Hello everyone,
I've been a reader of this board for around a year now... however I never really had the desire to post anything, being I've never driven an NSX, only an avid follower. Although, today... it all changed. I went to a dealer, looking for some info on a pre-owned one, 50K range or so. Unfortunately, all they had in stock was 2 different 2002's. We spoke numbers (which were MUCH cheaper then I would have thought, however still a BIT out of my price range). And decided to take a test drive, being I was already there.
I must say, I've heard some very colorful descriptions of what it's like to actually drive this car... but frankly, there aren't any words to accurately describe it. I'm not sure how the 2002 compares to the older models, however if a 92 model gave me 1/2 as much satisfaction, there's a good chance I'd sell my soul right now for the title.
My first impressions were just how low this car sits; pictures really do not give it justice. Getting into the car was simple; the sets were very inviting and comforting. I know it's been mentioned many times before, the balance between luxury and sport which the NSX possesses... however it really does ring true. The car is as timid as you'd like, slow driving was very easy, steering was a cinch, the throttle was responsive in the lower RPM's, however not jerky at all. Keeping up with traffic, this was just like any other car, with an exception of all the staring and pointing and smiling.
After asking permission to "let her extend her legs a bit" (bear in mind, the salesman was in the other seat), its VERY easy to understand why this is a supercar. Now, I don't have a lot of experience with driving cars of a faster nature, however this car really does beg to be driven hard. The engine turns from a purr into a grunt with enough force to keep you firmly planted in your set. However my eyes were too busy being wide open with excitement and scanning the traffic I was quickly coming closer to (much quicker then I originally thought) to enjoy the moment. The car's suspension was much softer then I would have thought (hearing from some people on this board), and I really do believe that Honda / Acura got the ergonomics just right.
I'm trying to keep this as brief as possible, I just wanted to tell my story to others out there who may always be dreaming of this car, yet never had the opportunity to drive one. I now know how to break the piggy bank open this spring. >=o)
I've been a reader of this board for around a year now... however I never really had the desire to post anything, being I've never driven an NSX, only an avid follower. Although, today... it all changed. I went to a dealer, looking for some info on a pre-owned one, 50K range or so. Unfortunately, all they had in stock was 2 different 2002's. We spoke numbers (which were MUCH cheaper then I would have thought, however still a BIT out of my price range). And decided to take a test drive, being I was already there.
I must say, I've heard some very colorful descriptions of what it's like to actually drive this car... but frankly, there aren't any words to accurately describe it. I'm not sure how the 2002 compares to the older models, however if a 92 model gave me 1/2 as much satisfaction, there's a good chance I'd sell my soul right now for the title.
My first impressions were just how low this car sits; pictures really do not give it justice. Getting into the car was simple; the sets were very inviting and comforting. I know it's been mentioned many times before, the balance between luxury and sport which the NSX possesses... however it really does ring true. The car is as timid as you'd like, slow driving was very easy, steering was a cinch, the throttle was responsive in the lower RPM's, however not jerky at all. Keeping up with traffic, this was just like any other car, with an exception of all the staring and pointing and smiling.
After asking permission to "let her extend her legs a bit" (bear in mind, the salesman was in the other seat), its VERY easy to understand why this is a supercar. Now, I don't have a lot of experience with driving cars of a faster nature, however this car really does beg to be driven hard. The engine turns from a purr into a grunt with enough force to keep you firmly planted in your set. However my eyes were too busy being wide open with excitement and scanning the traffic I was quickly coming closer to (much quicker then I originally thought) to enjoy the moment. The car's suspension was much softer then I would have thought (hearing from some people on this board), and I really do believe that Honda / Acura got the ergonomics just right.
I'm trying to keep this as brief as possible, I just wanted to tell my story to others out there who may always be dreaming of this car, yet never had the opportunity to drive one. I now know how to break the piggy bank open this spring. >=o)
