NA2 Coupe

[radtekmr]

fellow primers,

I currently own a 98T. I am interested in getting my hand on a NA2 coupe. I found a 99 coupe with 57k miles but owner wants 55k. Do you guys think its worth it? I can get a Zanardi for roughly the same price.

Any opinions?
Thanks

 

[Big_D]

You would be better off to get a 91-94 coupe and install a SC and keep 10K in the bank.

 

[davidf]

I agree. Unless you just can't live without the 6spd/3.2/rare model coupe. Otherwise it's wasted money.

 

[94710]

You would be better off to get a 91-94 coupe and install a SC and keep 10K in the bank.

if you really want the coupe, offer seller 45,000 cash and be firm. GL

 

[Olyar15]

Here is a previous discussion on the NA2 coupes. From those who have driven the various models, it sounds like it is worth getting an NA2 coupe over even an NA1 coupe, if you are willing to pay for it.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115399

 

[s14_tat]

a na2 coupe is even more rare than the alex zanardi's i believe. we have 50 zanardi's and maybe 2 hand full of na2 coupes.

 

[4AU4LIFE]

a na2 coupe is even more rare than the alex zanardi's i believe. we have 50 zanardi's and maybe 2 hand full of na2 coupes.

agreed.
I would seriously think about that car.

 

[davidf]

agreed.
I would seriously think about that car.

Only if you plan on keeping it. If owning an NSX short term {3/4 years} is your goal, I'd go a cheaper route.

 

[MaxGeek]

I would go for a Zanardi if you can find one and its in good condition. If this is the coupe you are looking at, I wouldn't pay that much considering its been in an accident and has had a fender replaces & paint work. It is rare though so I can understand why the owner can ask whatever he/she wants.

NSX Coupe

 

[4AU4LIFE]

Only if you plan on keeping it. If owning an NSX short term {3/4 years} is your goal, I'd go a cheaper route.

Good point.
:smile:

 

[Rated NSX]

Overpriced in my opinion.

Even considering it's rare, in the current economy and with its miles, he should probably be selling it for $10,000 less. Seller is being, well, extremely optimistic -- to put it nicely.

Seller is asking a few thousand more than I paid for my flawless 2002 with only 14K miles on it.
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[radtekmr]

Thanks for all the input everyone.

Max, that is the car that I was looking at. There is also a Zanardi on there that is actually asking for less than the coupe. However, I have a bad history with red cars. My current X is kaiser silver, love the color.

I think if I have extra $$$, I may go for a coupe. Considering the face that I dont race my car at all, and most of my driving are cruising, it probably make more sense to keep my T and just enjoy it.

 

[MaxGeek]

FYI the Zanardi for sale in Seattle had major repair work. I believe it hit a guard rail.

There is a red coupe with S/C for sale, but at $70K. I couldn't find any history on it, which might be a good thing.

 

[nsxotic911]

I think a NA2 coupe is superior to a NA1 coupe imo, I'd get one, had I not purchased a T.

Let's start with some basics:
-Simply newer, that means less tear and wear.
-Stronger, more powerful engine.
-Strong chasis, especially a 2002+, they DID strengthen the chasis.
-Newer, improved transmission.
-Stronger engine.
-EPS! A monumental acheivement that few cars still have this day.

etc...

If you want a NSX coupe, in great condition, be patient, find the right one and get it. If you can't afford it now, wait, you'll be happier in the long run.

Although I have a T, in retrospect, I kind of wish I went for a Coupe and had the S2000 as a daily driver... but oh well, the T is still nice.

Good luck!

 

[MaxGeek]

I think a NA2 coupe is superior to a NA1 coupe imo, I'd get one, had I not purchased a T.

Yeah I think that's a given. :wink:

Problem is finding one in good condition.

 

[MvM]

I think a NA2 coupe is superior to a NA1 coupe imo, I'd get one, had I not purchased a T.

-Strong chasis, especially a 2002+, they DID strengthen the chasis.
-Newer, improved transmission.

Do you happen to know what exactly was changed in the 2002 model to strengthen the chassis ??

 

[whiteNSXs]

I chose the NA2 coupe any time over the CTSC NA1 coupe which I also own. I drive them back to back and the NA2 is a much better car. The NA2 coupe is faster off the line than the NA1 CTSC since the boost is negligible at low speed. The NA2 has power steering which I much, much prefer. My NA2 coupe already has all the T chassis reinforcements plus the hardtop. It does not even have the rear shock tower brace or the anchor for it. I added the anchor from the NA1 coupe and put a Comptech brace on it. Super tight coupe. The 6 speed gives all the responsiveness of the car. The CTSC NA1 coupe is only faster at freeway speed when the boost is adequate. For some reason, my NA2 coupe feels a lot quicker than the NA2 T. A NA2 T owner concurs.
After having this NA2 coupe, I can never buy another NSX.
Steve