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Old 11-16-2015, 12:37 PM   #29
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Hey OP, run the VIN and see if it's been in any wrecks first. These aluminum frame cars will never be the same if they've been in a wreck.

Here's my advice, drive it. You might fall in love with, or you might realize it's not the car for you. Older cars have creaks and rattles everywhere and that's just part of their personality, but it might not be your taste.

Also, figure out your insurance situation. You are going to need to insure it through a collector's insurance company so you can have set value coverage. Regular insurance will value this car at 20k, but with set value, you can set it at a fair market value and have it's value reevaluated every year. The downside here is that you will likely be mileage limited. My good buddy had his Supra insured at $55k, but is limited to 6000 miles a year.

Other than that, I can't say much. If it is financially viable, then it's not a bad choice. Life is far too fleeting to get stuck on the same page. But I suppose filing for bankruptcy is pretty crappy too, so take a long look at your finances.
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Old 11-16-2015, 03:21 PM   #30
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I would as my FR-S in my weekend warrior...if you daily the FR-S then nahh.
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Old 11-16-2015, 03:54 PM   #31
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40k for that NSX is a steal.

I know an NSX owner who frequently gets offers for 60k+, granted his is bone stock and in amazing condition, but the fact that the car is appreciating is huge.

Edit, thought you were gonna pay him 15, if he's paying you 15 plus the NSX then that's an amazing deal. Take the cash and buy a cheap daily.
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Old 11-16-2015, 04:28 PM   #32
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40k for that NSX is a steal.

I know an NSX owner who frequently gets offers for 60k+, granted his is bone stock and in amazing condition, but the fact that the car is appreciating is huge.

Edit, thought you were gonna pay him 15, if he's paying you 15 plus the NSX then that's an amazing deal. Take the cash and buy a cheap daily.
No its the other way around. Its my car +15k for the NSX
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Old 11-16-2015, 05:08 PM   #33
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Even tho its a 20 year old car. I still think its much more reliable then the 86 a nsx owner will tell you that the motor is complety broken in at 80,000km also you dont have to worry about rust since chasis is aluminum. Id say go for it. When the new nsx comes out i think the car will go up in price if kept well. The main thing about this car is its super reliable finding a new motor is much cheaper then lookin for a fa20 it will hold it value no matter what. Its a green light in my books if the nsx checks out fine
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If the NSX checks out do it. If you feel regret later then buy a new FR-S/BRZ.
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Trade for a 92 NSX??

Err NSX?!!! Dooooo IT!


It's a fun investment.... & 99% will go up in value if it's in decent condition.


But ya like Guff said... Make sure it's never in accident. Have someone really knows about NSX to go look @ it with you. (NSX community is so small, ppl know about them probably knows the owner & what the car been through)

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ran the VIN JH4NA1156NT000916 and turns out it was damaged on the passenger side, pretty big hit to where they most likely replaced the entire door, not salvage. but as mentioned above, I don't know what the extent is on the damage as far as Aluminum frame goes. if someone can pull out the pics, I don't know how to without paying for a report.
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Trade for a 92 NSX??

^ don't get it then. Not worth ur car with all the mods +15 k? Do it right or don't do it.

Unless you just wanna get an NSX no matter what... But with accident like that. The investment aspect of the purchase is gone.


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ran the VIN JH4NA1156NT000916 and turns out it was damaged on the passenger side, pretty big hit to where they most likely replaced the entire door, not salvage. but as mentioned above, I don't know what the extent is on the damage as far as Aluminum frame goes. if someone can pull out the pics, I don't know how to without paying for a report.
Does it say how long ago it was damaged? If recent then here is your chance to test the honesty of the seller. He keeps making a big deal of the fresh paint in the ad so ask him why he got it painted. If he is honest he will tell you about the damage. If he isn't he will give some story. If he tells a story run like the wind. Also be interested to know why it has a newer engine. (there goes the value for matching numbers) Was it also a casualty of the crash that caused the damage?
From what I have seen on the value of these things this deal just seems too good.
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Does it say how long ago it was damaged? If recent then here is your chance to test the honesty of the seller. He keeps making a big deal of the fresh paint in the ad so ask him why he got it painted. If he is honest he will tell you about the damage. If he isn't he will give some story. If he tells a story run like the wind. Also be interested to know why it has a newer engine. (there goes the value for matching numbers) Was it also a casualty of the crash that caused the damage?
From what I have seen on the value of these things this deal just seems too good.
I missed that, actually. I can't justify paying $40K for a damaged NSX with a replaced engine on top of that.

Actually, don't do it.
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I missed that, actually. I can't justify paying $40K for a damaged NSX with a replaced engine on top of that.

Actually, don't do it.
A high mileage, engine swapped and previously damaged car really. Though from what I saw online for $40K it is still a pretty good price as a driver. Make a horrid "investment" though I think.
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A high mileage, engine swapped and previously damaged car really. Though from what I saw online for $40 it is still a pretty good price as a driver. Make a horrid "investment" though I think.
For forty bucks? Damn, that's a fucking steal. I'd get it.

But for $40,000, even if it is an NSX, I cannot justify that just like I cannot justify buying any other car like said NSX.
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