RE: PH buying guide: Honda NSX
Discussion
I had a 1996 one. Looked at as many as I could find before buying, problem is with these cars they are so rare and finding a good one is tough. A seller who knows he has a good one will hold out for top money usually, so yes a good investment (for a sports car).
Personally I would avoid the Auto and the Targa. A manual 3.0 or (ideally) 3.2 facelifted model is the one to get, with no mods and a good history. Also colour is important for resale - silver, black, grey, blue, even red is good. Yellow or bronze not so good.
I've been lucky and owned some decent cars; Boxster S, C32 AMG, M3 SMG, RX7 TT, S2000, Scoobys; but owning and driving the NSX is an experience that will live with you forever. The first time you hear that V6 right behind you is unforgettable.
Personally I would avoid the Auto and the Targa. A manual 3.0 or (ideally) 3.2 facelifted model is the one to get, with no mods and a good history. Also colour is important for resale - silver, black, grey, blue, even red is good. Yellow or bronze not so good.
I've been lucky and owned some decent cars; Boxster S, C32 AMG, M3 SMG, RX7 TT, S2000, Scoobys; but owning and driving the NSX is an experience that will live with you forever. The first time you hear that V6 right behind you is unforgettable.
scampbird said:
Pub fact: when Honda brought in the 6 speed box there wasn't enough room for the linkage, so 5th->6th is servo operated. You'd have never known (and I only learnt this after selling my 3.2).
NSX remains best car I've ever owned and only one I've ever missed.
oooh, pub-ammo, i like it!NSX remains best car I've ever owned and only one I've ever missed.
I also wouldnt have known that, and i've done a fair few miles in NSX's ( one was an auto though :-( )
ikonic said:
This one in the classifieds does seem very competitively priced....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687828.htm
If only I had no need for four seats......
Was better value a month earlier.http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687828.htm
If only I had no need for four seats......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-HONDA-NSX-RED-/2510...
StuttgartJem said:
ikonic said:
This one in the classifieds does seem very competitively priced....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687828.htm
If only I had no need for four seats......
V Car register, thats whyhttp://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687828.htm
If only I had no need for four seats......
Still have always wanted one since mates dad had a red one new in 1992, even if that was an auto
V registered, very very bad on this sort of car in my opinion.
Could have been on fire or underwater at some point in its life!
scampbird said:
Skater12 said:
oooh, pub-ammo, i like it!
I also wouldnt have known that, and i've done a fair few miles in NSX's ( one was an auto though :-( )
Heh, you wait I'll be totally wrong. It's one of those weird facts I keep hanging around in the back of my head. I read it somewhere once.I also wouldnt have known that, and i've done a fair few miles in NSX's ( one was an auto though :-( )
" Stirling Moss was asked to help develop the cars road manners rather than Senna because of his age. Moss was offered a substantial fee, and one of the first production cars which would be labeled as NSX SM editions.
He turned it down, claiming Honda were rude suggesting he was old.
This is why Moss never drives Honda engined cars in any event "
ikonic said:
This one in the classifieds does seem very competitively priced....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687828.htm
If only I had no need for four seats......
According to the typo in the add your wish is granted: "3x3 point seat belts in the rear"! That's better packaging than a 2+2 Evora!http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687828.htm
If only I had no need for four seats......
Turbo Harry said:
Was better value a month earlier.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-HONDA-NSX-RED-/2510...
The mobile number on the advert on PH is for a dealer but listed under private sale.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-HONDA-NSX-RED-/2510...
Skater12 said:
Now i wonder how many people will google this little snippet then??
" Stirling Moss was asked to help develop the cars road manners rather than Senna because of his age. Moss was offered a substantial fee, and one of the first production cars which would be labeled as NSX SM editions.
He turned it down, claiming Honda were rude suggesting he was old.
This is why Moss never drives Honda engined cars in any event "
Nah, I don't believe this. This is his Honda moped: " Stirling Moss was asked to help develop the cars road manners rather than Senna because of his age. Moss was offered a substantial fee, and one of the first production cars which would be labeled as NSX SM editions.
He turned it down, claiming Honda were rude suggesting he was old.
This is why Moss never drives Honda engined cars in any event "
I Googled it though, just to check.
nsa said:
Skater12 said:
Now i wonder how many people will google this little snippet then??
" Stirling Moss was asked to help develop the cars road manners rather than Senna because of his age. Moss was offered a substantial fee, and one of the first production cars which would be labeled as NSX SM editions.
He turned it down, claiming Honda were rude suggesting he was old.
This is why Moss never drives Honda engined cars in any event "
Nah, I don't believe this. This is his Honda moped: " Stirling Moss was asked to help develop the cars road manners rather than Senna because of his age. Moss was offered a substantial fee, and one of the first production cars which would be labeled as NSX SM editions.
He turned it down, claiming Honda were rude suggesting he was old.
This is why Moss never drives Honda engined cars in any event "
I Googled it though, just to check.
XB70 said:
Turbo Harry said:
Was better value a month earlier.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-HONDA-NSX-RED-/2510...
The mobile number on the advert on PH is for a dealer but listed under private sale.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-HONDA-NSX-RED-/2510...
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