New Here. Serious Here. Seeker...

**Factor X** · 03-30-2012, 18:20

I've been wanting this car for 20 years - I've seen that many of you have, too! I want the original incarnation - 91/92. I'm searching all over Miami and Orlando, but I'd even go to L.A. to get the right one.

Just putting it out there - I'm not scared of 100,000 miles. I can do the timing belt/water pump. I can bring it back to 'new' over time.

I'm looking everywhere, and it takes a lot of work to find one. Boy, the automatics are cheap!

If you can help, please do. It is good to be here. I'm committed to this! I know it may take over a year.

Wish-list: 91/92 black/black. Wouldn't mind red at all. I just want to drive the car that Senna drove....

Thanks.

**clr1024** · 03-30-2012, 18:28

Your wish list seems reasonable, 91/92 red with a 100K, only thing I don't know is if your budget does. There should be several cars that match your criteria for sale. Good luck with your search.

**Factor X** · 03-30-2012, 18:44

Thanks, clr1024 - my first reply. I'm here for real now!

I was shopping in the under $30k range. I've seen them as low as 17k with 300k miles!

I am a mechanical/automotive engineer, so I'm not scared of tearing into it. I might actually become a "curator" for this car.

Best to you all,

FX

**clr1024** · 03-30-2012, 18:54

Thats a good budget, you should be able to find something well taken care of in that price range, given your requirements. Some people come on here with dreams of a 100K miles on a 91 in great shape for $15K, that's just not going to happen...not with a car without stories or you knew someones rich uncle.

Carl

**NSX167** · 03-31-2012, 01:54

Originally Posted by Factor X

I am a mechanical/automotive engineer, so I'm not scared of tearing into it. I might actually become a "curator" for this car.

Wow, you are a ME, wow again.

**Dynamic-uzed-auto** · 03-31-2012, 04:36

Look in our classifieds here on prime. Congrats and good luck

**NetViper** · 03-31-2012, 04:42

Would love to see another NSX in JAX. We don't have enough.

Do your research. Try to avoid Snap Ring range cars, though that might be hard in your range.

I personally prefer the 94 because it has nicer wheels and no snap ring issues. (if you plan on staying stock)

**Factor X** · 03-31-2012, 06:22

Thanks, all! I even like the original 1991 wheels! They have that 'period' look to them - I like that they don't look 'right' in 2012.

Was cross-shopping a Lotus Esprit of the same era. But that could be a fickle mistress...

FX

**shawn110975** · 03-31-2012, 07:00

well the price difference is big when you compare
manual transmission to auto transmission

which are you looking for?

I got my 92 3 years ago for 21K it was in NC found it on craigslist
drove up the next day and bought it

not a drop of records, didnt know when the timing belt was last done and it had 114K miles in good shape, I talked to the car all the way home
" please dont break down, when we get home I will make you mint"

now 3 years later its in MINT shape.

its fun to bring them back from OK condition to Mint

I jumper on a car that no-one would want as it had no records or anything
and it was a gamble that paid off.

good luck on your search

**NetViper** · 03-31-2012, 07:10

Originally Posted by Factor X

Thanks, all! I even like the original 1991 wheels! They have that 'period' look to them - I like that they don't look 'right' in 2012.

Was cross-shopping a Lotus Esprit of the same era. But that could be a fickle mistress...

FX

Having driven an 89 esprit turbo, I would never buy one.

**clr1024** · 03-31-2012, 09:58

Originally Posted by Factor X

Thanks, all! I even like the original 1991 wheels! They have that 'period' look to them - I like that they don't look 'right' in 2012.

Was cross-shopping a Lotus Esprit of the same era. But that could be a fickle mistress...

FX

A friend has one. Maintenance nightmare

**Factor X** · 04-01-2012, 19:54

Originally Posted by shawn110975

well the price difference is big when you compare
manual transmission to auto transmission

which are you looking for?

I got my 92 3 years ago for 21K it was in NC found it on craigslist
drove up the next day and bought it

not a drop of records, didnt know when the timing belt was last done and it had 114K miles in good shape, I talked to the car all the way home
" please dont break down, when we get home I will make you mint"

now 3 years later its in MINT shape.
re
its fun to bring them back from OK condition to Mint

I jumper on a car that no-one would want as it had no records or anything
and it was a gamble that paid off.

good luck on your search

Shawn - thanks! I loved your story. I'd be the same way. Just drive me home, and I'll make you pure again. I'm searching 91/92 red or black. I want to take care of one of these things...

FX