Let the drooling begin....
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Let the drooling begin....
I'm so close to taking out a Home Equity loan and buying this:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...dist=25#vdptop
Looks like I'll be rolling down Route 1 to Langhorne this weekend for a little field trip. 
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...dist=25#vdptop
Looks like I'll be rolling down Route 1 to Langhorne this weekend for a little field trip.
didn't realize it had all those upgrades
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Nice car, but upgrades don't mean shit, even if they are calling it new (4500+ miles new? 
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It's really a nice car but that thing has probably been beaten to shit over 6 years. With 100 miles or less, I could see 100,000. But that is ridiculous to price it that high in my opinion.
)It's really a nice car but that thing has probably been beaten to shit over 6 years. With 100 miles or less, I could see 100,000. But that is ridiculous to price it that high in my opinion.
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I drove a Zanardi edition... One thing I can say, you need to be a muscle man to steer that car... There's no power steering. After an hour of intensive driving, your forearms are killing you... If I was to buy another NSX, I wouldn't buy a Zanardi... It's a great car but too hard to drive...
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Originally Posted by YBA
I drove a Zanardi edition... One thing I can say, you need to be a muscle man to steer that car... There's no power steering. After an hour of intensive driving, your forearms are killing you... If I was to buy another NSX, I wouldn't buy a Zanardi... It's a great car but too hard to drive...
btw that car is bad ass..... but for that money....... hmm...... I'd take a F355 and change. or a multitude of other cars.
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
4500 miles on it and it's never been titled? 
The dealer probably kept it as a personal demo. I've seen it done. If the car stays on the dealer's books as a demo, they do not have to register the car. Technically, it is "new" since it hasn't been titled. This is risky, because there are legal/financial obligations that the dealer accepts when they perform this act.
Here's my advice (as a person that has 5 years experience for American Honda Motor Co. in sales, sales management, F&I, service, service management, and associate GM experience): Don't buy that car at even close to that price if you decide to buy this particular car. It shouldn't be priced at a dime over $70k. I don't care if it's a modded Zanardi or not. I have sold 3 Zanardis in the last 3 years and they all went for around $55k (for the first one) and $50k (for the last one). I have also sold 4 new NSXs in my time. If you want an NSX, have it modded, and want to spend a ton: just buy a new one and slap the blower/other accessory mods on there. As others have already mentioned, you'll at least get power steering in addition to the NEW (not settled) engine, suspension, body, asthetic upgrades, and most importantly WARRANTY. If you just wanna blow $100k, get a Porsche 997S with a bunch of options.
Look at it this way from me: I am very Honda brand-loyal. I have owned 7 Honda/Acura cars (and a lawn moyer). I am an NSX purist. I have owned an S2000 (which is another technical marvel produced by Honda) which I truly appreciated & wish to purchase another, driven a number of NSXs, serviced them for many customers, considered a couple for purchase (which I have decided against for a couple reasons including the fact that I want the PERFECT one), and love the Zanardi for what it's worth. That particular car you are looking at is a great car. Just not at that price. The dealer has had it sitting available for sale at that price for over a year because they can't sell it for that price (and you can tell they aren't negotiating for some odd reason). Since they haven't registered it, they have been obligated to paying the floor plan on it (which is a shitload of money).
If you want to buy an NSX, buy a new one or a true gem that another passionate NSX owner on NSX Prime is selling. There are a small number of us out there that really are NSX customers, and we only want an NSX. I can appreciate when I see another person that fits the mold. I just happen to be a big Porsche guy (I worked for them and have compeditively driven them too) in addition. If you are truly passionate about NSXs and want to purchase one, I applaud you. We're a rare breed. Before you pull the trigger on the purchase of an NSX, go to www.NSXprime.com and do your homework on there. I imagine you've already done this though.
I hope that either way, you make the purchase that truly makes you happy. I hope that my insight may be of assistance additionally. If there is more I may offer, do not hesitate to ask. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
Long read warning. F23A4: This is all for you. Please consider that I offer my advice very openly to a number of people on here, and am a large contributor to the TSX side of the board. I always want to help give positive input. You don't have to do as I will suggest, but I think that I have a lot of knowledge to bestow upon the automotive public.
The dealer probably kept it as a personal demo. I've seen it done. If the car stays on the dealer's books as a demo, they do not have to register the car. Technically, it is "new" since it hasn't been titled. This is risky, because there are legal/financial obligations that the dealer accepts when they perform this act.
Here's my advice (as a person that has 5 years experience for American Honda Motor Co. in sales, sales management, F&I, service, service management, and associate GM experience): Don't buy that car at even close to that price if you decide to buy this particular car. It shouldn't be priced at a dime over $70k. I don't care if it's a modded Zanardi or not. I have sold 3 Zanardis in the last 3 years and they all went for around $55k (for the first one) and $50k (for the last one). I have also sold 4 new NSXs in my time. If you want an NSX, have it modded, and want to spend a ton: just buy a new one and slap the blower/other accessory mods on there. As others have already mentioned, you'll at least get power steering in addition to the NEW (not settled) engine, suspension, body, asthetic upgrades, and most importantly WARRANTY. If you just wanna blow $100k, get a Porsche 997S with a bunch of options.
Look at it this way from me: I am very Honda brand-loyal. I have owned 7 Honda/Acura cars (and a lawn moyer). I am an NSX purist. I have owned an S2000 (which is another technical marvel produced by Honda) which I truly appreciated & wish to purchase another, driven a number of NSXs, serviced them for many customers, considered a couple for purchase (which I have decided against for a couple reasons including the fact that I want the PERFECT one), and love the Zanardi for what it's worth. That particular car you are looking at is a great car. Just not at that price. The dealer has had it sitting available for sale at that price for over a year because they can't sell it for that price (and you can tell they aren't negotiating for some odd reason). Since they haven't registered it, they have been obligated to paying the floor plan on it (which is a shitload of money).
If you want to buy an NSX, buy a new one or a true gem that another passionate NSX owner on NSX Prime is selling. There are a small number of us out there that really are NSX customers, and we only want an NSX. I can appreciate when I see another person that fits the mold. I just happen to be a big Porsche guy (I worked for them and have compeditively driven them too) in addition. If you are truly passionate about NSXs and want to purchase one, I applaud you. We're a rare breed. Before you pull the trigger on the purchase of an NSX, go to www.NSXprime.com and do your homework on there. I imagine you've already done this though.
I hope that either way, you make the purchase that truly makes you happy. I hope that my insight may be of assistance additionally. If there is more I may offer, do not hesitate to ask. Good luck.
The dealer probably kept it as a personal demo. I've seen it done. If the car stays on the dealer's books as a demo, they do not have to register the car. Technically, it is "new" since it hasn't been titled. This is risky, because there are legal/financial obligations that the dealer accepts when they perform this act.
Here's my advice (as a person that has 5 years experience for American Honda Motor Co. in sales, sales management, F&I, service, service management, and associate GM experience): Don't buy that car at even close to that price if you decide to buy this particular car. It shouldn't be priced at a dime over $70k. I don't care if it's a modded Zanardi or not. I have sold 3 Zanardis in the last 3 years and they all went for around $55k (for the first one) and $50k (for the last one). I have also sold 4 new NSXs in my time. If you want an NSX, have it modded, and want to spend a ton: just buy a new one and slap the blower/other accessory mods on there. As others have already mentioned, you'll at least get power steering in addition to the NEW (not settled) engine, suspension, body, asthetic upgrades, and most importantly WARRANTY. If you just wanna blow $100k, get a Porsche 997S with a bunch of options.
Look at it this way from me: I am very Honda brand-loyal. I have owned 7 Honda/Acura cars (and a lawn moyer). I am an NSX purist. I have owned an S2000 (which is another technical marvel produced by Honda) which I truly appreciated & wish to purchase another, driven a number of NSXs, serviced them for many customers, considered a couple for purchase (which I have decided against for a couple reasons including the fact that I want the PERFECT one), and love the Zanardi for what it's worth. That particular car you are looking at is a great car. Just not at that price. The dealer has had it sitting available for sale at that price for over a year because they can't sell it for that price (and you can tell they aren't negotiating for some odd reason). Since they haven't registered it, they have been obligated to paying the floor plan on it (which is a shitload of money).
If you want to buy an NSX, buy a new one or a true gem that another passionate NSX owner on NSX Prime is selling. There are a small number of us out there that really are NSX customers, and we only want an NSX. I can appreciate when I see another person that fits the mold. I just happen to be a big Porsche guy (I worked for them and have compeditively driven them too) in addition. If you are truly passionate about NSXs and want to purchase one, I applaud you. We're a rare breed. Before you pull the trigger on the purchase of an NSX, go to www.NSXprime.com and do your homework on there. I imagine you've already done this though.
I hope that either way, you make the purchase that truly makes you happy. I hope that my insight may be of assistance additionally. If there is more I may offer, do not hesitate to ask. Good luck.
I couldn't have said better... Rep points for you dude..
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
Long read warning. F23A4: This is all for you. Please consider that I offer my advice very openly to a number of people on here, and am a large contributor to the TSX side of the board. I always want to help give positive input. You don't have to do as I will suggest, but I think that I have a lot of knowledge to bestow upon the automotive public.
The dealer probably kept it as a personal demo. I've seen it done. If the car stays on the dealer's books as a demo, they do not have to register the car. Technically, it is "new" since it hasn't been titled. This is risky, because there are legal/financial obligations that the dealer accepts when they perform this act.
Here's my advice (as a person that has 5 years experience for American Honda Motor Co. in sales, sales management, F&I, service, service management, and associate GM experience): Don't buy that car at even close to that price if you decide to buy this particular car. It shouldn't be priced at a dime over $70k. I don't care if it's a modded Zanardi or not. I have sold 3 Zanardis in the last 3 years and they all went for around $55k (for the first one) and $50k (for the last one). I have also sold 4 new NSXs in my time. If you want an NSX, have it modded, and want to spend a ton: just buy a new one and slap the blower/other accessory mods on there. As others have already mentioned, you'll at least get power steering in addition to the NEW (not settled) engine, suspension, body, asthetic upgrades, and most importantly WARRANTY. If you just wanna blow $100k, get a Porsche 997S with a bunch of options.
Look at it this way from me: I am very Honda brand-loyal. I have owned 7 Honda/Acura cars (and a lawn moyer). I am an NSX purist. I have owned an S2000 (which is another technical marvel produced by Honda) which I truly appreciated & wish to purchase another, driven a number of NSXs, serviced them for many customers, considered a couple for purchase (which I have decided against for a couple reasons including the fact that I want the PERFECT one), and love the Zanardi for what it's worth. That particular car you are looking at is a great car. Just not at that price. The dealer has had it sitting available for sale at that price for over a year because they can't sell it for that price (and you can tell they aren't negotiating for some odd reason). Since they haven't registered it, they have been obligated to paying the floor plan on it (which is a shitload of money).
If you want to buy an NSX, buy a new one or a true gem that another passionate NSX owner on NSX Prime is selling. There are a small number of us out there that really are NSX customers, and we only want an NSX. I can appreciate when I see another person that fits the mold. I just happen to be a big Porsche guy (I worked for them and have compeditively driven them too) in addition. If you are truly passionate about NSXs and want to purchase one, I applaud you. We're a rare breed. Before you pull the trigger on the purchase of an NSX, go to www.NSXprime.com and do your homework on there. I imagine you've already done this though.
I hope that either way, you make the purchase that truly makes you happy. I hope that my insight may be of assistance additionally. If there is more I may offer, do not hesitate to ask. Good luck.
The dealer probably kept it as a personal demo. I've seen it done. If the car stays on the dealer's books as a demo, they do not have to register the car. Technically, it is "new" since it hasn't been titled. This is risky, because there are legal/financial obligations that the dealer accepts when they perform this act.
Here's my advice (as a person that has 5 years experience for American Honda Motor Co. in sales, sales management, F&I, service, service management, and associate GM experience): Don't buy that car at even close to that price if you decide to buy this particular car. It shouldn't be priced at a dime over $70k. I don't care if it's a modded Zanardi or not. I have sold 3 Zanardis in the last 3 years and they all went for around $55k (for the first one) and $50k (for the last one). I have also sold 4 new NSXs in my time. If you want an NSX, have it modded, and want to spend a ton: just buy a new one and slap the blower/other accessory mods on there. As others have already mentioned, you'll at least get power steering in addition to the NEW (not settled) engine, suspension, body, asthetic upgrades, and most importantly WARRANTY. If you just wanna blow $100k, get a Porsche 997S with a bunch of options.
Look at it this way from me: I am very Honda brand-loyal. I have owned 7 Honda/Acura cars (and a lawn moyer). I am an NSX purist. I have owned an S2000 (which is another technical marvel produced by Honda) which I truly appreciated & wish to purchase another, driven a number of NSXs, serviced them for many customers, considered a couple for purchase (which I have decided against for a couple reasons including the fact that I want the PERFECT one), and love the Zanardi for what it's worth. That particular car you are looking at is a great car. Just not at that price. The dealer has had it sitting available for sale at that price for over a year because they can't sell it for that price (and you can tell they aren't negotiating for some odd reason). Since they haven't registered it, they have been obligated to paying the floor plan on it (which is a shitload of money).
If you want to buy an NSX, buy a new one or a true gem that another passionate NSX owner on NSX Prime is selling. There are a small number of us out there that really are NSX customers, and we only want an NSX. I can appreciate when I see another person that fits the mold. I just happen to be a big Porsche guy (I worked for them and have compeditively driven them too) in addition. If you are truly passionate about NSXs and want to purchase one, I applaud you. We're a rare breed. Before you pull the trigger on the purchase of an NSX, go to www.NSXprime.com and do your homework on there. I imagine you've already done this though.
I hope that either way, you make the purchase that truly makes you happy. I hope that my insight may be of assistance additionally. If there is more I may offer, do not hesitate to ask. Good luck.
Well stated, although my original post was an exercise in jocularity (with some intent to post a very nicely modded NSX).
In general, I'm too much of cheapskate to pay >$25k for any car. But if by chance my frugality were to wane in favor of a purchasing a vehicle of this sort, I'd follow the preference of TLofNYC and Liftedoff: C6 Z06.
Seriously, I'd never borrow funds from an appreciating asset (my home) and apply it towards the purchase of one that depreciates (car).
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Seriously, I'd never borrow funds from an appreciating asset (my home) and apply it towards the purchase of one that depreciates (car).
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