Author Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Acura NSX, 1990-2005 (Read 7037 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** May 07, 2015, 06:26:45 am »

Not too surprisingly, the Acura NSX looks like a solid used supercar buy.
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JohnnyMac · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2015, 08:50:42 am »

If I was to assemble a garage of 90's collector cars this would definitely be included. I wonder what cars others would put in that garage? Mine would have to have a Porsche 911, Dodge Viper, Ferrari F40 (although that one did start in the late 80's), and McLaren F1. Of course the NSX would be my daily driver of the bunch.

Snowman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2015, 09:12:38 am »

Would love to park an NSX beside the S2000 some day.

Fobroader · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2015, 09:15:56 am »

One of my favorite cars of all time....would love to get my hands on one.

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paul246 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2015, 09:42:35 am »

Quote from: Snowman on May 07, 2015, 09:12:38 am

Would love to park an NSX beside the S2000 some day.

Would love to park an S2000 beside the VFR800 some day.

redman · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2015, 10:13:59 am »

Friend had one back in the day. So ahead of it's time.

NSX highlighted Honda's involvement with F1 racing as an engine supplier at the time. I recall the NSX utilizing similar technology such as sodium filled valves. Although sodium filled valves were nothing new, Honda made a few tweaks along with other processes that were learned from F1 R&D and applied them to the NSX.

johngenx · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2015, 10:15:15 am »

The NSX has stood the test of time and is a very desirable car. They're not fast by today's standards, but I'd still want one. The NSX comes from a time when Honda had serious mojo. The Integra Type R, the Civic Si, and so on.

auto_enthusiast · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2015, 10:49:37 am »

Beautiful cars - they still draw lots of attention even today. They're super low and the sightlines are also expansive due to the big greenhouse. Because of current safety standards, you won't see cars like this anymore.

Sure, straight line performance would be similar to a current Accord V6 but, having been in one the experience is night and day. Wonderful engine noises right behind the driver, a great gearbox, and a lack of electronic nannies make it a real drivers car.

They also probably one of the slowest depreciating cars out there (with the 993 911's and the Supra Turbo). Perhaps they're even due to appreciate in value?

johngenx · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:16:22 am »

NSX values have been creeping up a bit. Air cooled 911s have taken off like nuts. E30 M3s are now $30K cars. Honda S2Ks have stopped depreciating and cherry examples have appreciated.

wing · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:18:15 am »

Quote from: Snowman on May 07, 2015, 09:12:38 am

Would love to park an NSX beside the S2000 some day.

I know a guy that owned both at the same time. Then sold the NSX kept the S2000, then sold the S2000 and bought another NSX. His other toy is a GTR lol

Noto · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2015, 01:58:13 pm »

Does it come in automatic? I want to be able to seat 5. How big is the frunk - can it hold 4 sets of golf clubs?

No?

it, I'll buy a CUV.

The NSX was always my love growing up, much in the same way that the new kids are loving the FRS/BRZ twins and the Miata. Something about balance over outright smallpenismobile makes these cars just simply amazing.

johngenx · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:10:50 pm »

Bring your 1000hp what-ever-mobile and you'd have lost to the NSX - with this guy driving. RIP - the skill, my god, the skill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izaWlKxVo1A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwJsOECGBU

redman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:34:33 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on May 07, 2015, 02:10:50 pm

Bring your 1000hp what-ever-mobile and you'd have lost to the NSX - with this guy driving. RIP - the skill, my god, the skill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izaWlKxVo1A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwJsOECGBU

I take it you are referring to the late great Ayrton Senna, my all time favourite F1 driver.

johngenx · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:39:24 pm »

Senna was a god. There's no other way to describe his driving. A god among mortals. I never missed a race. The loss of Villenueve and then Senna killed my love of the sport.

wing · « **Reply #14 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:48:44 pm »

NSX does come in Automatic

redman · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:49:35 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on May 07, 2015, 02:39:24 pm

Senna was a god. There's no other way to describe his driving. A god among mortals. I never missed a race. The loss of Villenueve and then Senna killed my love of the sport.

A sentiment we both share.

RoadRageous · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2015, 09:47:37 pm »

I have dreamed of owning this car since it's first year ( I think I read a Jim Kenzie review in the Star's Wheels section, that I clipped and still have somewhere ). But it's interesting that in the same ballpark, you can get the current model Corvette. For reasons of aesthetics and heritage, I'd (probably) opt for the NSX, but assuming I had the money, i'd be thinking very carefully about that 'vette.

rrocket · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2015, 09:52:32 pm »

I came very, very, VERY close to buying an NSX 3 times. Maybe someday.....

2JDM · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:12:25 pm »

Fobroader · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2015, 03:47:49 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on May 07, 2015, 02:10:50 pm

Bring your 1000hp what-ever-mobile and you'd have lost to the NSX - with this guy driving. RIP - the skill, my god, the skill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izaWlKxVo1A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwJsOECGBU

Any man that can heel and toe and sling around a car like that in a pair of leather Italian loafers is amazing.....I agree, Senna was the best.