Guys/Gals - I am considering my next move after the TL being a somewhat non-traditional one. I am considering getting a practical used car for day to day and hauling the kids when the Odyssey isn't avail and putting some money in to something that is classic, fast, and will all around be fun.

I have ALWAYS wanted an NSX, so I am thinking about that as an option. In addition, I can't seem to get the M Roadster out of my head as well. I am trying to stay around $25,000 and high mileage is fine as long as the car is in good shape.

Any thoughts on best approach to get an NSX or other? I'd love to have a 97+ NSX or 2002+ M3 Roadster as both got an HP boost after those years, but I think that gets me in to the upper 30's for sure.

Any other cars I should consider as a part time fun car? My brother has a Porsche, but not sure I wanna go that route if for no other reason to be different

 

They have held there value well, for a 10year old car......


1997 Acura NSX 2D Coupe

VIN: JH4NA113V
UVC: 1997020028
VIN + UVC: JH4NA113V028
MSRP: $79,500
Loan Value: $32,340
Model#: NA113V
Price Incl: AC
Mileage Cat: E

Weight: 3,047
Wheelbase: 99.6
Taxable HP: 32.1
Tire Size: 215/45ZR16

Black Book Retail as of 01/02/2006
Extra Clean Clean Average Rough
Base N/A $39,250 $35,300 $30,975
Options N/A $0 $0 $0
Total N/A $39,250 $35,300 $30,975

Black Book Trade-In as of 01/02/2006
Clean Average Rough
Base $35,180 $31,680 $25,850
Options $0 $0 $0
Total $35,180 $31,680 $25,850

 

is it scalbert that got an M roadster?

I want to get an M coupe one day...but anything post 02 is over 30g.

 

like u said, if your getting an NSX, try to get one that is a 97+ - bigger engine of course, and an extra cog in the tranny. DEFINETELY try to get somehting that is 95 and up, since thats when they introduced the removable roof panel Nothing like a removable roof to add to the fun

 

yea scalbert has m roadster n b5 s4. kinda wish he went with NSX to see what he would've done with it but oh well, im sure hes havin a blast with his kids and those german cars

BTW def go for 97+ NSX, such a sweet ride, i will get one someday...

 

for under 30k, i don't think you can get much of an NSX.

i think the best you could hope for is a pre 95 w/ 90k+ mi. just comparing prices on nsxprime and autotrader. but the NSX is every acura enthusiast's dream. so i would say go for the NSX, i don't think there's a car you can really compare to it.

 

i was looking at a 91NSX with only 40k miles

with a 02 front conversion, HID, carbon fibre hood, expensive racing seats, Advan Model 5 wheels and lots of good mods

it was asking for 35k and i found it quite expensive, and i could not fit my butt into the seats......good looking summer car but not my cup of tea

 

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Year Vehicle Price Mileage
1992 Acura NSX $30,000 92,000 Individual Seller Coupe Red 250 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $30,000 55,000 Individual Seller Coupe Black 285 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $29,995 70,900 Redline Motorsports Coupe Red 598 mi.
1992 Acura NSX $29,995 38,995 Bavarian Auto Sales, LLC Coupe Black 607
1991 Acura NSX $29,980 53,177 Lexus Store of Lexington Coupe Black 322 m
1991 Acura NSX $29,500 55,500 Individual Seller Coupe Red 127 mi.
1993 Acura NSX $28,888 110,000 Dream City Sportscars Coupe Black 1,727
1991 Acura NSX $28,000 100,017 Individual Seller Coupe Black 1,533 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $28,000 76,000 Individual Seller Coupe Black 3 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $27,900 33,133 AutoTraders Intl Ltd Coupe Red 610 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $27,500 72,000 Individual Seller Coupe Silver 853 mi.
1992 Acura NSX $26,900 63,355 Miami Auto Collection Coupe Red 1,191 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $23,995 104,000 Adrenalin Autohaus Coupe Black 517 mi.
1991 Acura NSX $19,500 72,037 Auto Exotica Coupe Red 717 mi.
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from cars.com NSX search for the united states in the area of your price range

 

Wait a couple years until you can afford a '97+

 

You'll have to get a 91 - 94 or so at that price range, I too have researched this..

 

M roadster is definately dope. my pops got a regular z3 roadster and that thing is fun...i can only imagine how badass it would be with a huge HP boost

 

Simple question: maintenance costs?

 

not as expensive as euro cars at least

 

Everyone ... very good advice ... but I think the above sums up my thoughts at this point. I have about 2 years or so left on my TL lease so I'm gonna be sitting tight until then. I can at least HOPE that by then the 97+ NSX is feasible so I can score that. Maybe I should just get a 2-year old Fit and a 97 NSX in 2008

 

You can drive the NSX daily too. No need for 2 cars. Very reliable.

 

For the best advise and info on NSX's, go to NSX Prime

 

I agree, the only trick is I need something with 4-doors and a little space in it just in case I need to haul the kids when the Odyssey is in use (have twin 2.5-year olds and a 9 month old).

I am gonna really have to do my research on this one and if possible I need to somehow find a way to drive an NSX. I am really enjoying my 6MT TL (even more than my TSX) so to give that up for a part time NSX + beater 4-door is going to be a big decision for me.

So folks that have driven the '91-96 vs. '97+ ... is the power difference blow your mind away different or just a bit of an edge? Is there anywhere that I can easily see a matrix of what changed with each year? (looked on NSXPrime and Edmunds some, but didn't find an easy way)

Decisions, decisions :-)

 

Why not buy a new S2K instead of a used NSX? 9/10ths performance of an NSX and it will be brand new out of the box.

I've gone through this dilemma too. But since the HSC will hopefully be out by '08, am thinking about enduring a little pain now, for a lot of joy later.

 

This is what I found on Edmunds, a list of what changed throughout the years:

What's New for 1992
No changes for the sweetest looking car since the Ferrari 308.

What's New for 1993
A passenger airbag is introduced this year, as is a cupholder for the center console. Warranty coverage is improved from three years/36,000 miles to four years/45,000 miles.

What's New for 1994
No changes for the four-year-old NSX.

No info on '95 model year.

What's New for 1996
The hardtop NSX is reintroduced to the Acura lineup.

What's New for 1997
The six-speed NSX comes to us this year with a larger 3.2-liter V6 engine that makes 290 ponies. Automatic NSXs continue with the 3.0-liter, 252-horse V6.

What's New for 1998
No changes for 1998.

What's New for 1999
An Alex Zanardi Edition of the NSX is new this year, but only 50 will be made for sale in North America. The special-edition car features a fixed roof, lighter rear spoiler and manual steering in its quest to shed nearly 150 pounds. The Zanardi Edition adds BBS alloy wheels, a titanium shifter and softer red-stitched leather seats. And it wouldn't be a tribute to the CART champion without a stiffer suspension and lower height.

What's New for 2000
For 2000 the NSX gets improvements to its six-speed manual transmission, an upgraded perforated leather interior, and a cleaner engine that now qualifies it as a low emission vehicle.

What's New for 2001
Acura's decade-old, aluminum-bodied, midengined supercar carries over for 2001 with no major changes.

What's New for 2002
For the first time since the car's introduction in 1991, Acura's midengined supercar receives a variety of styling enhancements. These include new fixed HID headlights, freshened front and rear bumpers and updated exhaust tips. Inside, six new color schemes are available. These schemes can be matched to the car's exterior color for a customized look. The center panel has also been updated with new chrome plating. Mechanically, the NSX remains unchanged, though the suspension has been retuned and larger wheels have been fitted.

What's New for 2003
There are no changes in store for Acura's supercar.

What's New for 2004
Acura's top sports car gains a trunk-mounted CD changer, keyless entry, a restyled transmission shifter knob and new gauge cluster surround trim.

What's New for 2005
The NSX continues unchanged for 2005.

 

The C32 is a beast of an engine; totally under rated. And the gearing of the transmission is amazing.

In the right hands they'll run low 13s /high 12s stock.

Also, 2nd gear doesn't top out until 74 mph

 

Performance Numbers as reported by various road tests (based on stock 2002+):
0-60 MPH: 4.5 to 5.2 secs (most times were below 5.0 secs)
1/4 Mi: 12.7 to 13.5 secs (most times were below 13.2 secs)

Max Top Speed: Pre 2002: 168 MPH, 2002+ 175 MPH; with a CTSC, 185 MPH is reachable.

Here are the top speeds in each gear at 8,000 RPM (redline) for a 6MT (US 97+):

Gear: MPH
1st: 47
2nd: 74
3rd: 102
4th: 130
5th: 160
6th: 202

 

My God I can only imagine what 5th gear feels like with a CTSC between 7,000 and 8,000 rpm since that's when the motor makes most of it's power.

 

no keyless entry until 2004!?!

I'd say go with a used s2k and put 6k worth of mods into it.

 

Still won't be as fast as the NSX.

 

I personally would wait until you can find a better NSX down the road for more money. Wait 3-4 years and save up to around 35,000 or so and then go out looking.

I've seen too many people get giddy about buying a used high-end car (911, NSX, CL55, etc.) only to be pissed off later when the car has one problem after the next.

 

Gearing is soooo important. I should know, while I was busy shifting from 1->2 and 2->3, NSX-tuner was still accelerating and putting a hurtin on me... But just wait, just wait, I'll get my rematch soon enough!

 

So the net is ... any model NSX is going to be faster than my 6MT TL pretty noticeably ... they real question is will I be able to keep up with my brothers 2000 911 - HA

Any suggestions on how to get a test drive in an NSX? I have a feeling this is going to be harder said that done I guess I can find the 1-2 that are for sale locally at a dealer and make like I am ready to buy to get a drive ...

What I need is a big fat $40K bonus from so I can pick up a '97 NSX tomorrow ... either that or play the lotto

 

A 2005 Long Beach Blue Pearl is #1 on my list if I hit the lotto

 

Go to NSXpriime.com and post a request for a ride in your region. Good luck.

 

The power really comes on much earlier than 7k with the CTSC; more like 5800-8000 rpm (or up to 8100 before the rev limiter kicks in).

 

Ah oh... time for the Stage II. You car is no slouch. Hope to see you at the next WCM.