RE: Honda NSX Type S | Spotted
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Never driven one, but they are said to be delightful obviously.
I'd be very interested to know how they compared to, say, a Cayman R, which would probably be half the money or thereabouts on a condition-for-condition basis. Similar recipe on paper, the Porsche a little more powerful.
Yes, they're legendary and I would like one, but they're obviously worth more to others than me.
I'd be very interested to know how they compared to, say, a Cayman R, which would probably be half the money or thereabouts on a condition-for-condition basis. Similar recipe on paper, the Porsche a little more powerful.
Yes, they're legendary and I would like one, but they're obviously worth more to others than me.
I think the Senna connection certainly helps. I think most importantly though, it shook up the supercar sector and forced Ferrari to up their game. That's quite a defining moment in car history, and I imagine therefore quite attractive for a collector.
Plus, for those who do the research, they'll discover there were production firsts to the car that are also impressive. The NSX also had a factory built for it, with hand picked technicians. For me, the whole story behind the making of the car is an interesting one.
The rich history of course makes it a car the Japanese are very proud of. Given its rarity, this Type S could be considered good value when a low mileage NSX-R recently sold for the equivalent of £400,000 recently.
I'm loyal to the NSX, but not biased. I have had multiple Porsche GT products, own everything from an old Clio Sport to a Huracan Performante, and race classic cars at the weekend. I'd therefore like to think I am in a good position to compare cars.
That being said, I think the NSX is still a wonderful car to drive. It takes a week or so to dial into it, but it's a rewarding, engaging thing to drive. It does not suffer fools and requires you to be on your game to extract the best from it. Today, a new 911 won't bite you. In fact, it will make you think you're a good driver. The NSX is a traditional mid-engined car and lives up to that configuration's reputation.
The steering is great (with PAS), the gearbox amongst the best ever made, and the induction noise is sublime - it really is the anti thesis of a modern supercar in that it sounds best with the windows UP! It has never felt slow, and with its delicate footprint it moves around at normal speeds.
The driving view is great, but the driving position strange as you sit up too high. Like I said, it takes a while to get used to it, but I jump from car to car so every car feels 'wrong' to me. Parts are now rare and eye wateringly expensive in some cases (hence why it is a big issue this Type S does't have its original BBS).
Ultimately, those who view ever cars as what's best 'bang for buck' will never have an NSX on their radar. Maybe its a case of getting to a certain age where the numbers aren't so important, but the driving experience is. I also have a huge emotional connection to the Honda because I grew up playing Gran Turismo and it was the car to have.
Plus, for those who do the research, they'll discover there were production firsts to the car that are also impressive. The NSX also had a factory built for it, with hand picked technicians. For me, the whole story behind the making of the car is an interesting one.
The rich history of course makes it a car the Japanese are very proud of. Given its rarity, this Type S could be considered good value when a low mileage NSX-R recently sold for the equivalent of £400,000 recently.
I'm loyal to the NSX, but not biased. I have had multiple Porsche GT products, own everything from an old Clio Sport to a Huracan Performante, and race classic cars at the weekend. I'd therefore like to think I am in a good position to compare cars.
That being said, I think the NSX is still a wonderful car to drive. It takes a week or so to dial into it, but it's a rewarding, engaging thing to drive. It does not suffer fools and requires you to be on your game to extract the best from it. Today, a new 911 won't bite you. In fact, it will make you think you're a good driver. The NSX is a traditional mid-engined car and lives up to that configuration's reputation.
The steering is great (with PAS), the gearbox amongst the best ever made, and the induction noise is sublime - it really is the anti thesis of a modern supercar in that it sounds best with the windows UP! It has never felt slow, and with its delicate footprint it moves around at normal speeds.
The driving view is great, but the driving position strange as you sit up too high. Like I said, it takes a while to get used to it, but I jump from car to car so every car feels 'wrong' to me. Parts are now rare and eye wateringly expensive in some cases (hence why it is a big issue this Type S does't have its original BBS).
Ultimately, those who view ever cars as what's best 'bang for buck' will never have an NSX on their radar. Maybe its a case of getting to a certain age where the numbers aren't so important, but the driving experience is. I also have a huge emotional connection to the Honda because I grew up playing Gran Turismo and it was the car to have.
Whether you "get" these or not (spoiler alert: 25 year old car isn't as fast as 4wd turbo saloons - to save you scrolling back)... for me personally, a post 1998 3.2 is the all time #1 top of bucket-list.
Love how it looks, how it sounds, no idea how is drives but read good things, and i love it's place in history as well. You can make an argument this gave Ferrari the kick up the arse it needed, and accelerated us on a path toward supercars you can actually own and use.
The only thing i would do differently if i were to win the lottery tomorrow is get a Type-R version, otherwise - car planning spreadsheet says 2022 and i'm in my 3.2!
Love how it looks, how it sounds, no idea how is drives but read good things, and i love it's place in history as well. You can make an argument this gave Ferrari the kick up the arse it needed, and accelerated us on a path toward supercars you can actually own and use.
The only thing i would do differently if i were to win the lottery tomorrow is get a Type-R version, otherwise - car planning spreadsheet says 2022 and i'm in my 3.2!
Where did it all go wrong with the new NSX, I’m sure it’s amazing to drive and blisteringly quick but it just does nothing for me, looks like like an American’s idea of a super car, doesn’t have anything that makes me think it’s Japanese, put a Pontiac badge on it and nobody would question it
In 20 years time this thread will be repeated exactly, but with the letter NSX replaced with LFA. Except worse.
By then everyone will be driving (or passengering more likely) Jetson style electro boxes that can out drag a bullet and they'll be saying 'you what, a million quid for a car that I actually have to put petrol in'.
By then everyone will be driving (or passengering more likely) Jetson style electro boxes that can out drag a bullet and they'll be saying 'you what, a million quid for a car that I actually have to put petrol in'.
thelostboy said:
Ultimately, those who view ever cars as what's best 'bang for buck' will never have an NSX on their radar. Maybe its a case of getting to a certain age where the numbers aren't so important, but the driving experience is. I also have a huge emotional connection to the Honda because I grew up playing Gran Turismo and it was the car to have.
The NSX reminds me a bit of the earlier M3's and they weren't very quick(that isn't the point of them) and their focus is on the handling/chassis. Performance wise the NSX has always been expensive(even new), but it was a very nice breath of fresh air to the performance car market for sure.
I recall enjoying driving one in the original Need for Speed game iirc.
Chestrockwell said:
Where did it all go wrong with the new NSX, I’m sure it’s amazing to drive and blisteringly quick but it just does nothing for me, looks like like an American’s idea of a super car, doesn’t have anything that makes me think it’s Japanese, put a Pontiac badge on it and nobody would question it
plus it weighs over 1800kg.... never mind the Supra, this is the biggest disappointment out of Japan in recent yearsOlivera said:
Your early non-PAS car sounds great, however (IIRC) all the autos and all manuals from 95 (excluding R models) had early electric power steering that was widely regarded, like the S2000 EPAS, as dogs
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Not all post '95 cars had PAS - mine doesn't. Manual JDM cars could be specified with or without PAS.t.I haven't driven another NSX, so won't comment on which is better. All I can say is that mine is great at speeds greater than parking speed.
Drove an original 3.2 many years ago. Wasn't quick, but my word how special to drive. The seating position, the handling, the chassis and that induction noise right behind you.
https://youtu.be/qfCh5zZvlpU
https://youtu.be/qfCh5zZvlpU
I had Honda's own T-top for a couple of months, right after the Lamborhini Diablo job. The two were chalk and cheese - the NS-X made the Diablo (rightly) look like a horrible tractor.
I wonder what became of N115GLY ? By the time I got it, with less than 25,000 miles on the clock it had already been re-shelled four times
I wonder what became of N115GLY ? By the time I got it, with less than 25,000 miles on the clock it had already been re-shelled four times
big_rob_sydney said:
My first encounter with an NSX was around 1999. It was much lower than everything else in the Sydney traffic, and looked at the time like it came from outer space.
After many k's, we eventually got to a set of lights. I was in my first WRX, which had a few mods, though nothing huge. It was close, but the NSX was left behind. I was surprised.
Fast forward a few years, and my last subaru (22b #301, which I owned for 7 years, modded with around 370 bhp) encountered another. I knew from my previous encounter what to expect; spinning all four BBS Elektra's off the line, the Honda was destroyed. We're talking mafia body dump here.
I have never rated the NSX, and if I had to choose between that, and another 22b, it's a no brainer.
Because everything about what makes a car great starts and finishes with accelerative ability.After many k's, we eventually got to a set of lights. I was in my first WRX, which had a few mods, though nothing huge. It was close, but the NSX was left behind. I was surprised.
Fast forward a few years, and my last subaru (22b #301, which I owned for 7 years, modded with around 370 bhp) encountered another. I knew from my previous encounter what to expect; spinning all four BBS Elektra's off the line, the Honda was destroyed. We're talking mafia body dump here.
I have never rated the NSX, and if I had to choose between that, and another 22b, it's a no brainer.
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