Where are all the Production deliveries ??
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I've always thought the NSX was defined as a near-exotic that could be driven every day, had reasonable operating costs, and was reliable compared to other cars. That's why I had 5 Gen1s and now a Gen2.
I'm ok with the really low production numbers and hope they don't drop the price. One of the reasons I switched from the R8 (which also met the above 3 criteria) is BECAUSE the Gen2 hasn't sold well and Acura has slowed production. IMO, those are great signs that these cars will become collectible in the future.
I'm ok with the really low production numbers and hope they don't drop the price. One of the reasons I switched from the R8 (which also met the above 3 criteria) is BECAUSE the Gen2 hasn't sold well and Acura has slowed production. IMO, those are great signs that these cars will become collectible in the future.
^It took McLaren a long hiatus to come back on the scene but the irony is this is exactly what is hurting them now.
They build TOO MANY models in such a short time each new model kills the resale value of the old model. Add to it a very limited supply of dealerships in their network who can service the car and suddenly you have a very limited market.
(Just imagine every time your car needs a service or fix a problem you need to transport your car 3+ hours away)
They build TOO MANY models in such a short time each new model kills the resale value of the old model. Add to it a very limited supply of dealerships in their network who can service the car and suddenly you have a very limited market.
(Just imagine every time your car needs a service or fix a problem you need to transport your car 3+ hours away)
This is me for any luxury or exotic brand
Way too much of the sour grapes in this thread.
God bless ya if you can afford your whims and the maintenance.
I think the owners of FORD GT's can't get them serviced at just any FORD place either.
FYI when I picked up my NSX (recall work) they told me the NSX "Specialist" wasn't available to talk as he was at another dealership helping with a NSX that had a funky problem.
God bless ya if you can afford your whims and the maintenance.
I think the owners of FORD GT's can't get them serviced at just any FORD place either.
FYI when I picked up my NSX (recall work) they told me the NSX "Specialist" wasn't available to talk as he was at another dealership helping with a NSX that had a funky problem.
Ive been saying this for a while but was beginning to think I was a lone voice, thanks for raising the point ...
I really liked the MP4 and saw this as a natural successor to the NA NSX ... it looked to have that timeless quality about it compared to the F car of the time (458 I think) which dated very quickly due to its over styling.
The evolution to the 650 with its sleek wrap around front end suitably updated the car. But then they simply couldn’t stop them selves ... I now have no idea how many options/variants/models there are and whilst all are incredibly quick of course, I struggle to see for road use on as regular basis as I use the NSX, why anyone ‘needs’ more than the Sport 540/570 models ... (which I think are the best styled of all)
Talented as it is, the 720 is not a pretty car ... and that long tail is an abortion on wheels ...
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I look forward to the 90 minute drive each way to have my NSX maintained by the only true UK specialist ...
Heavymetals, I have to ask ... what is a ‘funky problem’ on an NSX?
I asked and was told there was oil everywhere.
The McLaren that built the F1 is a very different company to the McLaren that builds / built the 540, 570, 600, 650, 675, 720, P1, Senna, 12C & Speedtail and all variants thereof.
Got a call from the specialist today. My replacement came in the wrong color. Rejected it and sent back. And that was the last run from the manufacturer so no more will be made. Guess that included new sales too.
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something something nothing rhymes with orange.
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i dont know that painting the beak helps... i think gloss black beak would have been a better choice than the gloss black mesh.
I agree. It almost looks like it has a swollen upper lip.
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New color for 2019!
Indigo (blue) leather with Alcantara inserts is a new interior option as well.
Thanx powdbyrice,
Had a look around the Acura site as the photos appeared to show orange calipers, to which I thought, finally, someone has thought about colour combinations and the small details that mean a lot ... especially as red on orange would look horrible.
But no, to get these you need to drop >$10k and go for ceramics ... and even the red option on stock brakes is $700 ... ceramics cost fortunes but seem to be the must have options for many buyers ... and where do manufacturers get the costs fRom fo their red paint? And at that price, why no other colours?
I then built a few different combos on the site and all was looking good, a easy to use site, good summary and then I tried to build what I would buy .. grey body, saddle interior, only to find you cant have full saddle interior, it only comes with that black fabric centre piece ... and talking interiors ... why oh why do Acura / Honda think blue looks good inside a car??? It looked awful in the ‘90’s Civics and Preludes, it stopped me buying an 05 NSX and it doesn’t look any better on a $200k sports car in 2018!!
Had a look around the Acura site as the photos appeared to show orange calipers, to which I thought, finally, someone has thought about colour combinations and the small details that mean a lot ... especially as red on orange would look horrible.
But no, to get these you need to drop >$10k and go for ceramics ... and even the red option on stock brakes is $700 ... ceramics cost fortunes but seem to be the must have options for many buyers ... and where do manufacturers get the costs fRom fo their red paint? And at that price, why no other colours?
I then built a few different combos on the site and all was looking good, a easy to use site, good summary and then I tried to build what I would buy .. grey body, saddle interior, only to find you cant have full saddle interior, it only comes with that black fabric centre piece ... and talking interiors ... why oh why do Acura / Honda think blue looks good inside a car??? It looked awful in the ‘90’s Civics and Preludes, it stopped me buying an 05 NSX and it doesn’t look any better on a $200k sports car in 2018!!
Funny to read your blue interior rant. There is a fellow in the FB page pulling his saddle interior out and putting in blue. I personally think the blue looks fine, but like the saddle a lot more.
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I think the blue interior would look good with a white or black exterior. When I was looking for a new 2004, I almost passed on a yellow/yellow because of the interior. I bought it anyway and ended up really liking the yellow interior.
Blue does look fine with white or black, not so much with an orange exterior.
The blue interior definitely goes with a white or black exterior. It might even go with a blue exterior is you are REALLY into blue. Doesn’t go with orange unless you’re going to do a Gulf livery on your car IMO.
The orange looks great in person! The only minor issue for me would be it’s a pearl and not metallic, but that’s a very minuscule, minor complaint.
The orange looks great in person! The only minor issue for me would be it’s a pearl and not metallic, but that’s a very minuscule, minor complaint.
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