looking at buying used nsx

does anyone know of inherent problems with certain years, in particular the older ones . I just realized t hat they could be had for 19k so I think it may be my next car.:smoker2:

Hmm..other than the fact they are POS:) j/p

that wasnt nice lol

Originally posted by Dylan_Michael
Hmm..other than the fact they are POS:) j/p

Just because the Gangsta Rappers don't buy 'em, doesn't mean they're PsOS. ;)

death: I've always heard that NSXs are as reliable as any other Honda[Acura]. Just try to find one that's been well-cared-for.

Yeah, I've heard the same thing as Johnny, that long term they fit into the same realm of reliability as just about all Hondas (just not mine... ). Just keep in mind that a powerful sports car like an NSX probably has a greater chance for a history of abusive driving tendencies by previous owners. So keep the option open for getting your compression checked, and possibly doing some engine rebuilding in case compression is off in any of the cylinders.

Other than that, sounds like a winning idea (only $19K?? wow, where have I been?).

yea im definately gettin the compression checked, also does anyone know how much it is supposed to dyno at stock. thanks

You’ll have to see if you can track down a Helms manual or similar information source for that data. However, while these are produced for more run of the mill cars, like Civics and Integras, you may be SOL with an exotic like the NSX.

Have a friend that owns a 93 NSX and just from talking to him I know that there are known problems with the transmission (weak links), other than that nothing major.
Depending on where you live there may be a NSX club near you that you can get info from. The NW NSX club here just had a Dyno fest (for the lack of a better name) where a local shop charges $100 an hour to use their dyno. My friends car has quite a few mods from the previous owner and came out as the top NA NSX at 297HP:devil: Not bad for a 93 that he paid $32K for. I have seen $19K NSX's at dealer's (some higher) that were in really bad conditions so I'd be cautious about one for $19K.

Overall a great car so I wish you luck in getting behind one of your own:D

FYI: If you do get one the first thing I recommend you upgrade is the headers and exhaust, those were the biggest changes done to my friends car and those that spent the money on new chips, NOS, etc. but kept the header and exhaust stock were sorely disapointed.:flipa:

MSRP fot the NSX is the biggest rip off i've ever seen though

Originally posted by gang$tarr
MSRP fot the NSX is the biggest rip off i've ever seen though Honda says it's because the cars are hand built. That is some fine craftsmanship, you have to admit. But I certainly wouldn't mind the price coming down a bit.

JD, did you think I was Johnny? :confused:

NSX has been out on the market since 1991. That's 11 full years without major changes. It is getting a little outdated but it is not POS.

Originally posted by F20C
...That's 11 full years without major changes...
I can barely think of any changes...

color-matched roof
270 upped to 290 Hp
T-top
Sportshift

What else?

Exhuast tip changed. Power steering was added. Numerous color change. Tire size got increase in both front and rear. The differential change from torque control to torque reactive. Also added throttle by wire. The brake rotor were increase in size. Different exhuast manifold and improved brake cooling. Dual disk clutch and 6 speed tranmission. There is a lot more other stuff. But it is the same bodypanel and the same engine except bore out to 3.2L!

Originally posted by Silver S2000
Honda says it's because the cars are hand built. That is some fine craftsmanship, you have to admit. But I certainly wouldn't mind the price coming down a bit.

JD, did you think I was Johnny? :confused:

Sorry, boss, I guess I did. Brainfart.

I think Johnny and I seemed quite similar when we were new. S'okay. :D

Of course, I stuck around. ;)

if they made all those changes why didn't they change the body?

I don't think it's POS but it's price tag is crazy for the performance!

I'd have to agree. The price tag is IMO reflective of Honda's desire to build a car with Ferrari-competing levels of exclusivity. Sadly enough, that's basically what it comes down to. You charge $80K for a Yugo, it'll still be a Yugo, but an exclusive one.

heheh, that's exactly what i was thinkin

i'm sure it did compete a bit in 1991... cause then it was competing with like a testarossa.... but now its just a waste of money, if buying new

Uhhh... can't agree with you there. The NSX may not be quite at the top of the heap, but it remains highly competitive, at least well into 1998. The Corvette Z06 and 360 Modena have effectively raised the bar, but you know that Honda is not going to build (actually in the process of building is more accurate) a new 400-horse V8 NSX in order to fit into the middle of the pack. I'm certain they've got their sights on dethroning the kings, and kicking them down a few steps while they're at it.

Yup that is the nature of the beast, no one car will ever remain at the top forever. The good thing of it all is that when one car maker ups the bar the rest work harder to raise it even higher and we get better cars, sounds all good to me.:D

The competition have increase the performance gap over time. 11 years ago there was no Viper. Corvette was running a 5.7L 245 hp V8. 911 Carrera Turbo was using a 3.3L 315 hp h6. Ferrari F355 didn't come out until 1995. F355 was tie or beaten by NSX Type S Zero in all category. NSX used to be known as baby Ferrari except half the price. NSX change the way other exotic car manufacture build their cars. It was the first exotic car to suit the driver not the other way around. It was easy to live with because it had all the features you need.

Originally posted by R35
Yup that is the nature of the beast, no one car will ever remain at the top forever. The good thing of it all is that when one car maker ups the bar the rest work harder to raise it even higher and we get better cars, sounds all good to me.:D

i was thinkin about this today... i was wonderin how far we could go with car performance

Competition breeds better products.

Originally posted by F20C
Competition breeds better products.

what i mean though is like there's gotta be a limit to how far we progress with car performance..... like cars that go 0-60mph in 1s or something like that.... there's gotta be a limit

Meet George Jetson, datatadata dada:D

There are things that are physically impossible to do, plus I wouldn't trust granny doing 200MPH on the freeway so ya I agree with you, there will come a day when "cars" as we know it will have to change.

Sort of a "Chicken or the egg" thing here. Do have to get better roads, better (safer) cars, better drivers, etc. etc. What comes first?

Plus I think we will all be old and grey before say your average car (mid-size sedan) does 0-60 in 1 sec.

yeah... i don't think people are going to let cars get that fast