AWESOME! :wink: Sweet car, very nice.
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2001 NSX on EBay - JH4NA21601T000032
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Great purchase -- good deal and you are gonna love the ride. As someone else mentioned, that antenna..... maybe make a change 
Welcome aboard! Cheers and happy motoring in the fantastic NSX! Jay
Welcome aboard! Cheers and happy motoring in the fantastic NSX! Jay
Big Congrats! Looks like one Sweet NSX!
LOL - thanks. Yes that antenna looks a little odd. Also, isnt that front lip spoiler supposed to be black instead of body colored?
It's an aftermarket lip, painted to match the car. I don't know what kind it is, but I'm sure one of the other guys will know.
Congrats!
Isn't that a Shine lip, or possibly a Shine replica. It looks like most of he mods on that car are fairly typical brand names that many who mod their NSX's use.
The car looks real clean, it is hard to find a 1997-2001 (very desirable years) this clean for under $55k..
If you're thinking of replacing it with the stock lip, you should be able to remove and sell the aftermarket one. I even know someone who would be the perfect buyer for you! :wink::biggrin:
That is too funny! My alter ego!!!!!
As it was in 2010
Looks like the PO purchased the car in 2010 with 39k on the odometer. It also looks like he did a lot of work on the car. Here is how it sat in 2010:
http://www.motorcargroup.com/web/vehicle_photos/498950
Looks like the PO added intake, exhaust, side skirts, lip, rear diffuser, new stereo, repainted the brake calipers, slotted/drilled rotors, and maybe a bit of a drop for starters
Looks like the PO purchased the car in 2010 with 39k on the odometer. It also looks like he did a lot of work on the car. Here is how it sat in 2010:
http://www.motorcargroup.com/web/vehicle_photos/498950
Looks like the PO added intake, exhaust, side skirts, lip, rear diffuser, new stereo, repainted the brake calipers, slotted/drilled rotors, and maybe a bit of a drop for starters
PPI results are in!
So I had the vehicle checked out at Woodfield Acura in Chicago. Just spoke to the service manager and the tech that worked on the car a couple of hours ago. For the most part they are giving the car a thumbs up!
Here is the deficiency list:
1) Rear cylinder head cam plug caps are leaking
- apparently a cheap part but 4 hours of labour
- price 685.08
- DIY?
2) Fender liner clips - some are missing
- no big deal
3) Steering wheel off center - needs a front wheel alignment m- $200
4) Weatherstrip along the rear of the targa top
- it was torn, looks like it has been repaired, glued
- expensive part - 1115.71 plus 2 hours labor
5) Rear door rear window sash is falling apart
- recommended replacement
- 1217.76
6) Aftermarket remote will not set the alarm with the remote only with the key
- no big deal, not sure of the fix anyways ?
7) Windshield washers - work, but the hoses are disconnected from the nozzles for some reason????
8) Clutch master cylinder may be leaking (this may be residue from the previous repair in 2010)
9) Aftermarket stuff - rockers, rotors, springs, exhaust
10) Doesn't see any need to do a compression test. They will if I want to, but really don't think it is necessary after driving the car.
So a pretty short list. What do you guys think?
So I had the vehicle checked out at Woodfield Acura in Chicago. Just spoke to the service manager and the tech that worked on the car a couple of hours ago. For the most part they are giving the car a thumbs up!
Here is the deficiency list:
1) Rear cylinder head cam plug caps are leaking
- apparently a cheap part but 4 hours of labour
- price 685.08
- DIY?
2) Fender liner clips - some are missing
- no big deal
3) Steering wheel off center - needs a front wheel alignment m- $200
4) Weatherstrip along the rear of the targa top
- it was torn, looks like it has been repaired, glued
- expensive part - 1115.71 plus 2 hours labor
5) Rear door rear window sash is falling apart
- recommended replacement
- 1217.76
6) Aftermarket remote will not set the alarm with the remote only with the key
- no big deal, not sure of the fix anyways ?
7) Windshield washers - work, but the hoses are disconnected from the nozzles for some reason????
8) Clutch master cylinder may be leaking (this may be residue from the previous repair in 2010)
9) Aftermarket stuff - rockers, rotors, springs, exhaust
10) Doesn't see any need to do a compression test. They will if I want to, but really don't think it is necessary after driving the car.
So a pretty short list. What do you guys think?
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I am going to chat with them in the morning. I figured I would check here first to figure out my position if there is some "give and take". I am pretty handy and have a decent set of tools - I don't mind a bit of DIY but I don't know these cars well enough to make an informed decision.
Any DIYs on that list that you see?
I would lean toward "no" on the major items, especially if you've never worked on an NSX before. There are some guys here who can tackle almost anything on an NSX due to extensive automotive experience, but that doesn't apply to most people (myself included). I'd ask for seller concessions to take care of the necessary repairs. $0.02.
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Re: Muahahaha - it is MINE. Subject to PPI of course.
Hey, I saw it sitting at Woodfield today when I dropped mine off for it's major service. I didn't get a very good look at it as I was in a hurry though. Yes, with these cars...always have a PPI done! I met the NSX Tech at woodfield......seems like a really good guy. I gather from all of the recommendations on this board that he really knows his stuff with the NSX. I had no problem driving my car the 140 miles to drop it off to him. I'll be back up there on Thursday to pick it up.
Hey, I saw it sitting at Woodfield today when I dropped mine off for it's major service. I didn't get a very good look at it as I was in a hurry though. Yes, with these cars...always have a PPI done! I met the NSX Tech at woodfield......seems like a really good guy. I gather from all of the recommendations on this board that he really knows his stuff with the NSX. I had no problem driving my car the 140 miles to drop it off to him. I'll be back up there on Thursday to pick it up.
Re: Muahahaha - it is MINE. Subject to PPI of course.
Hey cool! Did it look good? I haven't actually seen it in person yet.
The Woodfield guys seem pretty cool to me. I am feeling pretty good about having them check out the car. They seem like the kind of people that would tell me straight if the car was a dud.
Hey cool! Did it look good? I haven't actually seen it in person yet.
The Woodfield guys seem pretty cool to me. I am feeling pretty good about having them check out the car. They seem like the kind of people that would tell me straight if the car was a dud.
Re: Muahahaha - it is MINE. Subject to PPI of course.
It does look good, yellow is one of my favorite colors on the car (aside from white! lol). I only saw it from afar though...greater than 50 feet, so I can't comment on paint or anything. But it does look good! Do you live in the Chicago area, or are you flying from parts unknown to get it?
It does look good, yellow is one of my favorite colors on the car (aside from white! lol). I only saw it from afar though...greater than 50 feet, so I can't comment on paint or anything. But it does look good! Do you live in the Chicago area, or are you flying from parts unknown to get it?
Re: Muahahaha - it is MINE. Subject to PPI of course.
No. I am in Calgary, Canada. I havent decided whether I am goingbto drive it bsck or have it shipped. I've done that drive before - there is a whole lotta boring on the way LOL
No. I am in Calgary, Canada. I havent decided whether I am goingbto drive it bsck or have it shipped. I've done that drive before - there is a whole lotta boring on the way LOL
I'd offer to drive it out for you, but that's 2700km! It might take a long afternoon! Heck, I might be able to be talked into a long weekend to do it! lol!
Here is the thing...you say it is a whole lot of boring between here and there....but you've never experienced it in a NSX.
Don't underestimate the bonding time with the car. I bought my car in Las Vegas and drove it home. 1850 miles (just shy of 3000km)...actually it ended up being 2000 miles with the scenic routes I took in the Rockies. NV-CO was the scenic portion....the rest (NE-IA, etc) was not so exciting scenery, but still a joy in the car.
The route I took
I recommend taking the time to fly out and drive it home!
here are some shots from my trip in 2009
Here is the thing...you say it is a whole lot of boring between here and there....but you've never experienced it in a NSX.
Don't underestimate the bonding time with the car. I bought my car in Las Vegas and drove it home. 1850 miles (just shy of 3000km)...actually it ended up being 2000 miles with the scenic routes I took in the Rockies. NV-CO was the scenic portion....the rest (NE-IA, etc) was not so exciting scenery, but still a joy in the car.
The route I took
I recommend taking the time to fly out and drive it home!
here are some shots from my trip in 2009
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Do what I did. Split the PPI items down the middle. Have them knock their half off the price and you get the car in the shop and ready as your deposit.
Don't fear the drive.. I drove mine from SF to NC and loved it, no better way to gain confidence in the car. I know a lot of other owners I've met have looked at me like I was a little nuts but I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Don't fear the drive.. I drove mine from SF to NC and loved it, no better way to gain confidence in the car. I know a lot of other owners I've met have looked at me like I was a little nuts but I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Good points. That is a lot of seat time to check out the new car!
Cool pics too!
Cool pics too!
Sawed of with the dealer so it is MINE. Build thread starting soon !!!
Congrats!
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