repair cost?

[topgearnsx]

i am thinking about buying an old 15 years old nsx with high mileage. the car is still running good. but it had 150k miles on it. i was wondering if the tranny or motor goes out. how much does it cost for a used one online?

 

[BD]

i am thinking about buying an old 15 years old nsx with high mileage. the car is still running good. but it had 150k miles on it. i was wondering if the tranny or motor goes out. how much does it cost for a used one online?

Do a leak down test to see the compression of your engine, 150k on Honda engine is not a big deal. Tranny wise, do you have auto or stick?

 

[Hugh]

My '93 has almost 170,000 miles on it and the engine and transmission are still not broken in yet.

 

[topgearnsx]

i said i am thinking about getting one that is old instead of the newer model, i just want to have a #, so i know how much it will cost when thing goes bad.

 

[rickysals]

An NSX engine will be well over $10,000 from the few sources I saw online in a 5min google search.

I remember these guys talking about a 6spd tranny swap costing something like $7,000+.

these are far from exact, but the short of it is *$$ alot*

 

[sjones]

definitely have it inspected and leak down tested. 150K miles should not scare you if it has been taken care of. You could always have the engine refreshed at SOS for about $4K

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...ts/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/engine_refresh_program/

 

[topgearnsx]

An NSX engine will be well over $10,000 from the few sources I saw online in a 5min google search.

I remember these guys talking about a 6spd tranny swap costing something like $7,000+.

these are far from exact, but the short of it is *$$ alot*

damn, that's freaking scary, that's how much my nsx going to cost!

 

[Ski_Banker]

Your lucky in that NSX pricing is VERY consistant geographically and for similar models. It's tough to "get a deal" but, unless you're buying from a dealer, it's also tought to get screwed. Consensus is that low to mid 30k does it for 91-93, with NO problems. No snap ring. Mechanical all up to date, perfect, etc. You'll see plenty listed for high 20's, but if you have to drop new tires ($800) and a clutch, well - you're up to low thirties again.

BTW, I was looking at purchasing my first NSX in 2000. An early 90's coupe, MT, with relatively low miles in Colorado. Asking $34,000. That same car, for sale now, probably $31,000.

 

[Hugh]

damn, that's freaking scary, that's how much my nsx going to cost!

$17,000? If it passes the PPI, buy the damn thing immediately or if you decide to pass, PM the seller's info so I can buy it.

 

[sjones]

damn, that's freaking scary, that's how much my nsx going to cost!

Make sure its up to date on all of its maintenance especially the timing belt/water pump. If not, I would not even risk driving it upon purchase. Immediately have it towed to the nearest nsx repair shop to have the maintenance completed. If the timing belt/water pump has never been done and you plan on driving it and putting that off til a later time, then you are doing the right thing by checking out prices of used engines.

And if everything checks out, you are really getting a deal on it.

 

[nsxtasy]

i said i am thinking about getting one that is old instead of the newer model, i just want to have a #, so i know how much it will cost when thing goes bad.

Why do you say "when"? The chances are VERY unlikely that you will EVER need a new engine or transmission, unless you do something stupid like mis-shift or drain all the oil.

An NSX engine will be well over $10,000 from the few sources I saw online in a 5min google search.

I remember these guys talking about a 6spd tranny swap costing something like $7,000+.

Those prices sound like they are for a NEW engine or transmission. You can typically get entire 5-speed drivetrains (engine plus transmission) used for $5K or thereabouts.

 

[topgearnsx]

$17,000? If it passes the PPI, buy the damn thing immediately or if you decide to pass, PM the seller's info so I can buy it.

i found it on craigslist, not sure that's scam or not. i'll find out this week.

 

[nsxtasy]

i found it on craigslist, not sure that's scam or not. i'll find out this week.

Either it's a scam, or there are some serious problems with the car...

 

[4AU4LIFE]

Either it's a scam, or there are some serious problems with the car...

i was thinking the same thing

 

[NSX-GUY]

$17,000? If it passes the PPI, buy the damn thing immediately or if you decide to pass, PM the seller's info so I can buy it.

"PPI" is what again ?

 

[Jay444]

Pre-Purchase Inspection.

 

[NSX-GUY]

Ahhhhhhh :wink:

Wasn't there some acronym somewhere for an Acura Dealer pulling ALL the service records of a car ?