so the weekend warrior itch has once again returned... and after discussions with my wife, she has agreed that i should get it now that we don't have any kids yet... doesn't mean that once we have kids, i'd give up my toy...

so i have been back and forth and narrowed my choices down to either an early to mid 90's NSX or '05ish Elise are basically in the same price range...

looking across the board, i know Shoof and Trance will easily vouch for their Elise... where on the other side, we will have Synth and B@t with their beautiful Acuras...

i am very much torn but leaning towards the side of the Acura since i have always been a fan of the brand and the car when i saw it in magazines growing up... but u have to give the little go kart Lotus respect...

 

NSX. I feel like it will be more comfortable, so you (and your wife) can go on road trips in it if you want.

Are you planning to track this weekend warrior?

 

Really depends on what its for..

 

I love the NSX but the Lotus is so fun to drive and has more an exotic look IMO plus it is newer

 

Lotus Elise...an exotic look? The Elise looks like my neighbor's toy car! The NSX, esp. the NSX-R, is 2nd on my list of "keep dreaming" cars from Japan behind the R34! Go with the N! No comparison here!

 

My friend has a Lotus Elise... and it's the most exciting and RAW car that I've ever had been to.

My vote goes to Elise.

 

coin toss?

can't go wrong with either one.

 

If its going to be your track car, id go with the lotus. If you are looking for a track car that you can take on the occasional road trip, id go with the acura.

Its really a toss up. Id spend some serious seat time in both and see what suits you best.

 

I wish I had this dilemna.

 

me too.....

 

my ass....

try using a better picture....

 

I vote NSX. I've always had an affinity for them.

 

I've been a NSX fan since I was little, so I'm biased towards it. I also believe it'll be a much more usable car if you ever plan to have fun with it during the week.

The NSX also isn't very far behind the Elise either for its age, in terms of handling capabilities.

 

nsx is a better looking car..my the elise looks cheap..thats just my opinion

 

This is tough for me....I was looking at the NSX before I decided on the Elise.

I say get the NSX, then when you move back to Dallas we can switch

 

I agree with others who have said what are you going to use it for.

Track = Elise
Street = NSX

 

 

the NSX has aged to be a classic...the Elise will just age. Do the Acura for so many reasons, the least of which: you are a moderator on AcuraZine.

 

The two Elise owners here are also moderators

 

On NSX, I'd say be careful with the 90's model. I have seen several ones with parts worn out, especially bushings, seals etc.

 

NSX
I just think you will get more use out of it.

 

cool story bro. they are clearly not loyal...

 

Keep it Acura, Kam!

 

Elise is newsreader and maintenance should be cheaper. More fuel efficient too

 

Man...that is hard decision.

Pending you can the perfect the NSX (for me it would be the blue or orange color)....I would say the Elise/Exige is an amazing driver's car. Its one of the most fun cars I've ridden in as a passenger.

 

NSX. More refined, great looks (I'm not fond of the Elise/Exige), and wasn't it what some say is what got Ferrari to get the stick outta their @$$ and make better super cars? I'm not trying to hate on the Elise, but when I stand next to one (a kid at my school commutes with an Exige every day) I can't help but wonder how the hell I'd ever fit with one. And I don't wanna know how an Elise would be on actual roads instead of a track.

 

You call a riced out Elise exotic? Try again!

 

Ride in one and you'll find yourself amazed. The stock suspension is very well set upmformthe rigors of everyday driving...put it on the track and it just amazes.

 

Fuel efficiency would be the last thing on my list of worries if I were in the market for a car like this.

My vote goes for the NSX. It's an ageless beauty that we all can only dream about.

 

Perhaps know what you're commenting on before looking like a complete & utter moron. That spoiler is functional & that car has seen track time. Nothing rice about it.

 

InsideLine actually picked up a 91' NSX for their longterm blogs.

I'd take a look at that. They love the drive of the car their. They've had a few problems, but nothing that seems like an expensive fix and nothing wrong with the powertrain I think.

But I'd suggest looking at it. See how the live ability of the car is.

 

That's one hell of a decision. Here are some pics to help out.












I think you know where my heart is I know you probably won't go this extreme, but just saying.

yeah, I know there were Exiges in there, got a problem? pound sand

 

You call that rice?

 

Holy shit this is a hard choice. I too have considered both as a weekend warrior. But to be honest, my opinion is worthless because I would be happy with either of them. Enjoy!!

However, if you choose the Lotus, I would only be happy if I bought an Exige, go big or go home...that is my opinion.

 

NSX as it will allow you the comfort an Elise won't. On top of the fact it isn;t that far off the Elise at the track.
More positives with the NSX

 

Considering i own a supercharged na2 nsx, id vote an nsx

But if you were to pick an exige vs nsx debate, it would be a bit harder if its a track car... If somebody was to trade my nsx for a exige, i would actually think about it hah

You can drive a nsx in the winter, an elise is literally like a gokart with a minimal interior.

But like you said, theres a reason a 21 year old nsx is in the same price range as a 5 year old car

 

id go with the NSX.

if you needed to have "discussions with your wife", then getting a lotus could be pushing it. especially if you need to have fingers crossed that you could keep the weekend warrior when the kids come. she will most likely hate the jarring ride of the lotus, meaning it will be harder to convince her to hold on to it when kids come, or when any type of financial strain rears its head. it will also be a tough sell to spend $$ modding on a car she dislikes. also, not to mention, the NSX is much more child friendly. the nsx makes more sense in this situation hands down.

any thoughts on a S2K with performance mods? or possibly a Z4M coupe? they could be had for very cheap these days.

 

Perhaps you shouldnt be so fast to judge someone and call him a moron before you know what you're dealing with.

Yes, I call that rice.

 

before he knows what he's dealing with? haha is that e-thug threats or something. And I am sure he knows that he's dealing with a moron, you keep proving it over and over again. Track oriented car with a functional spoiler and you call it rice haha

 

oh oh...i feel like the forum police is out today! can't seem to take opinions! e-thugs! funny!