What sets the NSX apart from the rest
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Just look at it.
Its all a matter of preference. When I first saw the NSX (in 1990) I fell in love. When it finally got time to buy a sports car, I looked at a number of cars. I considered an M3 and an M5 but they aren't really true sports cars (for what they are, no one does it better than BMW). I looked at a Vette and a Viper but wasn't impressed with either of them. I'm 6'4" and in both I had problems with the top of the windshield being in my line of sight. Secondly, I thought they both had very poor quality (at least compared with Porsche, Acura, etc.). I'm also not impressed with pure brute horsepower. I prefer the balance and finess of the NSX. The 911 was a real consideration. Its interior was a little larger and the overall quality and feel seemed on par with the NSX. In the end, I decided on the NSX for two reasons. The first is I consider it a true exotic (you just don't see many of them at least where I live); I see multiple 911's every day. The second reason is it was the car I had wanted for a long time. I didn't consider a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Lotus since there is no one to service them here.
It is like your favorite pair of slippers, just made by Nike!!!
As I recently stated in another topic:
1. Styling (it's gorgeous)
2. Reliability
3. Performance
4. Balance
5. Community (NSXprime, NSX Club)
6. Events (NSXPO 2003 will be in California this year)
1. Styling (it's gorgeous)
2. Reliability
3. Performance
4. Balance
5. Community (NSXprime, NSX Club)
6. Events (NSXPO 2003 will be in California this year)
When you buy yours, and you see the look on the face of all your friends, families, strangers, etc when you drive by, you'll understand.
There is nothing like the NSX...period.
There is nothing like the NSX...period.
Nothing compares to it for simple "perfection in driving" experience. The ultimate automobile, for me.
I had no say in the matter... it was true love at first sight. 
Many women feel jealous of the NSX's good looks.
I think the NSX is best summed up by what someone wrote here on prime many years ago: i can't remember it word-for-word, but it was something like this: "The nsx is the best honda, and honda makes the best cars... the NSX is the best car".
Many women feel jealous of the NSX's good looks.
I think the NSX is best summed up by what someone wrote here on prime many years ago: i can't remember it word-for-word, but it was something like this: "The nsx is the best honda, and honda makes the best cars... the NSX is the best car".
I loved the NSX since I first saw one at an Acura dealership in 1990. They had it surrounded by velvet ropes. My first NSX was kind of an impulse buy. Four years ago I went into a dealership to buy a 1-month old Ferrari 360 that had something like 100-miles on it. But the thing that caught my eye was a used 1995 midnight pearl NSX that they had there. At first I thought it had a custom paint job. It was beautiful. I left with the NSX instead of the 360.
Incidentally, there was also a used Lambo Diablo there. I briefly considered it, and sat inside it. The interior was made so sloppy and the ergonomics were so bad I thought it must be a kit car with a really good paint job. The NSX just oozed quality when I sat inside it. The seats are really comfortable and the front view from the driver's seat is expansive. Right then I decided that I could build a better looking replica Diablo than the real one. And I believe I did. I never felt I could build a better NSX than Acura. So I'm very happy with my decision.
I sold the 1995 NSX last year and bought a 2000 NSX.
Incidentally, there was also a used Lambo Diablo there. I briefly considered it, and sat inside it. The interior was made so sloppy and the ergonomics were so bad I thought it must be a kit car with a really good paint job. The NSX just oozed quality when I sat inside it. The seats are really comfortable and the front view from the driver's seat is expansive. Right then I decided that I could build a better looking replica Diablo than the real one. And I believe I did. I never felt I could build a better NSX than Acura. So I'm very happy with my decision.
I sold the 1995 NSX last year and bought a 2000 NSX.
PorknBeanz said:
You built a replica? Any pics?
To stay on topic, I think if you look at how many magazines and auto authorities/critics still compare many modern supercars (modern not necessary technology wise) to it and how some others feel the need to deliberately put down the NSX serve as proves just how well built it is.
For me it was because I knew deep down inside that If I didn't get the NSX I would always regret it. Since I couldn't afford a brand new one, my price range was for a used BMW E46 M3, a used BMW 540i 6-Speed, a new G35 Coupe, a used Lexus GS 430. Those were the only cars I considered because I too am not impressed with the over all build quality of the Corvette. I am however impressed with its raw performance. On that note I don't need the bragging rights of 4.5 second 0-60s or mid 12 second 1/4 miles. The NSX even with its 270HP (Mines a 92) is way more than fast enough for me. The interior quality is very good and very familiar since I owned Acura Legends in the past. The NSX just fit what I want. I didn't go with the BMWs because I had too much trouble with my E36 BMW and I while I think they make good cars I just don't want the electrical problems. Until BMW can get their electrical systems to where the Japanese is, I probably wont buy another BMW. I didn't go with the G35 Coupe because there is just no comparison to the NSX even though I love the looks. I still may end up with a Lexus GS430 one day as a daily driver, but I can't afford it right now since I just bought the wife a Lexus RX330. All said, I don't regret getting the used NSX one bit.
Zuerst said:
It seems that, whenever a car company makes a quality comparison, Honda products are at the top of the list.
It happened to me in 91, I was at a sports hospital to have my ACL ligiment replaced with a donor after I snapped mine in half,I had the surgery came out of post op and was being wheeled to a car for the ride home.when we got to the parking lot I saw a cross where the doctor was parked a black car with this just incredible design and body lines. I demanded please please roll me over there so I could get a better look. I stared in amazement at that car which I had never heard of. Acura NSX it said.I wondered whats an Acura . I did not even know it was Japanese. I thought to myself man some lucky guy gets to drive that thing, I said to myself some day I will have that car.well it took ten years. like it goes time had passed and I went from a stuggling youngster living pay check to pay check to a great job, happy family and a little girl in my home but one thing was missing. that awesome black NSX that had never left the back of my mind. I made the plunge and bought it and the day I turned the key and drove it away from the dealer I remembered fondly that moment sitting in a wheel chair feeling pretty bad and unsure of my future and now I had my dream car.it was love at first sight like some people talk about meeting their lady but this was a car.I dont know how long I will have it, nothing in life is forever but with that in mind I really truly cherish every drive I take and consider myself very lucky to have it.I dont care If its not the fastest car on the road(although I have made progess with that) or that its more then ten years old I love it for what it is...NSX. I KNOW this sounds really corny but its how it went down for me and just how it happened.
Best Regards David
Best Regards David
My wife says she feels like the 'other woman' compared with my NSX.
If you take care of your wife as well as your NSX she should be so lucky. My wife describes her experience in our car as foreplay, so we take it out(the NSX)often.92NSX said:
Why do I like it?
The engineering behind it, the superb craftsmanship and quality to the highest standards, and exotic use of titanium and aluminum. The car is gorgeous as well even after well over a decade. It is a top quality dead-reliable car and one of the finest cars ever made. Few people see this distinction in the NSX and its only downfall is because it has remained relatively unchanged.
I hope to own an NSX soon...
The engineering behind it, the superb craftsmanship and quality to the highest standards, and exotic use of titanium and aluminum. The car is gorgeous as well even after well over a decade. It is a top quality dead-reliable car and one of the finest cars ever made. Few people see this distinction in the NSX and its only downfall is because it has remained relatively unchanged.
I hope to own an NSX soon...
i like modding, nsx's have a lot of available mods (esp here in Japan) nice styling and they have japanese spirit, who needs soul
Nsx's do the job in a humble manner, i like the fact (some)other exotic car owners downplay them for whatever moronic reason they choose, the car is in the background being enjoyed for what is, not a price/nametag demanding respect.
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Nsx's do the job in a humble manner, i like the fact (some)other exotic car owners downplay them for whatever moronic reason they choose, the car is in the background being enjoyed for what is, not a price/nametag demanding respect.
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Ojas said:
Hey Ojas... that was interesting!!!
But i first read that on prime when i registered... but haven't been able to find the thread it was on (partly because i don't remember the exact words... and searching for 'Honda' and 'NSX' is a bit vague.)
Nice front spoiler, but i disagree with his statement "this is the baddest NSX" -- personally, i think that title goes to Randy (FuryNSX).
But it's definitely a BADDDD silver nsx. 
Badder than mine???? 
I previously had a Porsche Boxster. I wanted something different. I researched 3X8 Ferraris and NSX's. Why did I choose the NSX? QUALITY! On top of the performance, handling and good lines. People from ferrarichat.com emailed me privately to tell me to buy the NSX. I believe the NSX is the best made car in the world. It is the most fun to drive of any car I have ever had.
I bought mine b/c I can't afford a new Lambo right now!!
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I owned a '90 Esprit and have recently owned a 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 (Which I just submitted on EBAY to sell) but buying a new NSX has always been my dream. My V8 Esprit is faster and handles better but the NSX fits me better for daily driving. I love the fact that an Acura dealership is only 15min away and that the group of people on this site are so helpful. I would have to drive my Esprit 3+ hours (LA or SF) in order to have it serviced. I love the Lotus Esprit and will someday be back in one as a hobby car but the NSX just makes more sense. It's what someone said before. A practicle exotic with lots of "get up and go". I now understand why the NSX has a good resale value.
(This is not a "beat on Lotus" reply as I believe the Esprit is a truly amazing sports car at an amazing price)
EG
(This is not a "beat on Lotus" reply as I believe the Esprit is a truly amazing sports car at an amazing price)
EG
eg9 said:
There is no doubt that stock vs stock an Esprit accelerates faster. But I wouldn't say that the Esprit handles better than the NSX. I remember a race car driver (can't quite recall the name of the driver and magazine) commented that NSX is the best handling/most fun outta the bunch (NSX, esprit and some other sports cars...)
