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ROFL it's Waffle · 12-18-2019, 12:59 PM

I decided to take the plunge and start saving for an NA1 NSX. Right around the same time I estimate my realistic affordability, the Gen 2 86 should be making headway, and prices come down on Gen 1 86's. Kinda hoping the NSX is all it's cracked up to be, but if it's not, I doubt I'll have trouble selling it.

ElijahF · 12-18-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bambbrose

A well maintained proper nsx is still significantly more expensive.

Most people who buy the FR-S/BRZ couldn't find a loan for an NSX.

NSX is $25K-$35k for a solid 1991-96
NSX is $35K-$50K for a solid NA2 1997-2001
NSX is $50K-$75K for a clean low mile 2002+

A 60K service on an NSX costs $2000.
A replacement clutch costs, at minimum, without labor, $1200.
A replacement fender is $600 used.

Really they are different classes.

PS my dream car is a MCBP/Tan 97-99 6 speed. Even have a little fund started for it.

I looked up MCBP 97 6 speed and found this same guy on an NSX forum trying to buy one about a year ago lol

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...earl-97-99-NA2

Sapphireho · 12-18-2019, 11:53 PM

I sure wanted an NSX. Almost bought one. They do show their age now. Need lots of updates to look good now.

Dirty Harry · 12-19-2019, 06:47 AM

Different class/league of car, plus the upkeep as others have said. Awesome car though, no doubt about it. I guess it depends on what you are after, a newer cheaper sports car with a warranty or an older semi-exotic.

ROFL it's Waffle · 12-19-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Need lots of updates to look good now.

You'd have to elaborate on what needs updating. Without question, I agree a reconditioning may be necessary more than an update. Rubber hoses/exhaust hangers don't last forever. The gas pedal is my idea of music though, so I'm fine leaving the cassette player head unit alone. I think the car looks fairly timeless, even with the flip up headlights (I think it looks better than the 2002+ MY).

My biggest interest in this car is the resale value. It seems like, once you get past the tall initial entry price, maintenance is pretty straight forward, drive it for a bit, enjoy it, then sell it for close to the same price you bought it at. Historically, it gives the illusion that it costs nothing but fuel, insurance, and polymer car wax to play with an exotic car. Then, sell it when it's time to enjoy something else. This thing is without question a bucket list item.

Sapphireho · 12-19-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ROFL it's Waffle

You'd have to elaborate on what needs updating. Without question, I agree a reconditioning may be necessary more than an update. Rubber hoses/exhaust hangers don't last forever. The gas pedal is my idea of music though, so I'm fine leaving the cassette player head unit alone. I think the car looks fairly timeless, even with the flip up headlights (I think it looks better than the 2002+ MY).

My biggest interest in this car is the resale value. It seems like, once you get past the tall initial entry price, maintenance is pretty straight forward, drive it for a bit, enjoy it, then sell it for close to the same price you bought it at. Historically, it gives the illusion that it costs nothing but fuel, insurance, and polymer car wax to play with an exotic car. Then, sell it when it's time to enjoy something else. This thing is without question a bucket list item.

Mostly rims. Stock rims are ugly and really date the car.

ROFL it's Waffle · 12-19-2019, 10:33 AM

the OE rims are the single most ugly feature on that car lol

Shizuka · 12-19-2019, 05:18 PM

It's funny, I would mod an NSX in a lot of the same ways I would my BRZ-- Volks/Rays, coilovers, exhaust, aero...

korhun · 12-19-2019, 06:09 PM

Dirty Harry · 12-20-2019, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by korhun

Ha! Very good...

shu5892001 · 01-10-2020, 11:32 AM

NSX are a lot more expensive, at least in Canada, a decent NA1 is 70-90k.

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