dreams do come true, Honda NSX.
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the NSX needs no introduction, i'm sure you already know the Senna connection and how it became the yardstick for Gordon Murray when developing the F1. I have lusted after one for more years than I can remember and had never even driven one!
I have, however driven (for work, I don't have the means to buy a supercar), just about every Porsche and many Ferraris plus the odd Aston so I'm no stranger to the breed. I still wanted the Honda more than any of them.
Then one day the stars aligned and I found myself with the means. I like unusual cars (you may have seen my previous stuff in readers rides) and considered a 996 turbo, Aston v8 vantage and Noble. All desirable for different resons but my heart had been set years ago.
I have, however driven (for work, I don't have the means to buy a supercar), just about every Porsche and many Ferraris plus the odd Aston so I'm no stranger to the breed. I still wanted the Honda more than any of them.
Then one day the stars aligned and I found myself with the means. I like unusual cars (you may have seen my previous stuff in readers rides) and considered a 996 turbo, Aston v8 vantage and Noble. All desirable for different resons but my heart had been set years ago.
So I took one for a testdrive and came away a little disappointed, it was a bit rough around the edges and the performance was underwhelming so I walked. And continued seaching. And searching. This was around the time the classic car market was going bonkers. I remember phoning a dealer about a car that had come on the market on friday. I called on the following monday and it had already sold for the full asking price. Which was more than my budget. It seemed I was being priced out of the market.
So, after a chat with my buddy, I was talked into making an offer on the one i previously rejected. Unfortunately the dealer accepted my very cheeky offer and the car was mine!
So Im the proud and happy owner of this.
Girls not included.
I have been working my way through all the faults including, major service, clutch, full wheel alignment, aircon pump plus many small jobs.
I suppose the big question I need to ask myself is, is it as good as Id hoped? In many unexpected ways it is far, far better.
So, after a chat with my buddy, I was talked into making an offer on the one i previously rejected. Unfortunately the dealer accepted my very cheeky offer and the car was mine!
So Im the proud and happy owner of this.
Girls not included.
I have been working my way through all the faults including, major service, clutch, full wheel alignment, aircon pump plus many small jobs.
I suppose the big question I need to ask myself is, is it as good as Id hoped? In many unexpected ways it is far, far better.
Yes, its the purpley colour. Its called midnight pearl and is very tricky to photograph.Its probably the rarest colour. Of the 300 UK cars only around 10 are purple. Of those I reckon less than half have a manual box.
The number plate came up at a recent DVLA auction and I couldn't resist. As a bonus, noone else bid and I got it for the reserve price.
The number plate came up at a recent DVLA auction and I couldn't resist. As a bonus, noone else bid and I got it for the reserve price.
Its not that purple one, that was another budget buster that sold very quickly.
I was expecting too much from the performance having been spoiled driving more powerful cars. Also I was led to believe there was a big vtec kick, its more of a subtle shove. Its important to remember its 'only' 270bhp and needs to be revved to get the most out of it (8300rpm limit).
I was expecting too much from the performance having been spoiled driving more powerful cars. Also I was led to believe there was a big vtec kick, its more of a subtle shove. Its important to remember its 'only' 270bhp and needs to be revved to get the most out of it (8300rpm limit).
It seems we have similar taste it cars kitchski, although I'd swap the LFA for an alfa sprint speciale.
The car does have an aftermarket exhaust on already. It sounds amazing, kind of like an old F1 car but (a bit) quieter and no drone.
Incidentally I've had someone over to quote for a full detail - they quoted £800! Supercar tax anyone?
The car does have an aftermarket exhaust on already. It sounds amazing, kind of like an old F1 car but (a bit) quieter and no drone.
Incidentally I've had someone over to quote for a full detail - they quoted £800! Supercar tax anyone?
Edited by LarJammer on Wednesday 16th September 12:26
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