^^ wow you sure picked a terrible looking nsx interior to prove your point. the seats clash with the carpet in a bad way...

 

Denial of....?

I never said the NSX interior as ugly. And I even said this before, my dream garage would have real JDM ITR sedans in it. I never said I would exclude an NSX in my "dream garage." If anything I would have more Porsches than Ferraris... but would I have an NSX-R INSTEAD of a Ferrari F430 (a better comparison than a GT-class 550M)? Don't think so.... if you would though, that's fine with me. You already provided reasoning, though I would exactly agree with it all.

Since you like to make comparisons, I would take a 911 GT3 over a S65 AMG anyday.

 

As a car enthusiast part of the motivation to succeed is to enjoy a car that will make you happy. For me the bar is set lower then most, I think my automotive happiness will be met with a 997C2S cabriolet, until the 998(or what ever they call it) comes out and if I prefer it then I'd upgrade. But I have no desire to chase multi-hundred thousand dollar cars, its just not who I am. I'm on target to make my dream a reality by the time I'm 30, in my mind I can't see any point in rushing.

Just because I like a car, appreciate it doesn't mean I'd want to own it. The 5k mile service on my S2k will cost around $20, the car puts a smile on my face every time I drive it, to me that's happiness. Did I mention I'm a stingy jew

 

 

And not a stock US NSX either, with the racing wheel, goofy shifter and racing-shell type seats.
Better pics are on Edmunds, MSN autos, etc.

The interiors on the mid-V8 Ferraris are better looking than that on the 550, too, although the F430's is not as nice as its predecessors.

 

That looks like an NSX Type-R interior. Though its missing the mesh shift boot (to save weight ) And it seems like those carpets are old and faded. The seats look brand new though, I think they look great. Not the factory shift knob either.

 

@ JJaber06 posting a pic of a non-stock NSX...

 

Its supposed to be the NSX-R interior, not the base NSX. Its the only have decent picture I could find of it =/

AFAIK, the seats and steering wheel are the factory ones, and like Costco said, the shift boot and knob are different.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Media/ma...-evo-nsx-r.jpg

 

The 997 C2S cabriolet ain't that cheap either and I certainly wouldn't kick one out of bed. As you said we're all different and in fact I really like the way you think, it's inspiring. And automotive happiness doesn't exactly equal a 400k check to Porsche. I'm sure you get more thrills in your s2k or Phil in his Elise than someone driving a 599 Fiorano. If your car makes you smile, that's happiness.

 

On a side note....

The magazine quoted, Keith Martin's Sports Car Market, is just about the best car mag around.

Subscription is highly recommended, articles like this appear in every issue.

Cheers,

-Mirror

P.S. Ferrari vs. NSX is a collision between two very different car company histories and philosophies.

Ferrari began as a race car fabricator turned road car manufacturer to support their racing habit.

Honda began as a transportation device manufacturer who eventually climbed their way up the ladder to exotic car production.

Ferrari has never worried about finding well heeled buyers for their cars, Honda needed to chop their market for the NSX out of that Ferrari clientele. Come to your own conclusions people.

 

Well said.

I would consider myself one of those individuals who considers the only "real" Ferrari to consist of a front engine of twelve cylinders driving the rear wheels. Throughout the years I've thought at times of purchasing a Maranello, not so much as it is my favourite model, but in my eyes represents a continuation of the Ferrari twelves starting back with the original sixty degree Colombo V12 debuting in the 125 S. As a kid I remember seeing photographs of the 340, 342, and 375s and being absolutely mesmerized. And I'm sure everyone here has seen photographs of the lovely 250 GT. The 365, 275, and 330 road cars that followed all remained truthful to the original platform of V12, front engined, and rear drive.

No, a car such as the 550 doesn't have the racing heritage of it's earlier brothers, but is instead a wonderful continuation of a design and character put into place many years earlier. It possesses the mystique and carries with it the heritage that made Ferrari the manufacturer that is today. Sure this particular 550 sounds as if it has required much more than it's regular maintenance, and of course the recommended maintaince costs are atrocious, but it is much more than a car. It is an embodiment of an idea and a passion that originated many years ago. One, although arguably somewhat now diluted, carries on with a rich racing heritage.

Terry

 

Still one of the most beautiful cars, and easily the best made by Honda/Acura.

 

I'd get one if it doesn't cost an arm and leg.

 

Nsx Ftmfw!

 

Thats just too much stuff going wrong within 30k miles, Ferrari or not....

 

Exactly. You'd think for the price they would be putting quality parts in there, but I guess even the best are just out to make money. Its an amazing car for sure, but I think most modern day BMW M and AMG benz will keep up or even beat it around the track...for almost 1/2 the cost.

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=ferrari

 

yeah 1/4 of the cost should be omitted like personalized front hood... refinished wheels again..

 

Actually, Ferrari (begrudgingly) made road cars to finance his racing efforts( although I think that Piero has moved away from that since taking over the firm, but the spirit still lives)

At any rate, if I had the means, I would have the toys...

 

I am sort of with you.. although the 430 is changing my mind on the F/R configuration .. and FWIW, I think the 250 SWB is just about as close to perfect as you can get- at least in my eyes

 

two tires, an oil and coolant change is 2600 dollars GOD DAMN. all these ferrari mechanics are probably going to hell when they die. i bet half of that maitenance was super preventive maitenance. tires, oil and coolant shouldnt even be more than 500$ on a regular car tops. i could understand maybe a thousand and change but 2600 is a fucking rip off. unless the tires are 1000 a peice.


and 10k for a oil change? are we paying for the mechanics spa and oriental massage treatment later too? does the oil change come with complimentary escort service? or a movie or something?!?

 

Tires are expensive.

I bet you are looking at at least 500/tire plus install.

 

acturally checking tirerack, the rears are about $300 each, but if you add dealer markup, like every dealer does, i think they were about 500/piece.

Like it was said in the article, some of these owners spend more on ebay crap then they do on the maintenance, its not like they are ballers on a budget. Plus i believe that when one purchases a Ferrari they are aware of maintenance costs.

When in CA i went with a friend to the ferrari dealer, he was interested in a 360. He asked can the car be driven 100,000 miles, they said yea, but your gonna have an expensive trip up there. They said that at about 4-5 years the dash needs to be replaced in CA cause the sun dries up the special leather on the dash, which is an $8K job, in conclusion the dealer sales manager said that if your looking to be noticed, get a ferrari, but if your looking to drive 100,000 go get a porsche.

 

No news here.