Any information on this car...

[rajaly]

JH4NA1268RT000185

recently came on sale.. any information will be helpful.

thanks

 

[Speedmaster]

Here is what I would do (since you only share the VIN) order a vehicle report (both) and when you see the dealership info, contact them for maintenance history. Then, ask the seller for a copy of their latest alignment report (Hunter with color plots). Share that with us. Then, ask someone local to the car to advise who would be the best vendor for a PPI (you can find the locals on the main forum index.) Finally, if all that checks out, go put eyes on the car. Look it over critically. Look at the weld spots. Look at the condition of the rubber around the doors. Look in the engine bay for modifications. Look under the rear and focus on the bolts (is the greenish-tint still on them?)

The above is a good start.

 

[rajaly]

Thanks for the recommendation. The NSX just popped up on cars.com in Houston - www.houstondirectauto.com
I am looking for a daily driver.. recently sold my 2005 NSX with 12k miles. I was too afraid to drive it and put miles on it. This time i want to really enjoy the NSX and drive it without fear. The auto check states that this is car has a salvage title and not sure what the price should be with the title.

Anyone owns a salvage title NSX.. any issues with mechanics..

 

[Speedmaster]

Not a bad price if the car was fixed correctly. You said you have an auto check? Can you post the results?

 

[rajaly]

https://www.carfax.com/<wbr>VehicleHistory/e/Report.cfx?<wbr>mC9vMUerUVnnEb__<wbr>kF7l7Zh0FKC2Z8CSTtMIUY0t9dI&<wbr>partner=SHR_3

 

[rajaly]

<label id="headerVehicleInformation" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(48, 96, 153); font-weight: bold;">Vehicle Information: </label>1994 ACURA NSX
VIN: JH4NA1268RT000185
COUPE
3.0L V6 PFI DOHC 24V
GASOLINE
REAR WHEEL DRIVE

	Branded Title: Salvage
	5 Previous owners
	6 Service history records
	Personal vehicle
	Last owned in Texas
	<label style="margin: 5px 7px 5px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; float: left; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: middle;">111,931</label>Last reported odometer reading

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This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 11/13/16 at 9:24:33 PM (EST). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

[h=3] Ownership History[/h]The number of owners is estimated	Owners 1-3	Owner 4	Owner 5
Year purchased	1994	2002	2007
Type of owner	Personal	Personal	Personal
Estimated length of ownership	8 yrs. 5 mo.	3 yrs. 11 mo.	9 yrs. 9 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces	See Details	Washington	Texas
Estimated miles driven per year	See Details	7,393/yr	4,044/yr
Last reported odometer reading	30,111	66,418	111,931

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[h=3] Title History[/h]CARFAX guarantees the information in this section	Owners 1-3	Owner 4	Owner 5
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon	Alert! Problem Found	No Additional Problems	No Additional Problems
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits	No Problem	No Problem	No Problem
Alert! Severe problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle does not qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee. <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody>

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[h=3] Additional History[/h]Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX	Owners 1-3	Owner 4	Owner 5
Total LossNo total loss reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported​	No Issues Reported​	No Issues Reported​
Structural DamageNo structural damage reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported​	No Issues Reported​	No Issues Reported​
Airbag DeploymentNo airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported​	No Issues Reported​	No Issues Reported​
Odometer CheckNo indication of an odometer rollback.	No Issues Indicated​	No Issues Indicated​	No Issues Indicated​
Accident / DamageDMV title problems reported.	Severe Damage​	No New Issues Reported	No New Issues Reported
Manufacturer RecallNo open recalls reported to CARFAX. Check with an authorized Acura dealer for any open recalls.	No Recalls Reported​	No Recalls Reported​	No Recalls Reported​
Basic WarrantyOriginal manufacturer warranty likely voided by manufacturer after vehicle was severely damaged.	Warranty Voided	Warranty Voided	Warranty Voided

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Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 05/15/1994 New York Motor Vehicle Dept. Brooklyn, NY Titled or registered as personal vehicle 09/08/1994 New York Stolen Report Vehicle reported stolen 12/02/1994 225 New York Motor Vehicle Dept. Scarsdale, NY SALVAGE TITLE ISSUED DUE TO THEFT First owner reported SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED 04/09/1998 New York Stolen Report Vehicle recovered after theft 06/15/1998 17,863 Florida Motor Vehicle Dept. Title #74373289 Title issued or updated 03/25/1999 19,232 Auto Auction Southeast Region Vehicle sold <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 04/22/1999 19,282 Oregon Motor Vehicle Dept. Salem, OR Odometer reading reported 06/17/1999 Oregon Motor Vehicle Dept. Salem, OR Title #9916805543 Title issued or updated New owner reported <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 10/18/2001 30,111 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Lakewood, WA Title #0129129701 Title or registration issued New owner reported 11/14/2001 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Lakewood, WA Title #0130710511 Title or registration issued 09/16/2002 Parkland Chevrolet Tacoma, WA 253-539-1000 parklandchevrolet.co m Oil and filter changed Safety inspection performed <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 10/24/2002 36,190 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Seattle, WA Title #0130710511 Title or registration issued New owner reported Loan or lien reported 11/01/2002 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Seattle, WA Title #0229730102 Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported 10/23/2003 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Seattle, WA Title #0229730102 Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported 11/13/2003 45,537 Acura of Seattle Tukwila, WA 206-433-1000 acuraofseattle.com Recommended maintenance performed 03/23/2004 47,951 Acura of Seattle Tukwila, WA 206-433-1000 acuraofseattle.com Electrical system checked 10/02/2004 52,479 Acura of Seattle Tukwila, WA 206-433-1000 acuraofseattle.com Recommended maintenance performed Oil and filter changed 10/22/2004 52,869 Washington Inspection Station Renton, WA Passed emissions inspection 10/22/2004 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Kent, WA Title #0229730102 Registration issued or renewed Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported Vehicle color noted as Black 10/21/2005 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Kent, WA Title #0229730102 Registration issued or renewed Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location Vehicle color noted as Black 03/20/2006 62,118 Acura of Seattle Tukwila, WA 206-433-1000 acuraofseattle.com Recommended maintenance performed Engine checked 08/29/2006 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Kent, WA Title #0229730102 Title issued or updated Loan or lien reported Vehicle color noted as Black 08/29/2006 Washington Motor Vehicle Dept. Kent, WA Title #0624152901 Title issued or updated Vehicle color noted as Black 10/16/2006 65,621 Park Place Limited Bellevue, WA 425-562-1000 parkplaceltd.com Washed/detailed 10/17/2006 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale 10/18/2006 65,687 Auto Auction Pacific Northwest Region Listed as a dealer vehicle Vehicle sold at auction 10/31/2006 65,719 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale 12/12/2006 Dealer Inventory Vehicle sold 12/20/2006 66,418 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed safety inspection Passed emissions inspection <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 02/01/2007 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170739096124209 Title issued or updated New owner reported Loan or lien reported 12/19/2007 79,631 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2008 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170739096124209 Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported Passed safety inspection 12/20/2008 92,408 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2009 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170739096124209 Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported Passed safety inspection 12/07/2009 101,190 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2010 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170739096124209 Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported Passed safety inspection 12/06/2010 109,068 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2011 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170739096124209 Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported Passed safety inspection 12/02/2011 109,368 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/26/2012 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170340917120143 Title issued or updated Vehicle color noted as Black 12/15/2012 109,685 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Failed emissions inspection 12/29/2012 109,884 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2013 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170340917120143 Registration issued or renewed Passed safety inspection Vehicle color noted as Black 12/12/2013 110,028 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2014 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170340917120143 Registration issued or renewed Passed safety inspection Vehicle color noted as Black 12/13/2014 111,049 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2015 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170340917120143 Registration issued or renewed Passed safety inspection Vehicle color noted as Black 12/12/2015 111,931 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions inspection 01/01/2016 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10170340917120143 Registration issued or renewed Passed safety inspection Vehicle color noted as Black <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody> <tbody style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;"> </tbody>

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[gmeads]

Couple thoughts: The salvage is due to "theft" so there may not have been any damage at all just a cloud due to the theft. It is listed as an automatic. It is hard enough to value branded title NSXs and with it being an auto that makes it even more difficult.

 

[Sh00ter]

I spoke to the salesman at the dealership last week. Price is good, just with it was manual!

 

[Jinks]

I bought a salvaged car which was due to theft. There was a lot of missing parts. But It was a deal of a lifetime. I wouldn't let it bother you IF you get it at a screaming deal. I made the mistake thinking parts were cheap. Now, parts cannot even be found unless used on prime. Another BIG thing to consider...

 

[vh_supra26]

Agree with Sh00ter. I would have picked this up in a heartbeat if it was a 5 speed.

 

[rajaly]

just a follow up - went to the dealership today. I saw the car. it looks beat up - the exterior def. painted. most of the vins number stickers are missing. You can see the the front lip has some plastic tear. there are some scratches on the paint. overall i would say 5 out of 10

the interior also abuse. the dash board where the key goes is broken - you can see the under column on the steering wheel. the light switch seems to be hanging by a tape. the passenger side has a woofer on the floor so the leg room is compromised. the dashboard has a replacement radio and the panels are scratched up. the leather is in a okay condition. - the windows work !!! the radio works but its a after market.

the drive was rough but i think thats because the tire and rims were not balanced or aligned. the tire seemed to be rubbing in the inner wall when taken a wide turn.. i feel the rims and tires are not perfect for the car.

the spare tire is missing...


so with all that --- should i place an offer -- the dealership is asking 24K -- its a 1994 with 113k miles and salvage title.
what should be my offer and what will i pay to paint the car again and fix the dash board and take out the woofer from the passenger floor. any idea on the cost of replacing the leather on the seats..

do you think if i wait i can find an automatic that is in a better shape with same miles... with similar price..

thanks for the help...

 

[Jinks]

I wouldn't pay 1 dollar over 20,000 for it. Seats are easy fix from leatherseats.com for around 1,000.
Dash trim is a little harder to find. A good respray will probably run you 10,000.
So if you add it all up, you purchase this car and throw 15,000 at it. Or you buy a 35,000 dollar automatic nsx in better condition. If you like a project, by all means buy it. If you do not like projects, do not buy it...
Good thing science of speed is about to unveil the nsx heritage program next month where they will be offering discontinued parts for us. Did you take any photos?

 

[vh_supra26]

If it was me I would start at $18k. Are you planning on keeping it an auto or will do a 5 speed swap later on?

I have seen 91-93 auto salvage/rebuilt with around 100k give of take on eBay ending up around the $25k+ range.

 

[rajaly]

guys thank you for the information. I wound keep the care just the way it is only thing i would like to do is replace what is missing. I want an automatic since i am in traffic most of the time and it easy for me to drive around town and I am not into racing. the dealer is very firm on the price.. the lowest he will take is 22k... i just think there is a lot of interest in the car since the price is low and some buyers don't care of the condition.. as long as it drives they are happy. When i was there looking at the car there was already a guy trying to get finance on the car. the dealer knows the car will go soon.

all the cars that are currently on line for sale is $30K +

Jinks i did not take any pics the car but i will attach the website and they have the pics. see what you think. My budget is 25K total with all the renovation.

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/ve...a-nsx-coupe-e40a8c9306614ee6825b239699d67bab/

 

[gmb]

I don't think that 1994 NSXs had VIN numbers on the body panels.
So if you are referring to them missing from body panels, that is not a concern.

 

[Jinks]

guys thank you for the information. I wound keep the care just the way it is only thing i would like to do is replace what is missing. I want an automatic since i am in traffic most of the time and it easy for me to drive around town and I am not into racing. the dealer is very firm on the price.. the lowest he will take is 22k... i just think there is a lot of interest in the car since the price is low and some buyers don't care of the condition.. as long as it drives they are happy. When i was there looking at the car there was already a guy trying to get finance on the car. the dealer knows the car will go soon.

all the cars that are currently on line for sale is $30K +

Jinks i did not take any pics the car but i will attach the website and they have the pics. see what you think. My budget is 25K total with all the renovation.

http://www.houstondirectauto.com/ve...a-nsx-coupe-e40a8c9306614ee6825b239699d67bab/

Doesn't look too bad. Mine was missing a whole lot more parts than that. 22k is okay I guess. But I'd never buy an automatic. But it definitely needs some advan wheels and new seat covers.:wink:

 

[vh_supra26]

To my knowledge most banks will not finance a rebuilt title car. TBH, I was tempted to consider this car as well. But ended up passing because 1. its black and 2. its an auto. If you really like it than go for it. You only live once. Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[vh_supra26]

Here is another one in FL. About the same price.

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/5875791427.html