Mens Journal "The 25 Greatest Cars"

NetViper · 14 August 2002

Well, we just made the list squeaking in at no. 25, but at least the NSX is there. I was surprised to see it.

ACURA NSX - Ferrari-quality power at Japanese prices.
"The best overall performance on the track" - Adrian Fernandez, CART Driver.

Other notables, M5, Mclaren F1, 360 Spider and Porsche 911.

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1993 White NSX, 70K miles and running STRONG!

Ak47 · 14 August 2002

Did you see this list on the net? if so can you link me up, i wanna see the whole top 25.
Or can you type out the top 25 or something.

gheba_nsx · 14 August 2002

"Ferrari-quality power at Japanese prices"

Does this mean you get crappy quality and reliability issues but at least you do not pay that much?

BostonNSX · 14 August 2002

its always been like this..
nicknamed
asian ferrari
oriental ferrari
ferrari of the east

I think its an appraise that Asian cars could achieve European exotic car quality..

but in some ways the NSX are better..such as. have you seen the Tesstarossa 348.. diablo etc interior.. I think they suck and doesnt matches the beautiful exterior they have got... in this case.. the NSX got a better , nicer interior...than a Ferrari

Originally posted by gheba_nsx:
"Ferrari-quality power at Japanese prices"

Does this mean you get crappy quality and reliability issues but at least you do not pay that much?

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NetViper · 14 August 2002

Originally posted by Ak47:
Did you see this list on the net? if so can you link me up, i wanna see the whole top 25.
Or can you type out the top 25 or something.

It is in the september issue of Mens Journal. It is not available only. Maybe it will be in a month though.. I am not sure how they do their site.

cojones · 16 August 2002

Originally posted by Ak47:
Did you see this list on the net? if so can you link me up, i wanna see the whole top 25.
Or can you type out the top 25 or something.

25 - Acura NSX (no year specified, but they show a 91-93 with 15/16 5-spoke wheels)
24 - 2000 BMW M5
23- 1983-85 Audi Quattro
22 - 1980 FORD F-100/150
21 - 1987-97 Range Rover
20 - 1962-64 MGB
19 - 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda
18 - 1955-57 Chevy Bel-Air
17 - 1924-25 Bugatti Type 35
16 - 1954-57 Benz 300SL coupe (gullwing)
15 - 1935-38 Alfa 8C 2900
14 - 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider
13 - 1966 Shelby Cobra 427
12 - 1949 VW Beetle
11 - 1962-67 Austin Mini Cooper

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10 - 1990 Mazda Miata
9 - 1965 Jaguar E-type
8 - 1972 BMW 2002tii
7 - 1955 Citroen DS19
6 - 1963-67 Corvette Sting Ray
5 - 1994 McLaren F1
4 - 1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
3 - 1962-64 Ferrari 250 GTO
2 - 1932 Ford 18 V-8
1 - 1965-98 Porsche 911

Interesting choices...

gheba_nsx · 16 August 2002

Is this done with a randomizer and a list of 300 cars?

nsxtasy · 16 August 2002

We should feel honored, being mentioned on the same list as a 1980 Ford truck.

Oh well, you know what they say: "All publicity is good publicity."

gheba_nsx · 16 August 2002

And after the old beetle and the miata (no offense to owners on this list! ok maybe a little!

)... THOSE are men's cars!

I'm NSXed · 18 August 2002

There are only a handfull of cars on the list that I would even think of owning. However, if I owned the third one one the list: 1962-64 Ferrari 250 GTO, I could sell it and buy the other 24 cars list and have money left over.

cojones · 18 August 2002

Note that just over half of them are "sports cars"... several aren't even "sporty" by any measure.

This is their panel's list of "25 Greatest Cars" -- largely based on their impact on, amongst other things, their segment.

cojones · 16 October 2002

The best of the rest are online here --> http://www.mensjournal.com/feature/0209/dreamCars1.html

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Jonathan · 16 October 2002

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
We should feel honored, being mentioned on the same list as a 1980 Ford truck.

Oh well, you know what they say: "All publicity is good publicity."

Man Ken, that made me laugh out loud

I didn't even spot the Ford Truck on there the first pass... heh.

Agreed though, good to make the list, the NSX certainly did it's part to redefine the sports car category through the 90's.

NeoNSX · 16 October 2002

I think that whole list is upside down.... the NSX should be at the top...

khiroshima · 16 October 2002

I agree with you, the list is upside down!!! My first choices would then be one and two.

BWWHAHAHAAHA, what a silly list. Normally I would be THRILLED to have ANY of the cars that make these kind of lists. In this case there are some that I would be thrilled to know that they will NEVER make it into my garage!!! Kevin

sjs · 17 October 2002

Originally posted by cojones:
...This is their panel's list of "25 Greatest Cars" -- largely based on their impact on, amongst other things, their segment.

And yet they missed the Datsun 240z and PL510, and the 196x Mustangs.

Michigan NSX · 18 October 2002

...and (much to ALLAN'S chagrin, I'm sure) no Lamborghinis! I bet the Countach was THE dream care for the majority of boys who grew up to be readers of that magazine.

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'91 Black/Black

NeoNSX · 19 October 2002

yeah... no lambo's is a serious neglection.

Here's my revised greatest cars (just the start so u get the idea

1. Honda NSX '92 (Red/black)
2. Acura NSX '92 (Red/black)
3. Acura NSX-T '01 (Red)
4. Acura NSX-T '01 (Yellow)
5. Acura NSX-T '95 (Purple)
6. Honda S-2000 '01 (Silver) (just for something different

)
7. Acura NSX-T '01 (Red)
...
...
...

i don't think i'll get any arguments from this forum about that list... *grin*

L5-S1NSX · 19 October 2002

There also is a new duPont Registry -Special addition out..have you seen ....

The 45 fastest,most powerful cars in 2003

its an alphabetical review Starts with A

you got it Acura NSX (yellow pictured)

Great way to Start !!

Sweeeeet ...Ken

Michigan NSX · 19 October 2002

No MR2s?

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'91 Black/Black

POWERED by HONDA · 20 October 2002

Originally posted by L5-S1NSX:
There also is a new duPont Registry -Special addition out..have you seen ....

The 45 fastest,most powerful cars in 2003

its an alphabetical review Starts with A

you got it Acura NSX (yellow pictured)

Great way to Start !!

Sweeeeet ...Ken

OK, who has a scan? =)

bayareansx1999 · 20 October 2002

Originally posted by NeoNSX:
I think that whole list is upside down.... the NSX should be at the top...

i agree!!

b00mer · 20 October 2002

Guys, you need that truck to haul all your replacement motors in. Then again, that only goes for us rotary engine owners

most of the time.

Carguy! · 20 October 2002

Originally posted by I'm NSXed:
There are only a handfull of cars on the list that I would even think of owning. However, if I owned the third one one the list: 1962-64 Ferrari 250 GTO, I could sell it and buy the other 24 cars list and have money left over.

I am not sure what the 250 GTO's are bringing in todays economy, but I am pretty sure you wouldn't be able to buy the McLaren for what you could sell it for.

mikec · 20 October 2002

I'll bet you could buy at least 3 McLarens for the price of a 250 GTO

I seem to remember reading about 250 GTO's bringing $3-4M at auction. I found a web site (NADA classic and exotic values) that lists the value from $4.4 to 8.25M

Production period 1962 - 1963
Number built (Approx) 33

If the above numbers are correct, there arn't many of them to go around.

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