NSX gone pop, what next?
Discussion
I've had a very sad week, my beloved NSX that I've owned for 10 years went pop :-(. Looks like it needs a complete new engine!
If anyone has ever tried to get NSX parts from Honda you'll know how difficult/time consuming/pricey it is!
So it looks like I need to purchase a new set of wheels, I'm looking for something slightly more sensible I.e. 4 seats and a bigger boot. I've been looking at the Mercedes C32 AMG as it seems to fulfil all of the above but also very affordable to buy, my only worry is cost of ownership. Will it cost a fortune, how reliable are they and what should I look out for?
Any help you could give me would be great, does anyone on here own or have owned a C32 who could give me some first hand info?
Thanks everyone
Tom
If anyone has ever tried to get NSX parts from Honda you'll know how difficult/time consuming/pricey it is!
So it looks like I need to purchase a new set of wheels, I'm looking for something slightly more sensible I.e. 4 seats and a bigger boot. I've been looking at the Mercedes C32 AMG as it seems to fulfil all of the above but also very affordable to buy, my only worry is cost of ownership. Will it cost a fortune, how reliable are they and what should I look out for?
Any help you could give me would be great, does anyone on here own or have owned a C32 who could give me some first hand info?
Thanks everyone
Tom
At present I don't know exactly what is wrong with my NSX as the garage haven't had a chance to drop the sump yet. But initial indications aren't good, when it cranks it sounds like part of the engine is trying to escape.
I really, really don't want to get rid of it, I just love it too much. But I don't have a lot of spare cash to buy something else while forking our for the repair bills except the likes of a C32 as their only 5k! But I can't afford to start spending 4 figure servicing bills on another car as well as the NSX, which is why I'm questioning reliability and likely issues on a C32 AMG.
I'm also open to other suggestions that people may have.
Cheers
Tom
p.s. Thanks for the heads up to the engine on ebay by the way :-).
I really, really don't want to get rid of it, I just love it too much. But I don't have a lot of spare cash to buy something else while forking our for the repair bills except the likes of a C32 as their only 5k! But I can't afford to start spending 4 figure servicing bills on another car as well as the NSX, which is why I'm questioning reliability and likely issues on a C32 AMG.
I'm also open to other suggestions that people may have.
Cheers
Tom
p.s. Thanks for the heads up to the engine on ebay by the way :-).
I forgot to add that, I use the NSX as a daily driver and I do some substantial mileage with work which I can occasionally use a company pool vehicle for but not always and I'd rather not use the NSX for commuting 100 miles or so for meetings.
My biggest problem is one that we probably all share, I have petrol running through veins and struggle to drive something normal/sensible...
My biggest problem is one that we probably all share, I have petrol running through veins and struggle to drive something normal/sensible...
Thanks for all the suggestions, the engine snapped a con rod and is in need of a rebuild or engine replacement.
As I said before I'm not planning on getting rid and just need some additional wheels as even when I do get the NSX back on the road I don't plan on using it as a daily driver anymore.
As I said before I'm not planning on getting rid and just need some additional wheels as even when I do get the NSX back on the road I don't plan on using it as a daily driver anymore.
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