Hey guys i was wondering would anyone recommand the 2003 acura nsx for a 16 year old, i think its awfully expensive, but i just cant get over the car, its so beatiful, and i heard the handling is great, so what you guys think, and with all that money what other car would you guys rather get.

Your 16 and your parents are going to get you a 2003 NSX?

I would go with a 96 NSX (Better looking IMO) and mod it as in rims, lowering, probably some engine work.

Or you can get a f355 Ferrari with the money of a new NSX. I would rather drive a ferrari.

I would never reccomend any sports car for a 16 year old. Everyone should have several years of driving experience before sitting in a car with that kind of power.

definitely a bad idea. a sixteen year old needs something that can take a beating, as it takes a while to get used to parking/driving in general and dings will occur. also, (although it sounds like money isn't an issue here) insurance would be stratospheric (extremely high.) not to mention almost everyone wants to live past their sixteenth year, and putting an inexperience driver in such a powerful machine is just asking for a quick jump off the mortal coil. buy something more tame to begin with and get the NSX later. maybe start with an RSX, a V6 mustang/camaro, or even a sports sedan like a lexus IS300. these are all entry-level performance cars that are fun to drive, reasonably safe, and not extremely expensive. i just turned 18 and am on my second car--first being a 1995 Dodge Intrepid which i dented and bent and everything else, but it was decent for a sixteen year old. i would just recommend getting something else and driving it for a year or two before getting a performance car.

the nsx had some what power, but nothing specutaluar, it has only 270hp, but anywayz, how bout the subarau wrx or sti

I just turned 17 and I'm driving nothing like I did at this time last year. Had I had a car like an NSX or even a WRX I'd probably be dead. I had pretty much no concern over how fast I went, and after two months I finally got pulled over and realized that I needed to slow down.

a subaru wrx or sti would be safer, cheaper, and still extremely cool cars, but again, if you want to live to see seventeen i'd get something slower. the wrx is faster than a mustang GT and the sti is near-corvette performance-definitely not safe.

Welcome to the Lachean school of driving:

Pre-requisits: 2 years min of driving an FF < 170HP

Are you ready for your sports car yet?

bad idea, plus you can buy me a nsx and i will give your kid my integra

bad idea, plus you can buy me a nsx and i will give your kid my integra


Good idea man, how about this, ill think about it and get back to you in a little bit. sit tight now

An Nsx for a 16 year old? absolutely awesome what a father! oh my goodness... but I would really suggest he learn the basic driving skills road and highway on something a little more tame.... Plus I am sure you all see the people that no matter how much they drive are just naturally awful drivers. If your son is (and you can tell) I would be very very cautious giving him a car with that kind of power...

ladies ladies calm down, im only 16 year old, that was not my father writing that, that was me just wondering if the acura was necssary for me.

By all means, buy it, don't let anybody stop you.

Although i should note, your insurance costs will eventually dig you in deeper than the cost of the car itself.

dude are u fucking serious!?!? an nsx?!!? GOD DAMN u r one lucky mofo man...im only 17 and my popz bought me a damn....civic..... -_-' but hey...go for it man....but yeah...u gotta think about insurance man...come on now...it's AN NSX =] by the way..where the hell are u from??? man..rich kids these days.... :banghead:


http://www.boomspeed.com/triple5soul/jdmyoungin.jpg
[ Jdm's new kid on the block ]

I'm from greenwich connecticut, its so weird up here, 3 out of 5 cars are either bmw's or merecdes, it's so annoying, even though merecedes is my favorite car, i dont wanna brag or nothing, and i aint rich either, well not yet, I JUST HAVE ONE question why would insurance be so expensive for an nsx, i could put it under my pop's name, he only has to probably pay like 200 or 300 every 6 months, since he has perfect driving record.

well..i think its cause youre still young..or....NSX is also a sports car

I'm from greenwich connecticut, its so weird up here, 3 out of 5 cars are either bmw's or merecdes, it's so annoying, even though merecedes is my favorite car, i dont wanna brag or nothing, and i aint rich either, well not yet, I JUST HAVE ONE question why would insurance be so expensive for an nsx, i could put it under my pop's name, he only has to probably pay like 200 or 300 every 6 months, since he has perfect driving record.

$200-300? You must not be familiar with insurance for a semi rare sports car. My Spyder VR4 was about 15K less then the NSX went for and it runs me about 900 every six. I am over thirty, live in a rural area, perfect record, multiple cars and shop around for the cheapest insurance every year. Trust me - a more expensive sports car isn't going to run two thirds less. Especially with a 16 year old driver being a rider on the policy.

Insurance for me at 17 on a V6 Camaro is $2500 a year. or $250 a month. yeah, you keep dreaming about your insurance being that low.

Acura RSX type S
Tyotoa Celica GT
Nissan 350Z

They don't have much hp as the NSX but they won't be a killer in your insurance. They also look very nice to. But if everyone where you live drives BMW's and Mercedes, I'm wondering do the police have a fun time pulling over 16 and 17yr olds driving luxury cars or are they use to it? You could get a Mustang Cobra which has 300+ hp or a Corvett. But if you and your dad don't care about your insurance costs, then get whatever you like. If I was still your age, I'd go for the mustang but thats just me cause I love american muscle cars. Oh yeah the infiniti G35 is also nice with 260hp.

You guys smell something?

Fish?

Like the other guys have said, if you're really looking for a car, start out with the small front wheel drive cars first. If you're really adventurous, go get a FF with manual transmission. Once you think you've mastered that [and at the same time, boosted your driving record], then look into bigger cars.

Its all what ur accustomed too. the kid drives an nsx and gets comforatable then He can get it however their are limits like a 500 hp 5.0 mustange. Honestly you can have a good hp number and still be able to control the car. Perfect ex a Porsche carrera regular 911 my uncle owns 1 it has I think around 350 -400 and its the most drivable car in the world. However their is the speeding issue im damn sure that if your driving an nsx your not likely to realized 60 mph compared to a (1987 plymouth le baron) just an ex I would never own something like that. Dont ever get something like tha if you have the money get an rsx if you want then if you feel you have control you can mod it somemore. But if you really feel control over the car then your ok. All I can say is I know my limits I was in a bad crash in sept 03 and man does 7000 pounds of metal clashing together really wake you up. :rolleyes: All I can say is kno your limits!!!

i'd say start out the way I did. Get an 88 civic lx with 108hp, think you are the king of the thing until you get a ticket for doing 54mph in a 35 zone, then back off the speed for a while. then when you get back to thinking that you're speed racer again, run a red light and get t-boned and total the civic. When you do that, you'll be more than happy to move up to a somewhat sportier model (in my case a 1990 accord coupe) and drive it like a normal car (within the speed limit...most of the time)
Confessions of an 18 yr old driver... you learn through F!@#ing up

yeah 270 horse power in an all aluminum body with little loss of power to the wheels...

270 hp , with 0-60 4.9 s
if i'm remember correctly

I'm just barely 18, and have plenty of close calls in my CRX. I have owned it for a year, and no actual wrecks, although a couple of tickets. To make it worse, I am well known by friends and family as a very safe driver. Imagine if I had a car with a slightly peppier more engine than the 90 hp CRX....what if I had an Sti? I would have probably been hospitalized now, or worse, hurt someone else.

If you can get an NSX at age 16, I'm sure you'll still be able to in a couple of years, so get something cheaper, drive it, and then get whatever you'd like after you've been on the road a bit.

Heres what u do get the nsx keep it in the garage. Buy a POS for 500$ and drive that around once u get used to it change to the nsx.

this might be a once in a lifetime opportunity, if pops is gonna get you an nsx, get an nsx....the way i see it, i'm pretty sure ur father is aware of the risks of u getting a new car, but u just gotta drive responsible...there are some people who's firist car can be a gs-r and they cant drive it cause its too fast but then there are those who can get the same car and learn to be responsible drivers...GO FOR IT!!! (you only live once)

i have an NSX for sale 93, 72xxx miles 21k straight
if i can't sell this week i post on autotrader
i live in GA norcross , interested give me a call at
678 557 0334 , sorry no pictures you have to come check for yourself local people prefer

Mrock, all I can say for your advice is "Amen brother" YOu gotta worry about the safty of others too. can you imagine what a peice of aluminum like the nsx at 170+ mph could do to those outside the car?

so on a personal note to Mrock: You got your head on straight bro

If your a fan of the NSX, I think you should go ahead and get it. Even though that thing is fast, just be carful. Those cars are FAST.

even with all my real track racing @ 19 i'd be scared knowing my love of that right pedal. Sorry i'm a calm ass driver but i could see me going nuts in it a 16 year old none have the restraint. Unless youve grown up racing i would say no way

dam i thinks that too much power for you to handle im 15 will be 16 in november and when i started pratice driving it was in a honda civic its wasent too hard intil i start praticeing in my uncle G35 the first time we started its was alot diffrent thin the honda the power was so much on me and its was very hard to get used to it the handling was diffrent and the size of the car well that was 2 months ago and now ive got better dring his car

so for my first car im gonna get a Is300 after i save up for it


BUt an nsx would be a great car to have but a 16 year old with it is just dum

Its liek when parents buy there kids 25k cars and thin the aprents pay for anthor 10-15k of mods for the car to make it faster

Parents are just sign tehre kids deathwish after there paying fro mod to put in to it


its nice inall when you buy your kid a 25k car but putting mods into is just being stuped i think even if you have a 25k or mroe car you should pay for the mods your self and if you can put them in your car so you you can no more about your car

But a nsx for a 16 year old is just a no no:nono:

Yeah im turning 16 real soon too and im going to get a car round the NSX price range. But i dont really think the NSX is worth the $90,000
price. I would personally get a ferrari instead, much faster and it's better looking IMO. BTW, why is it bad for someone around my age to have a expensive car like a NSX? I know the insurance is high, but if my parents are able to afford to get me a car like an NSX then surely the insurance wouldnt be a problem.

^all be 16 how do these other guys have 90,000 to spend on a car and im saving up to buy an is300 and they could buy like a couple of them what with this these other 16 years old get expenese cars when im try to get a is300 which i think its a expensevie car

I drive a 1996 Civic and i pay 650 for 6 months. Im 19 and I've been driving for 3 years. So thats with nothing on my record and a three drving deduction.
The nsx will chew you ass out. But Since you have the money to blow on a new nsx..I don't see why you would have a problem paying for it.

Yeah im turning 16 real soon too and im going to get a car round the NSX price range. But i dont really think the NSX is worth the $90,000
price. I would personally get a ferrari instead, much faster and it's better looking IMO. BTW, why is it bad for someone around my age to have a expensive car like a NSX? I know the insurance is high, but if my parents are able to afford to get me a car like an NSX then surely the insurance wouldnt be a problem.
simple no 16 year old wont be tempted by that big pedal on the right hell as i said i'm a real racer tracks autoX and a very calm driver id be racking in tickets if lucky more likly dead in a car like that.

Have you ever driven anything with power like that? trust me # mean shit NSX is worth that cash its a BEAST for road racing best car outta japan imo.

for 90K if you really are getting that much for first car say mom i wanta civic SI or maxima i want to learn to drive safly first then give me the 80K for somthing really evil

I hope all of you rich 16 year olds drive your expensive, fancy cars into my garage, leave the keys and run away for ever.

hahaha good one Lancerboy

I would never get a 16 yr old an nsx. If you really have the kind of money to get a used nsx, there are lots of cars that would be fun, cheaper on insurance, and safer. A new RSX would be nice. Cool looking, moddable, and fun. Or maybe a beamer 3 series. I know I would've killed myself in an NSX. Still would, probably.

an nsx is just dumb for a 16 year old

think cheaper here a few cars that some 16 should but its just alits of alternets

sti-fast but will still be chaper
evo
rsx
wrx
is300
tsx
TL
350z
g35
3-series

there are soem cars that would be other suggestions thin a nsx those cars are still alot but i can see if you can afford an nsx thin these are next to nothing for you and insurance will be chaper

well interestingly enough a kid at my school has one, its really nice, but yea, i think it would be cool and all for you to get an nsx, but id get something a bit slower, and less rare, id hate to have one stolen from me, especially after the price of getting one.

SO did this rich kid ever get is NSX or did the get him something for expensive or did he get a crash it already so what happined to him.

Get ther car!
Dont let anyone talk you out of it. Just drive responsibly. If my mom had the money to buy me one of those I would get it. Well, not really. I want a BMW. But if I was you I would get it. I love my mom. she is still paying my 95 civic. She really did everything she could to get it for me. She is a single mother with 3 children working for $7 an hour.

This thread has lived long enough.