As far as quoting specs to prove which one is best: There is no "best" car out there to satisfy everyone. That's why we have so many choices.
Jeez, just enjoy what you have and respect others.
Jeez, just enjoy what you have and respect others.
Thanos said:It already has..thats OLD news..NEXT
Reportedly the C6 Z06 ran 7:42 which is a spectacular time. Even this guy is just here to make an argument, I think his points are very valid. The C6 Z06 is an extremely capable car in its own right and in many aspects surpasses the NSX. Afterall, the NSX is a 1990's product and has not been significantly redesigned. The NSX was way ahead of its time back in 1991 and really wipping behinds. It is still a very capable performer today but it is by no means "King of the Hill" when everyone else is making better and faster cars. The C6 Z06 is a mid 2000's performance product with "PERFORMANCE" in mind and it has earned the merits. I cannot see myself buying a Vette ever due to a few reasons. There are a few intangibles that I can only find in the NSX within certain price bracket hence I kept buying the NSXs. To me NSX is the best product for my purpose and my budget. But the 2006 Z06 is a better performer and certainly is a better car for some people.Thanos said:It already has..thats OLD news..NEXT
whiteNSXs said:Reportedly the C6 Z06 ran 7:42 which is a spectacular time. Even this guy is just here to make an argument, I think his points are very valid. The C6 Z06 is an extremely capable car in its own right and in many aspects surpasses the NSX. Afterall, the NSX is a 1990's product and has not been significantly redesigned. The NSX was way ahead of its time back in 1991 and really wipping behinds. It is still a very capable performer today but it is by no means "King of the Hill" when everyone else is making better and faster cars. The C6 Z06 is a mid 2000's performance product with "PERFORMANCE" in mind and it has earned the merits. I cannot see myself buying a Vette ever due to a few reasons. There are a few intangibles that I can only find in the NSX within certain price bracket hence I kept buying the NSXs. To me NSX is the best product for my purpose and my budget. But the 2006 Z06 is a better performer and certainly is a better car for some people.
Hey, if I win the lottery this weekend, I will buy the Zonda.
Steve
Thanos said:As a PROUD 40yr old 2005 C6 CORVETTE owner, i can tell you that the NSX gets its respect, but in my opinion the cars body style, while nice, is outdated looking.. And as far as filet Mignon/hamburger goes; what is all the hype about the NSX using todays standard..absolutely nothing. The NSX was ahead of its contemporaries years ago, when first released. Since then, it has actually lost ground to numerous cars performance wise. I went to at least 3 independent car review sites and the comparions betwen the 05 c6 corvette and the 05 NSX was a clean sweep in all categories for the vette. Lets compare: 1.( Price Vette 55k NSX 87k) (2.HP Vette 400 Acura 290) (Torque: vette 400 Acura 224/304) ( 0-60 vette 4.2-4.4 Acura 4.7-5.0) (1/4 mile Vette 12.3-12.8 Acura 13.4-13.5) the Vette even posted a MUCH better track time on the famed Nurenburg course. Heck the vette even gets better gas mileage 18/27 acura 17/24 Does the nsx come with navigation as an option? Exactly where is the NSX a better car? In what areas? Apadada, Maybe the NSX doesnt get enough respect because of attitudes like yours. I think a better comparision for the NSX would be my other car G35 Sport Coupe. My 05 AUTOMATIC(vette) ran 12.7-12.8 all day long in the hot July heat at (atco dragway nj) plus the car corners like its on a rail and stops on a dime. The vette is clearly the better bargain.The NSX is a wonderful car and so is the vette. Your hamburger comment was very distasteful. Just because your car is more expensive, and is produced in less quantity than the vette, doesnt it make it a better car.
05 C6 Corvette Z51
05 Infiniti G35 SportCoupe
03 Mitsubishi Spyder
94 Cutlass Convertible
NRG said:I bought the NSX for it's looks and style, not HP. I would care less if the Corvette had 1000 HP...i'll still pay more money for an NSX.
schuey1010 said:EXACTLY! I bought my NSX for looks alone. If it's dated as some say, well then I love my dated automobile.
Once again, who cares if a corvette is faster. Great. Let's just stop bickering this point over and over in sooo many posts. I am sure we all could have purchased a corvette if that is what we wanted.
Troll or no troll, who cares which car is faster? Just agree that the NSX is slow and the Corvette is faster. Who cares!
Vancehu said:FIrst off, none of cars listed above is better than the NSX in any way. And...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1218157444012227484&q=top+gear+corvette
15 years after the original NSX... still can't out drag the NSX...
Obviously, you have never own a NSX...
Thanos said:Lets stop pissing at one another and lets get straight to the facts: the C6 out accelerates, out brakes, out corners, has more top end, gets better gas mileage, comes with more options than the NSX. This is gonna sting , but what has happened with the NSX is Laziness. Nsx was close to the top(years ago) then it sat on lts laurels and did NOTHING for close to 13 years to significantly improve its car. That in effect has caused the NSX to become 2nd rate performance wise to a slew of new cars. Subaru Wrx STi, Mitsu EVolution, Dodge(the entire SRT8 Line Magnum, Charger, Challenger 300C) all with the SRT8 packag,e Cadillac the 430 hp ver(i believe XLR),BMW M5+6 and a slew of others ALL outperform the NSX. Now that is something to shake your head at as sad. (especially when 35-40k dodges are bested u) Corvette, has GREATLY improved the C6 over the old c5 PLATFORM. It can compete on even or better terms than any car in its class, even those several above. Fact is NSX allowed itself to let time go past . What serious upgrades has the car made in 12
+ years?? Its ok to love a car for whatever reason, but when you refer to C6 vettes as hamburger, and NSX's as Filet-Mignon. I'll guess I'll take 100% Grade A 95% Lean, FRESH USDA beef over 13 yr old hard, dried out , tough as leather, over cooked "filet-mignon" everyday of the week. Man it feels great to be knowing i have a 2006 Z06 on delivery in 3 weeks!! enjoy your car. i will be enjoying mine. Most important thing is safety. Lets not srteet race" In my opinion all owners of exotiics and potent sports cars should take some type of advanced driving course. PS most vette owners can easily afford an NSX Also. No big deal there.
first, I was only responding to an accusation of the corvette being called "hamburger". Secondly, I joined this forum out of respect for the NSX platform(i visit several other car sites out of respect also). Just because I have "car A" doesnt mean that it is a better automobile than car "B" or car"C" or vice-versa. Seems to me that most people here are not being open-minded about other vehicles. That is understandable as this is a Acura site. At present, the c6 corvette is the superior sports car in almost every category, than the NSX. Fact! Ok most of you chose the NSX for looks and limited production. Where is it written that just because you see less Acura's than vettes, does it make it superior? I didnt see many Pantera's or Bricklins either(not very good cars). I didnt come to this site to make waves, but i will defend my position if i feel a need too. So, Iam being labeled a "troll" for making valid points, that i substantiated with facts. That must mean several people are not open-minded and very predjudicial. Another, fact is if Acura doesnt step it up the NSX will be reduced to nothing more than a "good looking" has been. Dont you Acura owners sense the urgency to upgrade your Flagship ? The NSX clearly deserves better than to just simply fade away. Bottom line is NSX IS Honda, Corvette is chevy. Buy what you like. Neither is a "super car"PLZ said:Everyone is willing to concede that the new Corvette is the best **performance** value available today.
So why do used Ferrari 355s and Modenas still sell for 2x - 3x the price of a new Corvette?
Why do new Ferrari F430s sell for 4x - 5x the price of a new Corvette, when they're roughly equal in performance?
Why do people buy the Aston Martin DB9 at $160K when its performance can't match the new Corvette?
Why do new Maseratis sell for $20K more than a much faster new Corvette?
Why does a two year old NSX command a higher price used than a new 2006 Corvette?
When you finally figure out the answers to these questions, you'll understand what everyone else on this forum has been trying to tell you. If you can't figure out the answers to these questions, you'll never get it.
Believe me, I don't think most PRIME members think the corvette is a hamburger. The vette is a VERY respectable sports car with a rich heritage. Many people buy that car for the same emotional reasons that we buy our beloved NSX - the Z06 just happens to be "king of the hill" at the moment.Thanos said:first, I was only responding to an accusation of the corvette being called "hamburger".
I like to think that both are super cars. :smile:Thanos said:Neither is a "super car"
Thanos said:first, I was only responding to an accusation of the corvette being called "hamburger". Secondly, I joined this forum out of respect for the NSX platform(i visit several other car sites out of respect also). Just because I have "car A" doesnt mean that it is a better automobile than car "B" or car"C" or vice-versa. Seems to me that most people here are not being open-minded about other vehicles. That is understandable as this is a Acura site. At present, the c6 corvette is the superior sports car in almost every category, than the NSX. Fact! Ok most of you chose the NSX for looks and limited production. Where is it written that just because you see less Acura's than vettes, does it make it superior? I didnt see many Pantera's or Bricklins either(not very good cars). I didnt come to this site to make waves, but i will defend my position if i feel a need too. So, Iam being labeled a "troll" for making valid points, that i substantiated with facts. That must mean several people are not open-minded and very predjudicial. Another, fact is if Acura doesnt step it up the NSX will be reduced to nothing more than a "good looking" has been. Dont you Acura owners sense the urgency to upgrade your Flagship ? The NSX clearly deserves better than to just simply fade away. Bottom line is NSX IS Honda, Corvette is chevy. Buy what you like. Neither is a "super car"
Thanos said:first, I was only responding to an accusation of the corvette being called "hamburger".
Thanos said:first, I was only responding to an accusation of the corvette being called "hamburger". Secondly, I joined this forum out of respect for the NSX platform(i visit several other car sites out of respect also). Just because I have "car A" doesnt mean that it is a better automobile than car "B" or car"C" or vice-versa. Seems to me that most people here are not being open-minded about other vehicles. That is understandable as this is a Acura site. At present, the c6 corvette is the superior sports car in almost every category, than the NSX. Fact! Ok most of you chose the NSX for looks and limited production. Where is it written that just because you see less Acura's than vettes, does it make it superior? I didnt see many Pantera's or Bricklins either(not very good cars). I didnt come to this site to make waves, but i will defend my position if i feel a need too. So, Iam being labeled a "troll" for making valid points, that i substantiated with facts. That must mean several people are not open-minded and very predjudicial. Another, fact is if Acura doesnt step it up the NSX will be reduced to nothing more than a "good looking" has been. Dont you Acura owners sense the urgency to upgrade your Flagship ? The NSX clearly deserves better than to just simply fade away. Bottom line is NSX IS Honda, Corvette is chevy. Buy what you like. Neither is a "super car"
Thanos said:first, I was only responding to an accusation of the corvette being called "hamburger". Secondly, I joined this forum out of respect for the NSX platform(i visit several other car sites out of respect also). Just because I have "car A" doesnt mean that it is a better automobile than car "B" or car"C" or vice-versa. Seems to me that most people here are not being open-minded about other vehicles. That is understandable as this is a Acura site. At present, the c6 corvette is the superior sports car in almost every category, than the NSX. Fact! Ok most of you chose the NSX for looks and limited production. Where is it written that just because you see less Acura's than vettes, does it make it superior? I didnt see many Pantera's or Bricklins either(not very good cars). I didnt come to this site to make waves, but i will defend my position if i feel a need too. So, Iam being labeled a "troll" for making valid points, that i substantiated with facts. That must mean several people are not open-minded and very predjudicial. Another, fact is if Acura doesnt step it up the NSX will be reduced to nothing more than a "good looking" has been. Dont you Acura owners sense the urgency to upgrade your Flagship ? The NSX clearly deserves better than to just simply fade away. Bottom line is NSX IS Honda, Corvette is chevy. Buy what you like. Neither is a "super car"
redshift said:Believe me, I don't think most PRIME members think the corvette is a hamburger. The vette is a VERY respectable sports car with a rich heritage. Many people buy that car for the same emotional reasons that we buy our beloved NSX - the Z06 just happens to be "king of the hill" at the moment.
I like to think that both are super cars. :smile:
True, but as long as were talking USA cars, let's put the Saleen S7 on the top of the proverbial hill. :smile:cfra7 said:I like to think that the Ford GT is "king of the hill" for cars built in the USA. However, I agree that the Z06 is king of the under $100K hill. I smaller hill but still a nice hill.
redshift said:True, but as long as were talking USA cars, let's put the Saleen S7 on the top of the proverbial hill. :smile:
At 2950 lbs with 750 HP and 700 lb-ft, it might just be more kingly than the Ford GT.
redshift said:True, but as long as were talking USA cars, let's put the Saleen S7 on the top of the proverbial hill. :smile:
At 2950 lbs with 750 HP and 700 lb-ft, it might just be more kingly than the Ford GT.
cfra7 said:Good point. How about: The Ford GT is King of the Hill for the Big 3 or; King of the Hill for US cars under $500K or; King of the Hill for any car in the world listing for less than $200K.
Now I would sell my NSX for a Ford GT in a second....