RE: Spotted: Honda NSX-R (series one)
Discussion
I drove a standard 3 Litre NSX about 5 years ago, which at the time was about 10 years old and up for £23k. It was automatic too.
Despite the auto box, which i think killed a lot of the involvement, it was by far the finest car i've ever driven. Even being 10 years old and had covered some 60k miles, the handling, steering response and the nise from the engine were awe inspiring. I had a Golf VR6 at the time (i think) and would probably have sold one of my kidneys to buy it. The only thing i wouldn't do is buy an Auto.
This NSX-R would be heaven and if i had the money i'd buy it instantly over a ferrari 360 or 911 Turbo or a Nissan GTR.
Handling by the late Ayerton Senna, the NSX will never be repeated and i'd argue never equalled.
Despite the auto box, which i think killed a lot of the involvement, it was by far the finest car i've ever driven. Even being 10 years old and had covered some 60k miles, the handling, steering response and the nise from the engine were awe inspiring. I had a Golf VR6 at the time (i think) and would probably have sold one of my kidneys to buy it. The only thing i wouldn't do is buy an Auto.
This NSX-R would be heaven and if i had the money i'd buy it instantly over a ferrari 360 or 911 Turbo or a Nissan GTR.
Handling by the late Ayerton Senna, the NSX will never be repeated and i'd argue never equalled.
While the NSX is an awesome car I definately think £45k is too much for this. While I understand the rarity value will push the price up a little, a Type R isn't actually all that different from a normal NSX. Ok there are a few detail changes but nothing that would make this car worth twice what a standard one is. For £45k you could pick up an absolutely mint later NA2 car which has the bigger 3.2 engine, the 6 speed box and a raft of other improvements plus it would be a far newer car.
I'd put good money these will go for silly, silly cash in a few years time.
collectors dont care that you could get a later 3.2 for the same money. It ticks all the big money collectible boxes: rare, interesting limited edition of a desireable car, competition-related spec, dead racing driver association (come on - its Senna!), peerless driving characteristics, and wonderfully unappreciated when new.
its cheap at twice the price.
collectors dont care that you could get a later 3.2 for the same money. It ticks all the big money collectible boxes: rare, interesting limited edition of a desireable car, competition-related spec, dead racing driver association (come on - its Senna!), peerless driving characteristics, and wonderfully unappreciated when new.
its cheap at twice the price.
boyse7en said:
Dagnut said:
You'd be hard pressed to find a more unique car in the UK!!
Well, according to TG there's only 1 Vauxhall Chevette GL automatic left in the UK, but that doesn't make it worth £45k.Mafioso said:
The Article said:
...items and are 16/17 inches as opposed to the stock NSX-R 15/16-inch Enkeis.
FFS! Even the bloody writers are using this stupid Americanised word. Just say standard please!
A fair comparison would be the CSL over a standard E46 M3. Plenty of people still 'don't get' the CSL (and I'm betting 99% of those haven't actually experienced them first hand) but they are selling for twice the price of say an 2003 E46 M3 ... £12k - £15k for the M3, £22k - £35k for a CSL.
In this case, the 'R' is a very rare beast and although it will have a very limited market, it should only increase in value. I know of a very low mileage 1990 NSX which has updated wheels, tubi exhaust and updated recaro's and is in stunning condition (owner is a mate of mine who has emigrated) which must be worth £23k - £28k.
In this case, the 'R' is a very rare beast and although it will have a very limited market, it should only increase in value. I know of a very low mileage 1990 NSX which has updated wheels, tubi exhaust and updated recaro's and is in stunning condition (owner is a mate of mine who has emigrated) which must be worth £23k - £28k.
A simple comparison would be to look at older Japanese exotica, the prices of which have sky rocketed. One thing I'm certain of, values aren't dropping. A sound investment? Definitely.
As much as I love the NSX, personally I'd choose an F355. Just because it would look better parked in my living room. I know, two completely different cars.
As much as I love the NSX, personally I'd choose an F355. Just because it would look better parked in my living room. I know, two completely different cars.
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