboy · 10 April 2009

yes sir... good eyes!

ChopsJazz · 10 April 2009

Probably need a battery too. The price seems great for a low-miles car.

The coolant hoses, all 22 of them (IIRC), are a must! If it has original hoses change them all. There was a TSB on the '91 hoses.

clr1024 · 10 April 2009

I agree with the others, this is great price for an NSX with that kind of miles, obviously a car person that seems to care about his cars. I would do as the other said. Discount the price of the clutch as it may still be fine and put that towards the other maintenance you need to do, TB/WP etc.

If you don't take it that car will sell fast at that price!

gsrboy · 10 April 2009

Alright I found prices for the wp/tb tensioner, clutch, throw out bearing, intermediate plate, resurface flywheel, tune up part, but I cant find the total price for the 22 radiator hose mentioned above.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray...1=NSX&catcgry2=1991&catcgry4=LM&catcgry5=hose

tosugrad · 10 April 2009

gsrboy said:
Alright I found prices for the wp/tb tensioner, clutch, throw out bearing, intermediate plate, resurface flywheel, tune up part, but I cant find the total price for the 22 radiator hose mentioned above.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray...1=NSX&catcgry2=1991&catcgry4=LM&catcgry5=hose

Mine was like $800 for parts and labor, if I am not mistaken. Its a good size job. Maybe 6 hours labor?

clr1024 · 10 April 2009

gsrboy said:
Alright I found prices for the wp/tb tensioner, clutch, throw out bearing, intermediate plate, resurface flywheel, tune up part, but I cant find the total price for the 22 radiator hose mentioned above.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray...1=NSX&catcgry2=1991&catcgry4=LM&catcgry5=hose

Why are you worried about the clutch, do you know it doesn't work or are you negotiating?

gsrboy · 11 April 2009

clr1024 said:
Why are you worried about the clutch, do you know it doesn't work or are you negotiating?

he said it might be going out.

What do you think?

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