Thanks everyone!
Congrats
Is this the car from Newport area that has the bbs LM on ?
Zaid
Yep that's the car.
Here's the story, which I wrote for another forum I frequent.
The NSX has literally been my dream car ever since I remember liking cars (which is a long long time).
I'm always looking for clean examples, and a couple of weeks ago I came across one that suited me perfectly.
White 92 coupe, 5spd, 195k mi (yeah, a lot, but engines can be rebuilt), 1 owner, immaculate service records. $22k
I went in with a cautious eye because it seemed too good to be true. But it wasn't.
I met the owners at the shop where they take all of their cars, as it was getting ready for an inspection because there were other interested parties. I talked to the shop owner, and he informed me the couple takes immaculate care of their cars. And it showed.
While I was at the shop I was able to take a look at the undercarriage, perfectly straight, no signs of repair. Car was unmodded except for BBS LMs, and overall the car was in excellent condition. A few knicks and whatnot here and there, but damn, it's a 20 year old car, what do you expect?
So the story is, the owner was a self made machinist (ironic, because I am too) who bought the car new in his heyday. Back in 2006 he had a stroke which mostly paralyzed him. He can't speak, and can only really gesture. When I told him that I was going to buy it and assured him I am the perfect owner for his car, he started to cry. It was quite emotional, but I am happy to know that I am one of the best people this car could ever go to, and that the car possesses so many happy memories. It was fun talking to his wife about their days charging through Malibu on NSX rallies. The car has been driven, but immaculately maintained, which is exactly how I feel cars should be.
The couple (and their filipino helper) were amazingly nice and good people. It was one of the best and easiest transactions I have ever experienced. It's weird to say it, but the whole thing seemed serendipitous. I found the perfect car, had the money to buy it, and the people I bought it from were amazing. A++++ would buy again.
Jealous! Gpw and it came with bbs lm's.:tongue:
What will be your first mod?
Congrats.
My mod path is going to be very slow with high quality components. I'm actually going to drive it stock for a long while so I can really get a feel for the dynamics of the car. First thing will be a set of high quality coilovers.
